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@hiimlialol what to do when you feel… pt. 3! ~ stop doomscrolling babe! 💌 happy sunday friends :) going home from montauk today and it is definitely bittersweet 🥹 it was a perfect weekend away but i don’t want to go back to reality LOL hope you guys enjoy this post! 💗💗 #studentlife #studyaesthetic #studyspo #productivitytips #wellnessthatworks #nycstudents #cozyaesthetic #lifestyleguide #pinterestinspired #pinterestaesthetic #nyclifestyle

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Video #8581 · Carousel

Cozy self-care tips carouselfrom @hiimlialol

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Overview

A five-slide Instagram carousel that offers lists of actionable self-care tips for different emotional states: sadness, anxiety, gratitude, and lack of motivation. The information is presented through text overlays on a static, aesthetically pleasing background photo of a person relaxing in a cozy bedroom, creating a resource-style post.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Hook with situational open loop
  2. 2Categorize by specific state
  3. 3List rapid-fire micro-actions
  4. 4Repeat across common scenarios

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Guide CarouselTutorial / How To
Elements
Text OverlayTemplated Graphic LayoutConsistent Visual ThemeHandwritten Graphic Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

what to do when you feel...

Verbal hook · 35%

what to do when you feel… pt. 3! ~ stop doomscrolling babe!

Visual hook · 20%

A soft, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing bedroom scene featuring a person relaxing on a bed with floral sheets and a distinctive bow-patterned wall hanging. The calm color palette and inviting setting create an immediate sense of comfort and relatability, attracting viewers interested in lifestyle and wellness content.

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Hook template

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What to do when you feel [emotional state]...

  • — What to do when you feel completely burned out...
  • — What to do when you feel stuck in your finances...
  • — What to do when you feel unmotivated at the gym...

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

An open-ended, relatable title slide that introduces a series and creates a curiosity gap by leaving the specific scenarios unresolved, compelling the user to swipe.

Payoff

The cumulative delivery of a comprehensive, multi-scenario toolkit that encourages saves and shares by acting as a reference guide for future use.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The State-Based Action Matrix

Hook the viewer with a universal, open-ended prompt about navigating different states or situations, then dedicate each subsequent slide to a specific scenario, providing a dense, highly scannable list of micro-actions to resolve or enhance that state.

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    Scenario 1: The Low-Energy State

    Addresses a common negative or low-energy condition, providing a list of comforting, low-friction micro-actions to soothe the user.

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    Scenario 2: The High-Tension State

    Addresses a high-stress or overwhelming condition, providing grounding, sensory-based micro-actions to regulate the user.

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    Scenario 3: The Positive State

    Subverts expectations by addressing a positive or abundant condition, providing actions to amplify, document, and savor the feeling.

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    Scenario 4: The Resistance State

    Addresses a state of friction or blockage, providing momentum-building and environment-shifting micro-actions to initiate progress.

Themes

  • mental health awareness
  • mindfulness
  • self-care
  • personal growth

Techniques

  • text overlay
  • consistent visual theme
  • aesthetic staging
  • templated design

Trends

  • info-carousel
  • cozy aesthetic
  • wellness content
  • relatable content

Post caption

what to do when you feel… pt. 3! ~ stop doomscrolling babe! 💌 happy sunday friends :) going home from montauk today and it is definitely bittersweet 🥹 it was a perfect weekend away but i don’t want to go back to reality LOL hope you guys enjoy this post! 💗💗 #studentlife #studyaesthetic #studyspo #productivitytips #wellnessthatworks #nycstudents #cozyaesthetic #lifestyleguide #pinterestinspired #pinterestaesthetic #nyclifestyle

Text overlays

  • contextual · photo_0

    part three!

  • title · photo_0

    what to do when you feel...

  • informational · photo_1

    when you're sad 📞 call someone you trust ☕ make a cozy drink 🎶 listen to a comfort playlist ✍️ journal your thoughts 🌸 buy yourself flowers 🧑‍🍳 cook your favorite meal 🎬 watch a nostalgic movie 🧺 do laundry or clean your space 🎨 try a creative hobby (paint, knit, craft) 🚶‍♀️ take a slow evening walk

  • informational · photo_2

    when you're anxious 🧘 do a guided meditation 📖 read a calming book 🍃 step outside for fresh air 🕯️ light a candle 🎨 doodle or color 🐼 play with a pet 📲 put your phone on do not disturb 💧 sip water slowly 👣 ground yourself (5-4-3-2-1 method) 🛌 take a short nap

  • informational · photo_3

    when you're feeling grateful 📝 write down 3 things you appreciate today 💌 take a photo of something beautiful ❤️ send a thank-you text to someone 🌳 spend time in nature ☀️ watch the sunrise or sunset 💛 give someone a genuine compliment 📖 read old journal entries or memories 🕯️ light a candle and reflect quietly 🎶 make a gratitude playlist 🍝 cook a meal and savor every bite

  • informational · photo_4

    when you feel unmotivated ⏳ set a 10-min timer and start small 🧹 tidy up your workspace 🎧 play energizing music 🗒️ make a tiny to-do list 🤔 change your environment (new spot) 🪞 say affirmations in the mirror 📖 read one page of a book 🕯️ romanticize your task (make it cozy/fun) 🏃‍♀️ move your body for 5 minutes 💡 remind yourself why you started

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