How can I use this week’s theme to track my emotions without overthinking it?

Try a quick daily check-in using the prompt “What’s going on inside you today?” Name 1–2 emotions and 1 body cue (for example: tight chest, lightness). Add a simple T-R-O line: Trigger (what happened), Response (what you did), Outcome (what followed). Close with one small next step you can do well, not big (echoing MLK’s “small things in a great way”). Over a few days you’ll see patterns form—remember, “all things are difficult before they are easy,” so keep the entries brief and consistent in Stoic.

What’s a simple journaling structure to handle uncomfortable emotions at work?

Use a four-step note when the feeling hits or right after: 1) Name it: “I feel anxious/frustrated.” 2) Validate it: “This makes sense because…” 3) Need/Boundary: “What I need is…/A boundary I can set is…” 4) Small action: “One doable step is…” This aligns with the prompt “How do you usually respond when you experience uncomfortable emotions?” and Audre Lorde’s reminder to use your strength in service of your vision—take a small, values-based action you can write down in Stoic.

How do I bring more emotional maturity into my relationships using this week’s prompts?

Pick one relationship for the week. Before a key conversation, journal two lines: “How do I want to show up?” and “What feeling am I likely to avoid?” After the interaction, use the prompts “How do you show up emotionally in your closest relationships?” and “What helps you express your emotions?” Note one thing you did well and one repair line for next time (for example: “I got defensive—next time I’ll pause and ask a curious question”). Ground yourself in Maya Angelou’s idea of change and Michelle Obama’s “power of using your voice.” Capture these short reflections in Stoic to build consistency.

On Emotional Maturity

This week, we’ll become more aware of our feelings.

May 25, 2025 ― May 31, 2025

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