Guided Journal Episode: Naming What You Want (And Taking One Tiny Step Toward It)

Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re cracking open a journal prompt that radiates “I want more but also have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.” Which, honestly, is a deeply human place to be.

Today’s guided journal prompt is:
“What is one thing I deeply desire, and what steps can I take toward achieving it?”

In this episode, Michelle walks you through a reflective journaling practice designed to help you name what you actually want; not what you should want, not what looks good on paper, and not what feels socially acceptable. We’ll explore desire without immediately shutting it down with fear, logistics, or self-doubt, and then gently shift into identifying realistic, nervous-system-friendly steps forward.

This isn’t about manifesting your way into chaos or making a five-year plan you’ll abandon by Thursday. It’s about clarity, self-trust, and momentum, learning how to inch toward what matters to you without lighting your entire life on fire in the process. Probably.

If you’ve been feeling restless, stuck, or quietly craving something more but don’t know where to start, this guided journal episode offers a grounded place to begin. Grab your journal, your notes app, or your most unhinged aspiration, and let’s figure out what you want, and how to move toward it one small step at a time.

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