Notice the next time you feel happy and then immediately feel like something is about to go wrong and write down what that thought is.
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Find your starting pointLook for recurring choices and reactions in your life. Describe one example before deciding whether a pattern needs to change.
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What's one part of my life I complain about but have never actually tried to change? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAgency
What was the lesson I learned about money from watching my parents and how has that lesson influenced my current finances? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
How did I handle competition in sports grades or games as a child and how does my competitive drive manifest in my career today? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionChildhood
How do I handle competitive storytelling in a group where everyone is trying to have the best or worst experience? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCommunication
How do I react to slow walkers or slow service when I am in a rush and what does my level of irritation tell me about my current need for control? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
What emotion shows up when I try to avoid conflict? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionEmotions
Why do I let one bad mistake cancel out a whole stretch of doing well? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionCompassion
Where have I been teaching people that I'm always available and am I ready to change that? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
What role do I always seem to play in a group and did I ever choose it? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionPatterns
Is there a limit I've held with one person that I can't seem to hold with someone else and what's different about those two relationships? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionBoundaries
How do I handle the urge to apologize for things that aren't my fault and what can I say instead of sorry to maintain my confidence? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionPatterns
Why does one piece of criticism stick with me when ten kind things slide right off? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionSelf-worth
Who do I compare myself to online and why did I pick that person? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionDigital
What part of my life feels like a constant negotiation? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionPatterns
When or where do I stay silent just to avoid tension and is that the right decision? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionAuthenticity
How can I handle the all or nothing thinking I have about my diet or exercise in a way that is more flexible and kind? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
Self-ReflectionPatterns
Do you tend to ease into new situations or do you go all in right away? (Open this prompt in Mindwell)
SocialPatterns
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