How can I journal to “turn on the light” when I feel overwhelmed or anxious about the future?

Try a simple 3-part entry: 1) Name the darkness: write the facts and the feelings in two short lists. 2) Separate controllables from uncontrollables: circle one thing you can influence today. 3) Turn on one small light: choose a tiny action (email, walk, glass of water, 2-minute tidy) and write the first step and when you’ll do it. In Stoic, keep this daily—brief, consistent entries help you build the reflex to look for the light instead of the spiral.

What prompts can I use on tough workdays to find a bit of hope without ignoring what’s hard?

Use a 5-minute structure: • What felt heavy today? (1–2 sentences) • What didn’t go wrong? (name one neutral or stable thing) • What helped, even slightly? (person, tool, boundary) • What’s one small light I can carry into tomorrow? (clear next step) • Gratitude, even if small: “I’m glad that…” In the Stoic app, you can reuse these prompts to make tough days more workable and less overwhelming.

I overthink worst-case scenarios. How can Stoic help me practice looking for the “light” instead?

Make a two-entry routine: Morning (30–60 sec): “Light switch for today is…” (one tiny action or mindset). Evening (2–3 minutes): “What dark thought showed up? What evidence for/against it? What light did I notice or create?” Keep it short. Over time, your brain learns to scan for helpful cues rather than threats, and Stoic becomes your daily checkpoint for that shift.