Welcome to Day 1 of the Self-Reflection Challenge!
Over the next 7 days, you’ll get to try different ways to learn more about yourself and figure out what you really want moving forward.
Today, we’re starting with something simple but super powerful: a brain dump (also called “stream of consciousness”).
It just means writing down everything that’s swirling around in your head — no overthinking, no editing — just getting it all out. This helps you clear your mind and start noticing how you really feel.
How to Do a Brain Dump
It’s easy: grab a notebook, open a doc or use the free journal (link below) and start writing whatever pops into your head.
You can write about what’s going on today, how you’ve been feeling lately, any struggles you’re dealing with, things you’re excited about — literally anything.
Don’t worry about spelling or making it sound perfect. Let your thoughts flow naturally, even if they jump around a bit.
Just try to keep the focus on you and your life right now.
Today’s Challenge
Write a brain dump about how you feel about yourself and your life today.
Try to stay in the present — don’t stress about the past or future right now.
Questions to Help You Get Started
- Where are you in your life right now?
- How are you handling things at the moment?
- If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
Pro Tip: Don’t overthink it! Your journal is a judgment-free zone. Even if your thoughts feel messy or random, that’s totally normal — it just means you’re being real with yourself. The more honest you are, the more helpful this will be!
Self Discovery Quotes
Number 10 is a good one for me. Which quote works for you?
- “Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds.” — William Wordsworth
- “Write hard and clear about what hurts.” — Ernest Hemingway
- “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” — Nathaniel Branden
- “Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say.” — Barbara Kingsolver
- “Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” — Mina Murray
- “Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.” — Marie Forleo
- “Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water.” — Bruce Lee
- “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” — Unknown
- “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” — Lewis Carroll
- “Your thoughts shape your reality—make sure they’re worth writing down.” — Unknown
Clicking on the links below will take you to each day’s challenge:
Self Reflection Challenge Introduction
Day 2: What Really Matters to You?
Day 3: Find the Good Stuff (Gratitude Time!)
Day 4: What Do You Really Want (and Need)?
Day 6: Imagine Your Dream Life
After the 7 Day Self Reflection Challenge: What Did You Learn About Yourself?
Browse our self-care library or join in the challenges below:
Self-Love Challenge
Mindfulness Challenge
Self-Care Challenge
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