Curable writing exercise 1

Discussing stress!

Make a list of moments of high stress experiences (often beyond your control) you wouldn't want another to face;

CHILDHOOD:

•bullying

•sibbling with mental health struggles

•death of a grandparent at a young age

•over focusing on weight at a young age

•better management of anger

•being more honest

ADULTHOOD:

•mission

•bullying/inability to stand up for self

•untreated/undiagnosed illness

•chronic illness diagnosis 

☆daily pain

☆loneliness 

•depression/anxiety

☆sibblings with mental health struggles  

Now list any self impossed pressures that can increase your stress:

•☆perfectionism/ high expectations 

•self doubt

•impatience with self

•people pleasing at own expense 

•bottling emotions

☆fear of vulnerability

•low self-esteem 

Read through the list paying attention to your body. Mark the ones that cause the highest physiological and emotional responses, we'll use them in later writing.