Handling Life’s Ups and Downs
This word means seeing hard times as a way to get stronger, not just something to survive.
What is growth?
This phrase means stopping yourself from trying to control things you can’t change.
What is letting go?
This is something that makes you feel mad or upset right away.
What is a trigger?
This technique involves picturing yourself staying calm and cool during tough times.
What is visualization?
These are the things that matter most to you and guide your choices.
What are values?
When something unexpected happens, this is a way to look for new chances instead of focusing on problems.
What is finding opportunity?
Focusing on what you can change and accepting the rest is called this.
What is radical acceptance?
The first step in handling your triggers is knowing what they are.
What is recognizing triggers?
Talking to yourself in a kind, supportive way instead of putting yourself down is called this.
What is positive self-talk?
Taking actions that match your values is known as this.
What is aligned action?
This is the first step to dealing with hard times—admitting it’s real instead of ignoring it.
What is accepting?
This benefit of letting go makes room for better things in life.
What is new possibilities?
When you’re aware of your feelings, you can keep better control of this.
What is your reaction?
Setting these helps protect your peace and shows others how you want to be treated.
What are boundaries?
This question helps you think about who you want to become in the future.
What is “Who do I want to be?”
This word describes the inner strength that shows up when life gets tough.
What is resilience?
Holding onto anger from the past keeps you from doing this.
What is moving forward?
This tool helps you pause and think before you react in anger.
What is the STOP skill?
This practice of noticing what’s good in your life helps keep your mood steady.
What is gratitude?
Going through hard times can make these more clear and important in your life.
What are your core values?
hen life feels messy, this step helps you find control by being calm and realistic.
What is taking a breath and observing?
Instead of trying to change chaos, you can do this to find peace.
What is embracing the unknown?
This helps you see patterns in how you feel and react over time.
What is journaling?
Accepting things you can’t control helps you stay calm and in charge of your actions.
What is radical acceptance?
Making choices based on what’s important to you is a way to live with this.
What is purpose?