Prompt #18: Bulge + Favor

Hello Writers and Journalers,

Today’s two-word prompt is Bulge and Favor. Here’s another interesting word combination. I have no idea what could possibly come out of my pen. So I am going to set my intentions, and I invite you to do the same, to have a more powerful and more meaningful journaling experience.

It really makes a difference in what comes out on the page. For example, I want to continue to grow through and change my behavior around the mistake I made yesterday, so I will set my intention to focus on that again and see how these words help.

It’s possible that these words won’t help. But it’s probable that they will. And it will surprise me. If they don’t work, I can move on after a few paragraphs. It’s fine.

So. Here I am, seeting my intentions to continuing with yesterday’s reset. Now that there’s a little more emotional distance from my big screw up, and I’ve made one pass at taking responsibility (and filtering out what wasn’t my fault), today I can focus on adjusting my behavior in the future so it supports my motivation (love) and my values (being reliable, alleviating stress rather than adding to it, etc.)

Are you in the same headspace? Are you cringing from something you said or did recently – or even years ago – and you’d really like to let go of the shame and guilt so you can get on with your life?

I have a process for moving through emotional discomfort into a different perspective that fosters personal growth. I would love to share it with you, but you have to ask (or attend a workshop).

Asking for help is almost as hard as making a beginning happen. I’m a coach for a reason; I feel fulfilled when I help other people.

So. Ask me.

I have established a bunch of free writing and journaling events, activities, and exercises that are available for people who take a deep breath and ask for help.

And, of course, I offer workshops, 1:1 coaching, and retreats for writers and journalers who want to invest in themselves or need to pay a fee to motivate them to follow through.

Meanwhile, if you are struggling with something you did or said that makes you cringe, set your intention before you journal.

Open the page with your intention statement:

• I want to feel different about this
• I want to figure out what’s my fault and what’s extra stuff I’m dumping on myself.
• Next time a situation like this comes up, I want to handle it differently. I want to figure that out now.

Then let your pen do its thing. It’s a powerful tool for getting stuff out of your head to a place where you can look at it objectively.

Set your intentions before you write. You’re worth it.