Mini Intake: Starting Here

What brought you to this moment of wanting to reflect more honestly?

Describe a recent moment when you sensed something in your life needed attention.

What has been weighing on you enough that you no longer want to set it aside?

Recall a day recently when you thought, even briefly, that something needed to change.

What part of your life feels hardest to carry on your own right now?

Name a situation that feels unfinished and keeps asking for your attention.

What are you hoping might feel different after spending time reflecting?

If this reflection helped in one small way, what change would you most want to notice?

What would make this time of looking inward feel worthwhile to you?

When you imagine giving yourself real attention, what do you hope to receive?

What do you want more of in your daily life as you begin this process?

What do you want less of in your daily life as you begin this process?

Walk through a typical day right now — where does your energy go?

What part of your daily routine leaves you feeling most drained?

Which emotion have you noticed showing up most often lately?

When do you feel most like yourself during an ordinary week?

What do you tend to do when difficult feelings arise?

Describe a relationship in your life that feels steady and supportive.

Name a relationship that feels strained or uncertain right now.

What do you turn to for comfort when things feel heavy?

How does your body let you know when something is bothering you?

What thought tends to replay in your mind when you're tired or stressed?

Where in your life do you feel most competent and capable?

What is one thing you're managing better now than you were a year ago?

What is one thing you wish you were managing better?

Who were the people who shaped how you understand yourself?

Describe a moment from your early life that still echoes today.

What did you learn about feelings from the people who raised you?

What did your family do when someone was upset?

What message did you receive about asking for help?

What were you praised for most often as a child?

What were you criticized for most often as a child?

How did your family handle conflict when you were growing up?

What role did you take on within your family?

What is something you had to learn to carry earlier than you should have?

What cultural or community values shaped how you see the world?

What is a belief you inherited that you're still making sense of?

What from your history do you want to carry forward?

What matters most to you now, even when life feels full?

Describe a version of your life that would feel meaningful to you.

What do you want to be known for by the people close to you?

When do you feel most connected to what you care about?

What is one small change that would bring you closer to the life you want?

What would you be willing to practice to move toward that life?

What support do you need that you haven't asked for yet?

What do you want to trust more about yourself going forward?

What do you want to let go of as you move ahead?

How will you know you're moving in the direction you want?

What is one intention you'd like to carry with you from here?

What is the first small step you're willing to take after this reflection?