Emotions are a part of us and naming our emotions is important because it gives us clarity, control, and connection - three things that are especially valuable during emotionally intense experiences like volunteering abroad. This color and emotion log helps you to visually track your emotional state over time and identify emotion triggers and what helps to regulate them.
What you will need:
- A printed emotion - colour log sheet (or a notebook page set up in the same format)
- Coloured pens, pencils, or markers
- A regular pen or pencil for writing notes
- If doing it digitally - a phone, tablet, or computer (a notes app, spreadsheet, or digital template that allows colour marking).
Instructions:
- For 7 days, use a small log sheet.
- Each day, choose the colour to represent the main emotion of the day.
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Weekly reflection questions:
- Which colours appeared most often? What does that tell me about my week?
- Did I notice certain triggers repeating?
- What strategies helped me regulate or feel better?
- What surprised me about my emotional patterns?
- How might I support myself differently next week?