We all have a shadow side, the thoughts, fears, and emotions we’d rather ignore.
But guess what? Facing them makes you even stronger.
These shadow work journal prompts will help you dive deep, heal, and maybe even give your inner self a much-needed hug.
Ready to do the work? Let’s go. ✍️✨
Shadow Work Journal Prompts
What parts of myself do I hide from others?
When do I feel most triggered, and why?
What emotions do I suppress the most?
What do I judge in others that I might see in myself?
What makes me feel unworthy or undeserving?
What is my biggest fear from childhood?
How do I comfort my inner child today?
Who do I need to forgive, and why?
What am I still holding onto that I need to release?
When have I been unkind to myself?
What is one painful truth I avoid facing?
How can I offer myself more self-compassion?
Where do I struggle to set boundaries?
Do I seek validation from others? Why?
How do I react when someone disappoints me?
What patterns do I repeat in relationships?
What negative traits do I avoid admitting?
When do I act out of jealousy, envy, or resentment?
What part of myself do I struggle to accept?
How do I react to criticism, and why?
What situations bring out the worst in me?
What lesson can I learn from my struggles?
How can I turn my pain into power?
What does my highest self want me to know?
What strengths have come from my hardships?
What version of myself am I ready to let go of?
What am I most afraid to admit about myself?
In what ways do I abandon myself to please others?
What’s my biggest fear about being truly seen?
How do I talk to myself when I make a mistake?
What am I afraid others might discover about me?
What’s one area where I don’t trust myself?
How do I feel when I’m alone, and why?
And there you have it. We hope you loved these shadow work journal prompts.
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