Gentle Notice
This check-in is for self-awareness and everyday support. It is not a replacement for medical advice, therapy, diagnosis, or crisis support.
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If you are in crisis, unsafe, or need urgent support, please contact a trusted person or crisis service in your area.
Go to Crisis Support HubA gentle daily check-in
A daily mental health check-in can help you pause, notice how you feel, and choose one small support step for the day.
Notice feelings
Name what you feel without judging it. You can use words, colours, icons, or simple marks.
Check energy & stress
Track your energy, stress, overwhelm, or capacity so you can plan gently.
Choose support
Pick what may help today, such as rest, space, connection, movement, or calming tools.
Your Daily Check-In Sheet
Use this simple check-in structure to notice what is happening and what support might help today.
- 1 Today’s date or time.
- 2 How am I feeling?
- 3 My energy level.
- 4 My stress or overwhelm level.
- 5 What do I need today?
- 6 One small goal or focus.
- 7 Who or what can support me?
Rest · water · movement · quiet space · support · fresh air · grounding · something creative
Example: “Take breaks,” “Ask for help,” “Move slowly,” or “Do one thing at a time.”
How to use this check-in
Keep it simple. This is not about doing it perfectly — it is about noticing what you need.
Pick a time
Use it in the morning, afternoon, evening, or whenever you feel overwhelmed.
Use short answers
Words, ticks, colours, drawings, symbols, or numbers all count.
Choose one step
Pick one realistic support action instead of trying to fix everything at once.
Come back later
Check-ins can be repeated daily, weekly, or only when you need them.
Share if helpful
You may share your check-in with a trusted person, carer, teacher, therapist, or support worker.
Skip what feels too much
You do not have to answer every section. Your check-in can be as small as one word.
Why check in every day?
- ✓ It helps you notice patterns in mood, energy, stress, and overwhelm.
- ✓ It can make needs easier to name.
- ✓ It supports self-awareness and self-compassion.
- ✓ It can help support people understand what is going on.
- ✓ It gives you a small starting point when things feel messy.
Content note
Checking in with feelings can sometimes bring up difficult emotions, memories, stress, low mood, or anxiety. Pause or stop if needed. You are allowed to use this page gently and on your own terms.
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One small check-in can be enough
You do not need the perfect words. A check-in can be one feeling, one number, one need, or one gentle next step.
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