Reality Check Worksheet
Reality Check
Stop the loop. Get grounded. See the truth.
Name
Date / Time
1
THE LOOP: What is my brain saying right now?
Don't filter it. Just write down the loudest negative thought you're having about yourself or others.
2
FACT CHECK: Proof vs. Assumption
PROOF (Hard Facts)
Things I heard with my ears or saw with my eyes. No guessing.
ASSUMPTION (My Guess)
"Mind-reading," gut feelings, or interpretations of what people meant.
3
THE TRUTH: A different way to see it
If you told your best friend this, what would they say? Write a more realistic, kinder version of the thought from Step 1.
4
Ground My Senses
Try one right now:
- Box Breath: In 4, Hold 4, Out 4, Hold 4. Repeat until your heart slows down.
- Feel: Find 5 different textures near you (smooth, rough, cold, soft, hard).
- Weight: Notice the weight of your body in the chair or your feet on the floor.
5
Internal Truth
One thing I am good at (even if I feel low):
A time I felt proud or strong:
This feeling will pass. You are safe.