Category Archives: Coping Skills & Self-Soothing

How do you handle stress or upsetting situations?

I used to be very bad at handling both stress and upsetting situations. After years of unhelpfulchoices in this regard, I came up with what I call an “Emergency plan”. As soon as I feel stressed or upset, I open and read the plan. It is made up of questions toanswer and tasks to perform,Continue reading “How do you handle stress or upsetting situations?”

How do you handle stress or upsetting situations?

Handling stress or upsetting situations can be tricky. To be entirely honest it’s something I stillstruggle to manage, however, I’ve improved over time and developed some coping strategieswhen I feel things are getting out of hand. When I become stressed, my automatic response is a self-destructive one. I think of anything I’ve done wrong leadingContinue reading “How do you handle stress or upsetting situations?”

Interview #3 with Habitica: Beth Plunger (marketing, art, community)

What hobbies or activities lift your mood when you’re feeling down or upset? Making something with my hands, watching or listening to something funny and/or wholesome If someone came to you for advice on overcoming a difficult situation, what would you say? Make one small step, and it will help you gain momentum Are thereContinue reading “Interview #3 with Habitica: Beth Plunger (marketing, art, community)”

Interview #2 with Habitica: Sara Olson (mobile design)

What hobbies or activities lift your mood when you’re feeling down or upset? Taking care of my plants, pruning and watering them so they’re happy and healthy. Or taking the time to really slow down and just enjoy a hot cup of tea. If someone came to you for advice on overcoming a difficult situation,Continue reading “Interview #2 with Habitica: Sara Olson (mobile design)”