A few questions. A little space to think.

QUESTIONS TO SIT WITH

1. What is taking most of my attention right now?
2. Which responsibilities feel connected to my own values, and which feel driven by other people’s expectations?
3. What would I like to have more room for?
4. What is one manageable step I could choose this week?

Try writing a few words for each question. Notice what feels relevant, and leave the rest.

QUESTIONS TO SIT WITH

1. What would I like the other person to understand?
2. What am I hoping to understand about their experience?
3. Which parts of this situation am I assuming rather than asking about?
4. What would help me communicate in a way that reflects my intentions?

You can use your notes to clarify your own thinking without scripting every part of the conversation.

QUESTIONS TO SIT WITH

1. What is already working in this routine?
2. Where does it begin to feel difficult, and whose needs are involved?
3. What has changed since this routine first made sense?
4. What small adjustment would I be willing to try and revisit?

You can start by observing. A useful next step may be gathering more information before changing anything.