Today we’re going to talk about why we avoid the journal, and we’re going to do it without shame, without rules, and without another “just be consistent” pep talk.

Instead, we’re going to practice something so beautiful: compassionate curiosity.

Prompt 1: Naming the Avoidance

What do I think journaling will require of me right now?

No editing. No fixing. Just honesty.

Prompt 2: Nervous System Awareness (LMS-informed)

When I think about journaling, what do I notice in my body?

Tightness? Fatigue? Resistance? Nothing at all?

All answers are welcome.

Prompt 3: Permission-Based Inquiry

If journaling were allowed to be easy, what might it look like today?

Not what it should look like — what it could look like.

Prompt 4: Compassionate Reframe

What might my avoidance be protecting me from?

This is not about pushing through — it’s about honoring your pace.

Prompt 5: A Gentle Return

What feels like the smallest, kindest next step back to myself?

Even if that step is simply closing the journal again with gratitude.

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