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Self-compassion prompts
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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
How can I handle a situation where I was corrected in front of others by focusing on the lesson instead of my own embarrassment? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Be genuinely warm today to one person who got on your nerves this week. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionCompassion
What are the specific words I use when I'm being hard on myself and what would happen if I banned those words for a day? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionSelf-worth
What's one thing you've done to support someone else's win? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
How did I handle being sick as a child and am I able to give myself permission to rest and be vulnerable as an adult today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
Do you ever feel like you're kinder to the people you barely know than to the ones you're closest to? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialCompassion
Do you think some people are lonely because they are more focused on themselves? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
How do you want to feel when you're supporting someone else's growth? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
How can you be more intentional about the way you give back to your local circle? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
Can I be proud of myself for something small today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionNight
What is one way you can show more empathy during a difficult talk? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialCompassion
What voice of encouragement did I have as a child that I can still hear when things get tough? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
Reach out to a friend who's struggling and tell them one specific thing you admire about them. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionCompassion
Write down one feeling you wish you didn't have and one honest reason it might be completely understandable given your situation. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionMetaemotions
What is a way I can be more patient with the slow parts of my life like waiting for a job offer or a new relationship? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
How can I show more empathy toward people who have different religious or spiritual beliefs than I do? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
What is a small way I can show appreciation for the people who keep my neighborhood clean like the street sweepers or the neighbors who pick up litter? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionGratitude
What is a small way I can show appreciation for the people who work in the background of my life like the person who cleans my office or gym? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionGratitude
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