Thinking Reports
What are the four parts of a Thinking Report?
Situation, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes/beliefs.
What should you pay attention to before you act?
Your thoughts and feelings.
What is an excuse?
A reason used to justify behavior or avoid responsibility.
What does “walking the walk” mean?
Taking actions that match your words, promises, and responsibilities.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which part of a Thinking Report identifies emotions?
Feelings
If a thought makes you feel justified in breaking a rule, what should you ask yourself?
Whether that thought could lead to trouble or a harmful decision.
What does it mean to minimize behavior?
Making behavior seem less serious or harmful than it really is.
What is rationalizing?
Creating reasons or justifications to make behavior seem acceptable.
What animal is known for having three hearts?
Octopus
What is the purpose of a Thinking Report?
To identify thoughts, feelings, and beliefs connected to a situation and understand how they influence behavior.
What can you do when you recognize that your thinking could lead to a negative consequence?
Stop, examine the thought, and replace it with healthier thinking.
Why does blaming others make change harder?
Blaming others shifts attention away from your own choices and prevents you from taking responsibility.
What is the difference between talking the talk and walking the walk?
Talking the talk means saying you will change; walking the walk means demonstrating change through your actions.
How many bones does an adult human body typically have?
206
How can thoughts and feelings influence behavior?
They can affect decisions and lead to either helpful or harmful actions.
A person thinks, “Nobody respects me, so I can do whatever I want.” What is one healthier thought they could use instead?
“Even if I feel disrespected, I am responsible for my choices and can respond without making the situation worse.”
What are the three steps for getting out of the Excuse Trap?
Recognize the excuse, recognize the behavior connected to it, and be open and willing to change.
What can happen when your actions do not match your words?
Others may lose trust in you and stop believing your promises.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
A unicorn
How can a Thinking Report help someone make better choices?
It helps identify thinking patterns and recognize where different thoughts or responses could lead to better outcomes.
How can changing your thinking help you break a repeated pattern of harmful behavior?
It helps you recognize risky thoughts before acting, consider the consequences, and choose a more responsible response.
How can you acknowledge unfair treatment while still taking responsibility?
Recognize that the treatment may have been unfair while accepting responsibility for your own choices and responses.
What are the eleven areas of a balanced life?
Physical health, family, social support, spirituality, finances, employment, legal responsibilities, parenting, sexual health, education, and mental health.
What is the only letter that does not appear in the name of any U.S. state?
Q