Example Situations & Sample Questions To Ask Guide
Browse the examples below to help you describe your situation clearly.
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Financial Stress and Survival
- Credit card debt
- Behind on mortgage or rent
- Threat of eviction
- Loan or payday debt stress
- Constant worry about money
- Unable to manage monthly bills
- Unexpected financial crisis
- Fear of losing home
Example Question to ask: I am constantly worried about my financial situation. I have debts and struggle to manage expenses. This is affecting my sleep and confidence. I need a step-by-step plan to regain control and reduce my financial stress.
Career, Employment, and Purpose
- Unemployed and losing confidence
- Hate current job but afraid to leave
- Feeling stuck in career
- Recently made redundant
- Want to change career but unsure direction
- Lack of motivation at work
- Fear of failure starting something new
Example Question to ask: I feel stuck in my current job and have lost motivation. I want to find a more meaningful career or start a side business but don’t know where to begin. I need guidance and a realistic plan.
Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
- Anxiety about the future
- Loss of confidence
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Low mood or depression
- Negative thinking patterns
- Fear of change
- Emotional exhaustion
- Feeling isolated or alone
Example Question to ask: I feel overwhelmed by life and have lost confidence in myself. I struggle with negative thoughts and feel unable to move forward. I want to rebuild my confidence and find a positive direction.
Family, Relationships, and Personal Life
- Relationship breakdown
- Family conflict
- Feeling unsupported
- Loneliness
- Parenting stress
- Difficulty coping after separation
- Loss of identity after retirement
- Social isolation
Example Question to ask: I am struggling emotionally after a relationship breakdown. I feel lost and unsure how to rebuild my life. I want help finding stability and confidence again.
Personal Growth, Affirmations, and Mindset
- Want to develop a positive mindset
- Struggle with negative self-talk
- Build confidence using affirmations
- Want clearer life direction
- Feeling blocked from achieving goals
- Improve motivation and consistency
- Develop emotional balance and calm thinking
Example Question to ask: I feel blocked mentally and lack confidence. I want to develop a stronger mindset using affirmations and positive thinking, and create a clear direction for my life.
Holistic and Inner Development
- Interested in meditation or mindfulness
- Reduce stress naturally
- Develop mental clarity
- Set positive intentions and habits
- Improve focus and calm
- Find deeper personal meaning
Example Question to ask: I want to develop inner calm and mental clarity. I am interested in meditation, affirmations, and setting positive intentions, but need guidance on how to begin and stay consistent.
Starting a Side Hustle or Business
- Want extra income
- Fear of starting a business
- Unsure what business suits you
- Want financial independence
- Need a step-by-step startup plan
- Want to build confidence to begin
Example Question to ask: I want to start a side hustle to improve my financial situation, but I am unsure what would suit me or how to begin. I need a clear and realistic step-by-step plan.
Quick Terminology Guide
- Mantras: words/sounds used to focus the mind.
- Affirmations: positive statements to challenge negative thoughts.
- Sankalpa: a heartfelt intention or personal vow.
- Incantations: emotionally charged phrases used for strong mental association.
- Holistic Practitioners: professionals offering meditation and wellbeing practices.
- Spiritual Influencers: creators sharing wellbeing and reflective practices.
- New Thought/New Age: movements emphasising positive thinking.
Note: We present these as mindset and wellbeing tools. We do not claim medical diagnosis or cure.
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