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What part of my old routine am I clinging to even though my life looks different now? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChange
How can I bridge the gap between my aspirations and my actions today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAlignment
What is a way I can show more grace to a friend who is going through a period of being flakey because they are dealing with a family crisis? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
How do I handle the feeling of frustration when I can't master a new skill quickly and what does that tell me about my relationship with failure? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What is a way I can handle the disappointment of a date not going well by being proud of myself for putting myself out there? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Is there a moment from my working life I'm actually proud of that I've never told anyone about? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionWork
How do I react to good news when I am personally going through a hard time and how can I be more honest about my mixed emotions? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
When I am feeling physically weak how do I adjust my self talk to be more supportive rather than being annoyed with my body? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBody
What is a way I can show myself compassion when I feel like I've been too judgmental of a friend's new partner? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
How can I align my response to praise with my belief in constant improvement? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAlignment
When I am feeling mentally drained what is one physical sensation I can focus on to pull myself out of a spiral and back into the present moment? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionMindfulness
How did my childhood neighborhood shape my sense of safety and community and what do I look for in a neighborhood now? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
What is a specific comfort food that actually makes me feel physically worse and what is a better alternative that still feels like a hug? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBody
What is a way I can show myself grace when I'm feeling uninspired by the people around me and how can I seek out new perspectives with kindness? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
What's a project you're working on right now that's pushing your limits? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
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