Tools for Feeling Better
Mindset Matters
Autostresss
Anxiety
True or False?
100

This CBT technique involves replacing unhelpful thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. 

Cognitive reframing/restructuring. 
100

These core beliefs influence how we interpret the world and how we feel. 

What are mindsets? 

100

What does autostress mean?

When the body's stress system gets stuck in the "on" position and starts attacking you from inside. 

100

What is anxiety? 

The unhelpful thinking patterns we experience when our thoughts and mental processes focus on the negative and worst possible outcomes. 

100

Stress is always bad for you. 

False

200

You have a presentation to complete in 4 days, and you have no clue where to even start. You feel like giving up. 

What is chunking? 

200

This type of response prepares the body to take on a challenge rather than primarily responding as though there is a threat. 

What is the challenge response. 

200

Name a thought pattern that can increase stress. 

Cognitive distortions: catastrophizing, mind reading, fortune telling, emotional reasoning, magnification/minimization, all-or-nothing thinking. 

200

How does anxiety differ from an immediate stress response? 

Stress often responds to a current, immediate demand. Anxiety tends to involve anticipated threats or uncertainty. They can overlap. 

200

Everyone experiences anxiety in different ways. 

True

300
Name 3 possible stressors at home.
Divorce, family conflict (parents fighting), financial issues, a loved one who is ill, death of a family member, change in family dynamics
300

This model connects our mindset to thoughts, situations, emotions, behavior, and physical reactions. 

CBT Cycle/Model

300
Name 3 positive ways to deal with stress.
Listen to music, meditation, exercise, sleeping, eating healthy, go for a walk, talk to someone, take a break, ask or help, do something you enjoy, identify the stressor, write/Draw/Read
300
How can stress effect someone in a positive way? Name 4
It can motivate you to succeed, helps you learn and grow, teach's you time management and how to meet deadlines, makes you resilient, helps you to improve, could make you more assertive, helps you to problem solve, can be good for your immune system (short term)
300

Avoiding the things that make you more anxious will make them feel less intense. 

False. Avoidance causes anxious feelings to grow. The quick relief teaches your brain a false lesson: "Avoidance equals safety". This trains your mind to repeat the behavior the next time you feel uncomfortable. 

400

You think "My friend didn't respond to my text, so they must hate me." Use a technique to respond differently. 

Reframing/restructuring. 

400
Too much stress can have____________ effects on your mind and body.
negative
400
What is stress?
A physical, psychological and or emotional response to tension/pressure/trauma.
400
Name three ways stress can affect you psychologically/emotionally.
Mood swings, lack of concentration, anxiety, anger, irritability, depression, panic attacks, crying, nightmares, restless, confusion, feelings of helplessness
400
You can learn and grow from stress?
True
500

Name two basic needs important for mental and physical wellbeing. 

Rest and sleep, safety, exercise, social connection, healthy nutrition (not an exhaustive list). 

500

This happens when you believe something will happen, act in ways influenced by that belief, and unintentionally help make it come true.

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy? (Manifesting)

500

Describe how you could reframe a self-critical thought into a more balanced/positive one. 

Reframe example: "I can't do this" -> "I can't do this yet"

500
Name 3 negative behaviors for dealing with stress.
Substance use, ignoring the issues, recklessness, lateness, pacing, overeating, not eating enough, not caring about physical appearance, grinding your teeth, pulling hair, nail biting, becoming agressive, taking things out on others
500

Asking for help is a sign of weakness.

False

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