# Replace Negatively Biased Thoughts

Time for the last step of cognitive restructuring! In this step, we’re going to develop a Rational Response. This is a more compassionate and realistic statement meant to remind you of the work you’ve done to challenge your primary biased thought. To develop this thought, you might choose a piece of evidence from the AGAINST column in the [previous table](/code-review-anxiety-workbook-1/part-two-managing-code-review-anxiety/step-3-challenge-biased-thoughts/challenge-negatively-biased-thoughts.md#go-ahead-and-practice-generating-evidence-for-and-against-your-primary-biased-thought-in-your-notebo) that resonated with you and that you strongly believe, create a summary statement of your evidence against the thought, or consider what you might say to a friend or loved one who had the thought. After all, we’re often much kinder to others than we are to ourselves! Do whatever feels right for you. 

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### Let's Practice!

Write down your rational response below, then rate how much you believe your rational response from 0 (I believe this 0%) to 100 (I believe this 100%). If your believability score is low, try developing a different rational response that you believe in more. Here are some guiding questions to help:

* What is a more balanced view of the situation?
* What would you say if this were your best friend/partner/child?
* What was the strongest piece of evidence against your thought?

|                   |                              |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Rational Response | Believability Rating (0-100) |
|                   |                              |


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