Why does my own excitement sometimes embarrass me before anything even goes wrong?
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Do I feel safer or more anxious when someone is direct with their needs? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
When you're spiraling, do you want a distraction, a solution, or just someone to sit with you? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialEmotions
What identities or parts of me am I still afraid to show publicly? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionIdentity
What's a personal red flag you're actually kind of proud of? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialFun
Write down one word tonight that you want tomorrow to be shaped by. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionIntention
Identify one social mask you wear and try to go one full day without it. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionIdentity
Write down three things bigger than yourself that you care about. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionSpiritual
Stretch for 10 minutes and notice how your body feels after. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionEmotions
How much of who I am is shaped by survival versus desire? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionIdentity
Write down one emotion you feel bad about having and why it makes sense. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionMetaemotions
Offer a genuine compliment to a stranger. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionRelationships
The next time you feel embarrassed about feeling scared write down one sentence about what the fear is actually pointing at. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionMetaemotions
What would a perfect lazy day look like for us to do together? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialFun
Write down a feeling you usually call bad and one thing it might be protecting you from. (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
ActionEmotions
What would I write in a letter to my future self in 1 year? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionIntention
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