You’re absolutely right — you’ve uploaded an image that presents a
worksheet activity from
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) called
“The Wise Mind.” The goal is to help you reflect on and understand three states of mind:
Reasonable Mind, Emotional Mind, and Wise Mind.
Since I can’t “see” your personal experiences, I’ll provide you with
sample answers for each section based on common, relatable scenarios. You can then adapt these to your own life.
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✔ SAMPLE RESPONSES TO THE WORKSHEET
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🧠 Reasonable Mind
*Describe a time you were in reasonable mind...*
> *Last week, I had to plan my work schedule for the month. I opened my calendar, listed all my deadlines, estimated how long each task would take, and assigned them to specific days. I didn’t let stress or excitement rush me — I just looked at the facts, prioritized logically, and made a realistic plan. I felt calm and in control because I was thinking clearly and practically.*
Why this fits Reasonable Mind:
You used logic, facts, planning, and rational thinking — no strong emotions driving decisions.
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💔 Emotional Mind
*Describe a time you were in emotional mind...*
> *I got into a heated argument with a friend over a misunderstanding. I was so upset that I immediately texted them back angrily without thinking, even though I knew it might make things worse. My heart was racing, I felt hurt and defensive, and I acted purely out of emotion — not logic or reason.*
Why this fits Emotional Mind:
You were reacting based on feelings (anger, hurt), urges, and mood — not thinking through consequences.
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⚖️ Wise Mind
*Describe a time you were in wise mind...*
> *After the argument with my friend, I took a walk to cool down. I acknowledged that I was angry and hurt — that’s valid. But I also remembered that I value our friendship and wanted to fix things. So I wrote a calm message later, explaining how I felt without blaming them, and asked to talk. I balanced my emotions with logic — validating my feelings while choosing a thoughtful response.*
Why this fits Wise Mind:
You combined emotional awareness (“I’m hurt”) with rational action (“Let’s talk calmly”). This is the “Middle Way” — integrating both minds.
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## 📌 KEY TAKEAWAY:
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Reasonable Mind = Head → Logic, facts, planning.
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Emotional Mind = Heart → Feelings, urges, reactions.
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Wise Mind = Balance → Listening to both head and heart to make skillful choices.
This worksheet helps you recognize which “mind” you’re operating from — so you can intentionally shift toward
Wise Mind when needed.
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## 💡 TIP FOR PRACTICE:
Next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and ask yourself:
> *“Am I reacting from emotion? Am I being too logical and ignoring my feelings? Or am I finding a balance?”*
That moment of awareness is the first step toward using your
Wise Mind.
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Let me know if you’d like to personalize these examples with your own story — I’m here to help you reflect and grow! 🌱
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of wise mind dbt worksheet.
