Joural Activity: my inner child

Take some time to connect to your inner child. Think about where you lived and who you spent your time with when you were young. Connecting with your inner child gives you a sense of freedom and reduces the stress you feel as an adult. Think of a child who doesn’t have any bills to pay; their only responsibility is to go to school and have fun. However, not all childhoods are fun and easy. Maybe your younger self didn’t have a chance to play. In this exercise, you will connect with your preteen identity to promote recognition and healing.

STEPS:

1.Remember yourself as a preteen.

What did you like to wear?

Who did you pretend to be?

What were your favorite things to do, eat, and play?

2.Use your nondominant hand to write a letter from your eight-year-old self to yourself today. What would you like to tell your adult self?

Questions for reflect on:

·What message does your inner child want to tell you?

·Are you giving yourself time to play as an adult?

·If your inner child is in need of healing, what do they want to experience?