Mindset & Perspective
The tendency to only notice things that confirm what we are already looking for or expecting.
What is Confirmation Bias (or a Mental Filter)?
Anger is often referred to as this type of emotion because it usually masks deeper underlying feelings like fear, hurt, or embarrassment.
What is a Secondary Emotion?
Rephrasing or repeating back what you heard a speaker say to ensure understanding is part of this active listening skill.
What is Paraphrasing?
Adding this three-letter word to "I can't do this" turns a fixed mindset into a growth mindset.
What is "Yet"?
This 4-step breathing technique involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding for equal 4-second counts to calm the nervous system.
What is Box Breathing?
Saying "I feel upset when decisions are made without asking me" instead of "You always ignore me!" is an example of this communication tool.
What is an "I-Statement"?
This diagram uses concentric circles to help separate things like your effort and attitude from things like the weather or other people's actions.
What is the Circle of Control?
Taking a moment to pause before acting helps you choose to respond thoughtfully rather than doing this automatically.
What is Reacting?
Setting limits on your physical space, time, or energy to protect your well-being is known as setting these.
What are Personal Boundaries?
Writing a handwritten letter of appreciation to someone is a key exercise used to cultivate this positive mental habit.
What is Gratitude?
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching is the definition of this key personal character value.
What is Integrity?
Behaviors in a friendship like keeping secrets and celebrating your wins are considered "green flags," while warning behaviors are referred to as this.
What are Red Flags?
This visualization exercise uses an ocean structure to show that external behaviors (like clothes or smiles) are just a small part of what's beneath the surface (like fears and home struggles).
What is the Iceberg Model?
Doing a task because of internal pride, values, or growth—rather than external trophies or praise—is driven by this type of motivation.
What is Internal (or Intrinsic) Motivation?
While sympathy is feeling sorry for someone, this term refers to truly understanding and sharing another person's feelings or perspective ("walking in their shoes").
What is Empathy?