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Welcome back to Diary of a Drop-Out with me, Naomi Balderson. Lately, I've been getting some questions about how to start journaling. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journaling practices, from cultivating gratitude to digging deep into shadow work. I’ll walk you through how these tools have transformed my life, helping me heal, grow, and find clarity. Whether you're new to journaling or just looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with insights on how to use your journal to unlock a more authentic version of yourself. Let’s transform together!
Thank you for listening and continuing to support me. All my love, Naomi x
Shadow work journalling prompts:
If I were to attend a dinner party, what parts of myself would I like to leave at home? What parts of myself would I be embarrassed to bring with me?
Examine the key patterns of your relationships. Where does the Shadow manifest itself, either in patterns of avoidance or in repetitions which bring predictable negative consequences?
If you are in a close relationship, what annoys you about your partner? Forget your rationalisations for awhile; that person was chosen for a good reason he or she embodies aspects of your Shadow.
Where do you repeatedly undermine yourself, shoot yourself in the foot, cause yourself familiar griefs? Where do you flee from your best, riskiest self?
Where are you stuck in your life, blocked in your development? What fear(s) blocks your growth?
Where do Mom and Dad still govern your life, either through repetition, overcompensation, or your special treatment plan?
Where do you refuse to grow up, wait for clarity of vision, hope for solutions to your life, expect rescue from someone, somewhere, or wait for someone to make sense of it all for you?
[James Hollis]
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