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Nicole Sachs, LCSW Journaling prompts—really good!

Discussion in 'General Discussion Subforum' started by Diana-M, Jan 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM.

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  1. Diana-M

    Diana-M Beloved Grand Eagle

    Hi everyone,

    These are some journaling prompts from Nichole Sachs’ new upcoming book, Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety.

    (I got them in a promo she sent to people who preordered. Shes also offering a free class to people who preorder. )

    They look daunting! I think I’ll dig in. Let me know if you do, too, and how it goes. Looking forward to learning more when the book comes out Feb. 4.

    What am I unwilling to feel?

    X really makes my blood boil.

    I wish I had said X to X when he/she confronted me.

    I feel so X about that recent decision.

    I wish I could change X about (person).

    I still believe I have to do X to be loved and accepted.

    I’m afraid to admit this, even to myself, but…

    My biggest secret is…

    I hate X about myself.

    I avoid feeling X at all costs.

    I wish I could say X to my (mom, sister, partner, son, etc)

    I’m scared of X the most.

    What really makes me feel hopeless right now is X, if I’m being totally honest.

    I refuse to accept that…

    Even though it’s been years, I still feel so much shame about…

    I am enraged by the way X behaves.

    I’m afraid X is missing from my life.

    I’m afraid to grieve (confront, accept, express)…

     
    Diana-M, Jan 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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  2. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    I preordered too, but I missed this somehow! These are AWESOME. I think someone needs to bump this thread once a day :D
     
    JanAtheCPA, Jan 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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  3. Ellen

    Ellen Beloved Grand Eagle

    I preordered too, but didn't receive this. @Diana-M you are special (in many ways).
     
    Ellen, Jan 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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  4. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    I just reviewed my pre-order email acknowledgement "from" Nicole. It's dated September 20, which I believe was the first day or two that preordering was available. There were no links in the email to additional content - just promises of digital extras and the yet-unscheduled online event. I haven't received anything further, but I see now that the pre-order web page promises a downloaded PDF with journal prompts. I've sent an email query and I'll let you know what I find out, @Ellen!
     
    JanAtheCPA, Jan 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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  5. Diana-M

    Diana-M Beloved Grand Eagle

    :DAfter you order, you have to take the order number and enter it into her website. Then she sends you an email with the bonuses.
     
    Diana-M, Jan 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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  6. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    well crap, now I don't see how to do that after the fact. Apparently I should have done it right away while her web page was still in my browser after I clicked through to Amazon... her page won't accept my order number now.
     
    JanAtheCPA, Jan 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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    Diana-M Beloved Grand Eagle

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  8. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    Yep, already did that! I didn't expect to hear back right away, but I got an auto-response.
     
    JanAtheCPA, Jan 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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  9. Ellen

    Ellen Beloved Grand Eagle

    I remember doing this initially, but just did it again. Maybe it will work this time!

    Thanks for keeping us up to date.
     
    Ellen, Jan 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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  10. Diana-M

    Diana-M Beloved Grand Eagle

    I forgot to mention that Nicole advises journaling 20 minutes every day, followed by 10 minutes of soothing meditation.

    I just journaled on the first prompt. What am I unwilling to feel? The answer was anger. Some very interesting insights came out. It was actually uncomfortable spending 10 minutes to soothe myself afterwards. I just didn’t want to do it. And that was also insightful!
     
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  11. feduccini

    feduccini Well known member

    Just for comparison, since both carry Sarno's torch... Does Nicole's method include some kind of resolution journaling afterwards, like Schubiner's (and also Curable) or just recognising the feelings into paper is enough?
     
    feduccini, Jan 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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  12. Diana-M

    Diana-M Beloved Grand Eagle

    I’m not totally sure, but I think she says you will come around naturally in your journaling to a resolution and peace about the topic.
     
    Diana-M, Jan 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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  13. JanAtheCPA

    JanAtheCPA Beloved Grand Eagle

    Nicole recommends 10 minutes of meditation which Diana referred to, which yes, is meant to calm and soothe and allow emotions to settle. I like to end any writing session with at least one thing for which I'm grateful or which I appreciate about myself (preferably both:)) - I picked up that recommendation somewhere along with the way, and since I typically resist the meditation :rolleyes: it's a decent way to wrap up.

    Nothing is written in stone. Any one author can't possibly cover all the possibilities or they'll lose their audience, but I have always believed that an important part of this journey is relaxing into what works for you. Curiousity is a powerful component to recovery.
     
    JanAtheCPA, Jan 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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