These are subtle signs of change that indicate we may need to take some action to keep our situation from worsening. Whereas stressors are things that happen around us, early warning signs are things we notice about ourselves or our environment that tell us we need to be proactive to protect or restore wellness. In this section, we identify our early warning signs and the wellness tools we will use to respond if we notice them.
Examples: feeling sad when getting out of bed, getting angry easily. Developing headaches or muscle tension, not eating well, etc.
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What are your warning signs, that let you know to take some action?
Are these signs other people can notice about you?
What would you like to do with these early warning signs?
| Example: I notice feeling heavy and a bit sad when getting up. | Example: I set an alarm and the first thing I do when getting up is going for a walk outside. | | --- | --- | | … | … | | … | … | | Etc. | Etc. |
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