True or False
My happiness is controlled by events and other people outside of me.
False
We are in charge of how we react to life's events and are in control of our happiness. We do not need to control and micromanage other people to ensure our happiness. We are not victims if we choose to be victors.
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear
She drives people crazy!
Blaming
People find her challenging.
What do you call a fake noddle?
An im-pasta
Name a piece of advice you wish you could tell your younger self.
Individualized
My past will always affect me and will determine my thoughts and emotions today.
False
You certainly develop habits from your past, but it is up to us to change teh way we deal with the past now. We can live in it or learn from it, it is our choice. Our past does not need to determine our present happiness.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
an egg
It's awful that he said that!
Over-catastrophizing
It is disappointing he said that.
Did you hear about the famopus pickle?
He was a big dill!
2 truths and 1 lie from Kourtney
1. I've been to 8 other countries
2. I've only died my hair once before.
3. I have 4 younger siblings.
What is the lie?
I've never died my hair before.
To be worthwhile, one must be competent and achieving in virtually everything they do.
False
This is impossible. We cannot be competent in everything and it is okay to be better at some things than others. It does not mean you are a failure.
I jump when i walk and sit when I stand?
Kangaroo
I will never find anyone to love.
Fortune telling
I do not know the future- I will try my best.
Why didn't the teddy bear eat dessert?
He was stuffed
Reword this sentence to make it more effective: You have no right to raise your voice at me!
I'm uncomfortable when you raise your voice at me.
It's okay to worry and dwell on things if they are potentially fearsome and even dangerous.
False
Even though we can try to limit our exposure to danger, worrying about things that are out of our control by acting judiciously and cautiously will rob us of our mental stability. Crippling anxiety will result from our what ifs.
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise
He thinks it's my fault!
Jumping to conclusions
I do not know what is inside his head.
Why did the kid throw a stick of butter out the window?
To see butter-fly
What should you do if you are stuck in quicksand?
STAY CALM: PANICKING CAN MAKE THINGS WORSE!
People are to be blamed for being "bad" and punishment or blame is acceptable if people "deserve it".
False
People are not bad, but might be unhealthy. Even if they are distrubed and unhealthy, mental illness and bad behavior does not mean that people are to be hated and seen as wicked.
Two fathers and two sons are in the car, yet there are only three people in the car. How?
They are a grandfather, father, and son
I am to blame that my child is unhappy.
Personalization
I tried my best and blaming myself is illogical.
What do you call a nosey pepper?
Jalapeno business!
Shake a bottle of soda.
What will happen if it is now opened?
Of course, it will fizzle and spray all over.
How can this resemeble our anger?
If we do not allow time to let it settle and if we react impulsively, we will be like that bottle of shaken soda.