I’m Stressed 😩
Your heart is racing, you forgot everything, and now you think your life is over… but it’s just this
What is anxiety?
When someone doesn’t text back and now you’re questioning everything
What is anxiety (or overthinking)?
Drinking water instead of surviving on vibes and caffeine
What is physical self-care?
Saying “no” instead of overcommitting and regretting it later
What are boundaries?
Writing all your thoughts down instead of letting them spiral
What is journaling (thought dumping)?
You have 5 things due, your phone is blowing up, and you suddenly need a nap.
What is stress?
This feeling might show up as anger, but is actually covering hurt
What is sadness?
Canceling plans because you need a break (and not feeling guilty)
What is self-care?
Actually asking for help instead of struggling in silence
What is a healthy coping skill?
Calling or texting someone when you feel overwhelmed
What is seeking support?
Instead of screaming into the void, you try this calming skill using your breath
What is deep breathing?
Saying “I feel annoyed” instead of “you’re annoying” is this
What is healthy communication?
Sleeping more than 3 hours and calling it “growth”
What is healthy sleep/self-care?
Listening to someone without interrupting or thinking about your response
What is active listening?
Putting on music to shift your mood
What is a coping skill?
When everything is too much, this skill helps you focus on 5 things you can see
What is grounding?
When your mood switches fast and you’re like “why am I like this?”
What is emotional dysregulation (or mood swings)?
Hanging out with people who don’t stress you out
What is social self-care?
Talking to yourself like you would a friend instead of your worst enemy
What is positive self-talk?
Taking a walk to clear your head instead of overthinking
What is a healthy coping strategy?
When life is chaos, doing this regularly helps prevent burnout
What is self-care?
Being able to actually name what you feel instead of saying “idk”
What is emotional awareness?
Realizing self-care does NOT require this
What is money?
Pausing before reacting instead of sending that risky text
What is self-control (or emotional regulation)?
Replacing “I’m terrible at everything” with something more realistic
What is reframing (positive thinking)?