Pause and Notice What You Need at Work

Pause and Notice What You Need at Work

What does your work give you, and what does it gradually take away? Here, you’ll find questions and exercises to help you better understand your needs and sense of direction.

It’s easy to focus on other people’s expectations amid the demands of everyday life and lose sight of your own boundaries and interests. Taking a moment to pause can help you notice which tasks feel meaningful, when you need support, and what you’d like to develop. This blog offers prompts for journaling and self-reflection, along with practical questions to support your personal and professional growth.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Searching for a space to stop: The key to personal and professional growth Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine walking into a room full of unfamiliar people. What is the most likely thing you would notice first?

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When you feel overwhelmed, what does your escape island look like?

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Imagine forgetting something important. How do you react?

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Which image is closer to you when the phrase "safe space" is mentioned?

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How do you react when someone interrupts your silence?

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Which situation exhausts you the most?

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What type of space instantly calms you down?

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What sentence would you need to hear when you are exhausted?

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If you could live one day completely anonymously, what would you do?

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What do people most often overlook about you?

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Sometimes we are not looking for an answer, but just a space where we can pause for a moment.

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