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Writer's pictureBrooke Small

Journaling Prompts for Understanding Resistance




Here are some journaling prompts to explore resistance and gain deeper understanding of its roots:


1. Identify the Resistance:  

   "What am I currently resisting in my life or work? How does it show up in my thoughts, emotions, or body?"


2. Root Cause Exploration:  

   "What fears or beliefs might be driving this resistance? How do these fears protect me, and how do they limit me?"


3. Connection to Past Experiences:  

   "When have I felt similar resistance before? What past experiences or patterns might be influencing this resistance?"


4. Impact on Relationships:  

   "How does my resistance affect my relationships with others, particularly those closest to me? What dynamics does it create?"


5. Body Awareness:  

   "Where in my body do I feel resistance? How does it feel? What might my body be trying to communicate to me through this sensation?"


6. Resistance as a Teacher:  

   "If I saw my resistance as a messenger or teacher, what lessons might it be offering me right now?"


7. Exploring Alternatives:  

   "What would happen if I leaned into what I’m resisting? What emotions or outcomes do I imagine if I release my resistance?"


8. Next Steps:  

   "What small step can I take today to acknowledge and begin to soften my resistance? How can I honor the part of me that feels afraid?"


9. Reframing Resistance:  

   "In what ways could resistance be a sign of growth or change on the horizon? How might this be an invitation to transform?"


These prompts can help bring clarity and open space for deeper self-awareness around resistance.


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