Monday, July 8, 2019

Cognitive Rehearsal Tool #1: The Index Card/Sticky Note

I am sorry--I am asking you to buy very expensive, high tech tools--index cards or sticky notes. Not electronic cards, but actually physical cards or notes that you can carry with you, practice, and be disconnected from your electronic devices.

When you have a belief, perspective, attitude, cognitive challenge/disputation that you wish to more totally own (believe deeply, feel, etc.), write it (or them) down on several index cards (or sticky notes, if it is simple and short). Place the card/notes in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, and car. Try to read the cards every time you see them. The more we practice our new beliefs, in various contexts and  at various times, the more likely they are to sink in.

Simple tools are good tools.

Oh, and and the notes and cards work best if they have dog doggies or kitties on them. Trust Dr. Rich--he know of such things. 


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