#self-discovery journal

[artisticdivasworld]

My Junk Journal is done. Now What?

Junk journal making is one of those creative pastimes that once you discover it, you wonder how you ever lived without it. If you’ve never heard of junk journaling, let me take you on a little journey into this wonderfully eclectic and liberating hobby. So far here on this blog, we have talked about making these journals here and creating a cover here. Now we check out what we putinto one of…

[cherrystaineddoll]

𝓙ournaling tips 🧁☆

don't let social media be your only archive

first off, why should you start a journal?

not only is journaling a fun hobby that will keep you away from your phone for a while, it also helps you with getting to know yourself more, understanding your feelings and working on them. it is a way to keep your thoughts and memories written on paper forever for you to reread once you're older, and maybe you'll laugh at what seemed so important back then. personally, i have kept journals and diaries ever since i knew how to write, and trust me, it's worth it.

there isn't a specific way in which you should or shouldn't journal: after all, it is your space, and you get to choose how to organize it. but if you're feeling lost and don't know how to start, i can give you some ideas.

first off, pick out a journal and decorate it. you can paint it, cover it with stickers or fun colored paper, mark it with lip stains, or whatever you want. just have fun with it, and make it cute, that way you'll be even more inspired to write in it.

and now.. what do you write?

✩ the basics.

❥︎ " about me" page. who are you? what are your favourite traits in yourself, and what do you want to change? what do you like doing? what are your favourite things? your fav movies, books, shows, songs, etc. what makes you you?

❥︎ bucket lists. places you want to visit, things you want to do this summer, things you want to accomplish in a specific time, a to do list for each month and year, things you want to do with your friends, books to read, movies/ tv shows to watch, experiences you want to have, etc.

❥︎ wishlists. whether it's products, clothes, or non material things.

❥︎ quotes. things that speak to you, that motivate you or that you think resonate with you, who you are and who you want to be. scraps of some of your favourite books, poetry, a movie, or maybe just something you found on pinterest.

❥︎ goals and dreams. write down everything you want to achieve, even your wildest dreams that you think are unrealistic. plan out your dream life, you dream house, the person you want to be, and start to think of it as something that is not so impossible after all.

❥︎ affirmations. little daily reminders to keep you positive and motivated.

❥︎ letters. a letter to your future self, to your younger self, to your future kids, or to people in your life (friends, family, or even people you despise) to whom you can't say these things directly. maybe one day you'll send them.

❥︎ your playlists. your favourite artists, favourite songs of the moment, favourite lyrics, or your receiptify.

❥︎ movie & book ratings. after you watch or read anything, try to write a very detailed and in depth review of why you liked or disliked that specific thing, give it stars, etc.

❥︎ people you care about. a little intro to all your favourite people: friends, family, or even your pet. why you like them, how you met, your favourite traits about them.

❥︎ dreams. as in the dreams you have when you're sleeping. writing them down helps remembering more dreams in the long run, and you can also try to analyze them to find out your fears and ambitions through your subconscious.

❥︎ compliments. things that people said to you that warmed your heart, positive things you think about some people that you haven't said to them yet and compliments you wish to receive more.

❥︎ things that make you happy. every day, or week, try to find some things that made your day a bit better, even if it's small or "meaningless" things, try to practice gratitude and appreciate more the little joys in life.

❥︎ the people you look up to. whether it's someone you know in real life or a celebrity, write down what you admire about them, what aspects of their life or personality you want to include more in yours, and why they inspire you. or if you're jealous of someone, try to understand what is it that they have and you don't, to know what you really want.

❥︎ questions to your future self. it can be a couple months from now, or 10 years. just imagine how fun it will be to answer them once it's time, and look back on what the past version of yourself wanted to achieve and how they imagined you.

❥︎ habits. things that you wanna let go of, and others that you want to implement more into your life.

other than doing all the fun little pages, another thing that you should try doing is just writing down all your feelings. it doesn't necessary need to be a daily thing, i mean sure, you can do daily reports of things that happened, drama etc., but mostly just write when you need it, even if it's repetitive. especially when you're upset, writing down what made you sad and how you feel in that moment really helps you to feel better. whenever i'm anxious, or sad, i take out my little bedazzled journal and i start writing until my hand hurts about everything that's going wrong in that moment, and once i'm done i usually feel much more relieved. things that are left unsaid or unwritten only create a burden on yourself that becomes really hard to get rid of after a while, so it's important to let it all out when you need it. it helps you to organize all the messy thoughts in your head and remember how you felt in the past, so you can find patterns and connections that lead to the same feelings, to understand better their roots and meaning and start a healing journey.

other than just writing down everything you're feeling whenever you need it, to do a deeper analysis on yourself, especially those parts that you keep hidden and refuse to acknowledge, you can try doing shadow work. by answering some questions, you can bring out the truths that maybe you've ignored all this time because it felt easier to do so than facing them, and once you do, you can begin to understand yourself to a deeper level

some prompts☆

❥︎ who are you when no one is watching?

❥︎ what parts of yourself are you afraid to show others, and afraid that they will discover them? why?

❥︎ what are your biggest fears?

❥︎ what is the biggest lie you have told yourself? and the biggest lie you've told someone else?

❥︎ what are you ashamed of in yourself?

❥︎ what are you avoiding?

❥︎ how do you deal with your emotions?

❥︎ what do you need to let go of?

❥︎ what makes you feel jealous?

❥︎ what are your best and worst qualities?

❥︎ what are your core values?

❥︎ what makes you feel good?

❥︎ what is your definition of success? and failure?

❥︎ how do you define love?

❥︎ what would you do and who would you be if you weren't afraid or anxious? if there wasn't anything holding you back?

❥︎ what traits do you judge in others? why? do you think some of those traits reflect something within yourself?

❥︎ what patterns and behaviours from your parents/caregivers do you replicate in your own life?

❥︎ how do you respond when you make a mistake or fail at something?

a reminder: write for yourself, and not as if someone else was going to read. i promise that your journal won't think you're a loser if you talk about you emotions freely. i struggle with that too sometimes, but it's important that you remain honest with yourself, or the whole thing loses its purpose.

i hope that this helped with starting out your healing journey through journaling, but remember that ultimately it is up to you to decide how to organize it and go through with it!! after all, it is your personal journey

[thejournallo]

16 Shadow work prompts/ideas:

You can keep a journal, write and distroy it, or meditate on those questions and prompts.

Write an apology letter to yourself.

Why am I injured?

How do I honestly believe I am?

What does my childhood me need the most?

Am I hiding something from myself?

What are your self-sabotaging habits?

recognize those bad patterns.

What are my red flags and green flags?

Why do I struggle with ------?

Do I judge people?

What are the things I judge people for, but I do the same for myself?

Did you regret something?

What are your deepest fears and how have they held you back in life?

What is your love language and destructive act?

What is the worst feeling?

Do you recognize your feelings?

[glowettee]

✧・゜: how i'm using this season to shed old identities that no longer serve me :・゜✧:・゜✧

hey lovelies! ✨mindy here!

i've been sitting on my little balcony this morning, watching the sunrise with my iced matcha, thinking about how summer always feels like nature's permission slip to reinvent ourselves. there's something about the longer days and warmer air that makes everything feel possible, you know? like we can finally shed the heavy coats of who we've been pretending to be.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ realizing i've been wearing masks ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

honestly? i had this moment last week where i was getting ready for a friend's party and literally tried on seven different outfits, not because they didn't fit but because i kept thinking "does this look like me?" and then i had this weird breakdown moment where i was like… wait, who even is "me" anymore?

i realized i've been cycling through different versions of myself for different people - the perpetually positive girl, the aesthetic overachiever, the one who never needs help, the girl who has it all figured out. it's exhausting trying to maintain all these identities when deep down i just want to exist without the pressure of being consistent with who i was yesterday.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ summer as a season of shedding ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

i've been thinking about snakes a lot lately (stay with me lol). they shed their entire skin when they outgrow it, and there's something so beautiful about that natural process of release. summer feels like the perfect time for us to do the same.

i started making a list of identities i've outgrown but have been clinging to:

the girl who says yes to everything because she's afraid of disappointing people

the perpetual optimizer who can't enjoy anything without trying to improve it

the one who needs everyone to like her (this one's been the hardest to let go of tbh)

the person who derives all her worth from productivity and achievement

these old skins have been suffocating me, and i didn't even realize how much until i started consciously peeling them away.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ my gentle shedding rituals ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

i've been creating little rituals to help me release these old identities, and it's been kind of magical? here's what's been working for me:

morning journaling where i write from the perspective of my authentic self rather than who i think i should be (sometimes i literally don't know what to write and that's telling)

a social media cleanse where i unfollowed accounts that make me feel like i need to perform a certain version of myself (cut my following list in half and my anxiety improved immediately)

practicing saying things like "i don't know" and "i changed my mind" without offering explanations or apologies (terrifying at first but gets easier)

creating a "permission slip box" where i write down things i'm allowing myself to be/do/feel that the old me would have rejected (currently on my nightstand and it's getting fuller every day)

asking myself "whose voice is this?" whenever i hear that critical inner monologue (turns out most of my inner critic speaks in borrowed voices)

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ growing pains & gentle reminders ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

can i be honest? this shedding process isn't always pretty. there have been days where i've slipped back into people-pleasing or perfectionism because those old identities feel safe. there have been moments where i've felt completely lost without my usual masks to hide behind.

but i'm learning that this discomfort is part of the process. that weird in-between stage where you've outgrown who you were but haven't fully become who you're meant to be? that's where the magic happens. that's where we get to play and experiment and figure out what actually feels true.

i keep reminding myself that authenticity isn't a destination, it's a practice. and summer, with its forgiving warmth and abundant light, feels like the perfect container for this messy, beautiful transformation.

so i'm curious… what identities are you outgrowing this summer? what parts of yourself are you ready to shed? sometimes naming them is the first step to letting them go.

sending you all the courage to become more of who you really are.

xoxo, mindy 🤍

p.s. if you're feeling brave, write down an identity you're shedding on a piece of paper and bury it in your garden or a potted plant. let something new grow in its place. (i did this with "perfect girl" last week and i swear my lavender plant is thriving)

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[mavyunivrse]

Shadow Work: prompts & explanations

~Assist your manifestations, shifting journey and relationship with yourself ♡

(Prompts are at the bottom of post.)

{ What is it? ☁️

The name eludes it to something mysterious and scary, but it is not. Shadow work is basically just self reflection. The practice of exploring the hidden and suppressed parts of yourself (the shadow.)

The goal is not to “fix” but to acknowledge and accept. By doing so you can achieve greater self awareness, emotional healing and personal growth.

This process leads to a more authentic, balanced and empowered version of yourself, as it allows you to confront and release these limiting beliefs, patterns, trauma and unresolved pain.

{ How does it help me shift and manifest? 🪐

*** Shadow work is not needed to shift realities or manifest. It's simply a tool there for you to use if you're interested.

But I believe it can help with release limiting beliefs, patterns, trauma and unresolved pain you have related to shifting. Maybe you have the belief that you could never shift. Or that manifestation could take you months to see desires.

Chances are you’ve spent some time on shiftok and downloaded a lot of misinformation. With shadow work you can construct your own beliefs that serve you, cause all you need to shift is yourself—and you might hear that all the time. Doing this work can help you finally believe it.

Knowing your true needs brings the best motivation, I’ve found.

{ How to do it? 📓

*** Please ensure you’re in a somewhat stable mindset and safe environment to fully digest any confrontational feelings and trauma.

1. Get something to write with,

2. Ask yourself personal questions, write about what’s been bothering you and ask ‘why?’ repeatedly. Or look up prompts,

3. Don’t lie to yourself, it only sets you back. No one sees this but yourself. That’s it.

** There’ll be some tough questions to answer and that’s okay, come back to it later.

** Do as many questions as you’re comfortable with. You’ll feel the weight of them as you answer honestly to yourself.

{ Prompts : 🖋️

What emotions eriss when you think about shifting?

Did you neglect this reality when you found out about shifting?

Have you ever forgotten or left shifting? What did your life look like?

Everything that happens in this reality has the possibility to happen in another. What is something you’re anxious of possibly live through again?

What lessons might your current reality be teaching you?

Would you rather face the same problems you face here, in another reality? Is anything easier?

Does your amount of scripting reflect your need for control?

Do anti shifters demotive you? Why does what they say get to you?

What do you feel after not shifting? Faith, frustration?

At what point do you attempt to shift the most?

Do you keep track of how long you haven’t shifted for?

Do you care to know the scientific reasoning for shifting? Does it feel more real to have that explanation?

Do you script traumatic events you haven’t been through here? What do it for for you to live through them or have them as memories?

What insecurities about yourself could resurface in your dr?

How do you feel when someone shares their successful shifting story?

How does the fear of the unknown effect your shifting experience?

Do you view not shifting to your dr as a failure or step closer?

Do you believe shifting is harder for you than it is for others? What actions fuel this belief?

How do you treat yourself when you don’t shift?

If you plan on permsshifting, what is something that could bring you back to your cr?

When do you think you should take a shifting break?

Has your script turned more into a fanfiction rather than something to actually live through?

Pick a reality; what are the pros and cons of shifting there?

Pick a reality; what are you scared of happening?

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[bexiescorner]

A collage piece I made in rehab with very little art supplies- only tape, very old and already cut out magazines and a canvas I found in a drawer that had an unfinished painting on it from a past client…

You can follow my art and healing journey and join a community of like minded people to share your own art and story - here

🫧💖🍓✨

[ruminate88]

Haha 🤣 OR you watch a show too early, it’s got only 1 season and now you’re frustrated because you got invested into the characters and wanna know what happens next but can’t!!! Ahhhhh!!!

Also, since learning about emotional abuse, erm, I don’t wanna watch just any show. Like some of these shows are too creepy or scary 🫣 I don’t like shows that make me uncomfortable the whole time!!

I usually end up watching older sitcoms I’ve already seen… it’s rare that I find a new show but when I do, I get all in to it and watch it all at once. Not sure how to space out the episodes. I guess it’s my older addictive/obsessive personality traits I’ve been trying to change but it’s hard!!

[authenticity2025]

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -Marcus Aurelius

[harvest-of-the-present]

shadow work prompts: listening to the you you want to heal

I created these prompts for myself as I do a lot of journaling and writing down the questions has been useful to make my ideas/goals when writing more clear. I also want to write prompts based on tarot cards in the future, so I figured this could make some good practice on creating them overall. you can use these as a self-improvement/discovery tool, but I warn I am no professional myself and encourage anyone to seek professional help when needed. I know shadow work can dwell into deep-rooted stuff, after all.

Prompts List

Write a letter to them

Why and when where you born? What is it that you seek? Why do you want this or think this way?

Why are we clashing so much? What boundaries do we need to set? What can I do to help you? How are you limiting me and how can I continue moving forward without ignoring you?

What is this thought/feeling trying to tell me? What do I actually want? How do I want to picture my future and how could this affect that? What can we do to get the best possible outcome? Set a list of goals and systems to work on them

What beliefs have you built? Which ones made you grow this big? What needs to be undone or reconstructured? How can we do that? Challenge established thoughts and beliefs

What triggers you and makes you stronger? How does that feel and what do I feel like I lose or gain in those moments? What would be a healthier way to deal with that? What outcome am I aiming for?

How can I better compromise with myself to take steps into the future I want? How does the first step into that look like? What can I do or should I keep in mind whenever I find it hard to commit to the new habit?

take care and stay hydrated ! 🌠

[delicatelypearl]

Here are some affirmations to start off your Tuesday morning with🩷

[thescenicdetourtome]

Building a Life That Feels Like Home

It took losing myself to understand what it really means to come home.

Last night, I dreamt of a sprawling, multilevel house filled with extended family.

Some faces were familiar, others were strangers my soul somehow recognized.

There was the usual noise, the teasing, the trying to stay connected — and underneath it all, a feeling of searching for something important.

At one point, I couldn’t find my partner in the chaos. That anxious, unsettled feeling lingered even after waking.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, a big, heavy cat tried to sit on my face — as if to say, you can’t ignore this weight any longer.

I woke up thinking about connection.

About how deeply, fully loved I feel now.

Not just loved — understood.

This connection feels like home: solid and electric all at once.

No judgment. No shrinking to fit.

Just full-hearted support for who I am.

In the past, I didn’t always know what was missing.

I just knew when something wasn’t right, and eventually, I’d have to walk away.

Looking back, I see how each connection shaped me, taught me, prepared me for this life I’m building now.

And part of that life — a huge, soul-fueled part — is Earthbound Divination.

For a long time, I lost myself trying to live up to expectations.

I poured all my energy into survival, into roles I thought I was supposed to fill, and somewhere along the way, I stopped asking what made me me.

Rebuilding myself has been a journey — one shaped by love, growth, and the drive to live more authentically.

I’m a parent to incredible young people who are finding their own paths now.

Watching them reminds me how important it is to model a life built on passion, authenticity, creativity, and joy.

My partner and I dream of adventures, exploration, and a life lived fully — not in spite of the challenges we face, but because of them.

Chronic health conditions are part of our story, too.

They’ve taught me how precious time is, how important it is to cherish every moment, and how necessary it is to listen to your heart now, not someday.

Earthbound Divination was born from this journey.

It’s a place to reconnect with yourself — your intuition, your creativity, your magic.

Because when you heal that connection within, you change everything outside of you, too.

Your relationships deepen.

Your passions reignite.

You move through the world with more peace, strength, and wonder.

I believe the world needs more authenticity, more love, more conscious living.

And it all starts inside.

If you feel called, I invite you to visit earthbounddivination.com and see what’s growing.

I’m excited to keep building, learning, and connecting — and I’d love for you to be part of the journey.

Let’s create something beautiful, starting from within.

http://www.earthbounddivination.com

[thejournallo]

Talking about living in the end

What is "living in the end"?

Living in the end is literally believing that you already have what you want. You start to interpret and live as the person that you want to be. Living in the end is the most simple thing to do, but sometimes people struggle with simple things, so we articulate them in different ways. and as our thoughts go on and on, we lose what we were meant to do. 

How to live in the end?

To live successfully in the end, you have to understand that "in the end," you are not waiting for your desires because your desires are already yours. It is as simple as this: and still people can have and do have a hard time doing it. So why is it  so easy? We do this because we want our desires to come true. When living in the end, there is no more "trying to manifest" or "waiting/hoping that I manifest this." There is simply "I already have it." 

How do I become the person I want to be?

Another reason we might fail to live in the end is because we don't really have in mind who we want to be yet, or we simply imagine our best selves. If you want to add some spice or to better articulate your thoughts about who you want to become, here's what you have to do (in a creative way):

step 1: create a pinterest board.

As I said before when I explained the vision board method, we can use Pinterest boards as an always-updated vision board. In this case, we are going to do a Pinterest board dedicated to what your higher self should save and like. This is for starting a mental switch—a catalyst to start changing. 

step 2: identifie the habits

This is to start to identify how we act versus how our higher selves act. Some habits are a real struggle to eliminate, but recognizing and acknowledging them can be of great help. If you like to read, I suggest Atomic Habits. It is a great book on how to get rid of bad habits and how to implement new ones.

step 3: ask yourself questions!

What does she, he, or they eat?

Will she, he, or they act in this situation?

What habits will she, he, or they have?

What is she/he/them doing in their free time?

Where does she, he, or they work?

What is her, his, or their outlook on life?

and so go on, and you can adapt to every situation by asking yourself things like, "How will they react?" etc. 

[femmefatalevibe]

How do you get over someone you haven’t dated?

I’ve found the most productive way to get over someone you’ve never dated is to turn the experience into a self-discovery exercise. Take out a pen and paper or open up a fresh Word document on your computer to journal about the following:

What qualities initially drew you to this person? What about your interactions or observations in their presence made them alluring? 

How do this person’s character, mannerisms, and actions align with the traits you’re looking for in a partner/relationship? Did you uncover new attributes that you never knew you were looking for before when interacting with this person? Write these down and add them to your dating criteria. Refine and elevate your standards. 

Reflect on why you didn’t end up dating – was it a logistical inconvenience, incompatibility in your lifestyle, perspectives, interests, or personalities? Understanding why it didn’t work out can help you better identify your deal breakers and help you mind-map interactions or plan dates/conversation starters in the future. 

Indulge in the fantasy fully in a productive way. Use this practice to satisfy yourself emotionally and enable self-growth from the experience. 

Hope this helps xx 

[fazeebee]

11.06.2025

End of a season, start of an era.

Hello my dears,

The vanish for the past month should be self explanatory I believe, as t'was but a hectic block of architecture academia once again.

But not to fear, block 4 season has officially come to an end. Which means,

Year 1 of architecture: officially closed.

The essay, the model (which is what the pictures show), the illustrative journal, the tasks—everything. Done.

And I couldn't be more relieved.

A lot awaits the next 4 months, a lot of big and small changes that I'm... trying to be ready for. Through all of that I will stay curious, I will study more about the more interesting parts of architecture for me, more about herbalism (and Witchcraft tailored for me🤫🌱🧹), and also more about myself.

🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑

After this season starts another one filled with self discovery, changes that could alter my journey hopefully for the better, and connection. And I couldn't be more eager and excited.

And I will try to be more active here just for my own sake, to leave a small, positive mark of some sort.

[thetypewriterdaily]

every choice you make, every step you take is helping you discover who you really are at your core. it all starts and ends with you. your journey is all about you 🛤️🏞️👤💓🫧

[luvinaeverdene]

Almost Famous (2000) Directed by Cameron Crowe