Exercise: Identifying tension part 2

Part 2 of this exercise is about
describing your sensations, thoughts, feelings,
and your behaviour in more detail.
It helps you practise
understanding yourself better.
Again, think about the two moments from Part 1.
Then think about this:

  • What was the tension in my body like at that moment?
  • Was it low, medium or high?
  • What was I thinking at that moment?
  • What was I feeling at that moment?
  • What were my senses telling me at that moment?
  • What did I want to do?
  • What did I do?

These questions can also help
if you are feeling tense right now.
You focus on yourself when you do this.
This can help you
become more relaxed again.
It is possible that
this doesn't feel good right now.

Then stop this exercise.
You can choose another exercise from the book.
Or do something completely different.