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Understanding emotions prompts
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What's a recurring dream or thought loop you've been having lately? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
What feelings do I avoid by staying busy? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How can you tell the difference between being tired and being unhappy? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
Is there a recurring feeling that keeps showing up lately? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Is there a part of me that doesn't feel heard right now? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionNeeds
Apologize to yourself for a time you didn't listen to your own needs. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionEmotions
What's one belief I have about feelings that I might want to unlearn? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Am I ever afraid of what will happen if I disappoint someone by being honest? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAuthenticity
What emotion did I inherit from my environment growing up? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
What's an emotional habit you've inherited from your family that you're trying to break? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
Do I feel like I'm allowed to express what I'm really feeling? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How would I explain what I'm feeling to someone younger and to someone older? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Am I trying to control a situation because of how I feel? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Do I trust my feelings or do I often question them? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I respond or feel when someone sets a boundary with me? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
Give yourself permission to be unproductive for an entire afternoon. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionAfternoon
Go to a movie, gallery, or cafe completely alone and be in your own company. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionEmotions
Create a simple routine to recharge for days where you are overwhelmed. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionEmotions
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