Make a choice: Write in the box below about one of the following:
A. Write what you have learned or relearned about changing your inner conversation when you disputed the judgments of your Inner Critic and your Inner Defender. Your journal entry might begin, "In reading and writing about my inner conversations, I have discovered that. . . ." Wherever possible, offer personal experiences or examples to explain what you learned.
B. One instructor said about this journal entry: "While I understand the importance of having students change their inner conversations, I don't think they ever actually apply what they write in their journals to the challenging situations in their lives. In other words, there's a big gap between what they learn and what they do." Write a reply to this instructor expressing your opinion about her concern.