Manage difficult emotions
Journaling is a good way to navigate the rough patches in life. Writing in a calm, quiet place gives you room to observe your emotions and—when possible—think about changes you can make for the better.
Start journaling with any one of these prompts.
Prompts |
|
|---|---|
|
What's one of the biggest mistakes you've ever made? How did you deal with it?
|
Start |
|
What is something you keep avoiding? Why?
|
Start |
|
What parts of daily life cause stress, frustration, or sadness? What can you do to change that?
|
Start |
|
What difficult thoughts or emotions come up most frequently for you?
|
Start |
|
Describe how it feels to be rejected.
|
Start |
|
Describe a coping strategy that helps you get through difficult moments or emotions.
|
Start |
|
Write a letter to someone you’ve lost.
|
Start |
|
Describe a choice you regret. What did you learn from it?
|
Start |
|
What do you do to feel less alone?
|
Start |
|
When was the last time you apologized to someone?
|
Start |
|
List 3 things that scare you and why.
|
Start |
|
How hard is it to stand up for someone else? Under what circumstances is it easier or harder?
|
Start |
|
Are you judgmental or critical? What can you do to change that?
|
Start |
|
How do you handle confrontation?
|
Start |
|
What is something from your past that you still feel guilty about?
|
Start |
|
How are you feeling? What are you thinking about?
|
Start |
|
What are three things you're grateful for?
|
Start |
|
What's your plan for the day?
|
Start |