What Are Thoughts?
Thoughts are words, images, or ideas that happen where?
In your mind.
Replaying something embarrassing over and over is an example of what?
Getting stuck in thoughts.
Mindfulness of thoughts means noticing them without ________.
Judging.
Should you fight or push away thoughts?
No.
Before a test, anxious thoughts show up. What skill could help?
Mindfulness of Current Thoughts.
True or False: Thoughts are always facts.
False.
Worry spirals are an example of what kind of thought pattern?
Overthinking / thought trap.
True or False: The goal is to stop thinking completely.
False.
Should you judge yourself for having thoughts?
No.
You keep replaying an argument. What skill helps you step back?
Mindfulness of Current Thoughts.
Thoughts happen automatically or only when we choose them?
Automatically.
Getting stuck in thoughts usually increases or decreases emotional distress?
Increases.
Mindfulness of thoughts helps create space between thoughts and ________.
Reactions.
What should you do after noticing a thought?
Let it pass / return to the present moment.
Noticing “I’m going to fail” and letting it pass instead of panicking is an example of what?
Observing thoughts.
Thoughts can influence emotions and ________.
Behavior / actions.
Believing every thought is true can cause what?
Strong emotions / poor reactions.
When practicing this skill, you allow thoughts to come and do what?
Go / pass.
When a strong thought appears, what is the first step?
Notice it.
This skill helps you respond instead of ________.
Reacting.
Why is it important to remember that thoughts are not facts?
So we don’t automatically believe or react to them.
Name one common thought trap discussed in the lesson.
Overthinking, negative self-talk, catastrophizing, worry spirals.
What is the main benefit of observing thoughts instead of reacting to them?
Reduced emotional intensity / better self-control.
After observing a thought, where should your attention return?
The present moment.
Why is “thoughts are like clouds” a helpful metaphor?
Because they come and go naturally.