My favourite go-to prompt when I’m feeling stuck

Whenever I’m feeling stuck or overwhelmed, and the feeling doesn’t dissipate after a few days, I pull out one of my favourite prompts:

“What am I avoiding, and why?”

The answer is almost always the reason I’m feeling flustered.

In the past, some of my answers have been:

I’m avoiding sharing my work because people are going to think it sucks.

I’m avoiding meeting someone at work because they disagree with my approach and it’s going to be a bad meeting.

I’m avoiding talking about the next step in a relationship because I’m still unsure.

I’m avoiding asking for a raise because I’m afraid it will be rejected.

Working through this prompt always gives me courage to figure out what must be done or how to approach the situation, regardless of whether I like it or not.

Today’s Prompt

What are you avoiding, and why?

Get the most out of your journalling:

• Choose one prompt: Focus on just one prompt each day to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

• Be brutally honest: Reflect openly and honestly. This is your safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

• Take your time: Sometimes it takes a few days to clarify your thinking. Here’s permission for you to take your time to unravel a prompt and not take on any new ones during that time.

• Journal your way: Whether you prefer writing, audio recording, or video, choose the method that suits you best.

• Don't stress about streaks: If you miss a day, don't worry. You can always revisit a previous prompt.

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