Are You Too Critical of Yourself?
Think of a time when something didn’t go as well as you had hoped — a time, for example, when you made a mistake, did poorly on a test or were cut from a team.Faced with disappointment, did you treat yourself with kindness and compassion? Or did you beat yourself up about it?In general, do…
How Do You Express Yourself Creatively?
In what ways do you express yourself creatively? Through art? Acting? Writing? Dancing? Cooking? Making music? Something else?How often do you engage in these kinds of activities? For what purpose? Has art or creativity helped you during the pandemic?The past year has been difficult for many people. The pandemic, the politics, the job loss and…
When Have You Either Forgiven Someone or Been Forgiven Yourself?
Think back to the last time you felt wronged by someone. What happened? Have you forgiven that person? Do you think he or she deserves forgiveness? Why or why not? Or, think back to the last time you mistreated someone. What did you do? Did that person forgive you? Do you think you deserve forgiveness?…
When Have You Challenged Yourself?
Think about a challenge that you chose to undertake, whether it was academic, athletic or anything else. Perhaps it took a lot of planning or practice. Along the way, you may have had to get beyond something: stage fright, social anxiety, fear of failure, running out of time, not reaching the finish line. You may…
Are You Too Hard on Yourself?
Where do you draw the line between pushing yourself to do better and being overly self-critical?
How Far Would You Push Yourself Physically to Meet a Goal?
Have you ever run a difficult race? Walked, biked or swum a long distance? Landed a dangerous trick on a skateboard or skis, or perfected a complex shot in tennis, basketball or hockey? What is the most physically ambitious — or stressful — thing you have ever done?What was it like? How did you feel…
