Mixed feelings
What word means feeling two opposite things at the same time?
Ambivalence.
True or False: People sometimes stick to habits even when they know they’re harmful.
True.
What type of list do people make to compare reasons to quit or stay?
A pros and cons list.
What do we call the voice in your head that comments on what you’re doing?
Self-talk.
What animal freezes when it can’t decide what to do — like someone stuck in ambivalence?
A squirrel. 🐿️
True or False: You can feel excited and scared about quitting something.
True.
What’s harder to break — a habit or a cookie?
A habit.
Which lasts longer: short-term pleasure or long-term health benefits?
Long-term health benefits.
Is “I can’t do this” an example of helpful or unhelpful self-talk?
I Unhelpful.
If your habit were a clingy ex, what should you do?
A) Block it
B) Invite it to dinner
C) Text it at 2 AM
A) Block it.
What part of your brain handles logical thinking — the prefrontal cortex or the amygdala?
Prefrontal cortex.
What stage of change comes right before action?
Preparation.
Is “better sleep” a pro of quitting or a con?
A pro. 😴
True or False: Encouraging self-talk makes change easier.
True.
What’s harder than quitting a bad habit:
A) Wrestling an octopus
B) Eating soup with a fork
C) Both
C) Both. 🐙🍴
What do we call the process of deciding if we’re ready to quit or not?
Contemplation.
If procrastination had a mascot, what animal would it be?
A sloth. 🦥
Which is a con of continuing a harmful habit:
A) More time
B) Guilt
C) Free hugs
B) Guilt.
What’s the better phrase than “I always mess up”?
“I’m still learning.”
What would ambivalence look like as a dance move? A) One step forward, one back
B) Backflip
C) Macarena
A) One step forward, one back.
Is ambivalence part of change or a sign you’re not ready?
Part of change.
What’s it called when someone keeps saying “I’ll quit tomorrow”?
Procrastination.
What word means giving up something now for something better later?
Delayed gratification.
What’s the opposite of being self-critical?
Being self-compassionate.
If your habit had a theme song, what would the title be?
A) “Can’t Let Go”
B) “I Got You, Babe”
C) Both
C) Both. 🎶