Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

WORKING BACKWARDS

Sometimes, to effectively problem solve we have to start at the very end. When working backwards we first identify the end goal, and from there take steps back, one at a time to identify what we need to do to get to our goal. Use the prompts below to “work backwards”.

WHAT IS MY IDEAL SOLUTION/GOAL?

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WHEN DO I NEED TO LEAVE/START WORKING ON THIS?

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WHAT ITEMS DO I NEED TO GET TO MY GOALS/SOLUTION?

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WHAT OBSTACLES MIGHT GET IN MY WAY TOWARDS THE GOAL?

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WHAT ELSE MIGHT I NEED TO PREPARE FOR REACHING MY SOLUTION?

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