When You're Feeling Stressed or Anxious
Life comes with many stressors and anxiety can show up for different reasons, like work, relationships, health concerns, finances, or big changes. Stress and anxiety can show up when your mind feels busy, your body feels tense, or your thoughts keep racing. You might notice tight shoulders, shallow breathing, or a sense of restlessness that is hard to shake. These feelings can come and go, and they do not always have a clear cause. Sometimes stress and anxiety are your body’s way of responding to what you are carrying. Small moments of calm can help your body feel more steady.
Reflection Prompts
What feels stressful or worrying for me right now?
Where do I feel tension in my body?
What thoughts keep repeating in my mind?
What situations tend to increase my stress or anxiety?
What helps me feel even slightly calmer?
What am I worried about that’s outside my control?
What’s one thing I can focus on right now?
Practices to Try Now
Take 5 slow breaths, inhale for 4, exhale for 6
Release tension in your hands or jaw, feel your feet on the ground
Ask, “Is this happening right now?” and remind yourself that this feeling will pass
Step outside for fresh air or drink a glass of water
Ways to Use Prompts
These prompts are here to support self-reflection and awareness. You can move through them in whatever way feels most helpful to you. You might choose to write your thoughts in a journal, use your phone’s Notes app, or simply reflect quietly in your mind. Some people also like to explore these prompts through voice notes or supportive AI tools for additional perspective. If you’re a member, you can also save your entries in 'My Journal' to keep everything in one place. Use them to check in with yourself, notice patterns, clarify what you are feeling, and understand what feels true for you in the moment. Move through these prompts at your own pace and in the way that feels most supportive for you.
