Jordi Soto-Phipps
Managerial Leadership
MGMY 4461 M50
University of Memphis
February 24, 2016
Reflection 3
Constructive Thought Strategies
I found this chapter interesting as it is something that I deal with on a day to day basis. I
struggle with depression and therefore constructive thought strategies are important to me. Some
of my classmates may not notice the challenge to thinking positively as much as I do. I am glad
that the author’s said that this is “the most important part of self leadership” because I also feel
that it is the most challenging aspect. Having been through therapy, many of these exercises
appear familiar to me. Even as I write this reflection, I am in a “today sucks” mood. Reading this
chapter at this time on this day was actually very helpful for me. I have days where I am very
good about positive thinking and I have other days where it almost seems like I refuse to think
positively. I scored an 11 on the self-talk assessment which is listed as “Kick it up. Increase your
