Illustrative report structure

Recognize the feeling. Choose the next step.

This example illustrates the report format; it is not a real person’s result.

Recognizing emotions

Once a day, name a feeling, its intensity, and the event or interpretation that preceded it.

Your own report distinguishes recent behavior from scenario choices.

Understanding emotions

In a difficult moment, write two plausible explanations for the feeling before deciding what it means.

Your own report distinguishes recent behavior from scenario choices.

Managing your response

Before responding under pressure, pause, name your goal, and choose one action you can take deliberately.

Your own report distinguishes recent behavior from scenario choices.

Responding to other people

In one conversation, reflect back what you heard and ask what would help before offering advice.

Your own report distinguishes recent behavior from scenario choices.