How can I journal with this quote when I’m spiraling about the future?

Try a facts-vs-story page. Left column: “What I know” (verifiable facts). Right column: “What I’m imagining” (predictions, fears, interpretations). Then write one imaginative story that is both plausible and helpful, not just scary. Close with a grounding line: “Given the facts, the most skillful next step is…” Using Stoic as your daily companion, repeat this exercise for big worries to train your mind to notice interpretations and choose wiser ones.

What prompts can help me separate reality from the narrative I’m telling myself at work?

Use three quick prompts: 1) Evidence: “What happened exactly, without adjectives?” 2) Meaning: “What meaning did I attach to it?” 3) Alternatives: “List 3 other meanings that could also be true.” Pick the interpretation that is most useful, not most dramatic. End with a one-sentence intention: “Today I’ll act as if this helpful interpretation is true.” Journaling this in Stoic can reduce overthinking and keep your actions aligned with what you can control.

How do I use imagination in a healthy way when I’m afraid of failing or being rejected?

Turn imagination into a tool, not a threat. 1) Write the feared story in 5 sentences. 2) Write the resilient story: same situation, but you respond with your values (courage, kindness, learning). 3) Write the learning story: if the fear happened, what skill or support would help you move forward? Choose one small experiment you’ll try this week. Log these narratives in Stoic to practice picking the story that strengthens you, not the one that shrinks you.