Emotional Awareness
The difference between a thought and a feeling.
A feeling is an emotion (sad, angry). A thought is what your mind says about it.
Name one reason people avoid setting boundaries even when they need them?
Fear of conflict, people pleasing, hurting other's feelings, being seen as "mean"
What is one role you play in life?
Friend, sibling, leader, etc.
What is a habit that helps you?
Journaling, music, walking, talking to someone about your feelings.
Netflix show that is about a group of kids facing supernatural events in the 1980s?
Stranger Things
Name one physical sign your body gives when you're stressed or anxious.
Racing heart, tight chest, sweaty, shaky hands, headache, upset stomach, irritation, etc.
Name one sign that a relationship may be unhealthy.
Lack of respect, love bombing, pressure, constant conflict, feeling drained or unsafe.
What part of your personality shows up only with certain people?
I'm more honest when I feel safe, I am more confident with certain people, I shut down around others who judge me, I am more myself when I don't feel watched, etc.
What is a pattern you recognize that you do when you are in tough situations?
I shut down, I push people away, etc.
The year that the first iPhone came out.
2007
This emotion often shows up as anger but is actually something deeper underneath.
Hurt, fear, sadness, abandonment, embarassment
How can poor boundaries affect your mental health?
Burnout, increased stress, resentment, anxiety, depression, or loss of self-respect.
What is a label you have been given that doesn't fully fit you?
Lazy, problem child, dramatic.
How do habits form without us realizing it?
Repetition and comfort.
The number of hearts an octopus has.
Three
Describe a time when two emotions existed at the same time.
Happy and nervous, guilty and anxious, angry and sad.
What is the difference between someone disagreeing with your boundary versus disrespecting it?
Disagreeing is expressing feelings. Disrespecting it is continuing the behavior even after the boundary has been established and reinforced.
Which version of yourself feels the most real and which feels forced?
Most real: when I am with people who don't judge me, when I am calm, not overthinking, etc.
Most forced: when I am trying to impress others, trying to not get into trouble, trying to hide my feelings, etc.
What usually happens right before a bad choice?
The planet known for having rings.
Saturn
Why is it important to name emotions instead of pushing them away?
How can setting boundaries improve relationships?
It builds respect, prevents resentment, and helps relationships to feel safer and more balanced.
Who are you when no one expects anything from you?
More relaxed, less anxious, more authentic.
How can one small choice change a day?
It can set the tone or prevent things from spiraling.
The only food that never expires.
Honey