Whether you hesitate to keep journaling because you’re hitting a rough patch in discovery and awareness or you struggle to know what to write about because every day feels the same, these are both some of the most important times to keep going.
Remember your why. Remember what it is that brought you to your BeMo Journal to begin with. Was it self-discovery? Self-help? Self-awareness? Was it to learn how to emotionally regulate? Overcome trauma? Move on from neglect? Was it to plan more effectively? Make an informed decision? Or was it to show up for yourself? Learn to self-soothe? Implement a self-care practice that serves you in whatever way you need it to.
Truth is, showing up on the days that seem the hardest, when new information seems to be growing darker or living on repeat is a chance to see yourself, see through the repetition, and break through! The way the upstairs and downstairs brain work together can feel like monsters coming out of the closet. Hold on. Don’t push it. But also try not to hide from it. Allow. Your mind is repeating dark stories and themes because it has more to show you. The BeMo Practice helps you grow your light so you can shine it, when you’re ready to see more.
Just the same, feeling like your life is on repeat with boring, every day things – homework, dishes, laundry, work – this is an opportunity to challenge yourself. Ask yourself why these things matter? Challenge your “have to” and “should” speak around these moments. Why are you doing homework? Why are you going to this job? Why does the laundry have to be done now? Challenge yourself to see if you’re keeping your life in stasis in order to avoid something else. Challenge yourself to understand if you’re keeping your life in stasis because of feelings around change.
Whether you feel you are on the darkest timeline of your life or living in boring monotony, these are opportunities to grow. Immensely!