Shadow work is the practice of accepting the darkness within you.
It is important for all of us to understand that there is darkness in everyone. Working to accept that darkness is a huge step in your healing journey.
So, how do you practice shadow work?
One way is by practicing mindfulness through journaling. You can respond to shadow work prompts thoughtfully to understand yourself and your inner child better.
These prompts can help you learn your inner child’s triggers so you can nurture that part of yourself.
Below are 25 shadow work prompts:
- What do you want people to feel around you?
- What is the worst feeling you’ve ever experienced, and what caused it?
- Have you ever treated a person in a way you regret?
- What love language do you like to give and receive?
- What are some of your self-destructive pattern(s) or act(s)?
- Have your parents ever broken your heart?
- What is a trait in your parents’ relationship that damaged your idea of a healthy relationship?
- What’s the best advice you could give your younger self?
- How would your authentic self behave versus your people-pleasing self?
- What practices make your mental health feel better?
- When do you notice a decline in your mental health? What seem to be factors of the decline?
- What is something that you have been procrastinating on and why?
- What scares you the most? What’s one thing you can do today that can help you overcome that fear?
- What false beliefs are you holding onto, and how can you challenge them?
- What is the root cause of your anxieties, and how can you eliminate those from my life?
- What is the source of your negative behavior pattern(s), and how can you change it?
- What triggers your feelings of unworthiness, and how can you overcome them?
- What are some unresolved issues from your past? Can you work to resolve them now?
- What is the source of your inner pain?
- What is the lesson you need to learn from your current struggles? How can you grow from them?
- What made you start doubting yourself as a kid?
- What are some of your unhealthy patterns in relationships, and how can you break them?
- What aspects of your life do you project onto others in an unhealthy way?
- What emotions do you try to avoid? Why are you afraid to feel them?
- What would your younger self would be surprised about you now and why?
For more shadow work prompts, check out my digital download of 111 Shadow Prompts!
If you’re looking for a journal to fill up with shadow work, check out the Shadow Journal I designed!
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