Feeling Important
Under what circumstances should your own needs come first? When should you put someone else's needs first?
Great insight!!
Whew that was great!
Tell about a relationship where love and belonging depended on your accomplishments. What is the problem?
That DOES sound problematic.
When something good happens to someone, what is your first response? What do you do about it?
I'm rooting for you on this journey!
When you make a mistake, do you usually admit it, avoid it, or cover it up? What happens when we deny, avoid, or blame? Tell a time you accepted responsibility for an error.
SO amazing.
Do your actions speak louder than your words? How?
I respect that answer!
What can you tell yourself to see the good in someone who is behaving badly?
Why is self love a prerequisite to being loved by others? Name 5 ways you demonstrate (or can demonstrate) self love.
I ... LOVE that
What three things motivate you?
That's inspiring honestly.
Do you learn more from winning or losing? Tell a time you learned from defeat.
GOOO ONNNN
A challenge you face now is:
We would love to support you through that :)
How do your expectations influence your behavior? Tell a time you expected the worst and best from yourself and the results.
Why is self development easier when you're not in an intense relationship? How can you ensure someone you love does not engulf you?
Did someone say boundaries? I really hope someone said boundaries.
Tell about one mistake and what you learned from it.
OOOOF. I'm proud of you for that.
If money didn't matter, what would you like to do for a job? What would you get out of it?
That's so great!
Name a job some people think is "low status" and tell why it is very important. Does our job title (or lack of employment) define our worth? Why or why not?
Explain positive reinforcement and how it affects another's and your own behavior. Tell times you rewarded someone else and yourself for appropriate behavior. Describe some tangible rewards.
That was a LONG question, but you crushed it!!!
When we feel rejected what are three negative and three positive ways we can respond?
YAS. So true.
Tell about at least two aspects of your life. Choose from - social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, recovery.
That's amazing.
What makes you nervous?
How do you cope with that?
What happens when we compare ourselves to others? Tell a time you did and how you felt.
Why is ignoring bad behavior often the most effective consequence?
I love that insight.
What is the problem with trying to measure up to someone else's standards? Tell a time you failed at this. Name five standards you have set for yourself.
That's a really good answer!!
What does happiness mean to you? What are two things you can think about and two things you can do to be happy?
OH wow! SO good.
Discuss concept of "worst case scenario." Tell about a risk you need to take - what is the worst case scenario and how will you handle it? What's the best case scenario? What is the most likely outcome?
Love that you're thinking about it!