Doing Mode vs. Being Mode
This mode is focused on fixing, planning, or worrying.
What is Doing Mode?
This is the question we ask to notice our strengths instead of focusing on what’s wrong.
What is “What is strong in me?”
What is one thing you are proud of yourself for today?
Any Answer: (showing up, participating, trying, etc.)
This mode is about slowing down and noticing the present moment.
What is Being Mode?
This means not just knowing your strengths, but using them in real life. (Putting into action)
Strength Embodiment
What strength would you like to use more this week?
Any Answer: (hope, patience, forgiveness, creativity, kindness, self-compassion, etc.)
This mode can increase stress and overthinking when used too much.
What is Doing Mode?
Example- Embodying kindness might look like this.
What is being patient or supportive toward someone (or yourself)?
Name one strength you saw in yourself today.
Any answer: (courage, self-regulation, gratitude, love patience, hope, etc.)
This mode helps you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
What is Being Mode?
This is what we are doing when we notice strengths already inside us.
What is Strength Inquiry (noticing existing strengths)?
Q: What strength helped you get through this week?
A: (perseverance / resilience / etc.)
Any Answer: (perseverance, kindness, courage resilience / etc.)