Shadow Work Prompts Part 1

1. Why am I interested in exploring my subconscious?

2. What do I expect to learn?
3. What do I believe I will find?
4. What am I afraid I will uncover?
5. What do I hope to gain?
6. Is there a belief that I am currently hiding behind?
7. Is there a specific train of thought that I’ve been avoiding?
8. Is there an idea that I’ve been placing on the back burner?
9. Is there a memory that I’ve been suppressing?
10. Is there a habit that I’ve been struggling with?
11. Is there an emotion that I’ve been clinging to?
12. Is there a lie that I’ve been telling myself?
13. Is there a part of me that I’ve been refusing to face?
14. Is there a part of me that I’ve been rejecting?
15. Is there a part of me that I’m afraid of?
16. Is there a part of me that I hyper focus on?
17. Is there a part of me that I accept unconditionally?
18. When was the last time I intentionally sat with personal discomfort?
19. When was the last time I faced my fears despite my apprehension?
20. When was the last time I practiced self-compassion?
21. When was the last time I held myself accountable?
22. When was the last time I called myself out on unhealthy behavior patterns?
23. When was the last time I allowed my thoughts to run freely?
24. What intrusive thoughts do I experience most often?
25. What ingrained thought patterns have the biggest influence on my daily life?
26. What regrets have I internalized?
27. What successes have I staked my self-worth upon?
28. What personal flaws have I discovered?
29. How do I address these perceived personal weaknesses?
30. What personal strengths do I display?
31. How do I use these characteristics to live up to my highest potential?
32. Where do I derive my sense of inherent personal value?
33. What cycle can I not seem to break free from?
34. What labels have I defined myself by?
35. Has my identity changed over time?
36. Do I feel misunderstood?
37. In what area(s) of life do I feel ignored or disregarded?
38. Do I feel like I’m wearing a mask?

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Shadow Work Prompts Part 2
39. What version of myself do I project to the world?
40. Am I easily influenced by others?
41. Am I easily swayed by envy and comparison?
42. What do I think living authentically would look like?
43. What part of me would I like to share most with others?
44. How would I prefer others to perceive me?
45. What would I like to be remembered for?
46. How would I like to be celebrated and recognized?
47. Is there anything I need to forgive myself for?
48. Is there anything I need to give myself permission to pursue?
49. Is there anything I need to remove from my daily life that I’ve been holding on to?
50. Is there anything that I need to add to my daily life that I’ve been delaying?
51. Is there something I need more of in life?
52. Is there anything I need less of in life?
53. What do I want to say “Yes” to?
54. What do I need to learn to say “No” to?
55. What is something I’m afraid of doing?
56. What is something I’m excited to experience?
57. Do I give myself enough credit?
58. Do I allow myself to feel proud of myself?
59. Do I invalidate my efforts?
60. Do I self-sabotage?
61. Do I seek discomfort?
62. Do I allow past mistakes to influence my decision-making?
63. Do I allow past trauma to limit my potential?
64. Do I allow obstacles to instill fear in me?
65. Do I allow myself to feel hopeful when presented with new opportunity?
66. Do I allow myself to be vulnerable in relationships?
67. What do I keep to myself?
68. What do I share freely with others?
69. What do I love unconditionally?
70. Where do I find motivation?
71. Where do I draw strength from?
72. Where do I seek support?
73. Where do I find comfort?
74. When do I feel trapped?
75. When do I feel liberated?
76. When do I feel the most comfortable in my own skin?

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Shadow Work Prompts Part 3
77. What is my greatest fear?
78. What is my greatest frustration?
79. What is my greatest stressor?
80. What is my greatest joy?
81. What is a thought process that no longer serves me?
82. What is a relationship that no longer provides for me?
83. What is a core belief that no longer holds as much value for me?
84. What is something I no longer affiliate myself with?
85. What is something I take for granted?
86. What is something I’ve let go of?
87. What is something I’ve allowed into my life?
88. Is there more healing that needs to be done?
89. Is there purpose or meaning that I’m searching for?
90. Is there a life lesson that I’m learning?
91. Is there an opportunity that I’m hoping for?
92. What is one thing I can do today to show thanks to my past self?
93. What is one thing I can do today to honor my present self?
94. What is one thing I can do today to make my future self proud?
95. What is one thing I can do today to facilitate continued self-discovery?
96. What is one thing I can do today to jumpstart new growth?
97. What is one thing I can do today prepare for future obstacles?
98. What is one thing I can do today to advocate for my wellbeing?
99. What is one thing I can do today to ensure I’m living up to my fullest potential?
100. What promise do I want to make myself?

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