General

Question 1

I greet my emotions with curiosity instead of scrutiny.

Question 2

I accept that happiness is inherently fleeting, and not the natural state for human beings.

Question 3

I am not defective if I’m unhappy.

Question 4

I embrace my negative feelings without judgement.

Question 5

I cannot control what I think and feel, but I can control how I respond.

Question 6

The normal thinking process of a healthy human mind will involve psychological discomfort.

Question 7

I recognize that as my level of overall distress increases, my ability to respond to negative thoughts/feelings will naturally decrease; I grant myself extra patience and rest when I need it.