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