In today's fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety are frequent visitors, finding moments to regulate your nervous system is important for our mental and physical health. This is what inspired the Open Mental Detox program, a 14-day journey through breathwork practices and journaling prompts designed to cleanse the mind. 

Mental Detox includes a bonus track narrated by Case Kenny, an author, creator, and mindfulness expert who hosts the popular New Mindset, Who Dis? Podcast. Case is an advocate of self-inquiry, seeing it as an essential tool in one’s wellness routine. His curated journal prompt in Mental Detox is designed to catalyze a personal breakthrough.

The Benefits of Journaling 

Journaling can support mental health, boost emotional intelligence, and inspire new perspectives. Putting pen to paper and writing down whatever comes to mind can help you find clarity and confidence in difficult situations. Adopting a consistent practice can also help with:

• Self-Awareness: Journaling aids self-reflection by providing a place to process your thoughts and emotions. It allows you to gain insights into your triggers, patterns of behavior, and underlying feelings.
• Emotional Release: Writing about your emotions can be therapeutic. It helps uncover and release pent-up feelings and reduces emotional intensity.
• Problem Solving: Brainstorming solutions to challenges can help you approach problems more objectively and develop more effective, thoughtful strategies.
• Mindfulness: Engaging in journaling promotes mindfulness, the practice of being present in the moment without judgment. It cultivates awareness of your thoughts and feelings as they arise, fostering a deeper connection with yourself. It can also be a nice way to recap your past and track your progress.

Mental Detox Journal Prompts

Keeping a journal during your Mental Detox is a useful tool for deeper transformation and self-discovery. It's a safe space for unraveling thoughts, emotions, and experiences. You can use it as often as you want, whether daily, weekly, or whenever you feel the desire to better understand yourself or others. To inspire your internal dialogue, start with one of the prompts below. 

Mindful Observation 

“Your time on Earth is limited. Free yourself from thinking you’re ‘too late’ or ‘too soon’ and just trust your life’s timing.” –Case Kenny.

• When I close my eyes, I hear…
• My body feels…
• Describe how you feel your breath move through your body.
• What feels uncomfortable right now?
• Where am I holding tension right now?
• My current energy feels…
• How does paying attention to my senses affect my mood?
• Describe a new idea or inspiration that struck you today.

Gratitude Journaling

“The best ingredient for a great life is to fill your heart with so much gratitude there's no room for negativity.” –Case Kenny.

• The three ways I can express gratitude this week are…
• What am I grateful for today?
• What beauty do I see in the world around me?
• What positive things happened today?
• How can I spread kindness today?
• The five things I am most grateful for are….
• Reflect on a happy memory that always makes you smile.
• What are the three things you are grateful for now that you can carry into your meditation?

Emotion Mapping

“It’s crazy how letting joy be your guide instead of fear can change every area of your life.” –Case Kenny.

• What thought have you repeated the most in your head in the last 24 hours? 
• What are you afraid of right now? 
• How do you feel about journaling right now?
• The most challenging part of today was…
• What emotion have I felt most strongly today?
• Was there a moment today when I could have reacted better? How?
• How did you feel before and after the meditation practice? Did anything shift?
• Describe any changes in your emotional state or mood after completing your meditation.

Self-Compassion Practice

“And yet here you are, despite the whispers of your anxiety, doing everything you put your mind to.” –Case Kenny.

• What does self-love mean to me?
• What is one good intention I can set for myself today?
• What is one small change I can make today for a healthier life?
• List five qualities you admire about yourself and why.
• What am I most proud of? Why?
• How do I express love? How do I prefer to receive it?

Future-self Visualization

“The reason you’re alive is to chase dreams that seem crazy to most but feel like destiny to you.” –Case Kenny.

• How did today’s practice align with my long-term goals?
• This transition is guiding me toward…
• What am I creating for myself?
• What does personal growth mean to me?
• Where do I hope to be ten years from now?
• If I had no fear, what would I do differently in my life?

Join the Mental Detox

Throughout the 14-day breathwork program, you’ll learn diverse mindfulness techniques and space for self-inquiry designed to regulate the nervous system and access new perspectives. Join Mental Detox for free.