Feb 15 (edited) • General discussion
Some journaling prompts when things feel overwhelming
It's been a long month.
In three weeks I've:
- Lost my job
- Started an unpredictable health diagnosis journey
- Had my 22 year old ride or die cat be diagnosed with the beginning of the end
But I'm in a remarkably calm mood. And I credit journaling.
My journal has been ON FIRE lately.
I've been burning up the pages. I find writing has been the biggest help in the last few years when things get hard, or confusing or I start to spin out.
These are some prompts I've used lately.
- What felt the hardest this week, and why? Walk through the specific moments that drained you. What emotions surfaced? What patterns do you notice?
- What small wins did I have, even if they felt insignificant? Even in hard weeks, something went right. What did you handle well? What progress, however small, did you make?
- What do I need to let go of before next week? Identify the stress, resentment, or expectations weighing you down. How can you shift your mindset or actions to move forward?
- What support do I need right now? Whether it’s rest, boundaries, conversations, or self-compassion—what would genuinely help? How can you give yourself that?
- If I could write a message to my future self, what would I say? Imagine yourself a month from now, past this struggle. What wisdom, reassurance, or motivation do you want to hear?
These prompts helped me unpack everything, find perspective, and gave me a reset for what’s ahead.
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Some journaling prompts when things feel overwhelming
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