Confronting Catastrophic Thoughts

Describe the most anxiety-inducing scenario you tend to envision in your mind and then detail a positive counter narrative.

Often, anxiety tends to blow situations out of proportion, leading you to imagine the worst possible outcomes. Explore this ‘catastrophic’ scenario, allowing yourself to view it in detail and understand why it troubles you. After doing so, rewrite the situation from a positive perspective. This writing exercise can help you understand your fears while also teaching you to shift your perspective towards optimism.

Scratchpad ℹ️

Feel free to share your story in the comments below.


Follow on social for daily writing prompts in your feed:


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *