Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mantra Chapter 1 encourages you to embrace?
A
“If I continue to do what I’ve always done, then I’m going to get what I’ve always got.”
2
Q
What is under our control? What is not under our control?
A
We can control our responses to thoughts and feelings. We cannot control when thoughts and feelings appear.
3
Q
In essence, what is the path to success?
A
- Spend time doing what you care about.
- Acknowledge and accept thoughts and feelings without fusing with them.
4
Q
What approach does ACT stand for?
A
- Accept your thoughts and feelings with kindness.
- Choose a direction you value.
- Take action that embodies your values.
5
Q
What are the effects of struggling with anxiety and other challenging thoughts and feelings?
A
- Increases suffering, overall
- Increases sympathetic nervous system activity
- Worsens memory
- Requires effort
- Short term efficacy
- No effect on quality of thoughts/feelings
- Pulls you out of your life
6
Q
What is the problem with the serenity creed?
A
It doesn’t tell us what we can change!
7
Q
What happens when you live a life driven by your values?
A
All kinds of thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise, many of them of a challenging nature.
8
Q
How should we approach lapses?
A
- Expect lapses to occur
- Don’t interpret lapses as failure
