Whatcha Mean?
"Sure, try it that way."
Friendly/Kind/Nice/Suggestion/Advice
This is impossible
If I say "This is impossible" how might I feel?
Frustrated/Irritated
"Oh, sure, that's fine... I guess."
Sarcasm/Frustrated/Hiding Disapproval
It has to be perfect.
If I feel overwhelmed by a hard task, what is a healthy response?
Ask for help or take a break and come back to it
"What did you do that for?"
Annoyed/Bothered/Upset
Eveything is ruined.
A part of this didn't go well, but not everything is ruined.
If I say "Why do I even try.." what's my first emotion?
Sadness/Encouragement
"I don't know if that's going to work but go for it"
Doubt/Warning/Caution
This is taking too long.
Some things just take time, I can do something else while I wait.
If I say "They're being unfair. I'm going to tell them they're wrong." What am I doing?
Arguing/Combating/Fighting
"You might want to rethink that plan"
Polite warning/suggestion/advice
I want to do it my way.
I prefer it my way, but I can work with that.
Freebee!
Woohoo!