One of my favorite examples of rational mind is Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory. Sheldon often tells it exactly as it is, with little regard to emotions, politeness, or consideration of what he is saying. This often causes the people around him to become annoyed or angry.
There are many more examples of emotional mind, but my favorite is the bird Sonny from the Cocoa Puffs commercials. This bird is completely stuck in emotional mind. It doesn’t matter the time of day, the situation, or who is around, this bird is cuckoo for cocoa puffs and wants them now! When someone is strictly in emotional mind, they might cry, yell, and get caught up in the moment. Decisions might be made too quickly and things might be said in haste.
There is a time for being emotional and there is a time for being rational. For example, when we are celebrating an accomplishment, it is okay to be a bit more in emotional mind. When we are at work or taking a test, rational mind is probably going to be the best frame of mind. For most other times though, finding the middle ground of both will be most effective.
To try and get into wise mind, observe what you are feeling, identify the feeling, and take a step back and try and think about what the facts of the situation are without using judgmental words such as “should, must, always, etc.” Notice the judgmental tone in the emotional mind example below.
Emotional Mind: Once again, my boyfriend doesn’t feel like talking to me after work.
Wise Mind: I feel sad and disappointed because my boyfriend did not call me after work.
I promise, this get’s easier! Which mind do you
tend to be in most?
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