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What is a way I can be more intentional about the way I show appreciation for the people who do the background work in my life?

Self-Reflection
Intention
Gratitude
Compassion
Low

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Have you ever forgiven yourself for something that took way longer than it probably should have?

Social
Compassion
Closure
Emotions
Medium

What is a compliment you gave yourself?

Social
Self worth
Compassion
Low

What is a way I can show more grace to a friend who is going through a period of being flakey because they are dealing with a family crisis?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Relationships
Medium

What's an ick you have about your own habits today that you can just observe and forgive?

Social
Habits
Compassion
Low

When I am feeling physically weak how do I adjust my self talk to be more supportive rather than being annoyed with my body?

Self-Reflection
Body
Compassion
Self worth
Medium

What is a way I can show myself compassion when I feel like I've been too judgmental of a friend's new partner?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Relationships
Medium

What is a way I can show myself grace when I'm feeling uninspired by the people around me and how can I seek out new perspectives with kindness?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Relationships
Medium

When I notice a friend is feeling neglected how do I reconnect with them in a meaningful way?

Self-Reflection
Relationships
Communication
Compassion
Medium

What is a way I can remind myself that it's okay to change my mind about something even if I've already committed to it?

Self-Reflection
Agency
Compassion
Medium

Block fifteen minutes this week with no task attached and treat it as something you scheduled for yourself.

Action
Compassion
Needs

Am I being as patient with my own growth as I am with a growing child?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Change
Low

How can I be more compassionate toward myself when I feel like I'm not cool enough for a certain social circle?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Self worth
Confidence
Medium

What is a way I can show more grace to a friend who is being difficult because they are clearly going through a hard time?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Relationships
Medium

Let yourself rest later without earning it.

Action
Morning
Compassion
Needs

What's a way you can bring more warmth into your local friendships?

Social
Relationships
Compassion
Medium

What's a physical sensation you've been judging as wrong?

Social
Body
Compassion
Medium

Do you find it harder to be patient with yourself when you are worn out and someone you care about needs you?

Social
Compassion
Self worth
Medium

Write one honest sentence tonight about a moment today when you were harder on yourself than you needed to be.

Action
Self worth
Compassion
Night

Think of someone who was hard on themselves this week and do one small kind thing for them today.

Action
Compassion

Could we each name one thing the other person does that we think they don't give themselves enough credit for?

Social
Confidence
Compassion
Medium

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