Writing Prompt
High School Social Emotional Development
Self Acceptance and Finding Happiness Writing Prompt
Sometimes we judge or compare ourselves to others, and don't appreciate enough about what's special in ourselves. Explore ideas about how jealousy or false comparisons can rob us of the joy we could have by celebrating both ourselves and others. Scroll down to download and print the journaling PDF or explore even more writing prompts.
- Think of a time you felt upset that someone did something better than you. How did you react? Could you have used your emotions in a healthy way?
- What are some things that are special about you? What do you do well?
More writing prompts for this quote:
- Think of a time you felt upset that someone did something better than you. How did you react? Can you use your emotions in a healthy way?
- Think of a time you delivered news that you did something great, but instead of being happy with you, the other person was angry, dismissive, jealous, etc. How did that feel? How could the situation have been handled differently?
- Is there someone you are comparing yourself to? Do you feel like you have to be like them to be good enough? What are your special qualities and accomplishments that are different from them?
