Rational vs. Irrational Thoughts
Thinking Rationally
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Rational vs. Irrational Thoughts
Thinking Rationally
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As people, we can think rationally or irrationally
• Rational thoughts: logical thinking based on fact
• Irrational thoughts: not logical thinking based on
opinion or stress
Rational thoughts can lead us to success.
Irrational thoughts can lead to failure, misunderstandings,
and more irrational thoughts.
What is one synonym for Rational?
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As people, we can think rationally or irrationally
• Rational thoughts: logical thinking based on fact
• Irrational thoughts: not logical thinking based on
opinion or stress
Rational thoughts can lead us to success.
Irrational thoughts can lead to failure, misunderstandings,
and more irrational thoughts.
What is one synonym for Rational?
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What is one synonym for Irrational?
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What is one synonym for Irrational?
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When are we more likely to have each kind of thought?
When are we more likely to have each kind of thought?
Rational:
Rational:
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Low-stress situations
Familiar situations
When little is expected of me
When I’m stable/calm
Irrational:
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High-stress situations
New/unfamiliar situations
When a lot is expected of me
When I’m escalating or in crisis
Change these irrational thoughts to rational thoughts by rewriting
or crossing out/adding words.
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Low-stress situations
Familiar situations
When little is expected of me
When I’m stable/calm
Irrational:
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High-stress situations
New/unfamiliar situations
When a lot is expected of me
When I’m escalating or in crisis
Change these irrational thoughts to rational thoughts by rewriting
or crossing out/adding words.
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Everyone is making fun of me.
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Everyone is making fun of me.
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I always hate talking to new people.
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I always hate talking to new people.
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I’m stronger than everyone in this building.
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I’m stronger than everyone in this building.