Cognitive restructuring
'Cognition' is a word used to denote a thought or belief, and 'restructuring' involves challenging a cognition by looking at the evidence for or against it. The basic idea behind cognitive restructuring is that thoughts themselves are not facts; you need to consider whether the thoughts you are having are true and to consider whether there are any other ways to thinking about a particular situation. At first this can be a real challenge: we often believe what we think and don't question our own thoughts. However, often our thinking is biased, and with perfectionism it can be biased towards thinking too negatively and harshly about yourself.
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Perfectionism and You
It is common for perfectionism to apply to multiple areas of a person's life, such as​
Sports
Studies
Work
Physique
Appearance
Relationships
Art
Diet
On a piece of paper, or using the space below, answer the following questions
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In what ways does perfectionism impacts my life?
What areas are impacted the most?