Lesson 1170: Emotional Management Skills in Work and Study
Duration:75 minutes
Topic Introduction (Overview):
For individuals with bipolar I disorder, work and study environments are often where mood swings are most likely to manifest: manic phases may involve overconfidence, task inflation, all-night study sessions, and impulsive decision-making; depressive phases are accompanied by decreased attention, slowed thinking, procrastination, and energy depletion. These changes are not "ability issues," but rather a result of emotional rhythms affecting the brain's executive functions. This course will guide you on how to maintain stable performance under different emotional states, including how to adjust focus blocks, plan energy budgets, set actionable task thresholds, and use alternative strategies.
You will learn to build your own "micro-rhythm management system," which includes structured steps such as morning checks, work segmentation, low-load alternative tasks, emotional warning words, and rest triggers. The course will also guide you to understand that "a mandala is not about drawing something, but about observing"—observing the daily energy fluctuations, observing how emotions intervene in tasks, and observing how your attention moves throughout the day. Through observation rather than coercion, you will establish a stable work rhythm and learning rhythm.
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▲ AI Interaction: Your Work Rhythm Scan
Please select your current state from the following options, and the AI will customize a stabilization strategy for you:
- ① I have a lot of energy today and want to do a lot of things, but I find it hard to stop.
- ② I have a short attention span; I start many tasks but complete very few.
- ③ I lack energy, and even simple tasks feel difficult.
- ④ I am normal, but I am worried that my condition may fluctuate later.
Enter your number and let AI help you plan your emotion management techniques for today.
○ Focus on Rhythm - Music-Assisted Method
Choose background music with a stable rhythm and balanced low frequencies (such as ambient or lofi) and enter a 15–20 minute focus block.
Whenever you hear low-frequency drumbeats, remind yourself to "stay focused on the task at hand, not on perfection."
If your energy is high today, choose more stable music; if your energy is low, choose light and rhythmic music.
🍵 Herbal Healing Tea: A Focused Tea Recipe for Work and Study
● **Rosemary + Lemongrass**: Enhances focus and alertness, making it ideal for morning work sessions.
● **White tea + chrysanthemum**: Reduces eye fatigue and mental tension, suitable for long periods of reading.
● **Rose + Peppermint**: Relieves stress-related headaches and is suitable for use when experiencing fatigue during the middle of a task.
Drinking tea is not about improving efficiency, but rather a pre-work ritual to "calm the body down."
○ American Low-Carb Diet: Stable and Focused Energy Supply
Rapid fluctuations in blood sugar can significantly affect concentration and mood stability, therefore it is recommended to choose before work or study:
① Stable proteins such as eggs, nuts, and Greek yogurt;
② Light fat sources such as avocado and olive oil;
③ A small amount of low-carb vegetables or berries;
Avoid sugary snacks and refined carbohydrates to reduce the low-energy collapse during manic and depressive periods.
🎨 Dream Mandala Healing · Mi Xiangwen 1170 · Light Band of Order
You dream that you are in a long corridor with thin strips of light on the floor, extending forward one after another.
With each step you take, a section of the light strip illuminates, reminding you that "you only need to walk this section, not the entire route."
Some lights are brighter, some are dimmer, but they all guide you to keep moving forward.
Mandala is not about drawing something, but about observing—observing how your task is segmented, observing how your attention moves, observing the brightness and darkness of energy.
You will find that rhythms are not established in a forced way, but rather emerge slowly through observation.
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○ Modern Art Calligraphy · “Rhythm”
Modern calligraphy emphasizes the breathability and tension of lines, making it very suitable as a "ritual before entering a working state".
- Written words:Rhythm
- English sentence:I move rhythmically, not hastily.
- Tip: When writing, pause slightly at each turning point of the pen, symbolizing a "mini-break" during work.
Lesson 1170: Task Mandala - Drawing Guide
Draw a large circle on a piece of paper and divide your task into four parts: important, high-energy, low-energy, and quiet tasks.
The energy level of the day is represented by different line densities in each region.
Looking at the whole picture, you will discover your true rhythmic structure, rather than the "ideal state" in your mind.
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○ 1170. Work and Study Rhythm: Log Guidance Suggestions
① When is the time of day when I am most easily distracted?
② Which tasks are most likely to trigger anxiety? And why?
③ Which 20-minute work segment was successful? Why?
④ What are today's energy triggers? (People, messages, environment)
⑤ Which small action would I be willing to adjust tomorrow? (Wake up 5 minutes earlier, reduce screen time, complete small tasks first)
⑥ Conclusion: A stable rhythm is not about oppression, but about seeing yourself and cooperating with it.
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Each small rhythm is the order you establish for yourself amidst complex emotions.
When you learn to take care of your emotions at work and in your studies, you are changing your long-term life trajectory.
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