Other prompts also caused me to look at the smaller parts of my day to day, such as "what you wore today" or "bullet your day." It sounds lame, but I was grateful for the chance to document this time of my life in a simple way, and to be able to picture these seemingly insignificant days when I read those entries years from now is a sweet possibility.
Some days I didn't want to write because it forced me to think about things I usually avoid, like my fears, my pet peeves, or something I want to say to an ex. Simultaneously, though, I am thankful that I put the difficult words to paper. A strange sense of relief came in scratching down my thoughts, but it was accompanied by a bit of self-consciousness, because writing feelings down, making them tangible, left me vulnerable. At the end of the day though, I'm a believer in the importance of vulnerability for making progress and for learning about yourself and others. Got to practice what I preach. Within the binds of my journal is utter honesty, and I'm proud of that.
Your turn to be surprised. If a month is daunting (trust me, I get it), here's a week long challenge instead, with my favorite prompts from the bunch:
- Five ways to win your heart
- Something you feel strongly about
- Your family
- A problem you've had
- Something that you're proud of
- Your fears
- Five words/phrases that always make you laugh
Give it a chance, y'all. You never know how it could affect you. Besides, it's your journal...nobody ever has to know you even wrote it down!
Thanks for reading!
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