This has helped me heal so much the past 3 years 💛

1️⃣ What are you thinking and feeling? Let your raw thoughts out onto paper. Allow yourself to be fully honest.

When we're spiraling, it is important to release our thoughts and emotions rather than keeping them pent up inside. Here's an example I came up with that reminds me of the way I often spiraled when I was job searching:

“I feel like such a failure. I’ve been applying to jobs, but no one is getting back to me. I’m scared that no one is going to think I’m a good fit for their company. What if I can’t ever get a job?”

2️⃣ Now, write to yourself as if you were comforting a dear friend. What words of wisdom and encouragement would you say to them in this challenging situation?

For example, here’s how I would comfort myself if I were spiraling during my job search today:

“Dear Serena, I know you feel like a failure right now. It’s so challenging when you put all this effort in overcoming your fears and putting yourself out there, and you don’t hear back from anyone. I’m so proud of you for trying so hard and not giving up. Even if it takes weeks and months, I know that you’ll find a company who recognizes your strengths and skills. Just be patient and don’t give up. You’ll become stronger in this process. Don’t forget that you can ask others for help. You don’t have to do this alone.”

Comforting ourselves as we would a dear friend allows us to take a step back from the intense emotions of the situation and to access our inner wisdom and perspective.

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