Quick Fire Questions
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How to Do It
Set a timer for one minute and rapidly ask yourself a series of questions that require you to think quickly. The questions can be about anything—your goals, what you're grateful for, or even random trivia. The key is to keep your brain engaged and moving fast.
Why It Works
This exercise forces your brain out of a sluggish state by making it engage in quick thinking, which can help break through apathy and get your mental energy flowing.
Guided Practice
Before beginning, find a comfortable position where you can feel supported. Allow your eyes to close if it feels comfortable, and take a few deep breaths. Notice any areas of tightness or discomfort in your body, and see if you can breathe into those spaces, creating ease.
Start by asking yourself a series of quick, spontaneous questions, answering them in your mind without overthinking. Notice the sensations that arise as you engage in this rapid-fire questioning — perhaps a quickening in your breath, a sharpening of your focus, or a lightness in your thoughts. Focus on the emotions and thoughts that come up with each question. Feel the energy and movement in your mind, the quick shifts from one thought to another. Stay with these sensations, allowing them to create a sense of alertness and engagement. Notice any emotions that arise — perhaps a sense of curiosity, a feeling of excitement, or even a bit of nervousness. Allow these emotions to guide your responses, noticing how they influence your answers. As you continue with the questions, invite any familiar beliefs or patterns to emerge. Perhaps there’s a belief about needing to be quick or a memory of a time when you felt challenged. Notice where these beliefs and patterns settle in your body — maybe a tension in your shoulders or a lightness in your chest. Stay with these feelings, allowing them to deepen your understanding of your own quick thinking and responsiveness. When you feel ready, pause the questioning and take a few deep breaths, allowing your mind to settle. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more alert, more engaged, or simply more present. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of mental agility and awareness with you into your day.