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Recognizing your needs prompts
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What's a boundary you need to set today to protect your energy going forward? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialBoundaries
How can I make my bedroom a phone free zone to help me sleep better and feel less anxious at night? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionDigital
Do you ever feel like you are simulating a sense of community with people you've never actually met? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialRelationships
Am I going to sleep tonight at a time that's actually good for me or at a time that just happened? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionHabits
What is the connection between my phone battery level and my anxiety and what does that reveal about my need for constant connection? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionDigital
How do I experience the feeling of belonging and what are the specific physical or environmental cues that tell me I'm in the right place? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What is a specific physical boundary I need to set with people to ensure I feel safe and comfortable in my own space? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
When I am feeling understimulated what is the difference between needing entertainment and needing meaningful engagement? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionNeeds
How do I react to slow walkers or slow service when I am in a rush and what does my level of irritation tell me about my current need for control? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do you want to respond to a feeling of being rushed today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
Do you feel like you have to be reachable even when you are on a flight or train? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialDigital
How do I handle the paradox of wanting to be part of a community while also valuing my privacy and independence? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionNeeds
How did my caregivers handle the concept of privacy and how do I protect my inner world today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
Block out two hours on your calendar for doing nothing and treat it like an important event. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionBoundaries
How do I handle the feeling of guilt for taking the easy way out on a day when I just don't have the energy for the hard way? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionMetaemotions
What would make us even closer? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialCommunication
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