Chapter 8: Getting Good At Feeling Good

Question 1

Alternate title to the tale of two wolves

Answer 1

The tale of two neural pathways

Question 2

Start being kinder to yourself

Answer 2

Self compassion

Question 3

People may find self compassion by imagining this:

Answer 3

Themself as a child and thinking of their childhood. 

Question 4

Three steps to catching your fears

Answer 4

1. Notice your fears
2. Don’t buy into it
3. Send yourself a message of safety

Question 5

What was Dave’s plan for catching worry?

Answer 5

1. Notice it
2. Laugh and say “there you go again brain“
3. Let himself know he’s safe
4. Feel proud for treating himself nicely

Question 6

Delilah said this to take off the pressure:

Answer 6

No matter what happens, my wedding is going to be great.

Question 7

The real idea behind self criticism, and how to answer it

Answer 7

Idea: There’s something wrong with me
Answer: there’s nothing wrong with me

Question 8

Neurons that fire together wire together + fake it till you make it means

Answer 8

You can act like you have self compassion to develop it

Question 9

Corollary to catching fears

Answer 9

Connecting with sensations in your body that feel nice helps you feel safe

Question 10

Why does chronic pain make people hypervigilant?

Answer 10

The source of the pain, the body, is always present.

Question 11

How do you make yourself feel good?

Answer 11

You don’t. You can only open up to good sensations.

Question 12

Embracing positive sensations…

Answer 12

Helps your brain wire for positive emotions
Helps your brain feel safe
Teaches you to trust your body again