Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing altruism. These prompts help you explore your experience with altruism more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Altruism
Start by building awareness of how altruism shows up for you:
- When did I first notice altruism in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my altruism?
- How does altruism feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my altruism tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Altruism
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to altruism:
- What am I most afraid of about my altruism?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing altruism?
- What has altruism taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from altruism look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Altruism
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my altruism the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing altruism?
- What would my life look like with altruism less present?