Feeling self-doubt at work? Here are 3 steps to reframe those negative thoughts

"Many people have found cognitive behavioral therapy, a form of talk therapy, helpful to examine internal monologues such as "I'm going to say the wrong thing" or "I'm not good enough" - and replace them with neutral or positive mantras. "What we do in cognitive behavior therapy is help people identify these negative thoughts, and then we teach them to evaluate those thoughts and see how accurate they are," said Judith Beck, president of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, based in Pennsylvania."

"To reach students with social, emotional and behavioral challenges, Randolph Public Schools, a district outside of Boston, held a recent seminar about helping children reframe their negative feelings using cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. "We want our students... to really have the mindset that they can do things confidently," said Alpha Sanford, chief of development and student services, who started the initiative."

Mistakes at work often trigger cycles of negative thinking and self-doubt, including feelings like being an impostor, not smart enough, or failing at a job. Impostor syndrome is common, especially among women and members of marginalized groups, and can persist even during successful periods. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps examine internal monologues and replace self-critical thoughts with neutral or positive mantras. CBT teaches identification of negative thoughts, evaluation of their accuracy, and development of more realistic perspectives. A school district implemented CBT training to help students reframe negative feelings and build confident mindsets, and staff also found the approach personally useful.

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