1. Recall a significant childhood memory that still affects you today.
Describe the memory and the emotions it evoked. How do these feelings relate to your current emotional responses in similar situations?
2. Reflect on the messages and lessons you received from your parents or caregivers.
Identify key beliefs or attitudes instilled in you during childhood. How have these shaped your adult behaviors and worldview?
3. Think about a fear you had as a child.
Describe this childhood fear. Do elements of it still affect you now? How does it manifest in your adult life?
4. Consider an activity or hobby you loved in childhood but no longer pursue.
Why did you stop engaging in this passion? Explore how it feels to think about this now and what it might reveal about your current priorities or self-expression.
5. Imagine embracing and nurturing your inner child. How might this shift in perspective transform your self-compassion and personal growth?
Envision the potential impact of showing understanding and kindness to your younger self. What positive changes could arise from this healing approach to your childhood experiences?