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What is a specific win I've had in my mental health this year that I haven't really taken the time to be proud of? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionSelf-worth
Watch for the next time you snap at someone and write down what set it off underneath. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionPatterns
When I am feeling envious of someone's lifestyle what is the specific emotional need like security or freedom that I feel I am currently missing? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What emotions make me feel connected to something bigger than myself? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I typically react when I realize I wasn't invited to something and what does that reaction tell me about my current sense of belonging? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I deal with the feeling of shame when I realize I have been scrolling on my phone for hours to avoid a difficult emotion? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I manage the guilt of spending money on a hobby that doesn't produce anything useful but makes me feel alive? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Do you ever feel weird being the most upset person in a group even when you think your reaction makes sense? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialMetaemotions
What's a win you've had today that was actually a huge emotional hurdle? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
What is a way I can respond to a friend's success with genuine excitement rather than immediately wondering why it hasn't happened for me yet? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Do you ever judge your feelings for being too much or not enough? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialMetaemotions
What was the first physical manifestation of guilt I can remember and what was the thing I felt I had done wrong? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
Which emotion do I handle the worst out of anger, sadness, or fear and why? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I react to extreme wealth or extreme poverty in others and what do my emotional reactions tell me about my own values and fears about money? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do you deal with the feeling that everyone else has it more figured out than you? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialSelf-worth
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