7 Day Mood Revolution - Cognitive Exercises
DAY 1: Monday 6/1/2020
Focus - Personalization
Overall Mood: I waited too long to eat after breakfast and got pretty hangry for a minute
(sorry Chris - my boyfriend who puts up with my hangries). Other than that felt good all day.
Felt really satiated except for waiting a little too long for lunch. Didn’t workout though and we’re
in quarantine still so it’s hard to tell how I would feel in “real” life.
(sorry Chris - my boyfriend who puts up with my hangries). Other than that felt good all day.
Felt really satiated except for waiting a little too long for lunch. Didn’t workout though and we’re
in quarantine still so it’s hard to tell how I would feel in “real” life.
How am I feeling (mood)? 7
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 6
How is my energy level? 7
Personalization awareness: As far as putting all the blame on myself for negative things happening
in my life I think I revert to this pretty often. Today specifically I can’t recall anything really negative
happening so sorry if this is a bit uneventful. I can reflect on past times where I’ve definitely thought
this. For example when my boss asked me “retrain” on some beginner stuff at a group meeting I
assumed that they picked me because I was the worst teacher and my intros sucked (i am a dance
teacher, and an intro is the first lesson where we try to capture a client). I got really upset and even
cried at work. I felt targeted and stupid. In reality there was no real reason why I was chosen to be
the first example. It was a group meeting and each week someone new would do the training example.
I would have saved myself a lot of embarrassment, discomfort and drama if I had not chosen to put
all the blame on me being a bad teacher, instead I could have looked for other reasons, like it was just
random I had to go first.
in my life I think I revert to this pretty often. Today specifically I can’t recall anything really negative
happening so sorry if this is a bit uneventful. I can reflect on past times where I’ve definitely thought
this. For example when my boss asked me “retrain” on some beginner stuff at a group meeting I
assumed that they picked me because I was the worst teacher and my intros sucked (i am a dance
teacher, and an intro is the first lesson where we try to capture a client). I got really upset and even
cried at work. I felt targeted and stupid. In reality there was no real reason why I was chosen to be
the first example. It was a group meeting and each week someone new would do the training example.
I would have saved myself a lot of embarrassment, discomfort and drama if I had not chosen to put
all the blame on me being a bad teacher, instead I could have looked for other reasons, like it was just
random I had to go first.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with personalization thought patterns?
I would feel a lot less stressed, down on myself and self-loathing. I would probably feel more confident
and be more comfortable in life.
and be more comfortable in life.
DAY 2: Tuesday 6/2/2020
Focus - Pervasiveness
Overall Mood: Since I didn’t sleep well the night before I felt pretty shitty all day and moody for sure.
I always feel like that when I don’t sleep well so I’m not going to say it has anything to do with the diet.
Hopefully I sleep well tonight and we’ll see tomorrow! I also worked out today (jog 1.4 miles and 30
minute strengthening workout) and I still felt full and satisfied all day. I also felt a lot better and more
productive after working out. I did lose track of time and was pretty hungry when dinner came around
but should’ve had a snack while cooking - my bad. I also got upset with my boyfriend later on for acting
“less warm” than he usually is to me, but he was just busy and distracted. I was picking a fight (by
accident) for no reason.
I always feel like that when I don’t sleep well so I’m not going to say it has anything to do with the diet.
Hopefully I sleep well tonight and we’ll see tomorrow! I also worked out today (jog 1.4 miles and 30
minute strengthening workout) and I still felt full and satisfied all day. I also felt a lot better and more
productive after working out. I did lose track of time and was pretty hungry when dinner came around
but should’ve had a snack while cooking - my bad. I also got upset with my boyfriend later on for acting
“less warm” than he usually is to me, but he was just busy and distracted. I was picking a fight (by
accident) for no reason.
How am I feeling (mood)? 2
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 3
How is my energy level? 2
Pervasiveness awareness: I am a definite culprit of allowing one bad thing in my life to affect the rest
of my life. An example today is, I was upset with my boyfriend for being “less warm” to me (I know I
can be dramatic lol). When really I was feeling a little frustrated because in quarantine I feel alone
sometimes and I’m really craving spending time with my girlfriends and just doing girly things. So
instead I took it out on him and accidentally caused an argument in our relationship when nothing
was wrong.
of my life. An example today is, I was upset with my boyfriend for being “less warm” to me (I know I
can be dramatic lol). When really I was feeling a little frustrated because in quarantine I feel alone
sometimes and I’m really craving spending time with my girlfriends and just doing girly things. So
instead I took it out on him and accidentally caused an argument in our relationship when nothing
was wrong.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with pervasiveness thought patterns?
I would definitely be a lot happier and optimistic if I didn’t let one isolated event or situation affect other
areas of my life that don’t relate. It’s easy to let a negative thing affect and eat up your entire mind and
mood and ruin your day/week/month whatever. I would be less stressed, more productive, happier and
more calm.
areas of my life that don’t relate. It’s easy to let a negative thing affect and eat up your entire mind and
mood and ruin your day/week/month whatever. I would be less stressed, more productive, happier and
more calm.
DAY 3: Wednesday 6/3/2020
Focus - Paralysis analysis
Overall Mood: I woke up after a great night’s sleep honestly feeling awesome! I was in such a great
mood all day. I felt so motivated and focused. I felt very energetic and happy and it felt SO good to
feel that and have it keep throughout the day. It was a really good day :)
mood all day. I felt so motivated and focused. I felt very energetic and happy and it felt SO good to
feel that and have it keep throughout the day. It was a really good day :)
How am I feeling (mood)? 10
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 10
How is my energy level? 10
Paralysis analysis awareness: I am definitely guilty of being an over thinker. I do like to get things done
however. I think it depends what the situation is but lately I have been trying to figure out what I want to
do with my life and some way to bring me purpose. I started researching photography freelance gigs and
immediately felt overwhelmed by all the research and steps it would take to get there. In reality all I need
to do is spend some more time each day researching and practicing shooting and just add to my
photography instagram. From there I can apply to jobs on upwork and see if I can get some small gigs.
however. I think it depends what the situation is but lately I have been trying to figure out what I want to
do with my life and some way to bring me purpose. I started researching photography freelance gigs and
immediately felt overwhelmed by all the research and steps it would take to get there. In reality all I need
to do is spend some more time each day researching and practicing shooting and just add to my
photography instagram. From there I can apply to jobs on upwork and see if I can get some small gigs.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with paralysis analysis thought patterns?
If I didn’t overthink everything so much and just do it and be ok with adjusting and failing along the way
I feel like I would be a lot closer to figuring out my life and not holding myself back so much. I would be
much more productive and successful and probably more satisfied and happy because of that.
I feel like I would be a lot closer to figuring out my life and not holding myself back so much. I would be
much more productive and successful and probably more satisfied and happy because of that.
DAY 4: 6/4/2020
Focus - Pessimism
Overall Mood: Unfortunately I didn’t sleep well last night again :( I was tired and fell asleep pretty
quickly but couldn’t stay asleep for some reason. I woke up feeling so groggy with a headache,
feeling sickly and in a bit of a mood because of it. I was also craving bad things. UGH. I didn’t give
in to any of my cravings. I just made sure to make my food as delicious as possible. I also felt pretty
tired so I didn’t end up working out either.
quickly but couldn’t stay asleep for some reason. I woke up feeling so groggy with a headache,
feeling sickly and in a bit of a mood because of it. I was also craving bad things. UGH. I didn’t give
in to any of my cravings. I just made sure to make my food as delicious as possible. I also felt pretty
tired so I didn’t end up working out either.
How am I feeling (mood) 2
How am I thinking (attention/focus) 2
How is my energy level 2
Pessimism awareness: One thing that pains me to admit but I am a pessimist. I revert to pessimism
pretty often, which is something I really want to work on and change in my life. I can’t really pinpoint
a place today where I saw the worst in anything, but I definitely do it regularly. For example, last
weekend I woke up with my gums around one tooth SUPER tender and sensitive. When it was still
that way at the end of the day I basically freaked out, did a bunch of google searches and concluded
that my tooth was probably going to fall out. I ended up texting my cousin (a dental hygienist) and she
said it was probably just a little infected and too make sure to floss (which I hate to admit before this
I never regularly floss - sorry) and brush to make sure to clean it properly. I did a salt-water rinse
morning and night religiously and it went away in a few days. SO if I didn’t freak out and think the
worst immediately I would’ve saved myself a lot of stress and worry for no reason. On the plus side
I am now flossing daily like I should’ve been all along lol.
pretty often, which is something I really want to work on and change in my life. I can’t really pinpoint
a place today where I saw the worst in anything, but I definitely do it regularly. For example, last
weekend I woke up with my gums around one tooth SUPER tender and sensitive. When it was still
that way at the end of the day I basically freaked out, did a bunch of google searches and concluded
that my tooth was probably going to fall out. I ended up texting my cousin (a dental hygienist) and she
said it was probably just a little infected and too make sure to floss (which I hate to admit before this
I never regularly floss - sorry) and brush to make sure to clean it properly. I did a salt-water rinse
morning and night religiously and it went away in a few days. SO if I didn’t freak out and think the
worst immediately I would’ve saved myself a lot of stress and worry for no reason. On the plus side
I am now flossing daily like I should’ve been all along lol.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with pessimism thought patterns?
I would 100% be SO much less stressed and much happier and content instead of spending so
much time overthinking and worrying about things that just aren’t true or hasn’t happened and most
likely won’t happen. I am definitely going to need a lot of work, but I’m ready to improve on this
negative thought pattern!
much time overthinking and worrying about things that just aren’t true or hasn’t happened and most
likely won’t happen. I am definitely going to need a lot of work, but I’m ready to improve on this
negative thought pattern!
DAY 5: 6/5/2020
Focus - Polarization
Overall Mood: I slept well and I was on my way to spend the weekend with my family and boyfriend
at my parent’s cottage in New Hampshire so I was a great spirits! I was a bit nervous to be tempted
with my diet though, and as soon as we got there, there were fresh baked goods on the counter!
But a challenge I was up for!
at my parent’s cottage in New Hampshire so I was a great spirits! I was a bit nervous to be tempted
with my diet though, and as soon as we got there, there were fresh baked goods on the counter!
But a challenge I was up for!
How am I feeling (mood)? 9
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 8
How is my energy level? 8
Polarization Awareness: Today I was pretty distracted by just enjoying quality time with my family
and boyfriend, I can’t say I felt any “polarization” today. In general I could do better at seeing all the
options on the table even if it’s not an option I will choose. I often go to saying no to something right
away instead of hearing the other person out if I don’t agree right away. It’s not about whether I agree
with it but just giving the person the chance to say it and who knows maybe it is a good option.
and boyfriend, I can’t say I felt any “polarization” today. In general I could do better at seeing all the
options on the table even if it’s not an option I will choose. I often go to saying no to something right
away instead of hearing the other person out if I don’t agree right away. It’s not about whether I agree
with it but just giving the person the chance to say it and who knows maybe it is a good option.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with polarization thought patterns?
I would be a better listener if I didn’t think yes/no right away. I would have more productive
conversations and maybe hear ideas/thoughts that could be great that I didn’t give a chance to
previously.
conversations and maybe hear ideas/thoughts that could be great that I didn’t give a chance to
previously.
DAY 6: 6/6/2020
Focus - Psychic
Overall Mood: Today was a great day. I slept great and I spent the day chilling with my family and
boyfriend on the beach and playing board games - my favorite kind of day! Nothing more to say here,
just a great day :)
boyfriend on the beach and playing board games - my favorite kind of day! Nothing more to say here,
just a great day :)
How am I feeling (mood)? 10
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 8
How is my energy level? 8
Psychic Awareness: I am often guilty of this for sure. When we were playing a game at the end
of the night my boyfriend suggested teams for the game as “boys” against “girls” and I immediately
assumed he was thinking that he didn’t want to be on my team. I hate to admit this because I know
it’s ridiculous and silly but here we are, this is what it’s all about. Obviously that’s not the case and I
hope to not be this silly and sensitive in the future and stop assuming what other people are thinking.
of the night my boyfriend suggested teams for the game as “boys” against “girls” and I immediately
assumed he was thinking that he didn’t want to be on my team. I hate to admit this because I know
it’s ridiculous and silly but here we are, this is what it’s all about. Obviously that’s not the case and I
hope to not be this silly and sensitive in the future and stop assuming what other people are thinking.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with psychic thought patterns?
I would be a lot less stressed and worried. You have no idea what someone else is thinking and if
I think worst case scenario I am most likely wrong anyways. It’s a waste of time and energy and I
would be a lot happier if I didn’t do it at all!
I think worst case scenario I am most likely wrong anyways. It’s a waste of time and energy and I
would be a lot happier if I didn’t do it at all!
DAY 7: 6/7/2020
Focus - Permanence
Overall Mood: The weather was kind of cold and dark today so that put me in a lazy mood. Also my
brother and parents left this afternoon so it’s always a weird feeling when we stay at their cottage
without them. I don’t know why but the next few hours always feel weird to me lol. That’s a whole
other issue I’m sure. But I was just feeling lazy and unproductive today.
brother and parents left this afternoon so it’s always a weird feeling when we stay at their cottage
without them. I don’t know why but the next few hours always feel weird to me lol. That’s a whole
other issue I’m sure. But I was just feeling lazy and unproductive today.
How am I feeling (mood)? 7
How am I thinking (attention/focus)? 7
How is my energy level? 6
Permanence Awareness: I often feel like because I am something, or in something now, that that’s
how the rest of my life is going to go and I know that’s not true or healthy. Nothing today, but for example
I am often in life/job situations where I don’t have financial stability so I assume because of that and
my past I will always be struggling financially. Maybe because of this, this is why I take jobs that keep
putting me in this situation. I am very motivated to be in a place where I am financially stable and I am
working on getting a better mindset about money and its potential for me and my life. I know money
isn’t the most important thing, but we do need it to have our basic needs met and to do a lot of fun
and cool things too! Anyway I’m working on that.
how the rest of my life is going to go and I know that’s not true or healthy. Nothing today, but for example
I am often in life/job situations where I don’t have financial stability so I assume because of that and
my past I will always be struggling financially. Maybe because of this, this is why I take jobs that keep
putting me in this situation. I am very motivated to be in a place where I am financially stable and I am
working on getting a better mindset about money and its potential for me and my life. I know money
isn’t the most important thing, but we do need it to have our basic needs met and to do a lot of fun
and cool things too! Anyway I’m working on that.
How would it change my life and make me feel if I didn’t engage with permanence thought patterns?
If I didn’t assume that my “bad” situation now or in the past is going to define my future I would
probably be a lot more productive and farther along my way to reaching my goals and full potential
in every area of my life. It is something I am definitely working on and look forward to continuing that
journey to improve my life.
Hope you enjoyed these embarrassing truths!
XOXO,
Linds
probably be a lot more productive and farther along my way to reaching my goals and full potential
in every area of my life. It is something I am definitely working on and look forward to continuing that
journey to improve my life.
Hope you enjoyed these embarrassing truths!
XOXO,
Linds
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