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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone and
welcome to our deep dive.
Today we're gonna be looking at50 Adger journal prompts, all
pulled from this blog post byClara Penrose on the Stallion,
dated June 11th 2024.
And what really got me excitedabout this was how these prompts
were all categorized.
It's like she made a roadmapfor self-discovery, but
specifically tailored for thosewho practice Adger aggression.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Oh yeah, for sure.
It's great that it's not justabout journaling in general but
really focus on how this canhelp the ager community.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
Yeah, exactly.
And just in case anyone's notfamiliar with it, age regression
or ager is a coping mechanismwhere people mentally return to
a younger age yeah To you know,find comfort and relaxation.
It's all about de-stressing andreconnecting with that
childlike wonder.
It's all about de-stressing andreconnecting with that
childlike wonder.
So the first category thatjumped out at me was Jared
Journal prompts for personalgrowth.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
That's interesting.
Age regression is often seen asjust a way to de-stress, but to
use it for something likepersonal growth.
Yeah, that's a cool idea.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
Right, it might seem
kind of backwards at first, but
think about it.
When we were kids we werealways learning and growing.
These prompts sort of tap intothat childlike mindset to help
us rediscover those strengths wealready have.
Like there's one prompt thatasks if you could meet your
inner child, what advice wouldyou give them?
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Whoa.
That's a powerful one Toconnect with that younger you
and give them advice based oneverything you've gone through.
I mean that could help youprocess past challenges you know
and maybe see some patternsthat might be holding you back.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
For sure.
And there's another one thatasks what is something you've
always wanted to learn buthaven't yet.
That one, to me, feels likeit's encouraging, that playful
exploration you know the kind weoften lose as a ghost.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Yeah, totally.
If we can go at these promptswith a childlike curiosity, we
might actually uncover passionsand talents we've suppressed or
even just plain forgotten about.
It's all about reconnectingwith that natural desire to
learn and explore.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
So I have to ask what
do you think about reflecting
on challenges?
Speaker 2 (01:56):
Right, but from that
agitative perspective.
Could that actually lead topersonal growth?
I think there's somethingreally special about revisiting
challenges through your innerchild's eyes.
It can like disarm some ofthose defenses we build as
adults and then we can explorethose experiences you know more
honestly and vulnerably.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
It's like giving
ourselves permission to feel
those emotions again, but from asafe and understanding place.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
Exactly.
It's not about getting stuck inthe past but using those
experiences to actually growfrom them.
But we also have to acknowledgepersonal growth can be really
tough.
It takes a lot of introspectionand a willingness to face some
uncomfortable truths.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
That's so true, and I
imagine it could even be more
challenging when you're tryingto do it from an age perspective
.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
Like what if it
brings up past traumas or
difficult memories?
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Oh, absolutely.
It's so important to approachthis kind of journaling with a
lot of self-compassion and toget professional help if you
need it.
These prompts are a tool forexploration, you know, not a
substitute for therapy.
Speaker 1 (02:56):
Yeah, that's a super
important point for all our
listeners out there.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Okay, so moving on
from personal growth, let's take
a look at the next category A.
Jeer journal prompts foremotional exploration.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Ooh, that one seems
especially relevant for
elementary practitioners.
Emotional regulation is often abig reason why people engage in
age regression in the firstplace.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Exactly.
It's about making a safe spaceto explore and process emotions,
emotions that might feel toooverwhelming in adult life.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
And the prompts in
this category really get into
those feelings, Like one thatreally struck me was think of a
time you felt truly cared for,Describe that moment in detail,
including the sights, sounds andsmells.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
That's a beautiful
one.
It's like inviting the personto go back to a positive
experience and really like soakin all their sensations.
It can be so powerful forcreating feelings of safety and
security.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
And that sense of
safety is crucial for emotional
exploration, especially whenyou're dealing with tough
emotions.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
For sure.
It's all about creating thiscontainer where you can express
and process those emotionswithout judgment or fear.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Another prompt that
stood out to me was describe a
time you felt misunderstood.
What happened?
How did you feel?
Speaker 2 (04:07):
I feel like that
could be really helpful for
those who you know struggle tocommunicate their needs as
adults.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Totally.
It's giving a voice to thosefeelings that might have been
dismissed or invalidated in thepast.
By writing about thoseexperiences from their little
space, they can begin tounderstand and express their
needs more clearly.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
It's like giving
themselves permission to be
vulnerable and express thoseemotions that might feel too
childish or insignificant in theadult world.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
And that's a huge
step toward healing and growth
emotionally.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
So these emotional
exploration prompts?
They seem to go beyond justidentifying feelings.
They encourage us to reallyunderstand those emotions and
how they affect us.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
Absolutely.
It's all about buildingemotional intelligence and
developing better ways to copewith those emotions.
It's really amazing how agejournaling can do that.
It just creates this safe spaceyou know, where you can connect
with your emotions withoutjudgment.
Yeah, it's like it helps bridgethat gap between our inner
child and our adult selves.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
Helping us understand
and bring those two parts
together.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Right, and now let's
dive into the next category.
The Adjair Journal prompts forself-discovery.
This is where things get reallyinteresting.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Oh, okay, I'm all
ears.
What caught your attention inthis one?
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Well, these prompts
are all about helping people
uncover their true selves.
You know their core values andwhat really brings them joy.
Like tapping into thosechildhood dreams and aspirations
, the things we often lose sightof as adults.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Yeah, it's easy to
forget about that stuff when
you're bogged down withresponsibilities and
expectations.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Exactly, and one
prompt that really stands out to
me is describe your ideal dayfrom the moment you wake up to
the moment you go to sleep.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Oh, that's a good one
.
It makes you really think aboutwhat a perfect day would look
like, a day full of joy andfulfillment.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Right.
It's about connecting withthose deep desires, the things
that truly light us up, and thenthe magic happens when we ask
ourselves how can I bring moreof this into my everyday life?
Speaker 1 (06:00):
It's like turning
those dreams into reality,
taking action to make it happen.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
Exactly.
And another prompt I reallylike is what are some things
that make you feel small andpowerless?
What are some things that makeyou feel big and powerful?
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Ooh, that one seems
to get at the heart of
self-worth and confidence,something that a lot of people
who practice age regression youknow they might struggle with.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Yeah, it's about
recognizing those triggers, the
things that make us feelvulnerable, and then recognizing
the things that empower us.
By understanding those dynamics, people can start to build a
stronger sense of self.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
It's like reclaiming
that inner strength, that
resilience we often associatewith childhood.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Exactly, and as we
explore ourselves more deeply,
we naturally start thinkingabout goals and plans.
So let's move on to theageroginal prompts for goal
setting and planning.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
Ooh Okay.
So this is where we start toconnect our inner child's wishes
with our adult ability toactually achieve them.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Exactly these prompts
encourage people to set goals
that align with their trueselves the selves they've
discovered through this processbut in a way that feels
manageable and achievable.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Okay, I like that.
So what kind of prompts are wetalking about here?
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Well, one that I
really like is if you could wave
a magic wand and achieve onegoal, what would it be?
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Ooh, that's fun.
It lets you dream big withoutany limitations.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Right.
It's about giving ourselvespermission to imagine those big
dreams without holding back.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
And once we have that
big dream in mind, we can start
breaking it down into smallersteps.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
Exactly, and that's
where prompts like what is one
small step you can take today tomove closer to your goal Come
in.
It helps shift our mindset fromfeeling overwhelmed to feeling
empowered, like, ok, I can dothis one small thing today.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
It's all about
progress, no matter how small,
and celebrating those littlewins.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
Exactly.
And that leads us to our finalcategory.
Your journal prompts for dailyreflection.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
Ooh okay, this sounds
like a great way to incorporate
these practices into our dailyroutines.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
Absolutely.
It's about making self-care andreflection a habit, and one
prompt that I really love iswhat is one thing you're
grateful for today?
Speaker 1 (08:06):
Oh yeah, gratitude is
so powerful, but it's easy to
forget about it in our busylives.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Right, and by taking
a moment each day to think about
what we're grateful for, weshift our focus from what we're
missing to what we have.
It's a small but reallyimportant practice that can make
a big difference in our overallwell-being.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
For sure, and what
other prompts are in this
category?
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Or another one.
That I like is what is onething you learned today?
Speaker 1 (08:32):
Ooh, that's a good
one.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
It encourages us to
see each day as an opportunity
to learn and grow, even from thelittle things.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Yeah, it's like
embracing that childlike
curiosity.
Yeah, we were talking aboutearlier.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
Exactly, and you know
, earlier we talked about the
potential challenges of ajournaling, especially when it
comes to uncovering difficultmemories or emotions.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
Right.
It's important to remember thatthis kind of journaling can be
triggering for some people.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
Absolutely.
It's crucial to approach thiswith self-awareness and to have
a good support system in place.
If you're struggling withdifficult emotions, don't
hesitate to reach out to atherapist or counselor.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Yeah, safety and
well-being should always come
first.
These prompts are meant to helpus explore and heal, not to add
more stress to our lives.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Exactly, and, like
with any kind of
self-exploration, you have tolisten to your body and your
intuition.
If a prompt feels uncomfortableor triggering, it's totally
fine to skip it or change it tofit your needs.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
It's all about
creating a safe and supportive
space for yourself, going atyour own pace.
It's your journey, you know.
You've got to make it work foryou.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Exactly.
And remember self-discoveryisn't a one-time thing, it's a
lifelong process.
There's always more to learnabout ourselves.
These prompts are just astarting point.
You know a way to spark thatexploration.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
So, as we wrap up our
deep dive into these 50-year
journal prompts, what's the onething you want our listeners to
take away from this?
Speaker 2 (09:56):
I think the most
important thing is to approach
this with curiosity andplayfulness and a whole lot of
self-compassion.
Let yourself connect with thatinner child, explore those
emotions and desires, the onesyou might have pushed aside, and
remember it's okay to ask forhelp.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Yeah, it's all about
embracing the jury, with all its
ups and downs, and trustingthat it'll lead you to a deeper
understanding of yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Exactly.
And as you go through theseprompts, you might be surprised
by what you find.
You might uncover hiddentalents or reconnect with
passions you'd forgotten about,or maybe you'll just find a new
way to cope with the stress ofbeing an adult.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
It's like
rediscovering that childhood
magic and bringing that sense ofwonder into your adult life.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Now, before we go, I
want to leave our listeners with
a little challenge.
After you've spent some timewith these prompts, pick one
that really speaks to you andtake it a step further.
Don't just write about it.
Try to actually bring it tolife in some small way.
Speaker 1 (10:50):
Oh, I like that
Turning those insights into
action.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Exactly.
Maybe try a new hobby or bemore open about your feelings,
or even just set aside some timefor play.
Take that step and see where itleads you.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
Well, thank you so
much for joining us on this deep
dive into Ager Journal prompts.
We hope you found it insightfuland inspiring.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
And remember, the
journey of self-discovery never
really ends.
Embrace it, be kind to yourselfand keep exploring that amazing
world inside you.