Shadow Work

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞

(ꜱᴇʟꜰ ʀᴇꜰʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ɪɴᴛᴇɢʀɪᴛʏ)

How much do I follow through on what I preach and talk about?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Uncertainty & Control

How do I deal with uncertainty, the unknown, or a future event that I have no control over?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Hardships & Obstacles

How do I respond to obstacles, hardships, and "bad" things that happen in my life?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Desires & Disappointments

How do I respond when I don't get what I want?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Fulfillment

How fulfilling is my everyday life?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Openness

How do I respond to new ideas and new ways of thinking?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Coping with News

How do I respond to bad or inconvenient news?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ World & Society

How do I deal with the violence, hate, and suffering in the world?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Energy & Recharge

How do I recharge, rejuvenate, and replenish my energy?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Priorities

How much do I prioritize spending time and energy on myself and on my passions?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Change

How do I deal with change (new job, new house, new lifestyle, new people, new rules, new technology)?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Emotional Pain

How do I deal with emotional pain?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Flexibility

How do I respond when plans change or get cancelled without my say so?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Mistakes & Failures

How do I respond when I make a mistake or when I fail at something?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Rejection

How do I deal with rejection?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Self-Control

How much self-control do I have with things that I know are bad for me, but tend to indulge in?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Differences

How do I respond to someone who is different from me or whose ideals and beliefs I don’t agree with?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Perception

How do I deal with being misperceived or misunderstood?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Judgement

How do I respond when someone judges me, makes fun of me, or calls me names?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Others’ Mistakes

How do I deal with other people’s mistakes and unpleasant behavior?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Past Hurts

How do I deal with people who have hurt me in the past?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Free Time

How do I spend my free time?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Negativity

How do I deal with negative people?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

How do I deal with negativity in my environment?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Stress

How do I deal with stressful situations? Do I tend to worry a lot? What else do I do?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Inconveniences

How do I deal with inconvenient life situations?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Challenges

How do I deal with challenges in my life?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Comfort Zone

How do I respond to situations that force me to get out of my comfort zone?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

⁃ Motivation

How motivated am I to change my life for the better?

✎ Reflection: ________________________________

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𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦,

This journal is designed as a safe space for you to explore your inner world, your emotions, and the patterns that shape your life. Shadow work is about honesty with yourself — noticing not only your strengths, but also your fears, challenges, and hidden parts.

Take your time with each question. There are no right or wrong answers here. Instead, allow your reflections to flow freely, without judgment. Write what comes naturally, even if it feels messy or unfinished — this is your journey of self-discovery.

After each prompt, you’ll find space to write your reflections. Use it to be honest with yourself, explore your emotions, and track your growth over time.

Remember: the goal is not perfection, but self-awareness and healing. 

With kindness,

𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗘𝗭