BRAIN MAXIMIZATION ACTION CARDS

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2 BRAIN MAXIMIZATION ACTION CARDS The purpose of these Action Cards is to get you on the right track to priming your brain for positive change. You will learn techniques on how to identify thoughts that may be detrimental to you, and how you can transform negatives into positives that accelerates your brain's positive evolution for maximum life success. So how do you use these cards? Simple. Print out these Action Cards. Read the Brain Maximization Manual. Fill out the Action Card as you go along, or when instructed by the Manual. Review your work. Easy right? So let's get started! 2

3 ACTION CARD 1: RANKING YOUR COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS In this exercise, you need to review your Cognitive Distortions. See which form of thinking fits you the most, and rate them accordingly from 1 to 10, 1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest. Once you have identified your Cognitive Distortion, ask yourself: "Is it possible for me to stop thinking this way and start thinking in a more positive manner?" 3

4 COGNITIVE DISTORTION Absolute (All-Or-Nothing) Mentality RATING (1 = LOW, 10 HIGH) Dismissing Positives Predicting Negatives Forming Negative Conclusions Negative Or Erroneous Labeling Overemphasis Of Others' Achievements Zeroing In On Negatives Negative "Mind Reading" Emotions Overriding Facts Overgeneralizing Self Blame Underestimating Self "Should Have, Would Have, Could Have" 4

5 ACTION CARD 2: IDENTIFYING YOUR SELF THOUGHTS In this exercise, you need to print out the following two cards, the ones named Negative Thoughts and Positive Thoughts. Print as many as you need. Then list down the thoughts that come to your mind when you think about yourself and your life. Divide them into negative thoughts and positive thoughts in the table below. Refer to the Brain Maximization Manual for examples. Once you're done, review what you've written. Do you have more negative thoughts than positive? What can you do to change this? 5

6 NEGATIVE THOUGHTS 6

7 POSITIVE THOUGHTS 7

8 ACTION CARD 3: IDENTIFYING RATIONAL RESPONSE AND FORMING NEW THOUGHT In the following exercise, you need to identify your negative thoughts, the rational response behind them, and new, more positive thoughts that you can derive from your rational responses. Refer to the main Brain Maximization Manual for examples, and try your best to come up with 3 negative thoughts, rational responses, and new thoughts of your own. 8

9 NEGATIVE THOUGHT RATIONAL RESPONSE NEW THOUGHT 9

10 ACTION CARD 4: EVALUATING YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS In this exercise, you will go through a series of questions that will help you evaluate your thought process better. This is essential for the next Action Card, which will involve you writing down your thoughts, be they good or bad, in a Thought Journal. Being aware of your thoughts is the first step to changing them where necessary, so that you can gain a better insight into any problematic situation. Do take the time to print out the following cards and answer all the questions the best you can. 10

11 1) What Are My First Thoughts And Reactions To The Situation? 2) Are These Thoughts Valid/Rational? 3) What Makes Me Think That These Thoughts Could Be Irrational? 11

12 4) How Else Can I Look At This Situation? 5) What Is The Worst That Can Happen? What Is The Best Outcome? 12

13 6) What Advice Would I Give To Someone In The Same Situation? 7) What Do I Stand To Gain If I Reject My Initial Thought And Consider Another Alternative? 13

14 8) What Do I Think Of The Situation Now? 14

15 Remember, our thought process has a significant impact on how we feel (both physically and emotionally), the things we achieve in life, and our perspective of the world. Your thought is the most powerful force in all creation, because it is through your thoughts that things happen. It is your thoughts that determine success or failure in life. Your thoughts lead to belief, which in turn lead to action necessary for achievement. When you think you will fail, you won't try. When you think you can't fail, nothing will stand in the way of your success. 15

16 ACTION CARD 5: YOUR THOUGHT JOURNAL Similar to Action Card 3, Your Thought Journal will serve as a compass, to keep you on the right track whenever your negative thoughts start veering you off-course. Use the following Cards to: 1) Identify the emotions (negative or positive) you encounter on a daily basis 2) Establish the reason(s) for how you feel 3) Formulate ways to alter your thought patterns (where necessary) to improve how you feel Put these cards up where they can be seen, so you're constantly aware of how you feel and what you need to do to feel better. Feel free to print as many of these cards as you need (it's recommended that you print one for each day of the week). 16

17 DATE: What Am I Feeling? Why Do I Feel This Way? What Can I Change Or Do To Feel Better? 17