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