How do I journal about my “softest voice” without it feeling cheesy or forced?

Start with specifics, not ideals. 1) Recall one recent moment you spoke gently (to a child, a friend, a pet, or yourself). 2) Describe the scene with sensory detail—volume, pace, words you chose. 3) Write a few lines in that tone, in second person (“You’re tired, not failing. Let’s slow down.”). 4) Contrast it with your usual inner critic—what changes in content and temperature? 5) Close by naming one value that soft voice protects (care, patience, honesty). Use Stoic to capture this as a short daily practice so it becomes a tone you can access on harder days.

What if my soft voice shows up for others but not for myself? How do I bridge that gap?

Borrow the voice you use for someone you love. Try this: 1) Write a quick note to a close friend facing your exact situation. 2) Replace their name with “I” and read it aloud. 3) Translate one harsh self-thought into a need (“I’m behind” → “I need structure and rest”). 4) Add a boundary: one thing you can control today and one you will let be. This mirrors a Stoic move—tend to what’s in your control, release what isn’t—while keeping your tone warm, not rigid.

How can this prompt help me with anxiety and overthinking about the future?

Define your soft voice as a steady guide for uncertainty. 1) List three phrases it would repeat when you spiral (e.g., “We’ll handle this step by step,” “Breathe first, choose second,” “Not all questions need an answer today”). 2) Write a 4–6 line calming script in that tone; keep it realistic and kind. 3) Pair it with a control check: one action you can take now, one thing you’ll review later, one thing you’ll accept for now. Save this in the Stoic app and revisit it before big decisions—the repetition trains a gentler response to unknowns.

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When do you speak in your softest voice?

Who are you talking to then: someone close to you, or maybe yourself? What does that soft tone sound like, and what words do you use the most often?

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Dec 23, 2025

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Natalia oversees all content inside the Stoic app — from guided journals to daily prompts. She works closely with therapists and writers to make sure every word helps users reflect and grow. She also manages translations to keep the experience thoughtful and consistent across languages.

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