Messy Brain Moments
This is what it’s called when your brain jumps to the worst-case scenario like “Everyone will laugh at me” (even if no proof).
catastrophizing
Anxiety would LOVE this habit: overthinking everything at 2am.
rumination
Mulan learning “I got this” energy is this.
confidence
Elsa singing “Let It Go” is basically this—getting emotions out instead of bottling them.
emotional expression
This princess has a pet tiger named Rajah.
Jasmine
Simba thinking “Everything is my fault” after Mufasa dies is this thinking trap.
self-blame
Feeling shaky, sweaty, or like your heart is racing before school is this.
physical symptom of anxiety
Saying one nice thing about yourself (even if it feels cringe) builds this.
self-esteem
Texting a friend or talking to someone you trust is this coping skill.
seeking support
This snowman loves warm hugs (and is lowkey chaotic).
Olaf
“If I’m not perfect, I’m a total failure” is this all-or-nothing thinking style.
black-and-white thinking
Avoiding school to feel less anxious actually makes anxiety do THIS long-term.
worse (or stronger)
Ralph thinking he’s “just the bad guy” shows low this.
self-worth
Taking slow deep breaths to calm your body is this type of coping.
relaxation (or deep breathing)
This character loses a glass slipper at midnight.
Cinderella
Mirabel believing she’s “not special enough” is an example of this kind of belief.
negative core belief
This coping skill involves facing fears step-by-step instead of avoiding them.
exposure
Treating yourself the way you would treat a friend is called this.
self-compassion
Doing something even when you don’t feel like it (like going to school anyway) is called this.
opposite action
This duo goes “to infinity… and beyond!”
Buzz Lightyear and Woody
This is when your brain acts like it can read minds: “They think I’m weird.”
What is mind reading
When your brain sets off a “false alarm” danger signal (even when you’re safe), this is happening.
fight-or-flight response
This is when you accept yourself even if you’re not perfect (yes, even on bad hair days).
self-acceptance
Breaking a big scary problem into smaller steps is called this skill.
problem-solving
This girl lives in a magical house where every family member has powers… except her.
Mirabel