Exploring Internal vs. External Motivation
When I think about the things I feel responsible for, which ones feel energizing and which feel draining? Why?
What emotions arise when I think about the word ‘duty’? What about ‘obligation’? How do they feel in my body?
What’s a decision I made recently out of a sense of duty? How did it feel? What about a decision I made out of obligation?
Tracing the Origins of Responsibility
Who taught me what it means to be “responsible”? Do I still agree with their definition?
Where did I learn that I “should” do certain things? How many of these “shoulds” actually align with my values?
What role does guilt play in my decision-making? How do I know when I am acting from guilt versus alignment?
Distinguishing Between Inner Calling and External Pressure
What is something I feel compelled to do even when no one is watching? What drives that impulse?
If I removed all external expectations, which responsibilities would I still willingly carry? Which ones would I release?
How does my body respond when I say, “I have to do this” versus “I choose to do this”?
Releasing Obligations that No Longer Serve
What is one obligation I am holding onto that I secretly wish I could let go of? What’s stopping me?
What would happen if I stopped fulfilling a certain obligation? Who would be affected, and how do I feel about that?
What permission do I need to give myself to say no to obligations that deplete me?
Reconnecting with Purpose and Choice
What is something I do that brings me a deep sense of purpose? How do I know it’s coming from within me?
When have I felt most aligned with my true purpose? What was I doing?
If I trusted myself fully, what responsibilities would I take on with an open heart?
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