Our emotions and behaviors are not caused directly by events, but by our beliefs about those events.
Irrational beliefs (e.g., “I must be perfect”, “It’s a disaster if I fail”) lead to unhealthy emotions (anxiety, shame) and unhelpful behaviors (giving up, crying, avoiding).
Rational / alternative beliefs (e.g., “I can learn from this”, “Mistakes are part of sport”) lead to healthier emotions (determination, focus) and constructive actions.
🎯 SMER extends ABC by adding a clear step‑by‑step tool: Situation → Mindset (Belief) → Emotion → Response. The game helps you replace irrational B with flexible B – and see how C changes.