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mindset-reframe

Reframe distressing automatic thoughts into evidence-based interpretations using a structured cognitive restructuring workflow.

212|23|Updated May 23, 2026
Search Tags:#evidence-based#CBT#emotional regulation#distortion detection#cognitive reframing#automatic thoughts#thought restructuring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill mindset-reframe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mindset-reframe
Source: https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity/tree/main/skills/mindset-reframe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill mindset-reframe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you break out of a negative thought loop by replacing inaccurate, anxiety-amplifying automatic thoughts with alternatives that are evidence-based and proportionate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic-thought identification: Converts distress into the specific claim about reality driving it.
  • Evidence for/against testing: Checks what supports the thought versus what contradicts it, including base rates and alternative explanations.
  • Cognitive distortion labeling: Detects common distortions (e.g., catastrophizing, mind reading, all-or-nothing, emotional reasoning) to target the mechanism.
  • Accurate alternative interpretation: Produces a specific, credible reinterpretation (not forced positivity) and re-calibrates emotional intensity.
  • Use case: When you keep catastrophizing a work interaction and conclude that one mistake means you’re incompetent, apply the evidence step to separate real risks from distorted inference.

Quick Start

Use the mindset-reframe skill by telling the AI the thought or loop you’re stuck in and what event it’s attached to.

Frequently Asked Questions about mindset-reframe

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I use cognitive reframing to break out of a negative thought loop?▼

Cognitive reframing breaks a negative thought loop by identifying the distressing automatic thought, testing evidence for and against it, labeling distortions, and generating an evidence-based alternative interpretation.

What is cognitive distortion detection and when do I need it?▼

Cognitive distortion detection identifies inaccurate mental filters like catastrophizing or emotional reasoning. You need it when you attribute disproportionate meaning to events, causing anxiety to amplify beyond what evidence supports.

How do I reframe automatic thoughts using an evidence-based CBT workflow?▼

To reframe automatic thoughts using an evidence-based CBT workflow, you identify the thought, rate distress intensity, list evidence for and against, classify the distortion, create an alternative interpretation, and re-rate distress.

Can I use cognitive restructuring for work anxiety without forcing positive thinking?▼

Yes, cognitive restructuring targets work anxiety by producing specific, credible reinterpretations based on evidence rather than forced positivity. It separates real risks from distorted inferences to calibrate emotional intensity accurately.

What is the best way to stop catastrophizing when I make a mistake at work?▼

The best way to stop catastrophizing a work mistake is to apply evidence testing against the automatic thought. This checks base rates and alternative explanations to separate the real risk from the distorted conclusion of incompetence.

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