There are many times when we are typecast in a situation, that we consider that there is no way out or that we cannot see the solution. We are seeing what is happening from one perspective.

The technique of reframing is precisely that we are open and able to see the situation from a different perspective, that we can have different perspectives in order to find solutions or even to properly manage what is happening to us.

It allows us to change our attention towards negative thoughts and see them in a neutral or positive way for an effective management of emotions or simply with the purpose of avoiding the stress of a circumstance that according to how we see it can generate discomfort.

The reframing has to do with what we think and its interpretation. So when something is complicated we can see it positively, and look for another solution without getting upset.

If something doesn't happen as we expected, if they leave us waiting and never arrive, if we couldn't get somewhere, if we are diagnosed with an illness, if we suffer a loss, in short, in any situation you can make a new frame

(Like any technique, it has its procedure when applied:

Identify the situation that affects you.

Identify the emotion you experience for this situation.

Take a deep breath.

Close your eyes: Visualize the situation and the behavior you manifest.

Analyze what this situation does for you and how you feel.

Take a moment to look for another alternative to the situation, be creative and give another vision to what is happening.

Reflect on it and act.

Practice it and be sure that your brain will do it quickly when the situations that affect you arise.

We can do the reframing from childhood, it is important to teach our children how to do it, for an adequate management of emotions, decision making and conflict resolution.

For example, if it's raining and they want to play outside, teach them to do reframing and that if they can't go out, they can spend time together, do some shared activity and even watch and enjoy the rain. Be able to turn what is happening to him around and assume that there are different ways of looking at circumstances without getting upset.

Remember that different situations can be positive or negative, it is up to each of us to give them the perspective that makes us feel good and emotionally stable. It is you who has the capacity to make a difference for your well-being

I hope you liked this post with a simple and practical psychological technique, leave me an assertive comment.

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The translator used was Deepl.com