Just Thinking Sample k book F rom Truthought · Making My Destiny 165 Courage over Fear, Power...

1

Truthought Publications, PO Box 222, Roscoe, IL 61073

DATE:______ MY THOUGHT JOURNAL


My Thinking Tally: In the first column check one category that best describes the way you are thinking today. In the second column add the total number of all categories for each day so far.

Responsible thinking Total Responsible thinking to date:

Irresponsible thinking Total Irresponsible thinking to date:

Arrestable thinking Total Arrestable thinking to date:

Extreme (Arrestable) thinking Total Extreme (Arrestable) thinking to date:

Facts about the Situation: My Thoughts about the Situation:

Tactics I used: My Feelings about the Situation:

1.

2.

Correctives to Tactics I used My Attitude/Belief about the Situation (before and after):

1.

2.

Sample

Just Thinking Workbook

From Truthought, LLC

1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com Write about any unacceptable behavior by filling in the blanks below. **Mark risky thoughts or feelings.

Just Thinking

Corrective Thinking Workbook For Responsible Decision Making

PO BOX 222 ROSCOE IL 61073 www.Truthought.com

2

Just Thinking, a Truthought Publication

Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

Copyright © 1999, 1998 Truthought, LLC All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced for any reason or in any form whatsoever without written permission from Truthought, LLC. Published by Truthought Publications, P.O. Box 222, Roscoe, Illinois, USA. Truthought Publications is the publishing division of Truthought, LLC, an organization active in preserving and promoting corrective thinking and behavior in the thoughts and lives of contemporary people. Printed in the USA. We gratefully acknowledge the groundbreaking work and research of Dr. Yochelson and Dr. Stanton E. Samenow which spurred the research and development of the Continuum of Responsibility/Irresponsibility on page 5 and this workbook. The Criminal Personality Vol. I: A Profile for Change © 1985, 1976 Jason Aronson, Inc. The Criminal Personality Vol. II: The Change Process © 1985, 1977 Jason Aronson, Inc. The Criminal Personality Vol. III: The Drug User © 1986 Kathryn and Stanton E. Samenow

All rights reserved.

3











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Table of Contents

Page Truthought Tools To Measure Progress 4 Barriers in Thinking, Steps to Responsible Thinking, Time-Bomb Tactics, Stay on Track, Continuum of Irresponsiblity/Responsiblity 5 Thought Journal Instructions 5 Thinkin Tally Instructions 6 Chapters Checking My Thinking 7

Tackling Tactics Targeting My Thinking 47

Personal Responsibility, Respect for Others Committing to Culture 81

Self Respect, Daily Effort, Humility Proactive Accountability 123

Accountability Making My Destiny 165

Courage over Fear, Power through Achievement Glossary of Terms 207 Staying on Track 208

4


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

The Continuum

Of Responsibility/Irresponsibility

Responsible Thinking • takes responsibility in all areas of life

• shows consideration to others • chooses to do what is best for others and self

Irresponsible Thinking • makes excuses and won’t take responsibility

• lies, manipulates, and puts forth little or no effort • is unreliable, late, and won’t fulfill obligations

Arrestable Thinking • strongly resists taking any responsibility

• is a loner, secretive, and considers self as better than others • breaks rules, commits crime, when possible, without getting caught

Extreme Arrestable Thinking

• accepts no responsibility; must beat ‘the system’ at all costs • concerned with self, self, self—does anything to get own way

• criticizes, blames or harms others; breaks the law as a way of life

My Thought Journal Instructions

Keeping a thought journal means taking time to write out my personal thoughts every day. So, I will choose any time during the day and write truthfully about whatever I am thinking at that time.

I will also write about any of my unacceptable behavior that day. I will list the facts about the situation. Then I will list at least 2 tactics I used and a corrective for each tactic. I will also write my thoughts about the situation and my feelings and attitude about the situation. I will make a special note of any ‘risky’ thoughts, beliefs, or feelings.

After I have written all my thoughts, I will read over my journal. I will check myself to see if my thoughts are helping me show respect to others and helping me to earn self-respect.

I do not need to change my thought journal. I will use it to keep my thoughts in check, and to measure my progress.

Signature

5











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


My Thinking Tally Instructions Keeping a tally of my thinking means recording what kind of thinking I have from day to day and

adding up the total each day. In other words, if I am thinking like an irresponsible thinker on the first day, I will place a __ in the space after irresponsible thinking and a 1 after total irresponsible thinking.

Responsible thinking Total Responsible thinking to date: Irresponsible thinking __ Total Irresponsible thinking to date: 1 Arrestable thinking Total Arrestable thinking to date: Extreme (Arrestable) thinking Total Extreme (Arrestable) thinking to date:

If I am thinking like an irresponsible thinker again on the next day then I will place a __ after irresponsible thinking, and a 2 after total irresponsible thinking total on the second day.

Responsible thinking Total Responsible thinking to date: Irresponsible thinking __ Total Irresponsible thinking to date: 2 Arrestable thinking Total Arrestable thinking to date: Extreme (Arrestable) thinking Total Extreme (Arrestable) thinking to date:

On day three, if I am thinking like an arrestable thinker I would place a __ in the space after

arrestable thinking, a 1 after the total arrestable thinking, and a 2 in the space after irresponsible thinking. By keeping a running tab of my thinking for each day, I have a record of my progress.

Responsible thinking Total Responsible thinking to date: Irresponsible thinking Total Irresponsible thinking to date: 2 Arrestable thinking __ Total Arrestable thinking to date: 1 Extreme (Arrestable) thinking Total Extreme (Arrestable) thinking to date:

6


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. Beneath each statement below explain how you think it applies to you.

“I have my own unique style of living, and I do whatever I want.” “I have little in common with others unless I want something from them.” “I lie because it’s so easy.” “Life is one way all the way, and that’s my way.” “I trust only the people I can manipulate, control, or use.” “I live for each moment. There’s no need to plan for my future.” “I’m not interested in the truth, it only interferes with my getting what I want.”

7











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: We can’t change the past, but we don’t have to repeat it.

8


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. Explain what each of the following mean to you.

A. My family: B. The values and customs of my race (my culture): C. My girlfriend, boyfriend, husband or wife:

D. My community:

9











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Others have the right to be wrong.

10


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. Make a list of everything you remember doing during the ages listed below that hurt or harmed someone else.

Ages 3-5: Ages 6-9: Ages 10-13: Ages 14-16: Ages 17-Now: 2. In your own words write what you don’t like about the behavior you listed above. Be honest.

11











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Man is not a creature of circumstances, circumstances are the creatures of man.

12


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. Look over the ‘Continuum of Responsibility’ on page 5. Review the four categories and write the one that most describes you, at the time, next to the ages listed.

Age 3-5:

Age 6-9:

Age 10-13:

Age 14-16:

Age 17-Now:

2. Now think of yourself as a responsible person. Write what you would have done different,

during each of the age categories, to have avoided intentionally harming anyone.

Age 3-5:

Age 6 - 9:

Age 10 - 13:

Age 14 - 16:

Age 17 - Now:

13











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: In your moments of decision your destiny takes shape.

14


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

Read each ‘code for living’ listed below and beneath each one write what you think would lead you to want to live by that code. A. “Before I make a decision I will consider what is best for others as well as myself.”

B. “All my decisions will reflect that I care about what is right and I care about others.”

C. “I will seek to talk to and relate to responsible people.”

D. “I am responsible for what I know. I will not run, hide, or keep it a secret.”

E. “My motive is to do whatever it takes to think and act responsibly.”

F. I will respect others and work to earn their respect.”

G. “I will not play the game of win or lose – I will find ways that we all can win.”

15











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: If you don’t make a plan for your life someone else will.

16


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

Decide which of the codes, from the previous exercise, you choose to live by. Then describe how that code will affect the following people. A. The most important people to me (list their first names): B. The values and customs of my race (my culture): C. My community:

17











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: It is not enough to have a good mind, you must use it well.

18


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. List 20 things you really enjoy doing that are important to you.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

2. a. Place a dollar sign ($) in front of each one that costs more than $5.00.

b. Put a “P” in front of those that require the presence of other people and an “MY” (for

myself) for those you can do yourself.

c. Put an “AP” in front of those that require advance planning.

d. Put an “N” in front of those you would not have listed five years ago.

e. Put an “R” in front of those that involve some risk.

f. Put a circle around 7 of the activities you like the very best.

g. Place the approximate date you last enjoyed the activity after each one.

19











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Beneath all that we think lies all we believe.

20


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

Describe what you learned about your self from the previous exercise by writing a short paragraph. Use the following thoughts to help you.

• I value activities that cost more than I can afford.

• I don’t have enough money to have a good time.

• I am a loner, or I am people-oriented and enjoying doing things with others.

• I value things that require planning.

• I can see I haven’t changed much ,or very little, in the last 5 years.

• I am a heavy risk taker.

• It has been a long time since I did something I enjoy,

• maybe I really don’t enjoy it.

My Paragraph:

21











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: As you think in your heart, so you are.

22


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. List all of the choices you think you have concerning your future and number them, leave a

space between each. I am free to choose: 2. After each choice you listed above, write what you think the consequences are for choosing it.

Include both positive or negative consequences.

23











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Experience is not what happens to people, it is what people do with what happens to them.

24


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. For each of the choices regarding your future that you listed in the previous exercise, write an

alternative choice, or another choice you could make. List your alternative choice below by writing the number from the previous exercise and the alternative choice after it.

I am free to make another choice: 2. After each choice above, write what you think the consequences are for that choice.

25











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Pain is the ultimate tool for changing a belief.

26


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. List 10 things you value most below. List what is most important to you. Then rank these 10

things in their order of importance to you, with #1 being the most important and #10 the least important.

2. Are you happy with these values? Do you respect them? Do you think responsible people from

your community and culture would respect these values? After each number, write yes -if you respect them, and a second yes if others would respect them.

1.

6.

2.

7.

3.

8.

4.

9.

5.

10.

27











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Whatever we focus on becomes our view of reality.

28


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. How difficult is it for a person to find responsible solutions to problems? Explain your

answer.

2. What information, opinions or thoughts should a person consider when trying to determine what a responsible decision might be?

List as many as you can:

29











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: We become what we think.

30


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. The more we respect ourselves the better we will relate to others. How can you express your

thoughts and feelings to others without forcing them on others? Explain how you will do this.

2. Describe what this statement means to you: “Don’t think less of yourself, but think of yourself less.”

31











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: Small improvements are believable, therefore achievable.

32


Sample



1-877-548-7884

www.Truthought.com

1. Be aware of how you intimidate others. List the ways you think you look or act intimidating

to others.

2. What do you think are your greatest needs?

3. Are you dependent upon other groups, or another individual to make sure your needs are met? List below those you depend on to fulfill your needs.

33











1.

2.


1.

2.

Sample



1-877-548-7884


Thought for the day: You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.

Just Thinking Sample k book F rom Truthought · Making My Destiny 165 Courage over Fear, Power...

Documents

Transcript of Just Thinking Sample k book F rom Truthought · Making My Destiny 165 Courage over Fear, Power...