COUNTERING ANXIETY PRODUCTING THOUGHTS

Come up with a rational counterstatement anytime you have anxiety-producing thoughts:

Anxiety-Producing Thought	Rational Counterstatement
I can’t go to the mall with my hair like this–everyone will notice me.	Example: My hair looks a little messy, but everyone will be too occupied with other things to notice. Even if they do notice, I doubt they would care.
I know I won’t be able to finish my work on time.	I will do what I can today and continue the rest today
I can’t face my boss. She’s going to yell at me.	But what if my boss doesn’t yell at me and understand my situation