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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?

Self-Reflection
Emotions
Needs
Metaemotions
Medium

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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-Reflection
Metaemotions
Needs
Self worth
Medium

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

Action
Spiritual
Needs

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs
Digital

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs
Digital

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-Reflection
Emotions
Closure
Needs
Medium

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

Action
Work
Needs

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs
Relationships

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

Self-Reflection
Fun
Needs
Intention
Low

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

Self-Reflection
Emotions
Communication
Needs
Medium

Ask for help with one task you usually do yourself.

Action
Boundaries
Needs
Communication

Decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Action
Boundaries
Needs

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs
Digital

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs

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

Self-Reflection
Needs
Emotions
Communication
Medium

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs

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

Action
Boundaries
Needs

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