PRELIMS - LESSON 2

Question 1

STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAIN

The _____, also called the _____, was the first part of the brain to develop in humans. It functioned as kind of radar signaling the need to run away or fight back.

That part of the brain is skilled at anticipating danger and react before we can even name a negative emotion. Our heart races, our stomach tightens, and our neck muscles tense up, Your body reaction is tripwire signaling the ______ to register or name a negative emotion.

Answer 1

amygdala

primitive brain

prefrontal cortex

Question 2

If you bring awareness to your _____, you can, at the moment, recognize the emotion as it is happening. Becoming skillful at this rewires your brain.

_______ is critical in decisions with unintended consequences.

_______ allows us to take a Third person” perspective to stand back and more objectively evaluate what’s going on, Let’s bring this home with example. You, a self-aware person, are having a conversation with someone and receiving some negative feedback

Your heart start to race, and you’re feeling threatened.

You say to yourself, “I feel like this person is attacking me. “But, before you cry or go ballistic, you stop yourself and hear the person out. You discover that this person had at least one good point and start up a different conversation, one that is mutually satisfying and productive

Answer 2

physical state

Naming your feelings

Naming your emotions

Question 3

Ask others about their perception of you, now that you’ve discovered that ____________. Ask other people how they perceive you in certain situations.

Getting specific will help to give you the most concrete feedback. Get brave and ask them how they would like to see you behave.

Answer 3

feedback doesn’t have to be scary.

Question 4

Column. A. How I see myself.

In column A.

• __________
•___________

Column B.

•______

Answer 4

Column A

Make a list of words to describe your attitude and behaviors at the time.

Then ask your feedback partner to do the same and record those responses in column B

Column B

Look out for discrepancies. You may have some blind spots that need attending.

Question 5

____ is great way to pay attention to what’s going on in your private and public self. It also helps you to recognize patterns that either serves you or not.

Answer 5

Journal

Question 6

What are the 6 promts you can use in making a journal

Answer 6

1. What did I do well today?
2. What challenges did I face?
3. What was I feeling?
4. How did I respond? In retrospect, would I have responded differently?
5. What strengths did I use to keep me focused on the best version of myself?
6. What is my intention for tomorrow?

Question 7

_____ is practice. It helps you beware of what’s going on in your mind, body, and environment.

______ is one of a few practices that you can insert into your daily life, and _______ is a wonderful tool for developing greater self-control.

Answer 7

Mindfulness

Meditation

practicing mindfulness

Question 8

Here are some ideas of mindfulness activities to get you started: (4)

Answer 8

1. Practice deep breathing
2. Name your surroundings
3. Organize your space
4. Draw or paint