Emotion Mind
This is what we use to control our thoughts and behaviors when we are in emotion mind.
What is feelings, emotions, mood, urges?
This is what we use to control our thoughts and behaviors when we are in rational mind.
What is facts, reason, logic?
What is the primary difference between Wise Mind and the other two states of mind?
What is "Wise Mind balances both emotion and logic. It acknowledges emotions but makes decisions considering both emotional responses and practical consequences"?
If someone creates a detailed budget based solely on numbers, without considering personal desires or emotions, they are operating in this state.
What is Reasonable Mind?
What are actions we may take while in emotion mind?
What is acting impulsively without considering consequences?
What are actions we may take while in reasonable mind?
What is planning and making decisions based on facts?
Wise mind is known as the ___ path.
What is middle?
If someone impulsively buys something they can’t afford, they are likely using this state of mind.
What is Emotion Mind?
Which of the following is an example of a thought coming from Emotion Mind?
A) “I’m so angry, I can’t think clearly right now.”
B) “Let me look at the pros and cons before I react.”
C) “I need to stay calm and think this through.”
What is "I'm so angry, I can't think clearly right now"?
Which of the following would be a Reasonable Mind thought?
A) “I feel so sad; I need to tell someone how I feel.”
B) “I’ll focus on the details of this situation before I make any decisions.”
C) “I don’t care about the consequences; I just want to act now.”
What is "I'll focus on the details of this situation before I make any decisions"?
Which of the following is an example of making a Wise Mind decision in a high-stress situation?
A) Reacting impulsively because you're angry.
B) Carefully considering your feelings and the potential outcomes before responding.
C) Suppressing your emotions to avoid conflict.
What is "Carefully considering your feelings and the potential outcomes before responding"?
After receiving a critical performance review at work, a person who reacts by quitting their job is most likely operating from this state of mind.
What is Emotion Mind?
In which situation would someone most likely be in Emotion Mind?
A) Deciding what to eat for lunch.
B) Responding to a personal attack or insult.
C) Creating a budget for the month.
What is "responding to a personal attack or insult"?
Which of the following is a downside of exclusively using Reasonable Mind?
A) You may overlook your emotional needs.
B) You might make impulsive decisions.
C) You may ignore practical facts.
What is "you may overlook your emotional needs"?
Name a time when you have experienced wise mind.
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When a person acknowledges that they’re angry about a situation and calmly decides to talk through it, they are using this mental state.
What is Wise Mind?
Emotion mind is described as what temperature
What is hot?
Reasonable mind is described as what temperature
What is cool?
You are upset after a difficult conversation with a friend. You’re considering whether to reach out to them later. What is the Wise Mind approach to this situation?
What is "The Wise Mind approach would involve acknowledging your anger (Emotion Mind), considering the long-term consequences of reaching out (Reasonable Mind), and then making a decision that respects both your emotional need for resolution and the importance of the relationship"?
A person who acts calm and take a strategic approach when faced with an unexpected emergency, thinking through the best course of action is most likely using this state.
What is Reasonable Mind?