" Is It Me or My Mood?"
This feeling happens when you walk into a room and forget why you’re there.
What is confusion
Many people say they can’t function in the morning without this drink.
What is coffee?
Petting this furry friend can lower stress.
What is a dog (or cat)?
Walking into a room and forgetting why is usually this, not dementia.
What is normal distraction?
Naming three good things each day builds this.
What is gratitude?
When you sigh loudly and say, “I’m fine,” but you’re not.
What is passive frustration?
This mood may appear when someone eats the last cookie.
What is irritation?
Taking a short rest in the afternoon is called this.
What is a nap?
Watching funny videos can trigger this.
What is laughter?
Overthinking at 2 a.m. is often caused by this.
What is anxiety?
Talking to yourself kindly instead of critically is called this.
What is positive self-talk?
Planning an entire argument in your head that never actually happens.
What is overthinking?
This feeling shows up when your phone updates and nothing looks the same.
What is frustration?
Counting slowly to 10 before responding helps control this.
What is anger?
Singing loudly in the car boosts this.
What is happiness?
Laughing at your own joke shows this.
What is confidence (or good humor)?
Laughing at your mistakes instead of panicking shows this.
What is resilience?
Rehearsing what you’re going to say in the shower.
What is mental preparation (or anxiety)?
This emotion can hit when someone says, “We need to talk.”
What is anxiety?
Going outside for fresh air can quickly improve this.
What is mood?
Wearing stretchy pants on a hard day protects this.
What is comfort?
Saying, “It is what it is,” is a sign of this skill.
What is acceptance?
Trying again after messing up builds this.
What is perseverance?
Saying “I don’t care” when you absolutely care.
What is denial?
This is the mood you’re in when your favorite show gets canceled.
What is disappointment?
Turning your phone off for a while can reduce this.
What is stress?
Calling a friend who “gets you” builds this.
What is connection?
Forgetting someone’s name but remembering their dog’s name shows this priority.
What is loving animals more than people?
Realizing everyone is “a little weird” helps build this.
What is self-acceptance?
Deciding you need a snack before making any big life decision.
What is self-care (or avoiding hanger)?