Have you ever had a “burnt rice” moment—something small that felt like it represented something much bigger? What was it, and what did it reveal about your state of mind at the time?
2. Invisible Labor and Mental Load:
How do you recognize when your mental load is becoming too heavy? What strategies or support systems help you manage it?
3. Postpartum Reality:
What parts of postpartum life (or any major life transition) do you think are misunderstood or under-acknowledged by society? How can we better support people during these times?
4. Being Heard vs. Being Fixed:
Reflect on a time when someone simply listened to you without trying to offer a solution. How did that make you feel? Why is it sometimes more powerful than advice?
5. Toxic Positivity vs. Empathy:
What does it mean to witness someone’s pain without rushing to make them feel better? How can we practice this in our relationships?
6. Small Wins and Self-Compassion:
What’s a recent “small win” that reminded you of your resilience? How do you celebrate yourself during challenging seasons?
7. Rest as Resistance:
In what ways do you allow yourself to rest? What would it look like to treat rest not as a reward, but as a necessity?
Here are some prompts to get you started
1. The Burnt Rice Moment:
Have you ever had a “burnt rice” moment—something small that felt like it represented something much bigger? What was it, and what did it reveal about your state of mind at the time?
2. Invisible Labor and Mental Load:
How do you recognize when your mental load is becoming too heavy? What strategies or support systems help you manage it?
3. Postpartum Reality:
What parts of postpartum life (or any major life transition) do you think are misunderstood or under-acknowledged by society? How can we better support people during these times?
4. Being Heard vs. Being Fixed:
Reflect on a time when someone simply listened to you without trying to offer a solution. How did that make you feel? Why is it sometimes more powerful than advice?
5. Toxic Positivity vs. Empathy:
What does it mean to witness someone’s pain without rushing to make them feel better? How can we practice this in our relationships?
6. Small Wins and Self-Compassion:
What’s a recent “small win” that reminded you of your resilience? How do you celebrate yourself during challenging seasons?
7. Rest as Resistance:
In what ways do you allow yourself to rest? What would it look like to treat rest not as a reward, but as a necessity?