Mature or Not?
Blaming others when something goes wrong.
What is emotionally immature behavior?
“I failed once, so I’ll always fail.”
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
The first thing to do when you're emotionally triggered.
What is pause or breathe?
A mature response to “You’re being too sensitive!”
What is “I feel hurt, and I’d like to talk about it later.”?
Responding calmly after getting ghosted.
What is emotional maturity in relationships?
Taking a breath before responding to a hurtful comment.
What is an emotionally mature behavior?
“They didn’t say hi to me. They must hate me.”
What is mind reading?
A healthy way to release anger without harming others.
What is journaling, exercise, or talking to someone?
An immature way to ask for help.
What is whining, demanding, or guilt-tripping?
Showing up on time to an appointment.
What is self-discipline or responsibility?
Saying “I was wrong” and making amends.
What is emotional maturity?
“Everything is ruined because of one mistake.”
What is catastrophizing?
The term for riding out an urge or emotion without acting on it.
What is distress tolerance or urge surfing?
A mature way to express a need.
What is using an “I” statement?
Calling a doctor to reschedule instead of avoiding it.
What is taking ownership or adulting?
Yelling or shutting down when triggered.
What is emotionally immature behavior?
“If I don’t feel better right now, I never will.”
What is emotional reasoning?
A CBT tool used to challenge automatic thoughts.
What is a thought record?
A respectful way to decline an invitation when overwhelmed.
What is “Thanks for thinking of me, but I need to rest today.”?
Saying no to a toxic friend, even if it’s hard.
What is setting a boundary?
Setting a boundary without being aggressive.
What is emotionally mature behavior?
“It’s always my fault when things go wrong.”
What is personalization?
The practice of noticing your feelings without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
What to say instead of “You make me so mad!”
What is “I feel angry when…”?
Choosing not to post an angry rant online.
What is practicing self-control or restraint?