A story from Thought Forge

Leo: a missed shot in the last minute

soccer-field scene

In the last minute of the soccer game, Leo had a clear shot at goal but missed. His team lost by one point.

“I ruined it for the whole team. They all hate me now.”

leo character

In the game

Let's build a better thought for Leo! Tap the helpful words and skip the harmful ones.

Building balanced thoughts (cognitive restructuring)SportsAges 10–16Solo or with a Guide

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About Thought Forge

Turning an overly negative thought into one that is both realistic and kind: "I can't do anything right" becomes "Some things are hard, and I get better with practice."

Helpful for: self-criticism, negative thinking, low confidence, bouncing back from setbacks. More in the glossary