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Cue counts by topic and type.

Number of cues by topic and component type
Topic	Quotes	Frameworks	Mental models	Exemplars	Parables and illustrations	Principles and maxims	Reflective questions	Total
Mortality and Loss · Bereavement and Grief
Death of a loved one	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Prolonged mourning and consolation	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Continuing bonds after bereavement	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Mortality and Loss · Mortality and Finitude
Fear of death and non-existence	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Contemplating mortality	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	4
Time scarcity and shortness of life	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	7
Postponing life and wasted years	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Mortality and Loss · Loss and Displacement
Loss of career or status	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Loss of wealth or possessions	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Exile and loss of home	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Mortality and Loss · Illness and Bodily Decline
Chronic illness and disability	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Ageing and bodily decline	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
Fear and Anxiety · Anxiety and Worry
Anticipatory anxiety and future worry	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	19
Existential anxiety and freedom	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	3
Decision paralysis and choice	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Fear and Anxiety · Fear and Avoidance
Fear of failure and error	8	0	2	0	1	0	0	11
Fear of uncertainty and the unknown	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
Fear of success and the Jonah complex	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	6
Timidity and conflict avoidance	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	7
Fear and Anxiety · Crisis and External Threat
Acute crisis and emergency	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Collective turmoil and instability	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Despair and Low Mood · Depression and Rumination
Depressive low mood	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
Rumination and negative thought loops	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Depressive withdrawal and inertia	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Despair and Low Mood · Despair and Nihilism
Existential despair and hopelessness	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Meaninglessness and nihilism	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	11
Despair and Low Mood · Boredom and Helplessness
Boredom and existential ennui	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	6
Apathy and loss of curiosity	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Passivity and learned helplessness	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4
Mediocrity and default living	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Anger and Grievance · Anger and Conflict
Acute anger and rage	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	12
Daily irritation and friction	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	11
Conflict with difficult people	15	0	0	0	0	2	1	18
Anger and Grievance · Injustice and Grievance
Insult and disrespect	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	5
Betrayal and injustice	3	0	0	1	0	1	1	6
Resentment and grudges	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4
Blaming parents and upbringing	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4
Anger and Grievance · Guilt and Regret
Guilt and self-blame	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	5
Regret over past decisions	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Moral luck and outcome-blame	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
Suffering and Adversity · Adversity and Setbacks
Practical setbacks and obstacles	16	0	0	0	2	0	0	18
Misfortune and reversals	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	6
Resilience and rebuilding after defeat	8	0	0	1	0	0	0	9
Suffering and Adversity · Pain and Trauma
Emotional suffering and anguish	7	0	0	1	0	0	0	8
Trauma and catastrophe	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Suffering and Adversity · Comfort and Simplicity
Simplicity and independence from luxury	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	4
Relationships and Social Self · Social Judgement and Approval
Fear of others' opinions	17	0	0	3	0	1	0	21
Approval-seeking and people-pleasing	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4
Reputation and public honour	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Relationships and Social Self · Status and Envy
Status anxiety and wealth comparison	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	12
Envy and resentful comparison	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Relationships and Social Self · Conformity and Digital Feeds
Conformity and herd mentality	9	0	0	1	0	0	0	10
Downward pull of others	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Relationships and Social Self · Loneliness and Solitude
Loneliness and social disconnection	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	8
Solitude and capacity to be alone	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	14
Inner Conflict and Identity · Self-Deception and the Shadow
Self-deception and rationalisation	10	0	0	0	1	1	0	12
Projection and condemning others	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
The shadow and repressed drives	7	1	0	0	1	1	0	10
Inner Conflict and Identity · Resistance and Procrastination
Procrastination and delaying action	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	14
Creative resistance and self-sabotage	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
Inner Conflict and Identity · Identity and Personal Change
Insecurity and self-doubt	25	0	2	0	0	0	1	28
Identity and self-worth	7	0	0	0	0	1	0	8
Struggle to change and relapse	26	0	0	0	0	1	0	27
Overwhelm and mental noise	11	0	0	0	1	0	0	12
Purpose and Mastery · Purpose and Direction
Lack of purpose or calling	27	0	0	1	0	0	1	29
Setting aims and priorities	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Purpose and Mastery · Discipline and Character
Self-discipline and impulse control	21	2	0	0	3	0	0	26
Character and moral integrity	20	0	0	2	1	3	0	26
Epistemic humility and self-honesty	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	4
Daily conduct and kindness	5	1	0	0	0	1	0	7
Purpose and Mastery · Learning and Mastery
Deep learning and comprehension	4	0	0	1	1	0	0	6
Deliberate effort and plateaus	12	0	1	0	1	0	0	14
Creative block and perfectionism	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	5
Craftsmanship and excellence	9	0	0	0	0	1	0	10
Attention and Cognition · Attention and Compulsion
Deep focus and single-tasking	6	1	0	1	0	0	0	8
Multitasking and switching drain	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Smartphone and notification distraction	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Dopamine overload and compulsion	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2
Attention and Cognition · Cognition and Decisions
Cognitive biases and thinking errors	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3
Mental models and decision quality	12	0	3	0	1	1	0	17