Prompt + Practice: Resentment Edition

Welcome to ~prompt + practice~ a space where reflection meets gentle action.

In each edition, you’ll find thoughtful journaling prompts centred around a specific theme to support your inner work and self-awareness.

The goal? Not just insight, but movement.

Because reflection is powerful as is what you choose to do with it!

This is where practice begins.

In this edition we are looking at resentment.

Resentment is often misunderstood. While it can feel like bitterness, or anger - underneath, it is something else entirely: information.

It is your body and mind trying to get your attention to let you know that something important has been overlooked, dismissed, or dishonoured.

Maybe you said “yes” when you meant “no.”

Maybe you’ve tolerated a behaviour that has crossed a boundary-again.

Maybe you stayed silent to keep the peace, despite the impact that this choice had on you.

Resentment is a clue.

Instead of pushing it down or shaming yourself, try this:

Get curious.

Get honest.

Get compassionate.

Below are eight journaling prompts to help you explore resentment with curiosity, honesty and compassion.

Journaling Prompts:

1. Who or what am I currently feeling resentful toward and what need or expectation of mine feels unmet?

2. How do I typically react when someone sets a boundary with me? What does that reveal about my relationship with boundaries in general?

3. What part of me feels unseen, unappreciated, or taken for granted and how have I contributed to that dynamic?

4. Have I clearly communicated my boundaries, needs, or feelings or have I assumed others “should just know?”

5. Where have I over-functioned or over-accommodated? What would a more sustainable and self-honouring balance look like?

6. What am I afraid/worried/anticipating will happen if I assert myself?

7. What would honouring my truth look like?

8. What is resentment trying to protect me from feeling or repeating? What small step can I take to honour myself better next time?

Time to practice irl!

Based on what you discovered through these prompts, what would it look like to respond differently next time this comes up? What’s one small step you can take this week to honour what came up in your journaling? Remember, keep it tiny. Small steps lead to sustainable change.

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