What's a boundary you need to set today to protect your energy going forward?
Boundaries prompts
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Find your starting pointReflect on the limits that protect your time and attention. Consider one situation where you want to communicate a need more clearly.
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What's a boundary you need to set today to protect your energy going forward? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialBoundaries
What is a specific physical boundary I need to set with people to ensure I feel safe and comfortable in my own space? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
Where have I been teaching people that I'm always available and am I ready to change that? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
Do you feel like you have to be reachable even when you are on a flight or train? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialDigital
Is there a limit I've held with one person that I can't seem to hold with someone else and what's different about those two relationships? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
How do I handle the paradox of wanting to be part of a community while also valuing my privacy and independence? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionNeeds
How did my caregivers handle the concept of privacy and how do I protect my inner world today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
Block out two hours on your calendar for doing nothing and treat it like an important event. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionBoundaries
Put your phone in another room for the first hour after you wake up. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionMorning
How much notice do you need before hanging out to not feel stressed? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialNeeds
Do you feel like you have to be on and reachable at all times of the day? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialDigital
What's a way I've reclaimed my time even if it was uncomfortable? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAgency
How do you tell a friend that you are not in the headspace to hear about their drama today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialBoundaries
What is a boundary you set at work that made you feel more in control? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialBoundaries
Identify one recurring yes that makes you feel resentful and say no to it this week. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionBoundaries
How can I show more kindness to a coworker who is clearly struggling with a personal issue without prying into their private business? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
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