Impacting Mood
Not getting enough of or too much of this can lead to irritability and low mood
What is sleep
This stage involves thinking about making a change but not acting yet.
What is contemplation
Noticing physical signs like headaches or tension helps identify these
What are early warning signs
Asking yourself “When was the last time I ate?” helps assess this HALT factor.
What is hungry
These are short, positive statements used to challenge negative thoughts.
What are positive affirmations
This type of activity releases endorphins that can improve mood
what is exercise
"I got this, I don't need help" is demonstrating what stage
What is precontemplation
Eating this in the morning gives you energy for the day ahead
What is breakfast
“Am I upset or frustrated right now?” is a question targeting this HALT state.
What is anger
This is the primary goal of using affirmations regularly
What is building self-confidence
Practicing awareness of the present moment can improve mood and reduce stress
What is mindfulness
Someone who buys running shoes to start exercising is in what stage
What is preparation
Breaking big tasks into smaller steps helps reduce this feeling
What is overwhelmed
HALT stands for
What is hungry, angry, lonely, tired
Repeating affirmations regularly can help improve this overall emotional state
What is mood
Spending time outdoors in this natural element can boost mood.
What is sunlight
This stage involves actively changing behavior.
What is action
This is another word for the main task that you plan to achieve that day
What is the anchor task
Which HALT component lets you know you need social connection and support
What is lonely
Affirmations encourage focusing on this instead of problems or failures
What are positive outcomes
These internal messages can be positive or negative and strongly affect mood
What are thoughts
This can happen when someone returns to an earlier stage after making progress.
What is relapse
This is the overall result of consistently following healthy daily habits and a positive mindset
What is a good day
HALT questions help increase this skill
What is self-awareness
This is key to making affirmations effective over time
What is consistency