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

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How can I show more empathy toward someone who is struggling with a language barrier by being more patient and finding new ways to communicate?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

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-ReflectionIntention

Why is it easier for me to be there for someone else's bad mood than my own?

Self-ReflectionMetaemotions

What is a way I can be more inclusive of people who have been historically excluded from the spaces I inhabit?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

Do you think social media has made us more judgmental of people who aren't online enough?

SocialDigital

Have you ever had a bad mood become worse just because you were being hard on yourself for having a bad mood?

SocialMetaemotions

What is a way I can show more grace to a stranger who is struggling with technology or a language barrier in public?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

Notice the next time you feel ashamed for wanting comfort and write one honest sentence about why wanting it makes sense.

ActionMetaemotions

How do I treat myself when I mess up?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

How can I show more empathy toward people whose political or social views are vastly different from mine?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

Notice the next time you feel angry at yourself for feeling overwhelmed and ask if you'd be that hard on a friend in the same situation.

ActionMetaemotions

What is a way I can show kindness to myself when I realize I've been comparing my lifestyle to people who have much more money than I do?

Self-ReflectionCompassion

Notice the next time you feel embarrassed about an emotion this week and write one sentence about whether you'd feel that way if a friend had it.

ActionMetaemotions

Notice the next time you feel annoyed at yourself for being sad and write one sentence about whether that annoyance is doing you any good.

ActionMetaemotions

Write down one emotion you feel bad about feeling and one honest reason having it doesn't make you a bad person.

ActionMetaemotions

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