Understanding Our Thoughts

What immediate reaction did the narrator have after swallowing toothpaste?

• Went to sleep

• Began to shake and panic

• Started laughing

• Called a doctor

According to the video, when do negative thoughts most commonly start affecting individuals?

• In early childhood

• During middle and high school

• After starting a job

• In retirement

What is one effect of overthinking mentioned in the video?

• Improved focus

• Difficulty being present

• Better sleep

• Increased creativity

What strategy does the narrator use to manage negative thoughts?

• Focusing on others' opinions

• Avoiding social interactions

• Ignoring them completely

• Telling themselves motivational things

What analogy is used to describe the process of managing thoughts?

• Running a marathon

• Painting a picture

• Cooking a meal

• Solving a puzzle

What does the narrator say about thoughts and feelings?

• They are always accurate

• They can protect us from future events

• They should be ignored

• They are unchangeable

What are thoughts described as in the video?

• Solely negative

• Impossible to control

• Temporary and changeable

• Always factual

How does the narrator suggest dealing with unhelpful thoughts?

• By accepting them as facts

• Through medication

• By recognizing they are not facts

• By sharing them with everyone

What does the narrator identify as a personal challenge?

• Starting a video

• Ending a video

• Remembering lines

• Making jokes

What common negative thought pattern is mentioned?

• Focusing on solutions

• Ignoring problems

• Taking things personally

• Assuming the best