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CBT Triangle

Map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in one moment

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The cognitive triangle: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all influence each other. Shift any one corner and the other two move with it. Use this to map a recent moment and find the lever that's actually reachable.

Thoughtswhat the mind saysFeelingsemotion + bodyBehaviorswhat you did / didn't do

Situation

Just the facts — when, where, who.

Thoughts

What ran through your mind?

Feelings

Name them. Rate 0–10.

Behaviors

What did you do — or avoid?

Which corner is easiest to move?

A different thought, a soothed body, or a small behavior — pick one and try it this week.

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