" Is This Normal"
This emotion can sometimes show up as irritability when you’re actually worried underneath.
What is anxiety?
This saying reminds us that problems sometimes become easier when we take them one day at a time.
What is “One day at a time”?
This emotion can actually be an outward expression of anxiety.
What is anger/irritability?
Taking a walk because you need to clear your head.
What is self-care?
This is the brain’s ability to change and form new connections throughout life.
What is neuroplasticity?
This is what your brain may need when you’ve been dealing with people all day and just want everyone to “go away.”
What is alone time/a break?
This quality means continuing forward even when life gets difficult.
What is resilience?
Before responding when you’re angry, taking this can prevent saying something you may regret.
What is a pause/break?
Staying awake until 3 a.m. scrolling because “I deserve some me time.”
What is probably self-sabotage?
Thinking, “Everyone is judging me,” without actually knowing what others are thinking.
What is mind reading?
When your thoughts keep replaying the same problem over and over like a broken record, this is called…
What is rumination?
This involves recognizing what you cannot control and focusing your energy on what you can.
What is acceptance?
“You ALWAYS do this!” is an example of this type of thinking.
What is all-or-nothing/overgeneralized thinking?
Saying no to something because you genuinely don’t have the emotional energy.
What is a healthy boundary?
Assuming the worst possible outcome will happen.
What is catastrophizing?
This can happen when you have been stressed for so long that even a tiny inconvenience feels like the final straw.
What is being overwhelmed?
Instead of saying, “I should have known better,” this kinder statement recognizes that you’re human and still learning.
What is self-compassion?
If you’re angry because someone crossed a personal limit, this may need to be communicated clearly.
What is a boundary?
Avoiding every situation that makes you anxious.
What is avoidance?
Remembering only the negative parts of a situation while ignoring the positive.
What is mental filtering?
: Your friend says, “I’m fine,” but their face says otherwise. Before assuming what they’re feeling, this is the healthiest thing to do.
What is ask them instead of assuming?
This is something that becomes more valuable with age and experience, especially when making difficult decisions.
What is perspective?
This phrase helps communicate your feelings without immediately blaming another person: “I feel ___ when ___.”
What is an I-statement?
Doing something enjoyable even though depression is telling you that nothing will feel good anyway.
What is behavioral activation?
Challenging an automatic negative thought by asking, “What evidence do I actually have?” is an example of this.
What is cognitive restructuring/reframing?