Module 4

Gratitude

a positive emotional state in which one recognizes and appreciates what one has received in life

Benefit Finding

the process of looking for the bright side of negative events and deriving positive growth from adversity

Mind-Wandering

a shift in the contents of thought away from an ongoing task and/or from events in the external environment to self-generated thoughts and feelings

Self-Compassion

an attitude that involves treating oneself with kindness and understanding in difficult times and recognizing that making mistakes is part of being human

Rumination

a perseverative thought pattern that focuses on negative content (generally in the past and present) and results in emotional distress

Worry

a repetitive thought pattern that focuses on negative and uncertain future possibilities/threats and results in emotional distress

Distanced Self-Talk

the act of talking to yourself in second-person or third-person to increase psychological distance

Fixed Mindset

the belief that a person's basic qualities (e.g. intelligence, talent, fitness, kindness) are fixed traits

Growth Mindset

the belief that a person's qualities (e.g. intelligence, talent, fitness, kindness) can change and be developed through dedication and hard work