Identifying interpretations and ratings In Chapters 3 and 8 of “Choose to be Happy” Wayne Froggatt HarperColllins it explains that there are two levels of thinking to look for: (1) your interpretations, and (2) the way you rate what is happening (what it means to you). The next exercise will help you distinguish between these two levels. Exercise 5 Read the statements listed below. Write I next to the ones that are interpretations, and R next to those that represent ratings/personal meanings. Note that not all of the beliefs expressed are irrational. The first two have answers as examples. Remember: Interpretations are what you think is 'going on' or happening; ratings are your evaluations of what is happening in terms of what it means to you. [form] Name[text,name,30] Email [text,email,30] 1. It's terrible to be treated like this. R 2. She was trying to hurt me. I 3. I'm satisfied things have turned out for the best. [list,q3] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 4. He should consider me more than he does. [list,q4] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 5. It will be hard to find another job. [list,q5] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 6. It's not fair that he should be promoted ahead of me. [list,q6] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 7. If I can't handle this, maybe I'm stupid. [list,q7] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 8. There are too many people bludging off the system. [list,q8] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 9. They were planning to attack me. [list,q9] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 10. I prefer to be punctual whenever I can. [list,q10] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 11. I'm heading towards another breakdown. [list,q11] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 12. Why shouldn't I be angry? [list,q12] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 13. I'll never be happy again. [list,q13] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 14. She's probably planning to leave me. [list,q14] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 15. Without her love I'm nothing. [list,q15] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 16. He was angry. [list,q16] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] 17. I have no way of getting these debts paid off. [list,q17] [option,0,Choose R rating or I Interpretation] [option,R rating,R rating] [option,I Interpretation,I Interpretation] [/list] Any Questions or Comments? [textarea,questions,15,50,Write in here...] [checkbox,send copy] Check this box if you wish to receive a copy of this form by email. [submit,SEND this Entry][reset,Start Over again] [/form]