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: How do you practice self-compassion?
My answer: Encourage myself the way I would encourage a friend, give myself credit for all the hard things I’ve accomplished.
Okay here's a mouth full xD sorry they are out of wack
What can you feel appreciation for in your life? My talent definitely. I was gifted with the skills to play music and it makes me feel like I'm worth something
How do you practice self-compassion? By giving myself the time to think, process, and heal
Reflect on the ways you offer support to others.
My friends know that if I'm available they can text me about anything.i typically am their go to person with issues
What cravings arise when you feel discomfort? How can you take care?
Affectiton. Much likeEverett, I was touch starved as a little one. I also crave emotional eating but yk we can't do that. Most of my affection cravings are through either anything to do with my head (head pats, fore head kisses, or even snuggles) or words of affection.
What parts of your body are you most grateful for? Why?
My pain receptors. I have an extremely high pain tolerance which is good because it allows me to function when I'm in a lot ofpain, because I don't have a choice. That or I recently learned that I have an extra color receptor, so colorblind people have 2, usual people have 3, I have 4, allowing me to see extra colors and shades, making me more apt in art.
How has “failure” transformed your life in a positive way?
My failure to make friends that are healthy relationships has really helped me to grow and create positive and healthy relationships for myself
How would it feel to embrace the flow of change in your life?
It would feel amazing, just to go with theflow. .
How do you make time and space for your self-care practices?
I spend alot of time on hair care, we all know I love my hair. I also spend an hour every day doing a creative activity of my choice.
What are you clinging to that is causing you pain?
Toxic relationships, mostly my mother and my ex.
How can you create a healthier relationship with media?
Notsure, I don't really use media besides 7cups, Trevor Space, and I use (site) but only to talk to my friends I know.
Correction for the self care one, I misunderstood.
I have an app xD it's called finch, and basically taking care of myself helps this little bird grow and behappy, giving me accountability and a reason besides myself
Today's reflection prompt: What small changes have you made to support your wellbeing?
My answer: Talking kindly to myself like I would talk to a friend struggling. Remembering what makes me special and worth it. Remembering that sometimes it's not about trying harder, it's about the way you do it.
@Fluffysheep8
What small changes have you made to support your wellbeing?
Making sure I take time for myself everyday to read (: It means the world to me to read hehe
I'll get to the rest In a bit
Thursday’s reflection prompt: Which comforts serve your happiness and well-being?
My answer: Taking care of myself and meeting my needs, singing, playing the Sims 4, spending time in my fantasy world
Yesterday’s reflection prompt: Tap into a sense of pure possibility. What are your hopes and dreams?
My answer: Have top surgery, own my favorite breed of dog, overcome my mental illness, have a mental health blog, work on my business, become a foster parent
Today’s reflection prompt: How are you really feeling today? Who can you share this with?
I’m actually in a good mood today, and I can share this with anyone really.
Today’s reflection prompt: Which small achievements can you celebrate today? How?
My answer: The achievement of surviving a bad BPD episode last night and using the coping skills my therapist gave me, also thoroughly cleaning my bathroom today, I can celebrate this by taking my dog to get a bath because he needs one and after he’s bathed he’ll be clean and fluffy to cuddle with
Today’s reflection prompt: What did you learn from a recent mistake you made?
I learned not to interrupt or make excuses when people are trying to help.
Today’s reflection prompt: What have you learned from your self-care practice?
Resting and taking care of my needs is important.
Today’s reflection prompt: Which unhelpful thought patterns would you like to release today?
My answer: The thoughts in my head that tell me everyone is going to leave us.
Today’s reflection prompt: How does it feel to evoke compassion for difficult people?
My answer: It feels good, like I’m letting go, like I’m not giving them so much power over my frustration because I’m being more understanding.
Today’s reflection prompt: Where in your life are you ready to find closure?
My answer: With my ex best friend. It’s been 35 weeks without her. I’ve gotten to a point where most days I don’t think of her once, but when I see her in the hallway my stomach tightens and I’d like to get to a point where I’m ready to let go. Also with my FP (favorite person/attachment figure) and how she’s attracted to and dating someone else. I want to get to a place of acceptance with that.