Mixed feelings
What word means feeling two opposite things at the same time?
Ambivalence.
What do we call the voice in your head that comments on what you’re doing?
Self-talk.
True or False: You can feel excited and scared about quitting something.
True.
What animal freezes when it can’t decide what to do — like someone stuck in ambivalence?
A squirrel. 🐿️
What part of your brain handles logical thinking — the prefrontal cortex or the amygdala?
Prefrontal cortex.
True or False: Encouraging self-talk makes change easier.
True.
What do we call the process of deciding if we’re ready to quit or not?
Contemplation.
What’s the better phrase than “I always mess up”?
“I’m still learning.”
Is ambivalence part of change or a sign you’re not ready?
Part of change.
What would ambivalence look like as a dance move?
A) One step forward, one back
B) Backflip
C) Macarena
A) One step forward, one back.