How can I use this quote on days when anxiety makes me feel stuck or overwhelmed?

Use a brief “rise and shine” check-in. In your Stoic journal, write: 1) Darkness: What feels heavy right now? Name it in one sentence. 2) Dawn: What’s one small, doable step I can take in the next hour? 3) Light: One thing I’m grateful for or looking forward to today. Close with a sentence: “Even a small rise counts.” Repeat in the evening: What step did I take? What helped? What will I try tomorrow? Keeping it small and consistent builds momentum and reminds you that rising is a daily practice, not a one-time event.

What prompts can help me ‘shine my own light’ at work when I’m afraid of failure or rejection?

Try a quick pre-work reflection in Stoic: • My light: What strengths or values do I want to bring today? (e.g., clarity, kindness, focus) • One courageous micro-action: What’s the smallest visible step that moves me forward? • Safety net: If it doesn’t go as planned, how will I take care of myself? After work, debrief: What did I try? What did I learn? What evidence did I gather that I can handle discomfort? This keeps attention on effort and growth instead of perfect outcomes.

I keep replaying past mistakes. How do I journal with this quote without forcing toxic positivity?

Use a two-part entry. Part 1—Darkness (validation): What happened? How did it affect me? What emotions are present? Write it plainly without fixing it. Part 2—Rise (integration): What did this teach me about my needs or limits? What boundary, habit, or support can help me today? End with a compassionate line to yourself: “I’m allowed to rise at my pace.” In Stoic, revisit this spread when rumination spikes, and add a single “tiny win” you noticed—proof that light returns gradually.