Daily reflection prompts!
Hello wonderful people and Happy New Year! I have an app called Calm that gives me daily reflection prompts and I would love to hear your stories and perspectives. I will be posting here every morning with the daily reflection prompt and my answer, and anyone is welcome to post their answer to the daily reflection prompt!
Today's reflection prompt is: What areas of your life can you approach with more openness this year?
My answer: My alters; listening to them and nurturing them. Paying attention to my needs and not overworking myself in school to avoid burnout. Forming healthy and secure attachments to friends. Spending lots of time on my hobbies and interests. Generally going with the flow more, not trying to resist so much. Spending time sitting with my feelings instead of immediately trying to push the unpleasant ones away.
I'm looking forward to hearing your answers!
Today’s reflection prompt: What can you do to build a stronger relationship with yourself?
My answer: Reflect on where I’ve been and where I want to be, ask myself meaningful questions. There’s a card game with conversation prompts called We’re Not Really Strangers and they have a self-love edition. I’d like to buy and use that one someday.
Today’s reflection prompt: How might you show love today?
My answer: Ask my friends how they’re doing and if there’s anything they need or any way I can help, if they need or want to talk about anything.
@Fluffysheep8 Happy New Year! What a wonderful initiative to share daily reflection prompts from your Calm app. Your answer to today's prompt is deeply introspective and insightful. It's commendable how you prioritize understanding and nurturing your alters, as well as recognizing the importance of self-care and healthy boundaries, especially in academic settings. Your commitment to fostering meaningful connections with friends and dedicating time to your passions demonstrates a holistic approach to personal growth and well-being. Embracing flexibility and allowing space for emotions is a powerful practice that can lead to greater self-awareness and resilience. Thank you for sharing your reflections, and I'm excited to see the diverse responses from others as well.
Today’s reflection prompt: What has supported you in healing from heartbreak?
My answer: Writing about it, talking about it, letting myself feel my feelings, not putting a timeline on my grief.
Today’s reflection prompt: How can you bring sunshine to someone’s day today?
My answer: Do chores for my mom.
@Fluffysheep8 thank you for sharing this I really appreciate you supporting all those. Thank you so much.
Today’s reflection prompt: What have you noticed about yourself recently?
My answer: That I am an advocate, I’m not shy or quiet, if someone is treating me wrong I will not tolerate it.
Yesterday’s reflection prompt: What can you accept about your thoughts today that will offer ease?
My answer: Let myself have thoughts about my ex best friend for a bit and then try to distract myself before running away from the thoughts right away.
Today’s reflection prompt: What about your surroundings do you find beautiful?
My answer: The blue sky, the sunsets, and the bright stars.
Yesterday’s reflection prompt: What helps you access your creativity when you feel stuck?
My answer: getting ideas from other people and thinking about how I can shape them to match my needs.
Today’s reflection prompt: How can you soften resistance to what can’t be changed right now?
My answer: Use my DBT skills - build mastery, build positive experience, distress tolerance skills.
Yesterday’s reflection prompt: When do you have the tendency to dwell on negative thoughts?
My answer: When I feel like someone (specifically a favorite person) might abandon me.
Today’s reflection prompt: What will you give yourself the permission to be uncertain of today?
My answer: How I feel and how the day will go. I will try my best, get things done that need to get done, and allow myself to feel my feelings.
