Wow! Nice work Jodi!!
So... when you completed the work sheet did you notice a shift in your thinking that supports you, him and your wonderful relationship? If not... do another worksheet!
FYI: I'm stupid is a whole 'nother worksheet. One thought at a time Jodi. This is what we call a side bar, and a side bar is simply the material for another worksheet. "Stupid" is just a judgment of the mind. In the literal sense, there is no proof/truth to support it, except perhaps a confused ego. In my experience God has created nothing and no one stupid! LOL
Who would you be without the thought? I like the clarity in your work. Another one might be that you'd be someone who can truly look forward to the next opportunity to be with him and to be with you in the mean time. You always, always have you unless you think you don't. You also might be someone with understanding that he can't be there for lunch... no story, just reality. With the thought: stress. Without the thought: peace and a happy relationship.
Good work with the turns arounds (TA's). Here's what mine look like.
To the opposite:
My boyfriend does want to be with me. Can you find where this might true or truer than your first statement? Provide 3 examples of how this turn around is at least as true if not truer. These examples serve as your proof as you meet your own mind with understanding.
To the other:
I don't want to be with my boyfriend. Can you find where this might be true? Can you give 3 examples? When you're at war with reality and blaming him for what he can't control, does your thinking support being with him in that moment? Can you find it?
To Self:
I don't want to be with me. Can you find where this might be true? Can you give 3 examples? When he can't be there, you're there with you or don't you notice? When you believe that you need him to be with you, notice that you've just abandoned yourself, him and your relationship. Here comes the "shoulds!" LOL You're thinking creates the separation... it has nothing to do with him. He simply has errands, end of story until mind attaches it's own meaning... ouch! Now you feel crushed and rejected... Understandable as feelings always follow thought. Also, who's business are you in?
I am willing and I look forward to my boyfriend not wanting to be with me. Why? Because he may have errands again and I may make lunch and have the same thought... which will bring me back to the work and peace.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful worksheet with us Jodi. Well done!!
Sandi