Describe a situation where you felt conflicted. Which values were in tension, and how did you resolve it? I have been struggling with this prompt for a couple of days. I feel conflicted more often than not. My desire to keep the peace often conflicts with my desire to be heard. I also tend to … Continue reading Day 6: Values in Conflict
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Prompt: You don’t know me!
What’s something most people don’t know about you? What everyone knows about me is that I am the Queen of Oversharing. What most people don’t know about me is that I suffer from over-the-top insecurity and imposter syndrome. I have a tendency to believe I am probably wrong about everything and that whatever I am … Continue reading Prompt: You don’t know me!
Prompt: Ugh. Complaints.
What do you complain about the most? I’m ashamed to say that I probably complain about my husband the most. (How’s that for raw and honest?) I need to stop that. Pain is a close second, with finances finishing a strong third.
Prompt: So close and yet…
Daily writing promptName an attraction or town close to home that you still haven't got around to visiting.View all responses I want to go to the flea market over in Rogers, Ohio. It's not terribly far away, but I still haven't gotten there. At this point, I will wait for warmer weather, but I am … Continue reading Prompt: So close and yet…
Prompt: Business Unusual
Come up with a crazy business idea. I would rent myself out to keep people company while they are running errands, working remotely, or even tackling housework. I’d just be there so they wouldn’t be alone. Small talk and incidental help ( e.g. “Could you hand me that book?”) would be included at the base … Continue reading Prompt: Business Unusual
Prompt: Uninvention
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? I would un-invent “flushable” wipes, because they wreak havoc on septic and sewer systems. A clogged septic system is not a fun time and having it fixed is going to cost you. Nobody enjoys a clogged sewer either. Google “fatbergs” to be disgusted and for another … Continue reading Prompt: Uninvention
Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values
Day 1: What are the top 5 values that guide your life decisions? Why are they important to you? I found a file with 30 days of journal prompts in one of my Google Drives. I had completely forgotten saving it and I am not even sure where I acquired this set. It's a mystery! … Continue reading Mysterious Prompts, Day 1: Values
Prompt: Chronically Online
In what ways do you communicate online? Well, hello there! I am communicating right now! I post on social media, mostly for the amusement of my friends and family. I email for business purposes when I have to. I comment on things when I am in that mood. I would like to do video and/or … Continue reading Prompt: Chronically Online
Prompt: Mission
What is your mission? There are many directions I could go with this prompt, but I have decided to treat it as a request for a personal mission statement: I’m on a mission to spread kindness and facilitate happiness among my fellow beings, and to be the best steward I can be of the environment … Continue reading Prompt: Mission
Prompt: No. Not a Good Judge.
Daily writing promptAre you a good judge of character?View all responses Part of my character is to overlook people's flaws and give them the benefit of the doubt, so I have to say that I am a lousy judge of character. I am overly willing to give second chances and to believe that people will … Continue reading Prompt: No. Not a Good Judge.
The Mia Experiment 