Rational Self Analysis (RSA)

Situation

What happened?

For example: I played in front of an audience ..

 

Beliefs

What did you believe during the situation?

For example: awfulizing beliefs, low frustration, depreciation of self, others and the world, rigid demands)

  1. I think others will think that I’m a failure. Fuck them.
  2. It’s as if I have to prove something and that feels awful.
  3. I carry a lot of weight on my shoulders, not a nice feeling.
  4. I’m afraid not to be recognized and that would be terrible.
  5. I often feel ashamed of myself and that’s awful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emotions

What did you feel during the situation?

(sad, anxiety, anger)

 

Afraid (panic), sadness and frustration

 

 

 

Behaviour:

Withdrawal, fatique

Camera control

Did you observe objectively what happened?

Describe your situation from the point of view of an outsider

 

 

 

 

Disputation of beliefs

How true are your beliefs?

Is it true? Am I awful?

– Do I reach the effect of self-acceptance/ relaxation    if I believe I’m worthless?

– Do I come unnecessarily in conflict with others or myself?

  1. I don’t know what people think, I can ask them.
  2. That’s a thing of the past, it’s over now. I can take my own decisions
  3. That’s my mind telling me to be perfect. Good enough is enough.
  4. I’m okay, just the way I am.Sita
  5. That is another thing from the past. See 2 and 4.

 

 

 

Behaviour

How would you like to behave?

(relaxation, happiness, self-acceptance)

 

calm, self-assured,

Behaviour:

In control, playing well