In Figure 20, rate how you feel about your writing. When you finish, consider how your responses affect your writing. How can you dispel negative messages and shift your thinking about yourself and your writing? What would a compassionate friend say to you? For example, “You have improved over time and will continue to improve during this class.”

Figure 20

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Statement 1. I avoid writing. 2. I fear my writing being evaluated. 3. I am apprehensive when I have to write something professional or for evaluation. 4. I dislike having my friends read what I write. 5. Writing is not fun. 6. I dislike seeing my thoughts written out. Rating Disagree Strongly Agree Strongly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7