Cycle of Anxiety
Q: What is the first step in the cycle of anxiety: the trigger, the thought, or the behavior?
The trigger.
Q: Name any one (per team member) of the eight dimensions of wellness.
A: Emotional, physical, social, spiritual, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual.
Q: What is the national bird of the United States?
A: The bald eagle (aka freedom chicken)
Q: What does the “S” in SMART goals stand for?
A: Specific.
Q: Who is the author of the Robin Hood story we are reading in group?
A: Paul Creswick.
Q: Name one physical symptom (each team member) that often appears during the anxiety cycle.
A: Examples: racing heart, sweating, shaking, stomach discomfort, shortness of breath.
Q: Which dimension includes managing money, budgeting, and financial stability?
A: Financial wellness.
Q: Name the author of The Cat in the Hat.
A: Dr. Seuss.
Q: Name one benefit of writing down your goals (per team member)
A: Increases clarity, motivation, and accountability.
Q: What is the name of Robin Hood’s band of followers?
A: The Merry Men.
Q: You notice your heart racing before a social event. Which part of the anxiety cycle is this?
A: The physical/body response.
Q: You join a weekly art class to express yourself. Which dimension are you supporting?
A: Intellectual wellness. (Emotional also accepted with sufficient justification)
Q: This American landmark is located in New York Harbor and was a gift from France.
A: The Statue of Liberty.
Q: Manifestation involves two parts: mindset and what else?
A: Action
Q: Robin Hood is known for “stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.” What value does this represent?
A: Fairness, justice, helping the disadvantaged.
Q: A person avoids a situation because they fear embarrassment. How does avoidance strengthen the anxiety cycle?
A: Avoidance reduces anxiety short‑term but increases it long‑term by reinforcing the belief that the situation is dangerous.
Q: How can improving one dimension of wellness positively affect another?
A: Example: Physical activity improves emotional wellness; social connection improves mental health; etc.
Q: This classic American film features the line, “There’s no place like home.”
A: The Wizard of Oz.
Q: Turn this into a SMART goal: “I want to improve my sleep.”
A: Example: “I will go to bed by 10:30 p.m. on weeknights for the next 2 weeks.”
Q: In many versions of the story, who is Robin Hood’s main enemy?
A: The Sheriff of Nottingham.
Q: Scenario: You’re anxious about a job interview and start catastrophizing. Identify the trigger, thought, behavior, and one coping skill that could interrupt the cycle.
A: Trigger: job interview; Thought: “I’ll mess up”; Behavior: avoidance; Coping skill: grounding, reframing, deep breathing, preparation, etc.
Q: Someone feels isolated, stressed, and physically tired. Identify three dimensions they could strengthen and give one strategy for each.
A: Examples:
Social: join a group or talk to a friend
Physical: improve sleep, hydrate, walk
Emotional: journaling, therapy, coping skills
Q: This American author wrote To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel about justice, prejudice, and moral courage. Name the author.
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” -Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird
A: Harper Lee.
Q: Explain the difference between manifestation and magical thinking, and give an example of how manifestation uses action.
A: Manifestation uses mindset + action; magical thinking expects results without effort.
Example: Visualizing confidence + practicing interview skills.
Q: Robin Hood commits crimes in order to help others. What are the moral implications of doing something wrong for a good cause? (every team member shares)
A: Answers may include: moral ambiguity, ends vs. means debate, whether good intentions justify illegal actions, ethical dilemmas, balancing justice with lawfulness.