journal prompt series #1
I have decided that I am going to do a series where I answer journal prompt questions for the post. I will choose the prompts and ideally make them as unique as possible while still giving you information I deem relevant. Sometimes it may be one prompt and other times it will be a few prompts in one post (if they are shorter). I will group prompts used in a singular post by relevancy. I started the list yesterday and I have chosen three prompts for the first post. So, let’s get into it.
Reflecting on the past year, what would you say about it? What were the best things? What were the worst?
The past year has been a combination of fighting, healing, and growing. I fought for my life, and I actually felt how that paid off. Every day, I inched myself a little closer to my goals, and I learned patience when it comes to success. There was a tremendous amount of pain, but it rivaled the feeling of getting through it. I can honestly say it was a rollercoaster, but I am proud of myself for getting through it. The best part of this past year was seeing my relationships grow stronger with the people that I love. In previous years, I was not able to reciprocate relationships in the way that I should, and now, I can offer much more. I also loved getting organized and realizing what I need in recovery like structure and routine. I may have a hard time seeing it, but I truly have become the person I dreamed of being. The worst part of the past year was figuring out that I truly did not believe in myself. It made everything difficult and every day, I fought the anxiety and thoughts saying I couldn’t do it. Although, as I accomplished what I wanted each day, I began to believe in myself more and more.
If you didn’t have to worry about money, what would you do with your life?
If I didn’t have to worry about money, I would create. I would write stories and books, paint canvases, and write poems. I would keep using art as an outlet to express my feelings and share my creations with the world. Additionally, I would start a business that focused on stopping the wildlife trade in a way that’s never been done before. And even if I say I’m done with schooling, I would get more degrees.
How will you know when you’ve reached ultimate success?
This is the hardest thing that I’ve had to deal with. I want success more than anything, but as I achieve small steps, I don’t feel like I’ve reached ultimate excess (which is normal since I am 30). Sometimes I will panic that I may never achieve that success, and I work really hard to get myself there. Honestly, I would say that I’ve achieved ultimate success when I’ve published a book, but I also know I may not be satisfied even then.
I hope you enjoyed these answers, and REMEMBER, why not answer them yourselves?
xoxo
