Your Weekly INFJ Journal Prompt ✍️
Do you ever question whether you’re easy to love?
On Monday, we touched on the INFJ tendency to avoid conflict in your relationships. Today, let’s peel back one more layer – get a tad more uncomfortable – and look at a core fear that can drive conflict avoidance: the worry that being “difficult” might somehow make you harder to love.
This might not resonate for everyone, but maybe for you, it does – and maybe this is the first time you’ve openly acknowledged it. By exploring this fear and its origins, you can begin to unravel the complex emotions behind your conflict avoidance and take steps toward more authentic self-expression.
Take a deep breath, and let’s begin!
Today, we’re going to share:
A journal prompt to explore the fear that being “difficult” might somehow make you harder to love
How to work through this fear when you’re afraid to even acknowledge it
How to gain insight into your past in order to empower both your present and future
A technique for separating your sense of self-worth from others’ approval, so you can get the most out of today’s journal prompt
Today’s Journal Prompt
Do you fear that being honest about your needs or feelings will make you less lovable? What past experiences might have led you to this fear?
3 Possible Obstacles
Today’s journal prompt might bring up some uncomfortable truths, and some very specific challenges may hold you back from getting the absolute most out of this experience. But the willingness to confront these obstacles head-on can help you reach a whole new level of self-awareness and emotional freedom.
Here are three potential challenges you might face, along with strategies to overcome them:
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