Journal Prompts Teenage-Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping?

  1. When I feel stressed or overwhelmed, what do I usually do first?

  2. Which of my coping habits actually help me feel better in the long run?

  3. Which coping habits only help for a little while—or sometimes make things harder?

  4. Who in my life can I go to when I need support, and how do they help me cope?

  5. What healthy strategies (like exercise, writing, or talking it out) have worked well for me before?

  6. How do I usually know when my coping is unhealthy? (For example: Do I feel more tired, sad, or disconnected afterward?)

  7. What is one new healthy coping strategy I’d like to try, and when could I practice it?