Thoughts
What is a thought?
A thought is your interpretation of a situation. They are our perceptions, ideas, and beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world.
What is an emotion?
Emotions are mental reactions (such as anger or fear) marked by strong feelings and usually causing physical effects.
What is a behavior?
Behaviors are your response to a situation. Behaviors include actions such as saying something or doing something (or, choosing not to do something).
This entails sitting or lying down; placing one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest; inhaling fully and deeply (but gently) through your nose; and exhaling slowly and completely through your mouth.
Breathwork or Meditation
Another word for feeling happiness
Cheerful, inspired, energetic, hopeful, excited, optimistic, delighted, joyful, positive
What is an automatic thought and how can they impact us negatively?
Automatic thoughts are ones that pop into our heads in response to a trigger. They can make us feel like we’ve lost control of our own thoughts. They fill us with anxiety, guilt, and other negative emotions.
What is an emotion's purpose?
Emotions motivate us and drive our behaviors. They help guide the decisions we make every minute of our lives.
Who has control over our behaviors?
OURSELVES!
This techniques allows you to reflect on your innermost thoughts and feelings by putting it on paper
Journaling
Another word for feeling calm
content, relaxed, focused, mindful, restful, pleasant, peaceful, soothing, still, thoughtful, satisfied, grateful
Change this thought into something more productive:
I didn't sleep well last night so I know I am going to be grouchy.
"Although I didn't sleep well, I am going to stay happy today."
Are emotions like anger, sadness and frustration bad?
No! However, we have to manage them appropriately so they do not become destructive.
How can one change their behavior?
By being aware of their thoughts and feelings and applying effective coping skills
Getting the chance to be outside and enjoy our surroundings.
Spending time in nature.
Another word for feeling anxious
worried, alarmed, afraid, stressed, concerned, nervous, overwhelmed, restless, fearful, insecure, helpless
“I must’ve done something wrong… I’m so awkward."
"What a jerk!”
Are examples of?
Irrational thoughts
Name three examples of physical symptoms that someone may experience as a result of negative emotions.
Some physical symptoms include increased heart rate, sweating, tension in the muscles, difficulties breathing, headaches, shaking, etc.
What is reactive behavior?
Reactive behavior often refers to an immediate response to feelings about an uncontrollable situation, a problem or other issue
This technique allows the body to physically feel through its current emotions while receiving some sensory input
Exercise
Another word for feeling sad
hurt, lonely, upset, down, guilt, miserable, tired, crushed, blue, ashamed, rejected
A technique that can interrupt the sequence of events that leads to craving and then to using substances
Thought stopping techniques
When do emotions become a problem?
Emotions become a problem when strong feelings go on for too long or when they interfere with our ability to live our lives. Emotions can also become a problem when they are out of proportion to what most other people would feel in the same situation or when we become scared of our own body feelings.
__________ and __________ often make a person TEMPORARILY feel happy, numb, excited, or just different.
Drugs and Alcohol
"Practicing --------- allows us to experience our emotional difficulties while reminding us that our world is made up of more than the current difficult moment," says Jurist
Gratitude
Another word for feeling mad
Irritated, annoyed, frustrated, furious, fuming, heated, agitated, hateful, jealous, critical