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States of Mind
Emotion Mind
People are in emotion mind when they make choices based on how they feel.
People in emotion mind usually don’t see the facts. Instead, they see what fits with their emotions.
So, when I’m angry, I think others want to fight me.
Or, when I’m anxious, I think nothing will work out.
Or, when I’m happy, I think everyone likes me.
You can be in emotion mind with both good and bad feelings. Here are times when you might be in emotion mind:
 Fighting with others  Being triggered
 Falling in love
Wise Mind
People are in wise mind when they make choices based BOTH on how they feel and on the facts.
Wise mind is like just “knowing” what to do.
In wise mind you feel calm and wise.
Here are times when you might be in wise mind:
 When your room is a mess, and you feel frustrated, but you still clean it.
 When you are in a fight with a friend and you do not yell, but listen to her.
 When you get lost and feel upset, but you calmly ask for help.
Reason Mind
People are in reason mind when they make choices based on the facts.
Reason mind means seeing things in a matter of fact way.
Being in reason mind means you don’t feel much emotion.
People in reason mind want to solve problems and fix things.
Reason mind helps us do things like: build roads, do math, drive cars, and do chores.
Here are times when you might be in reason mind:
 Studying for a test
 Reading the newspaper  Balancing the checkbook  Making a schedule
 Planning a party
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