Challenging Emotions
This emotion often feels heavy, low-energy, and can make you want to isolate.
What is sadness?
This grounding skill brings attention to what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
Drinking water, taking a shower, and getting enough sleep are examples of this type of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
Focusing on things you appreciate each day is part of this happiness-boosting practice.
What is gratitude?
Listening without interrupting and showing you understand is part of this communication skill.
What is active listening?
This emotion can be triggered by feeling threatened and can lead to “fight, flight, or freeze.”
What is fear or anxiety?
This beginner-friendly meditation focuses on noticing each inhale and exhale.
What is breathing meditation?
Calling a friend, spending time with a supportive person, or joining a group are examples of this self-care area.
What is social self-care?
Doing something kind for someone else—big or small—can improve mood through this type of practice.
What are acts of kindness?
This skill involves noticing tone, body language, and facial cues to better understand others.
What is nonverbal communication?
This emotion often shows up when something feels unfair or when boundaries are crossed.
What is anger?
This mindfulness practice encourages eating slowly and paying attention to flavors, textures, and hunger cues.
What is mindful eating?
This type of self-care might include prayer, meditation, or activities that connect you to your values.
What is spiritual self-care?
Identifying qualities like kindness, creativity, or perseverance and using them intentionally is known as this.
What are character strengths?
This communication style respects your needs while also respecting others.
What is assertive communication?
This intense emotion can bring on panic symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty breathing.
What is panic?
This mindfulness skill involves focusing on the present moment without trying to change it.
What is radical acceptance?
Setting aside time for hobbies, art, or music supports this form of self-care.
What is emotional/creative self-care?
This positive psychology skill involves replacing negative self-talk with more realistic and encouraging thoughts.
What is positive reframing?
This type of boundary states clearly what you need or will/will not accept.
What is a firm boundary?
This emotion is a mix of sadness, worry, and stress, and often comes from expecting the worst.
What is overwhelm?
This meditation uses imagery like beaches or forests to help relax the body.
What is guided visualization?
This type of self-care involves saying "no," communicating boundaries, and protecting your energy.
What is boundary or relational self-care?
This concept describes being fully engaged and absorbed in an activity you enjoy, often losing track of time.
What is flow?
“I feel… when… because…” is an example of this kind of statement.
What is an I-statement?