Journaling can help you express and begin to navigate difficult and painful emotions. That’s part of what makes it such a valuable exercise.
How to approach this prompt
Name the emotion first, then explore where you feel it in your body. Write towards understanding, not resolution.
- ✦ Give yourself 15–20 minutes of uninterrupted time.
- ✦ Start with the first thing that comes to mind, then go deeper.
- ✦ If you get stuck, ask yourself "why?" and keep writing.
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