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Prompts to value yourself.

Reflect on comparison, self-criticism, and approval. Explore how you see your worth beyond what you achieve.

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How did my family handle celebrities or fame and what did that teach me about the value of being seen by the world?

Self-Reflection
Childhood
Cultural
Self worth
Medium

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Set aside fifteen minutes this month to do nothing at all with no task or phone.

Action
Self worth
Mindfulness

Write down the one thing you'd do differently this month if you fully trusted your own judgment.

Action
Agency
Intention
Self worth

How can I be more patient with the time it takes to see the results of my efforts at work especially when it feels like I'm doing the same boring tasks every day?

Self-Reflection
Work
Habits
Self worth
Medium
Work

Am I speaking to myself with the same compassion my ideal self would have?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Self worth
Alignment
Medium

Pick one boundary you've been soft on this week and hold it firmly the next time it comes up.

Action
Self worth
Confidence

What is a way I can show myself kindness when I'm feeling physically unattractive or just not put together?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Body
Self worth
Medium

What are three things I've accomplished in the last year that I haven't properly given myself credit for yet?

Self-Reflection
Self worth
Gratitude
Medium

When you scroll through your feed first thing in the morning does it change how you feel walking into your day?

Social
Digital
Self worth
Awareness
Low
Morning

What would it look like to view my bad days as a natural part of being human rather than a personal failure I need to fix immediately?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Self worth
Emotions
Medium

Why does one piece of criticism stick with me when ten kind things slide right off?

Self-Reflection
Self worth
Patterns
Medium

How do you stay so focused on your own path without comparing yourself?

Social
Identity
Mindfulness
Self worth
Medium

Am I speaking to my pets or plants with the kindness I should show myself?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Self worth
Medium

How do I handle the feeling of shame when I can't keep up with my physical exercise routine and what is a good way to move my body today?

Self-Reflection
Emotions
Body
Self worth
Compassion
Medium

Find a childhood photo of yourself this week and write down one thing that kid deserved that you're still waiting to give yourself.

Action
Compassion
Self worth
Childhood

How can I be kinder to myself when I realize I've been neglecting my creative side because I've been too focused on practical adult responsibilities?

Self-Reflection
Compassion
Self worth
Fun
Medium

Before you head to bed tonight write two sentences about who you are that have nothing to do with what you produced today.

Action
Self worth
Identity
Night

How can I learn to trust my own taste and my own choices instead of always looking to others for validation?

Self-Reflection
Confidence
Self worth
Authenticity
Medium

What was a time I was proud of myself?

Self-Reflection
Confidence
Self worth
Low

Am I seeking validation for my choices or am I confident in my own path?

Self-Reflection
Self worth
Confidence
Authenticity
Medium

What is a compliment you gave yourself?

Social
Self worth
Compassion
Low

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