LET'S TRASH CAN IT

A playful, practical activity for letting go of unhelpful thoughts, worries, criticism and unrealistic expectations. Includes printable Trash Slips, interactive reflections and a Keep & Care exercise to help you release what no longer serves you while recognising what needs attention, compassion or support

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LET'S TRASH CAN IT
Write it. Name it. Bin it.

This is not your usual worksheet.

Let's Trash Can It turns an unhelpful thought, stale criticism, impossible expectation or endlessly recycled worry into something you can physically sort through and put down. The printable exercise includes cut-out Trash Slips, a quick 'before you throw' check, a Ready... Aim... Bin It page, a seven-prompt Big Bin Round, and a separate Keep & Care page for experiences that need support rather than disposal.

The idea is playful, but the purpose matters: separate what needs action or care from what has simply been taking up too much mental space. Keep the useful lesson. Bin the punishment, replay or borrowed expectation.

Also included are a before-and-after reflection, a message from Maggie, further reading and clinical notes.

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