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Recognizing your needs prompts

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Instead of giving an immediate answer to a request today, say 'I'll get back to you on that.'

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How do I handle the feeling of missing out when I choose to stay home for my mental health and how can I validate that choice?

Self-ReflectionMetaemotions

This week visit one place that makes you feel connected to something bigger than your day-to-day life.

ActionSpiritual

Unsubscribe from five email lists or accounts that are not relevant any more.

ActionBoundaries

Take a short walk without music, podcasts, or your phone for company.

ActionBoundaries

How do I deal with the grief of a hobby I no longer have time for and how can I appreciate that part of myself without feeling like I gave up?

Self-ReflectionEmotions

Take your full lunch break away from your desk one day this week.

ActionWork

Communicate a specific boundary that's been bothering you to a friend.

ActionBoundaries

If I could pause time for an hour a day how would I use it?

Self-ReflectionFun

Do I feel safer or more anxious when someone is direct with their needs?

Self-ReflectionEmotions

Ask for help with one task you usually do yourself.

ActionBoundaries

Decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

ActionBoundaries

Go take a 10 minute break before you have to do the next thing.

ActionBoundaries

Let one message sit for an hour before deciding whether it actually needs a response.

ActionBoundaries

Make a short list of things you want to stop giving your energy to this week.

ActionBoundaries

Is there a part of me that doesn't feel heard right now?

Self-ReflectionNeeds

Instead of giving an immediate answer to a request today, say 'I'll get back to you on that.'

ActionBoundaries

Write down your top 3 needs for the week and post them where you can see them.

ActionBoundaries

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