Doing vs Being mind
What’s the difference between “doing mind” and “being mind”?
Doing mind is focused on achieving and planning; being mind is about experiencing the present.
What does the "I" in IMPROVE stand for?
Imagery.
What’s one way to reinforce a new, skillful behavior?
Reward yourself, track progress, or ask for support.
Name the 3 parts of the emotion model.
Prompting event → Interpretation → Emotional/Behavioral Response.
What does “turning the mind” mean?
Choosing to accept reality again and again.
True or False: Being mind is about solving problems.
False. It’s about observing and accepting the present moment.
Name two skills from IMPROVE that help distract or soothe.
Prayer, Relaxation, Encouragement, Imagery, etc.
What is negative reinforcement?
Taking something unpleasant away to increase a behavior (e.g., removing a chore when you do your homework).
How can changing your thoughts change your emotions?
Because thoughts affect how you feel and respond.
Is turning the mind the same as liking what’s happening?
No, it’s about accepting it without judgment.
Name a situation where “being mind” would be more helpful than “doing mind.
Examples: Dealing with sadness, being in nature, or trying to relax before bed.
What does “meaning” help us do when we’re suffering?
Find purpose or value in pain, which can make it more bearable.
What is positive punishment?
Adding something unpleasant to decrease a behavior (e.g., extra homework for being late).
What’s an example of a prompting event?
Getting a bad grade, being ignored by a friend, etc.
What skill does turning the mind go with?
Radical Acceptance.
What can help shift from doing mind into being mind?
Mindfulness, grounding, breathing exercises.
Give an example of “encouragement” you could say to yourself.
“I’m doing the best I can.” “This feeling won’t last forever.”
Reinforcement because it teaches new positive behavior, improves relaitonships, and decreases feelings of being demoralized.
True or False: Some emotions are bad.
False. Emotions give us information and help us connect.
Name a time you might have to keep turning the mind over and over.
Examples: A breakup, a diagnosis, a tough family situation.
Why is it important to have a balance between doing and being mind?
Too much doing = burnout; too much being = stuckness. Balance helps regulate emotions and effectiveness.
Create a mini plan to use at least 3 IMPROVE skills next time you’re in distress.
(Any reasonable plan works!)
What is a behavior you want to change and what would be an effective reinforcement and punishment?
Lots of answers would work
What skill helps challenge inaccurate interpretations?
Check the facts.
Why is turning the mind hard, but helpful?
Because we resist pain, but acceptance reduces suffering.