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?
Rumination
Mindfulness of thoughts means noticing them without ________.
Judging.
Should you fight or push away thoughts?
No.
What is the name of the theme park Dolly created?
Dollywood
True or False: Thoughts are always facts.
False.
Repeating the same "what if" questions endlessly are what type of thought pattern?
Looping
True or False: The goal is to stop thinking completely.
False.
Should you judge yourself for having thoughts?
No.
Where was Dolly born?
Locust Ridge, Tennessee
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.
Why do we overthink?
How old was Dolly when she made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry?
13 years old
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.
What two songs did Dolly write on the same day?
I will always love you
Jolene
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.
How did Dolly's parents pay the doctor who delivered her?
With a sack of cornmeal or oats