Forms of Thinking (depleting forms)

Forms of thinking that drain energy

• Comparative (envy) –“He is better student”, “Why wasn´t I given that room?” “Some of these teachers work harder than others”
• Fantastic (imagination, day-dreaming) – “If I were Director I would treat everyone as equals.” “I could tell him what I think and he wouldn´t be able to handle it.”” I´ll bet she never studies at night.”
• Associative (stream of consciousness, gossip) – “I see Joe and Mary are working together on that project. I think he likes her. I remember when she was dating Larry. That Larry was a smart guy. He reminded me of Roger Daltry. What a band that was. ”
• Judgmental (false regret, accusation, excuses) –“He shouldn´t smoke.” “I would have finished the curriculum if she didn´t bug me so much.” “He is a typical math teacher.” ” He could have been an A student.” “I wish I had taken that other job.”
• Lustful (desire, greed, jealousy)- “I need lunch now, I am starving” “ I need a new computer” “Why was she spending time with him?” “I´d like to have his students”
• Manipulative (power and control) – “If they cared they would…” “He needs a reality check” “I’ll give them as much work as I want” “It all your fault that you can´t keep up.” “Why is he so stupid?” “She thinks she´s so good, we´ll see.” “We´ll put an end to his complaining.”
• Globalizing - (prejudice, excess) “Everyone knows that year 11 is lazy.” “No one listens to my directions” “half the teachers here can´t read!”