Glossary: BMU 101 Unbothered in 7 Days

A reference sheet of the key words in this course. Keep it open while you work, or print it.

21 day starter: A short, focused stretch of daily practice to build momentum. (Day 7)
Alignment: Living by your own values instead of someone else's scoreboard. (Day 4)
Approval seeking: Making choices mainly to be liked or to avoid upsetting people. (Day 5)
Boundary: A clear statement of what you will and will not do. (Day 3)
Changeable drain: A drain you have some control over, like how long you scroll. (Day 1)
Deposit: Anything that leaves you with more energy than before, like rest or a good laugh. (Day 1)
Habit stacking: Attaching a new habit to one you already do. (Day 6)
Inputs: Everything you let into your mind: feeds, news, shows, conversations. (Day 4)
Manageable drain: A drain you cannot remove right now, like a hard job, but can prepare for and recover from. (Day 1)
Peace Plan: Your one page plan that pulls together this week's tools. (Day 7)
Reaction: What you do on impulse, before you think. (Day 2)
Response: What you choose to do after you pause. (Day 2)
Small joy: Something that takes 15 minutes or less, costs little, and lifts you. (Day 6)
Trigger: Something that sets off a fast, strong reaction in you. (Day 2)
Values: The few things that matter most to you, like family, faith, health, or honesty. (Day 5)
Wall: Cutting people off completely, so nothing changes in the pattern. (Day 3)
Withdrawal: Anything that takes energy from you, like a group chat that never stops. (Day 1)