Lesson 5:

The Powers of the Mind

Part III. Assessment Task

Activity #1: BRAIN DOMINANCE

Which of these apply to you?

I am very organized.
I remember faces more than names.
I think things through before making a decision.
If someone’s mad at me, I can tell even without the person saying a word.
I work best in a quiet space.
I daydream a lot.
I hate taking risks.
I tend to get emotional.
I make a to-do-list.
I trust my “gut instinct”.

In the “Dominant Side of the Brain Summary Table” below, write the different personal
preference under their corresponding dominance side.

a. Classical Music h.To go with the first idea

b. Popular Music i. Being Thoughtful
c. Being on Time j. Being Active
d. A good times k. Monopoly, Scrabble or chess
e. Careful Planning l. Athletics, art or music
f. To Visualize the outcome
g. To consider the alternative

THE DOMINANT SIDE OF THE BRAIN SUMMARY TABLE

PERSONAL PREFERENCE
LEFT DOMINANCE RIGHT DOMINANCE
 MODULE 6:
Emotional Intelligence

Part III. Assessment Task

Activity #1: EXPLORING EMOTIONS

Emotion What was happening when you felt this emotion?

Afraid
Angry
Ashamed
Confident
Confused
Depressed
Embarrassed
Energetic
Excited
Glad
Jealous
Lonely
Proud
Relaxed
Stressed

Activity #2: I AM…

Emotional self-awareness is the ability to recognize one’s own feelings. In your journal, complete each
statement based on how you feel. Use the blanks to add your own feeling words.
Examples:

I am most happy when .

I feel embarrassed when .
I think negative thoughts about myself when .
I am when .
I feel when .
I think about when
.
I am when .
I feel when .
 I think about when .

Activity #3: I am the BOSS of my feelings!

1. When I get angry, it helps me feel better if I

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2. When I feel sad, it helps me feel better if I

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3. When I feel anxious or nervous, it helps me feel better if I

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4. When I feel grumpy, it helps me if I

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5. When I feel lonely, it helps me if I

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6. When I feel embarrassed, it helps if I

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7. When I feel sick, it helps me feel better if I

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8. When I feel silly, I like to

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9. When I feel disappointed, it helps me if I

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10. When I am honest, I feel

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