Write down the 3 to 5 things—and no more—that are making you the most anxious or uncomfortable. They're often things that have been punted from one day's to-do list to the next, to the next, to the next, and so on. (3615)
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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