Self-Talk Reset

Theme: Replace negative inner dialogue with empowering thoughts.

Focus: Build a foundation of supportive self-talk.

Task: Write down two negative thoughts and reframe them positively.

Journal Reflection:

Write one negative thought you’ve recently had.
Reframe it into a positive or neutral statement.
How does this shift in perspective make you feel?

Grim’s Journal Entry:

Thought 1

(Negative) “My PTSD has damaged my life; I’ll never feel normal or happy again.”

(Reframed) “PTSD has changed me deeply, but it’s also shown me how strong and determined I can be. Through Post Traumatic Growth (PTG), I’m learning to heal and build a life that brings me peace and meaning.”

Thought 2

(Negative) “I am overweight and out of shape; I’ll never be able to turn this around.”

(Reframed) “Being out of shape is just my starting point, not my destination. With small, consistent steps,
I can build strength and improve my health over time.”

My journal reflection:

Due to all the stressors in my life, here is one negative thought I have repeatedly had over the past few
months: “I feel like such a failure; I can’t seem to get anything in my life to go right.”

However, instead of being stuck in a “pity party for one,” I can reframe that same thought in a way that
gives me grace: “Feeling like a failure means I care about doing better. Every mistake is a chance to
learn, grow, and get closer to my goals.”

How does this shift in perspective really make me feel? Shifting from a negative thought to a positive
mindset can help me think more forward-looking and empowered. It replaces feelings of shame or
hopelessness with a sense of possibility and control. Instead of being stuck in self-criticism, I feel
motivated to take constructive action, recognizing my capacity to learn and improve. This mindset change
helps me reduce stress and encourages greater self-compassion, creating a more supportive internal
dialogue.