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Prompts for difficult days.

Explore what helps you cope with stress and difficult feelings, from sources of comfort to people you trust.

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What is a specific comfort food that actually makes me feel physically worse and what is a better alternative that still feels like a hug?

Self-Reflection
Body
Coping
Habits
Medium

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How do I handle the feeling of dread when I see an email from my boss and what is a ritual I can do before opening it?

Self-Reflection
Work
Emotions
Coping
Medium

How do you usually pull yourself out of a bad headspace?

Social
Metacognition
Coping
Medium

How do you want to handle a moment of doubt about your project?

Social
Confidence
Coping
Emotions
Medium

How do I manage the stress of financial uncertainty and what is one thing I can do today that costs nothing but makes me happy?

Self-Reflection
Money
Emotions
Coping
Medium

When was the last time I bought something to feel better and did it work?

Self-Reflection
Money
Coping
Low

Do you ever feel annoyed at yourself for how long it takes you to get over something?

Social
Metaemotions
Coping
Medium

How do I cope with the pressure to conform?

Self-Reflection
Coping
Authenticity
Cultural
Medium

What's one thing you've let go of to reduce your stress?

Social
Coping
Closure
Medium

When you're spiraling, do you want a distraction, a solution, or just someone to sit with you?

Social
Medium
Emotions
Relationships
Coping

What's a guilty pleasure that helps you feel better?

Social
Medium
Emotions
Relationships
Communication
Coping

What feelings do I avoid by staying busy?

Self-Reflection
Emotions
Coping
Habits
Medium

What's a boundary you've set recently that made your life feel better not worse?

Social
Medium
Boundaries
Relationships
Coping

When I'm overwhelmed do I go deep in my feelings or scroll to dissociate?

Self-Reflection
Low
Fun
Coping

Create a simple routine to recharge for days where you are overwhelmed.

Action
Emotions
Mindfulness
Coping

Identify a physical sensation of stress, such as tight shoulders, and practice relaxing it throughout the day.

Action
Emotions
Mindfulness
Body
Coping

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