New Beginnings Worksheet
New Beginnings
A space for reflection, growth, and finding your voice.
Name:
Date:
1. Emotional Temperature Check
Where are you at right now on the scale? (1 = very calm, 10 = intense)
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10
Today my emotional temperature is:
/ 10
The main emotion I feel right now is:
My body feels: (circle all that apply)
calm tense tired restless heavy energized
What happened recently that influenced this number?
What would help lower or balance my emotional temperature by 1 point?
2. Adjustment Reflection
One thing that feels different in my new home is:
One thing that feels better or safe is:
One thing that still feels confusing or hard is:
I feel most comfortable when:
I feel stressed when:
| Situation | What I Felt | What I Needed |
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3. Asking for What I Need
Communication is like a muscle—it gets stronger the more we use it. Try using these starters to express yourself clearly.
"When ...something happens..."
"...I feel..."
"What I need in that moment is..."
"It would help me if you could..."
"I don’t need you to fix it. I just need..."
Weekly Check-in
How clearly did I express myself this week?
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NOT AT ALL
2
3
4
5
Very Clear
Reflection
What made it easier or harder to speak up?
4. Confidence + Strengths Reminder
One thing I did well this week:
One brave communication moment:
A time I handled something better than I used to:
One thing I’m proud of:
"I am learning to use my voice. It's okay to take up space."
5. If I Could Try Again…
Is there a moment this week where I wish I communicated differently?
What would I say now?
Remember: Every small step is progress. You're doing the work.