0411課程補交 The Calming Influence of Daily Rituals

What is the difference between a routine and a ritual?

• the attitude behind the action

• the timing of that action

• the way to perform the action

• the location to take that action

When a person is engaged in a ritual, it’s more about ...

• accomplishing the ritual

• focusing on the experience

• making the ritual perfect

• having a lot of people follow the ritual

Rituals help us ______.

• become more aware of the present moment

• increase our anxiety

• find other interesting things to do

• engage in conversations with others

What do studies show about people who perform a ritual before a difficult task?

• They tend to be more talkative.

• They tend to need more attention from others.

• They tend to be more aggressive.

• They tend to have lower levels of anxiety.

The repeated performance of a certain action can convince the human brain that ______, even under uncertain circumstances

• every day is full of surprises

• nothing in life can remain the same

• everything is normal and predictable

• anything can happen

What do rituals bring?

• a sense of responsibility

• a sense of pride

• a sense of accomplishment

• a sense of stability

What ritual does Rafael Nadal have?

• going for a run before a match

• positioning his water bottles in a certain way

• taking a photo with his racket

• singing a chant with the crowd

What does the ritual give him?

• a sense of relief

• a sense of order

• a sense of humor

• a sense of belonging

What are your special rituals? If you don't have one, what ritual(s) do you want to try?

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What do those rituals/does that new ritual mean to you?

What is the purpose of the ritual(s)?

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