Cognitive Reappraisal: How to Control Negative Thoughts

The video discusses cognitive reappraisal, a technique to manage disruptive self talk, which can improve mental and physical health. It highlights the negative impact of rumination and offers six solutions: zooming out, distanced self talk, reframing physiological responses, reverting to familiar rituals, creating an orderly environment, and leveraging the calming power of nature and art. These strategies help redirect focus from problems to solutions, enhancing emotional intelligence and overall well-being.

What is the term used by psychologists to describe persistent negative thinking?

• Rumination

• Mindfulness

• Cognitive dissonance

• Catastrophizing

Which technique involves looking at a problem from a broader perspective?

• Reframing physiological responses

• Creating an orderly environment

• Zooming out

• Distanced self-talk

How can you interpret physiological responses to stress positively?

• As reasons to avoid challenges

• As signs of fear

• As indicators of failure

• As signals of excitement and readiness

What is the purpose of creating personal rituals?

• To avoid responsibilities

• To increase stress

• To distract from tasks

• To provide comfort and control

What is the benefit of maintaining an orderly environment?

• It demands more attention

• It creates mental headspace

• It increases mental chaos

• It reduces productivity

Which type of spaces are known to calm the mind according to recent research?

• Industrial areas

• Green and blue spaces

• Urban spaces

• Desert landscapes

What does Ethan Cross refer to as 'ore' in his book?

• The stress of modern living

• The chaos of urban life

• The calming effect of nature and art

• The power of technology