Do not feel pressured to answer all of the questions listed in their respective sections; some questions may take a lot longer to answer, and others may take a much shorter time. Feel free to just spend five minutes here, or more. You are here for YOU on YOUR own time, not anyone else's, so take out a piece of paper, a notebook, or a journal, and start writing :)
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(Write a few of the prompts down on paper, then relax while listening to your chosen sounds)
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Let's get unstuck- ask yourself:
- What would make me happy right now?
- What exactly is standing in the way of me feeling that happiness?
- What is draining my energy?
- What do I need to practice saying no to/what do I need to let go of?
- What three things can I list that I am most grateful for right now?
- What would I be doing if people's opinions or money didn't hold me back?
- What is one thing I want to learn more about?
- What accomplishment am I most proud of this month? (Remember that even getting out of bed in the morning is a blessing and an accomplishment :))
- What is a short term goal that is achievable for me?
- What can I do today to get one step closer to reaching that goal?
- How do I define success?
- What does my ideal day look like?
- What is an important lesson that I have learned recently?
My mind:
- What is on my mind right now?
- What brings me the most joy, and how can I make time for it?
- What do I need to get off of my chest today?
- What does living an intentional life mean to me?
- What do I need to hear today, and how can I encourage myself?
- What can I do to nurture my body, soul, and mind more?
- What advice would I give to someone feeling the exact same way that I do?
- What do I want to accomplish today, and why?
- What makes life feel complicated?
- What stresses me out?
- What can I do to reduce this stress?
- What thoughts have been constantly repeating in my head?
- Are these thoughts true? Are they rational?
- How have I been holding myself back?
- Which traits do I like/admire about myself?
- What is overwhelming me right now?
- What things can I say no to from those things overwhelming me?
- What doubts do I currently have, and how can I ease them?
- What feels like a struggle right now?
- How can I support myself and others more?
Mental health:
- Do I tend to view my thoughts as a reality that I have to deal with, or as thoughts that I can choose to listen to or not?
- What is one step I can take right now to get me closer to a more positive state of mind?
- A better version of myself would look...
- What is one small thing that I can start doing daily to improve my mindset?
- The little things I value most in my daily life are...
- If a "love language" is a meaningful way one expresses their love, what is my love language, and do I show myself love that same way?
- What is one thing that I constantly do that doesn't help my mindset? How do I take this out of my routine?
- What things can I control that I know make me prone to having a bad day?
- I'm most grateful for...
- What is something that I have done in the past that I am proud of, and how does it affect me today?
Positive prompts:
- 20 things that make me smile are...
- Something that I have overcome is...
- When things seem tough, I want to remember...
- How have I been victorious this week?
- 15 songs that can help change my mood are...
- 5 of my best talents are...
- What three main things would I do if I wasn't afraid?
- Ten things I am thankful for are...
- What is my favorite memory?
- I would like to be remembered for...
- I forgive myself for ______ because...
- When things are difficult, 5 things that make me feel better are...
- What are some kind things I can do for myself when I am overwhelmed/stressed/anxious/ or in emotional pain?
Stress relief:
- Write about how stress/anxiety makes your body feel. How can you help combat these physical symptoms?
- On a scale from 1-10 (1 being least and 10 being most), how would you rate your level of stress and anxiety right now?
- What are 5 things that truly make you feel happy? Why?
- What is that reoccuring negative thought and what is the reason behind that thought?
- Brain dump. Set a timer and spend at least 3 minutes writing down everything that is worrying you/stressing you out.
- Before you rip that paper up, think about how you can leave those worries on the page and eliminate them from your life.
- Think about the place where you feel most safe/comfortable. Vividly describe it: (Ex: How big is it? What does it smell like? What is the first thing you see when you walk in?)
- List 3 things about yourself that you are most proud of.