Sometimes people bog down in attributions of failure, and when that happens, the reframing process can suggest a different perspective. One common theme echoed in lack of confidence is, “I’ve tried several times and each time I failed.” In response, a reframing strategy is to reinterpret “failure” in a way that encourages rather than blocks further change attempts. You might, for example, reframe it as persistence, strong intention, or commitment.
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