The Idea of the Week
Let’s revisit Why Having a Regular Self Check-in is Your Secret to Self Care (8-minute read). Check-ins help us stay in touch with ourselves throughout the day and make conscious choices that align with our current needs.
The Practice of the Week
PsychCentral collected 64 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery (8-minute article). The prompts are categorized into different areas of life: love and relationships, work and career, self-reflection, uncomfortable emotions, living your best life, and personal growth and life goals. Below are a few prompts selected from the article for your check-in:
- What boundaries could you set in your relationships to safeguard your own well-being?
- How do you draw strength from loved ones?
- What do you value most in relationships (trust, respect, sense of humor, etc.)?
- How do you use your personal strengths and abilities at work?
- What part of your workday do you most enjoy?
- What about your work feels real, necessary, or important to you?
- What three changes can you make to live according to your personal values?
- Finish this sentence: “My life would be incomplete without …”
- What do you appreciate most about your personality? What aspects do you find harder to accept?
- Which emotions do you find hardest to accept (guilt, anger, disappointment, etc.)? How do you handle these emotions?
- Describe a choice you regret. What did you learn from it?
- What are three self-defeating thoughts that show up in your self-talk? How can you reframe them to encourage yourself instead?
- List three strategies that help you stay present in your daily routines. Then, list three strategies to help boost mindfulness in your life.
- What aspects of your life are you most grateful for?
- How do you show yourself kindness and compassion each day?
- Identify one area where you’d like to improve. Then, list three specific actions you can take to create that change.
- How do you make time for yourself each day?
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
