Table of Contents
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
A Note to the Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Part 1: The Old Limiting Life Story
Reliving Plots We Don’t Even Like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Part 2: The Eight Practices of the RESCRIPT Framework
Practice #1: R- Release Rumination....................31
Practice #2: E- Engage Growth Goals vs. Evading Them....65
Practice #3: S- Seek Strengths vs. Scrutinizing Shortcomings........................109
Practice #4: C- Challenge Catastrophizing..............129
Practice #5: R- Restrict Regrets ......................152
Practice #6: I- Invite Imperfection vs. Infallibility/Perfectionism...............170
Practice #7: P- Pursue Passion & Purpose vs. Putting Up with Passivity ...............197
Practice #8: T- Think Thankfully vs. Thanklessly/Deprived..................223
Part 3: The New Limitless Life Story
Making RESCRIPTing a Lifestyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Appendix A: Define Your Desired Destinations’ Design Worksheet.......................275
Appendix B: Realization Roadmap Worksheet ...........277
Appendix C: Week Commitment Calendar Worksheet.....279
Appendix D: 3 Ps Weekly Action Agenda Worksheet.......280
Appendix E: Time Thief Tracker Worksheet .............281
Appendix F: Unexpected Undertakings Tracker Worksheet ............................282
Appendix G: Triumph Tracker Worksheet...............283
Appendix H: All-Around Life Appreciation Appraisal Worksheet ............................284
Appendix I: Three Thankfuls at Twilight Worksheet ......285
Endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296