📝📜 Daily Journal Prompt 122
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with our latest journal prompt, inspired by cognitive scientist Maya Shankar. Explore the transformative power of change.
Title: Embracing Change: A Storytelling Journey Inspired by Maya Shankar
Hey Friends,
Welcome Back 👋
Today, I want to share with you an inspiring story about embracing change, inspired by the work of cognitive scientist Maya Shankar. Maya Shankar is a renowned cognitive scientist and the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. She was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. Her work focuses on how we respond to big life changes and how behavioral science can help us navigate these changes.
Maya's work focuses on how we respond to big life changes and how behavioral science can help us navigate these changes. Her TED Talk, Why Change is So Scary and How to Unlock Its Potential, is a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, suggesting that these challenging moments can inspire transformation.
In her talk, Maya discusses the fear of change and how it can be a barrier to our growth. She emphasizes that unexpected change, like an accident, an illness, or a relationship that suddenly ends, is inevitable and disorienting. However, she also shares that these challenging moments can inspire transformation.
Now, let's translate these insights into our journal prompt for today:
Journal Prompt
Reflect on a significant change you've experienced in your life. How did it make you feel initially, and how did you navigate through it? Looking back, can you identify any positive transformations that emerged from this change? Write a letter to your past self at the onset of this change. What advice or encouragement would you give?
This prompt, inspired by Maya Shankar's wisdom, is your diving board! It's all about storytelling, painting vivid pictures with your words, and pouring your emotions onto the page.
As you begin your writing, remember to be kind to yourself. Change is a part of life, and it's okay to feel scared or uncertain. If you're new to journaling and need some guidance, check out my previous post on how to start journaling.
Austin Snow
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As always, I'm eager to hear your thoughts and reflections. Don't hesitate to share them in the comments below or on your social media. And do check out more of Maya's work on her website linked above 👆
Happy journaling, and remember - the journey is just as important as the destination!
Until our next adventure, continue to embrace the call of nature!
With all my heart,
Your Friend, Austin ❤✌
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