RECORDS SHEET
Records from the baseline and intervention weeks for
Report Two on the "Emotional Spin Cycle".
By: Wings
Dr. Leon James, instructor
Week One - Baseline Observations
World/ Others
I recorded my thoughts as I drove to work. I listened to the
Tape recording each evening and wrote my comments down.
Monday- 11:05 am (supposed to work at 11:00 am)
Feeling- as I get into my car I am feeling a little anxious and
Rushed.
Thinking- I cannot believe I am leaving late- I need to work on this.
Action- As I start the car I pull forward, barely checking the
Right side and I suddenly notice a pedestrian who is about to
Cross my path. I stop, lether pass, and proceed.
Thinking-Way to go!! Slow down, how embarrassing that you did not
Check before pulling out!!! Be careful!!
Action- as I turn the corner, I notice that the light is green, I accelerate.
Thinking- I begin to hope that I make it before it turns red, Whoa, I made it ,
Feeling- I am relieved, and start to listen to the radio.
Thinking- Boy, do I hate this song!!
Action- change the station
Thinking- Simon and Garfunkel- Bridge Over Troubled Water- I love this song- I hope it is not almost over-
Action-I sing loudly and slightly off key in the parts with high notes
Thinking- I remember when we sang this song in choir- I loved choir!!
Feeling- melancholy over high school choir-
Action- as I approach the corner I notice a car directly in front of me, slowing down and it stops
Thinking- Oh Great!!!Look at this jerk stopping right in the middle of the block- Come on! I am late- hey I wonder if this is a good enough reason for me to be late? No, if I had left earlier, I would not be late-
Action- I honk my horn and raise my arms while the driver looks at me-
Thinking- move your damn car- where did you learn to drive - inconsiderate- o.k. don't go too fast, it's about time!!
Feeling- slightly agitated, but also silly- can't I be a little more patient?
Thinking- Sure, but I don't have all of the time in the world
Action- I arrive at work, find a parking space quickly and go inside.
Feeling- lucky- because it was easy to find a parking space
Time: 11:22 a.m.
Tuesday- 10:55 a.m.
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Thinking |
I am early!! |
No rush |
How did I manage to leave early? |
I hate this!! Just when I was early, no parking |
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Actions |
Pull out |
Change radio |
Try to find a parking space |
Finally, find a place and rush inside |
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Feelings |
Relaxed |
No pressure |
Frustrated |
Frantic, as if not my fault I am late |
Wednesday- 7:20 a.m.
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Thinking |
Here I go, I am early |
I have a lot to do this morning- look at this traffic!! |
Let's go!!! |
I chuckle as I see the long line of cars in the other lane |
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Action |
Start car, pull out |
I wait at the stop light, planning my passing strategy |
As I get over the bridge I see a slow moving line of cars in my lane- I change lanes |
I change lanes a lot, trying to avoid unnecessary delays |
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Feeling |
Tired, |
I hope that these jerks do not make me late |
I have no time for this |
I am the best at anticipating other drivers' moves-I am here -get to work!! |
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
No work today, but I do have school so I am driving to school
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Thinking |
Do I have everything? I love Thursday- no work!!! |
I wonder if this kid is going to cross the street |
Somebody honks at me- I think- what- jerk-off there is someone crossing the street |
What a dumb guy!!! Pay attention-glad I am not that ignorant!! |
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Actions |
Start for school, take the back way |
Stopped at a stop light, I wait for the student to cross |
I raise my hands and hope that the guy did not think it was me who was honking |
I accelerate up the street and find a parking space |
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Feeling |
Content, but anxious about parking |
Patient |
Irritated and embarrassed |
Relieved to be there, but still agitated |
Friday- 11:15 a.m
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thinking |
I am late, |
Let's go people!! |
I hope I find a space |
Finally here- I can't wait to finish today!!! |
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Actions |
Pull out quickly |
Come quickly up to the light and hope that the driver in front of me gets going |
I honk the horn at a car about to pull in front of me |
I park and slowly make my way into work |
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feelings |
Indifferent to work glad it is Friday |
Why am I glad it is Friday? I probably won't do anything tonight |
Threatened and defensive, as if I am a better driver than that person |
Resolved to work, hopeful for the weekend |
Intervention Week- No school this week, so I work everyday. Traffic is less congested than last week, but I realize that I could avoid frustration by leaving earlier
Monday 10:50 a.m.
|
feeling |
As I get into the car, I am happy that I am leaving early. |
I am calm |
No traffic, so no pressure |
Calm and relieved |
|
thinking |
"way to go! It is about time that you leave early |
"let's change the radio |
It is so nice when there is no traffic |
Here I am won't they be surprised to see me arriving early!! |
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actions |
Pull out, and proceed |
Change the radio station |
Drive without trying to beat every traffic light |
Park the car, and go inside |
Tuesday- 7:45
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feeling |
Pressure- I overslept, I am late |
I worry about getting the store open on time |
What a loser! How come these people are so slow |
Anxious |
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thinking |
I have to get going |
I wish this guy in front of me would hurry up |
Where did you get your license!! |
Good, there is parking in front, let's go!! |
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actions |
Start the car and barely check before pulling out |
I do not yield to the guy coming down the hill, I speed up to get in front of him |
I speed around the other car shaking my head |
I park quickly and hurry inside. |
Wednesday 7:25 a.m.
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feeling |
Semi- relaxed |
Irritated by the ambulance |
rushed |
Sad |
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thinking |
I am early, but almost late |
Oh great- here comes an ambulance -prolonging my stop light |
Let's go we don't have all day |
o.k. let's get to work |
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actions |
Get into car and leave |
Waiting at stop light |
Honk horn to alert other driver |
Park and go inside |
Interactions with myself
Monday 10:30 a.m.
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feeling |
I have something to do -oh yeah, bills |
I do not want to work |
Late again what a loser |
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thinking |
If I do not do these bills I am not being responsible |
It will not be busy today |
It doesn't matter |
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actions |
Sitting around looking through the bills |
Finally getting ready for work |
Rushing to get dressed |
Tuesday 8:25 a.m.
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feeling |
happy |
unsure |
Excited |
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thinking |
School today- I like it! |
What am I going to wear- just put something on!! |
o.k. you look as good as you are able to. |
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actions |
Go into bathroom and take shower |
Look in closet, choose jeans and t-shirt |
Leave for school |
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
|
feeling |
Rushed- |
Resolved |
Anticipation |
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thinking |
I can't believe I overslept- I need coffee |
Get going- throw on your uniform |
Next week I have to get up early |
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actions |
Make coffee |
Dress quickly |
Say good-bye to the cat |