Coping with difficult days prompts

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When you catch yourself in a bad thought spiral what do you do and does it actually help?

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Pick one coping habit you rely on that costs you something and write one sentence about what it costs.

ActionCoping

When you catch yourself in a bad thought spiral what do you do and does it actually help?

SocialMetacognition

Notice whether you feel worse after scrolling through your phone when you're already in a low mood and write down your honest answer.

ActionCoping

What's my move when I can't shut my brain off at night?

Self-ReflectionNight

When I wake up overwhelmed what actually helps me relax?

Self-ReflectionMorning

Do one calming thing before you check the news.

ActionMorning

Can we just admit that the grind is actually exhausting today and take the night off?

SocialCoping

Write the emotion you've been holding back in one sentence and then put the paper somewhere private.

ActionEmotions

Put on something soothing to listen to while you wind down tonight and let yourself just rest in it.

ActionFun

What are the specific thoughts that keep me up at night and what is a realistic way I can address them during daylight hours instead?

Self-ReflectionCoping

Is the thing keeping me from falling asleep a real problem or just my mind refusing to put today down?

Self-ReflectionCoping

Do you know how much I admire the way you handle stress?

SocialCoping

What are some things I can do to tire myself out physically so I don't lie in bed with a racing mind?

Self-ReflectionCoping

How can I handle the stress of a big move or changing my living situation without losing my mind?

Self-ReflectionChange

Tackle the thing you're dreading before lunch.

ActionMorning

What helps you feel at ease when life gets chaotic?

SocialCoping

How can you be more intentional about the way you talk to yourself when things get stressful?

SocialCoping

What is the best way for me to tell you if I'm feeling overwhelmed without you taking it personally?

SocialBoundaries

Write down right now what specifically you are dreading about tomorrow and next to it write the one concrete first step you'll take if it goes badly.

ActionEmotions

Ask a trusted friend 'How do I usually come off when I'm stressed?'

ActionEmotions

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