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What's something I feel proud of that reflects my emotional growth? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionSelf-worth
How can you be more intentional about the way you support your own growth? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialAgency
Am I holding onto a version of myself that is no longer vibrant? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionIdentity
What's one way I want to grow emotionally this year? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What is a truth about getting older that no one actually warned you about? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialChange
What is a lesson you learned the hard way that you are actually glad you know now? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialAwareness
What is a part of your identity that you are retiring this year for good? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialIdentity
How can I be more patient with the way my relationship with my siblings is evolving as we all become independent adults? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionRelationships
Is there a change I signed up for that I've been secretly hoping would reverse itself? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChange
What boundary would help me remember that I'm allowed to change? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
What change in my life am I still describing in the future tense when it's already underway? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChange
What's a trait you've developed that's improved your relationships? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
How do I handle the feeling of loss when a friend moves to a different city and how do I manage the change in our dynamic? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionRelationships
What's one thing I used to believe about myself that no longer feels true? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionIdentity
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