The Wise You Check-In
Designed by BearmoreHow do you want to turn up today?
A short morning Burst where you choose which version of you is at the wheel. Get clear on the intention you need today, then journal about what you want to hold on to.
The runsheet
Choose the wise you
Self-guided inquiryTerry Real (who this Burst was inspired by) has a 'wise adult' framing: which version of you do you want at the wheel today? Sit quietly and ask. Often the wise one is not the first one to speak.
20 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing self-guided inquiry before intention setting
This is an excellent pairing because setting intentions builds on the self-knowledge from your inquiry.
One intention, rehearsed out loud
Intention settingDecide one boundary you are not letting slip today, in a specific conversation. This hinges on rehearsing the line before you need it. Say it out loud.
10 min activityBearmore’s thoughts on doing intention setting before journaling
This is a strong pairing because journaling gives you space to unpack whatever came up during intention setting, whether it was about stress, a future event, or life more broadly.
Journal on what you want to hold
JournalingWrite down what you want to remember after a hard exchange today. Think about the version of you who holds the line, because that's the one worth becoming.
10 min activityTime well spent.
50m spent doing something good for yourself.
The breakdown
Burst evaluation
Wellbeing focus
About this Burst
A reliable version of you can be deliberately chosen over the reactive one. This Burst is the morning rehearsal: deliberately step up, decide one boundary in advance, write about it afterwards. A way to set yourself up any morning before a tough conversation.