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On a Scale of 1-10 How are you Feeling Today?
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Hey guys, this is something I learned in my training and actually used in my second shift. It worked so well with the person I used it on and wanted to bring it here.
Okay so if 1 is the lowest you could be and 10 is the highest, what number would you say you're feeling?
Okay, you got that?
So what's making you that number instead of a number higher? What's keeping you from dropping to a number lower?
Had a think about that? Awesome.
Now I want you to think about what steps can you take to get yourself one number higher? What's stopping you?
This is a small but really useful thing that honestly worked so well.
You guys can keep track of your numbers here if you want so you can look back, or even answer all the questions so that you can look back at your progress.
Also remember, it's okay to be a 1, because we can always get up to a 2.
If you're a 10, think about ways to stay there, what can you do to keep yourself a 10?
I hope this helps at least one person, seeing it work so well, I thought I had to share
Okay so if 1 is the lowest you could be and 10 is the highest, what number would you say you're feeling?
Okay, you got that?
So what's making you that number instead of a number higher? What's keeping you from dropping to a number lower?
Had a think about that? Awesome.
Now I want you to think about what steps can you take to get yourself one number higher? What's stopping you?
This is a small but really useful thing that honestly worked so well.
You guys can keep track of your numbers here if you want so you can look back, or even answer all the questions so that you can look back at your progress.
Also remember, it's okay to be a 1, because we can always get up to a 2.
If you're a 10, think about ways to stay there, what can you do to keep yourself a 10?
I hope this helps at least one person, seeing it work so well, I thought I had to share
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I’d say right now I’m at a solid 8 but I’m not too sure what I could do to boost it a little higher!
I think I'd put myself at a 7 maybe today!
@Sneakylilmocha that's okay! Have you had a think about what you can do to get yourself to a 5? Taking a break can be a great way to let yourself recharge
Right now I think Norman (some people know lol) is keeping me down, and that will take months to fix.
I'm not a 3 because I've been able to get up, I managed to cover Norman up and I've been more active on here and talking to people in general, which feels good.
Good luck for your exam. We’re all here for you if you ever need anything.
You’re an amazing kind caring person anchor, we are so lucky to have you. But don’t forget to take things at your own pace. Take care and thank you again for such a wonderful post
It's so good to hear that you're a 7, especially jumping up 2 numbers, thanks fantastic!
Thank you so much, it's so appreciated, I'll update you all with my exam in chat once it's done!
The community is a better place for having you, so thank you for being here and your kind comments!
So I put 7/10
Why it isn't higher: I can't really explain it but you know those slow days? I feel I haven't done much. I'm like constantly not awake, lethargic. Just going to be a day I don't amount to anything lol
Why it isn't lower: I too have a really loving partner one I know I could tell anything, one who will never fail to cheer me up ❤️ the wonderful doggo I could never be upset looking at 🤣 I've also gone for a walk and enjoyed the really lovely Christmas lights! I also know I'm a pretty okay person when it comes to others x
What I could do:
I'm going to get some good tunes on soon never fails to bring me up, I might have a chill evening, watch something nice. And most importantly get some stuff done so I don't feel as though I'm wasting my time away.
Maybe do something with my partner, play some games or just have a Good talk
Can't bring myself to get out of bed really.
Why not higher: Pretty sure i've got the dreaded man flu
Why not lower: Lifes just alright init!
What I could do: Sleep and hope i wake up feeling less poorly lol.... i'm listening to some music and doing nothing though
I've got myself a vodka and coke to try and de-stress a little. It didn't work so well yesterday but hey we'll try again (dw I'm not am alcoholic lol I never drink)
I give myself 6/10 today.
Why isn't lower: This might be complicated, but I answered some asks in tumblr. One of them is about overcoming burnout and the other one is validating their past, helping them gives me determination most of the time. I try to do some advices here and my own advices that I already researched from this morning.
Why isn't higher: I'm still pretty much tired like yesterday, I can't sleep bacause my mind is racing all the time and I do feel guilt until now, but it wasn't bad as yesterday now.
I explain this too much sometimes, so my bad.
Anyways, I found this idea is pretty helpful. Sorry that I forgot to say it yesterday.
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a little better than yesterday. It's great to hear that helping others makes you feel good.
Why it isn't higher - I've got an exam which is a little stressful, I'm still waiting to hear back from social work about an appointment with them and I'm a bit nervous about how my mental health assessment went. I should hear back from that this week sometime. I also ran out of contact lenses and my glasses are the wrong prescription.
Why it isn't lower - well I'm not hungover, I'm feeling good and the exam is open book. It doesn't have to be handed in until tomorrow although they suggest only spending 1.5 hours on it. I'm getting an appointment with social work no matter what and I've had a mental health assessment and was able to be honest about it. So things are going well, they're just not immediate so they can't help me right now. I've got great friends and a supportive family and I'm able to talk to all of you guys.
What I'm going to do to feel better - by the end of today I want to get myself to a 6 or push for a 7. I can do this by looking after myself - I'm having a bath rn before my exam. After my bath I'm going to create a plan for my exam and then work on writing it. It says it shouldn't take longer than 1.5 but we won't get graded down if we take longer, so I'm going to take a few breaks and let my mind take some breaks. I'm going to make sure I eat and drink properly today. I'm also going to contact camhs about my records as I was supposed to email last week and forgot (someone make sure I send it lol).
Wow that's a big plan but I'm gonna take it step by step
I’m not sure, I’d maybe put myself at a 5 too?
Why isn’t it higher: don’t know just feeling a bit down and not much energy.
Why isn’t it lower: I mean I got 11 hours of sleep last night and I don’t really have anything pressing I need to do so I can relax a bit.
What I can do to feel better: I might listen to music but that’ll probably always be my answer to this question loolll
I'd say about a 7 today! I have been absolutely consumed by a deadline lately, but I submitted it last night so I am SO pleased about that! And I'm spending today just to do cosy things that I enjoy, so feeling good.
It's not higher because I go back to my driving lessons tomorrow (break because of lockdown) and they make me super anxious so that's on my mind. However, I am going to try my best to stay in the present today...I can't let tomorrows worries take away today's peace!
Why not higher : Dunno. Tried to be really nice to people today but people haven't been nice back lol. Well it hasn't felt like it anyways. Feeling quite lonely tonight and everyone i know are either busy doing their own things or not interested so got no one to talk to lol...and idk, i've been holding a lot in recently and it's causing me a wee bitta bother. I think i like people's company more than they like mine and so idk. Idk where i was going with that but aye lol its just a rubbish feeling.
Why not lower : Still able to remind myself to be grateful for the little things and i've got the dog here with me. The doors open and he's choosing to sit with me so thats nice of him lol i cant be too bad
What I can do to feel better: I dunno really, think i'm gonna allow myself to feel these emotions because i've got pretty good reasons for them to be here. I'll feel sorry for myself then probably call today a write off, go to sleep and hope for a better day and kinder people tomorrow.
I can't speak for other people but you've helped me through so much and I always appreciate a chat with you. I know it's not the same as in person things but just remember we care
My number rn would be eh 5 I think that's middle ground.
Why not higher: pfft what a day okay so there was a huuge farce getting my meds went up today managed to get em. Then I remembered I had counselling. Drove me to tears and I didn't answer phone lol I do feel better after a little cry but I just feel meh now. Fragile and just irrational. Feel easily ignored, or left out cause everyone else is happy yanno
Why not lower: Got an awesome squad of pals I care for and who cares about me. A partner who i know loves me and his lovely doggo who makes a good crying buddy.
What I can do to feel better: I'm going to make a cuppa, play a drawing game or something lol maybe watch some nice stuff. Just take it easy on me I'm giving myself tonight to feel uneasy I'm not okay and that's okay. Gonna wake up tomorrow and start new day over
Why not higher: I did some tough work in therapy that left some feelings hanging around and I was also so nervous to have therapy that I didn't sleep very well!
Why not lower: I made it through the therapy session and it went really well! I'm proud of giving it my best shot and I'm looking forward to working in myself.
What can I do to feel better: Hot chocolate and Christmas film in bed I think!
I dunno today maybe a 5 again? Just feeling tired and a bit fed up really nothing in particular.
Why isn't it higher: had a counselling session which was quite tough, spoke about things which I don't really like talking about. Just thinking about a lot of things which I shouldn't be and overthinking stuff a lot today.
Why isn't it lower: although it was tough I think counselling was helpful. I also went to training for first time since coming out of lockdown and saw one of my best friends, she makes me laugh so much and I spent a lot of time in the session laughing instead of swimming (oops)
What I can do to feel better: I made a cuppa when I got in and listened to some music and just having a bit of time to myself.
Why isn’t it higher: my teacher rang the house today. Now my parents know I’m talking to someone at school, it shouldn’t bother me but it does. I’ve felt on edge all day but have no clue why. And I’ve given myself ear ache from listening to music too much 😂
Why isn’t it lower: Because I’m here alive , with two loving parents , a wonderful support network around me and I’m seven weeks self harm free. I’m learning to be kinder to myself. And I’m incredibly grateful for everyone here, you’ve all helped me feel less alone.
What could I do to feel better: I’m going to write some things down, watch a bit of tv and sit with my dog for a little while.
Why I'm not higher - I guess I'm just a happy medium, there's nothing really that I can pinpoint. I'm just really tired tbh.
Why I'm not lower - again I'm a little unsure. I've finished the first semester for this year, my exams are done.
What I can do to feel better - erm I think I just need a good sleep tbh.