Cog. Distortions
Focusing only on the negative while ignoring the positive is called this.
What is Mental Filter?
Making decisions based only on feelings is called this state of mind.
What is Emotion Mind?
A key step in recovery from codependency is learning to focus on this instead of trying to control others.
What is yourself?
This type of self-care focuses on getting enough rest, nutrition, and movement.
What is physical self-care?
Bringing awareness to physical sensations from head to toe is called this practice.
What is a body scan?
Viewing situations on only two extreme categories.
What is Black and White Thinking?
Making decisions using only facts and logic, without feelings, is called this.
What is Reasonable (or Rational) Mind?
This behavior involves fixing, rescuing, or trying to solve other people’s problems for them.
What is enabling?
This activity can help calm the nervous system by focusing attention on the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
This simple grounding exercise uses the five senses to stay present.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
This distortion involves expecting the worst possible outcome.
What is Catastrophizing?
The balance between Emotional Mind and Rational Mind.
What is Wise Mind?
In codependent relationships, people often seek approval or validation from this source instead of from themselves.
What is other people?
This simple self-care habit can improve mood and energy by supporting better rest.
What is good sleep hygiene?
Practicing mindfulness regularly can help improve this quality of mental functioning.
What is focus or concentration?
Assuming a single event applies to all situations.
What is Overgeneralization?
One outcome of using Wise Mind regularly is improved this area of functioning.
What is emotional regulation or decision-making?
This healthy skill involves saying “no” without guilt and protecting your emotional energy.
What are boundaries?
This self-care practice involves setting limits to protect your time, energy, and well-being.
What are boundaries?
Mindfulness encourages responding to stress thoughtfully instead of doing this automatically.
What is reacting?
This term refers to inaccurate, unhelpful or negative thought patterns that increase emotional distress.
What are Cognitive Distortions?
Wise Mind helps reduce this behavior driven by intense emotions.
What is impulsivity or impulsive behavior?
A behavioral pattern in which individuals prioritize others' needs over their own leading to emotional distress and identity loss.
What is codependency?
A lack of self-care often leads to this state of emotional and physical exhaustion.
What is burnout?
This mindfulness skill involves noticing thoughts without trying to change or judge them.
What is observing?