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Some feelings I had today are... I am aware I have/had those feelings because (physical or behavioral evidence)...What would I do if money were no object?Who is someone I've never met that is inspiring to me? In what way(s)?
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Today a few recurrent thoughts in my mind have been:What's on my mind right now?Who is someone that I have met, who is inspiring to me? In what way(s)?
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Moments I have enjoyed so far today:What do I need to get off my chest today?What is something I have not forgiven myself for?
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One option/choice I am mulling on is:What do I need to hear today?What do I feel the most comfortable in my own skin (as I am right now)?
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A quote that is meaningful to me right now is:What feels like a struggle at the moment?Write about my first crush.
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Recently, I felt productive/competent:What do I judge myself for?What two values are most central to who I am at my best and guide me in my hardest decisions?
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Some things I have on my To Do List:What things do I feel shame about?Looking at my most unhelpful thoughts, who from my past do they sound the most like?
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I notice myself experiencing shame related to:Describe myself in 3 words.Who do I consider family?
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Part of me wants to hide, because I want to be known as:Write a letter to my current self.What was the most bizarre encounter I've had in my life?
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Part of me wants to hide, because I do not want to be known as:Write about my ideal home.What makes me feel truly alive?
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I know I’m actually:Two things I've never done before, but would love to try:What is something I know I do differently than most people?
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What I can do to compassionately move into light:One thing that might scare others, but doesn't scare me:What small gesture from a stranger made a big impact on me?
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Part of me is grieving:Three little things that mean a lot:What am I looking forward to in the coming months?
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At age _____, one thing I didn't know yet:One thing I'm thinking about, but not quite ready to talk about:Did I ever feel lost in my life path? How did I find my way again?
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I feel misunderstood by:Two things in my life or the world around me that are changing:What do I want my epitaph to be?
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One thing I notice myself secretly thinking about:Three moments I'd like to remember:When people come to me for help, what do they usually want help with?
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It is deeply important to me:One idea that I'd like to explore further:What do I consider as my biggest achievement in the last 5 years?
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I am stressed about:What is one important lesson I've learned?What was a major turning point in my life?
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Write about a vivid dream.If I could wish for anything, I would wish for...What is something that I love now, that I never could have imagined I would like in the past?
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Write about someone I love.What am I afraid of?Is there something I've dreamt of doing for a long time? Why haven't I done it?
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What fictional character would I most like to be?I want people to think of me as...If I was to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would I most regret not having told someone?
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Something I am proud of:I fear people thinking of me as...What are the milestone I'm working toward in my personal and professional life?
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Write a letter to my younger self (pick age):What do I want my legacy to be after I'm dead?What would I like to ask myself?
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Where was I ten years ago?What is something I will remember for the rest of my life?What am I most likely very wrong about?
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Something I want to remember:When I consider the rest of my life...What chapters would I separate my autobiography into?
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Write about something I admire.When I consider my death...What are some things I've had to unlearn?
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Sum up what I believe in one page.On a scale of 1 to 10, how well does my external life match my values?What could I give a 40 minute presentation on with no prep?
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What was the best thing that happened to my today?What was the best thing that happened to my today?What question would I most like to know the answer to?
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What's been bothering my lately?What's been bothering my lately?If I didn't have to sleep, what would I do with the extra time?
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What 3 feelings do I have right now & underlying thoughts?What are 3 places I want to travel...How did I decide to do what I'm doing now in life?
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How do I *want* to feel?What am I motivated for by love?What's the best and worst piece of advice I've gotten?
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What are 2 memories I cherish deeply?What am I motivated for by shame?What's the most impactful 'no' I said recently?
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Write about some of my inner dialogue.Make a list of countries or cities I've visited.What has been the most stressful experience of your life?
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Make a list of my favorite books.Make a list of things I want to be able to do well.What was a place or event that transformed my ideas, thinking, perspectives, or made me come alive in a new way? What changed?
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Make a list of books I want to read.Make a list of skills I'd like to learn.What one thing would I do if it was impossible to fail?
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Make a list of adventures I've been on.Make a list of things I loved to do as a child.If I could invite anyone living or dead to have a conversation with me, who would it be and why?
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Make a list of adventures I want to go on.Make a list of people I admire.If a crystal ball could tell me the truth about myself, my life, the future or anything else, what would I want to know?
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Make a list of things I was worried about 1, 2, 5, and 10 years ago.Make a list of my favorite smells.What was a major turning point in my life?
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Make a list of attributes I loved about a former partner.Make a list of my favorite things in nature.What's one thing that could happen today that would make it great?
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Make a list of things I've done that I'm proud of.What books do I remember being read to me as a child?What's one thing in my life I was very wrong about?
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What were the major events of the last year (month-by-month)?Do I like my name? Would I ever change it?Invent your own word. What does it mean?
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Who made the biggest impact on me in the past year?Would I ever want to be famous? If so, for what?What is my biggest challenge day-to-day?
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What do I feel the most anxious about right now?What is the strangest thing I have ever eaten?When have I given up on something?
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Make a list of things I want to do tomorrow.Have I ever met someone famous?Make a list of memorable moments from the past week, month, year.
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Make a list of obstacles I have overcome.What is one thing I want to conquer/overcome?Make a list of good advice I've received.
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What is one of my favorite books? Why?If I could travel back to any era, which would I choose?What is one or two compliments I've received that meant a lot?
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How do I get my way?What is a problem that I've solved? How?What's a piece of wisdom I have now that I didn't have when I was younger?
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