Table 4.
Tip rating descriptive statistics (in order of preference).
| Tip | na | Mean (SD) | 95% CI | |
| Highest-rated tips | ||||
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Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can get done today. | 34 | 4.71 (0.62) | 4.51-4.92 |
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“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” [Vince Lombardi] | 24 | 4.71 (0.55) | 4.49-4.93 |
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We all have setbacks. It’s okay to be disappointed, but don’t let them break you. | 29 | 4.62 (0.68) | 4.37-4.87 |
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No one can predict the future. Sometimes we have to wait and see what happens. Try not to spend too much time in the future. Stay in the present moment. | 28 | 4.57 (0.92) | 4.23-4.91 |
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Progress requires patience. Few things that are very important to us can be achieved in one day, but if you stick to the plan you’ll get there. | 27 | 4.57 (0.88) | 4.25-4.90 |
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Motivation can be contagious. Surround yourself with people who are working hard towards their goals, and hold each other accountable. | 23 | 4.57 (0.79) | 4.24-4.89 |
| Lowest-rated tips | ||||
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Checking something off your to-do list every day can help you feel accomplished, even if it’s small. Pick one task to achieve for the day. | 29 | 4.17 (0.91) | 3.84-4.49 |
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Tell someone you appreciate them. Showing gratitude to the people who are important to us can make YOU feel great! | 24 | 4.17 (1.05) | 3.75-4.59 |
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Just because you think something doesn’t make it true. If it’s not helping you, see if you can find another way of looking at it, or let it go. | 30 | 4.15 (1.23) | 3.73-4.57 |
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It’s always hard to establish a new skill. Remember that it takes practice when you try something new. Try it out for a week and then decide if it helps. | 24 | 4.13 (1.33) | 3.59-4.66 |
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How’s your day going today? Check in with yourself and see how you’re feeling. What are you feeling in your body? How’s your mood? Whether you’re feeling happy, sad, or anywhere in between, I’m sending you a pick-me-up! | 32 | 4.00 (1.27) | 3.56-4.44 |
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Don’t struggle with what you can’t change, but don’t think you have no control at all over your environment. Focus on what IS in your control. | 29 | 4.00 (1.33) | 3.51-4.49 |
an indicates the number of participants that rated the tip upon its first presentation (within the first 49 days).