Disputing can be operationally defined and measured by observing journaling behavior and orally disputing, say into a tape recorder and so on…

BUT, how do you actually measure a thought? Furthermore, how do you measure a mood’s duration? With a stop watch? Do you measure frequency of emotions? How about looking at assuming that anger is caused by cognitions of violiation of rights (Reivich’s method)?

I’d love for anyone to chime in on this because I believe that assessing is so important for self-improvement efforts.

I’ve always had a problem with permanent, pervasive, personal and always enjoyed Reivich’s me-not me, etc. Out there, only that, over and done with. I like that, too.
Which rolls into point #2: disputing can’t be all there is to embracing optimism. I just don’t believe it. Disputing is foundational, but there has to be many strategies for building arguably one of the most powerful strengths. Any ramblings, ideas or daydreams about how to tap optimism in different ways?

How do you apply your different terms to how you view Positive events?
In here, everything, forever? The trick would be finding realistic claims to back up your assertions. For me, the forever part is sketchy…I just can’t find good enough evidence that because I rolled out of bed an hour early, this is going to affect my whole life for the better. Do you see the nuance here? What do you make of that?