Rick tends to believe that if something terrible can happen, it will happen to him. This is causing him a lot of anxiety in his job, and he wants to change this. Every time he thinks something bad is going to happen, he stops and writes down what he thought. What is Rick doing?

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Rick is engaging in the process of recording his self-talk, which involves noting down the thoughts that come to his mind, especially when he anticipates something negative. This is a cognitive-behavioral technique aimed at identifying and eventually challenging and changing negative thought patterns.

Rick Tends to Believe That If Something Terrible Can Happen