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