A fluttery, nervous excitement often before a potentially stressful or exciting event.
Example:
Feeling jittery right before a speech or first date.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Symptoms:
Visceral
Reflection Tip:
Acknowledge that excitement and nervousness can overlap; reframe as positive energy.
De-escalation Tip:
Use a quick grounding or centering exercise; remind yourself you can handle it.
Self-Judgment Tip:
This feeling shows your excitement and care about the outcome. Use it to focus your energy.
Normalization Tip:
Feeling butterflies is common when facing situations that matter to you.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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Designing personal areas dedicated to reflection or relaxation
Using music, nature sounds, or binaural beats to create a calming auditory atmosphere
Integrating natural elements into living or workspaces to foster connection with nature
Engaging in gentle, intentional exercises such as yoga or Tai Chi in a calming environment
Practicing techniques like progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) or guided imagery
Participating in shared cultural or spiritual practices that foster collective meaning
Engaging in group physical activities or movement practices
Engaging in physical activity, hobbies, or social interaction to interrupt rumination cycles
Actively reaching out to others for help, guidance, or emotional support
Engaging in exercise or movement to manage stress
Physically removing oneself from stressful situations
Detaching emotionally from stressful situations
Delaying action on stressful tasks
Using substances to numb or escape emotional discomfort
Expressing stress through hostile or aggressive behavior
Confronting challenges with assertiveness or aggression
Avoiding or escaping perceived danger
People-pleasing or accommodating to avoid conflict
Controlled breathing exercises to calm the nervous system
Voluntary tremoring or shaking movements
Using drumming or visualization to connect with spiritual realms
Creating visual or written maps of life events