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