Mental Movie Worksheet
Executive Functioning Studio Phase 1: Pre-Task Blueprint
Mental Movie Worksheet
Predict • Script • Execute • Reflect
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Student:
Date:
Task/Goal:
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Predictive Visualization: Run Your Mental Movie
Pre-Launch Protocol
Before touching a pencil, keyboard, or materials: put your head down or close your eyes. Take three slow breaths and press PLAY on your internal movie screen. Preview the entire sequence from start to finish.
1. Scene
Where am I working? What tools are nearby?
2. Actions
What exact motions and steps am I doing?
3. Feelings
What emotions might arise midway through?
4. Obstacles
What snag or distraction might occur?
5. Finish
What does total success look & feel like?
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Record Your Predictions (Movie Reel Notes)
Write concrete details from your visualization
The Scene & First 3 Steps
Where will you sit? What are the first 3 physical actions you will take?
Emotional Forecast
How do you predict your body and brain will feel during the hardest part?
Likely Plot Twists & Obstacles
What specific distraction, confusion, or urge to quit might show up?
The Victory Snapshot
What will your workspace look like and how will you feel when you are done?
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Director's Voice: Create Your Self-Talk Script
Mental Regulation Tool
When challenges appear, what short sentence will you replay in your head to stay grounded, regulated, and locked in?
Focus Stem: "I don't have to finish everything right now, just step..."
Frustration Stem: "Tough feelings are just signals. I can pause, breathe, and..."
Distraction Stem: "My movie showed me the finish line. Eyes back on..."
My Personal Inner Script (Write 1-2 powerful sentences to repeat): Memorize & replay silently
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Executive Functioning Studio Phase 2: Execution & Reality Check
Action & Reality Debrief
Execute • Compare • Calibrate
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Action Station: Do the Planned Task
Live Execution
Put your mental movie into motion. If you hit turbulence, whisper your Self-Talk Script and keep moving forward.
Start Time:
End Time:
Mid-Task Script Used?
Yes No Multiple Times
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Predictions vs. Reality: Review & Reflect
Debrief after finishing the task
Compare your pre-task mental movie with what actually took place. Calibrating predictions sharpens your executive brain for future tasks.
Dimension
What I Predicted (Mental Movie)
What Actually Happened (Reality)
Feelings & Energy
Mood, frustration, focus level
Hurdles & Snags
Distractions, confusion, delays
Outcome & Finish
Time taken, work completed
Script Evaluation
When did you use your self-talk script, and how did it change your reaction?
Next Time Upgrade
What surprised you most? What will you add to your next mental movie?
Mental Movie Calibration Score
How accurately did your movie prepare you for reality?
1: Way Off 2: Somewhat Close 3: Almost Exact 4: Spot-On Movie
Executive Functioning Skill: Mental Contrasting & Implementation Intentions (MCII) Completed Reflection Verified: ______________________