Shadow Work Journaling Prompts

What traits in others do you find most irritating? Why do you think that is?

What is a memory you feel ashamed of? If you looked at it with compassion, what would you say to yourself?

When was the last time you felt truly jealous? What does that jealousy reveal about what you want?

What part of yourself do you try to hide from others to be 'liked'?

What are you most afraid of being found out about yourself?

How do you typically react to criticism? What are you trying to protect in those moments?

Recall a time you were 'the villain' in someone else's story. How do you feel about it now?

What does 'failure' mean to you personally? Where did that definition come from?