Why does my own excitement sometimes embarrass me before anything even goes wrong?
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What's something small you'd miss if you weren't paying attention? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialMindfulness
When did you feel proudest of yourself for something nobody else noticed? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialSelf-worth
Text a friend today just to say something you genuinely appreciate about them with no other reason. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionGratitude
Do you ever feel that you are too young or too old for your life? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialIdentity
What is a part of your mind that you wish you could turn off for a day? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialMetacognition
What do you do when you've worked hard at something and still feel like you fell short? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialConfidence
What's a boundary you saw someone else set that you admired? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialBoundaries
How do I deal with the feeling of shame when I realize I have been scrolling on my phone for hours to avoid a difficult emotion? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
How do I manage the guilt of spending money on a hobby that doesn't produce anything useful but makes me feel alive? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What is a small way I can show appreciation for the people who work in the background of my life like the person who cleans my office or gym? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionGratitude
Do you ever feel weird being the most upset person in a group even when you think your reaction makes sense? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialMetaemotions
What's a win you've had today that was actually a huge emotional hurdle? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
Make a list of three things you've kept showing up for this month even when it was hard and read it back slowly. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionConfidence
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