Want a simple, repeatable way to reality-test your thinking? This printable worksheet guides you through one Reality Check Cycle using a real situation: you’ll separate facts from stories, test your assumptions with evidence, write a balanced one-line summary, and choose a reality-aligned step. Use it as a 2–3 minute micro-cycle in spirals, or for a longer reflection on big decisions. Sign up to access the full practice worksheet and start strengthening 9.1 Accurate Reality Appraisal.