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Journaling & Reflection

Get it out of your head.

Writing thoughts down can help create distance from overwhelming thoughts and make reflection more manageable.

Ways to begin

  • One-minute journal prompts
  • End-of-day reflection
  • An emotional trigger journal
  • What happened / What I felt / How I responded
  • The 24-hour reflection
  • What can I control?
  • What do I need to revisit later?
  • A mind, body & spirit check-in

Put a pin in it

You don't have to solve it today. Write the thought down so you can return to it when you're ready.

Prompts to try

What emotion usually appears first when you're hurt?
Do you react immediately, or do you pause?
What situations consistently trigger frustration for you?
When was the last time you gave yourself permission to step away and return later?
What does balance look like in your life?
What would happen if you paused before responding?
What situation recently affected you more strongly than you expected?