Notice. Name. Make room.

Before we decide what to do with a feeling, we can practice noticing it. Not diagnosing it. Not grading it. Just noticing.

What is present for you today? Perhaps there is more than one feeling. Try describing it in your own words, without asking it to be different.

Notice your body, too. Have you eaten? Do you need rest? Is there someone you could talk to? Small observations can help us choose a small next step.

Our community’s four-quadrant Emotional Fitness Science will have its own dedicated home in this publication. The reflection prompts shown in this preview are editorial examples, not the official framework or a clinical assessment.

This publication offers general educational reflections, not medical or mental health advice. A qualified professional can help you explore concerns specific to your situation.

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