An Invitation To Journal

Journaling makes our thoughts visible.

Often, our habits run on autopilot, shaped by unspoken beliefs or feelings we haven’t examined. Writing them down helps us slow down, notice patterns, and understand why we do what we do.

When we journal, we create space between an impulse and an action. This pause allows us to question whether our choices align with our values or whether we’re repeating habits on autopilot, out of convenience, fear, or social expectation.

Research shows that self-reflection, like journaling, increases self-awareness, and self-awareness is a key driver of change. It helps us define what matters most, set intentions, and track small shifts over time.

In essence, journaling becomes a quiet form of accountability – to ourselves, our goals, and the person we want to become.

Prompts

Instructions: Take a moment to sit somewhere quiet with your journal and these questions. Let your thoughts flow onto the page without worrying about writing the “right” thing. Try to fill a whole page with your reflections – you might be surprised by what emerges when you keep writing.

    1. How would you describe your relationship with clothes right now in three words?

    2. What is your earliest memory of clothing?

    3. How do you decide what to wear each day – is it based on mood, comfort, expectations, or something else?

    4. Are there clothes in your wardrobe you keep but never wear? Why do you hold onto them?

    5. When do you feel most like yourself in what you’re wearing?

    6. Have you ever felt disconnected from your clothes? What did that feel like?

    7. Do you dress more for yourself, for others, or a mix of both?

    8. How has your style changed over the years, and what do you think influenced those changes?

    9. What do you wish your clothes could help you express more of?

    10. If your wardrobe could reflect who you are becoming, what might need to change?

    1. How do the clothes you wear connect you to the people around you?

    2. Have you ever bought something because you saw someone else wearing it? How did that feel?

    3. In what ways does your culture or community influence what you choose to wear?

    4. Who in your life has most shaped your style or clothing choices?

    5. How do you feel when you’re wearing something that helps you fit in?

    6. How do you feel when you’re wearing something that makes you stand out?

    7. What role do trends play in your clothing decisions?

    8. Do you ever talk to friends or family about clothing beyond shopping – like how clothes make you feel?

    9. How might your clothing choices inspire or influence others in your community?

    10. What would it look like for your community to have a healthier, more positive relationship with clothes?

    1. How do you usually feel when you get dressed in the morning?

    2. Are there clothes in your wardrobe that make you feel more confident or at ease? What are they?

    3. Do you ever feel anxious or overwhelmed by the clothes you own? Why do you think that is?

    4. How do your clothes influence your mood throughout the day?

    5. What role does comfort play in what you choose to wear?

    6. Have you ever worn something to hide or protect yourself emotionally? What was that like?

    7. When you’re feeling low, what types of clothes do you reach for?

    8. How does shopping for clothes impact your mental health – does it energise you, stress you, or something else?

    9. Do you ever feel guilt or shame about your clothing choices? Where do you think those feelings come from?

    10. How do your clothes reflect self care?

    1. What does “sustainability” mean to you when it comes to clothing?

    2. When you buy new clothes, what factors influence your decision most – price, style, material, brand ethics, or something else?

    3. How often do you think about where your clothes were made and who made them?

    4. Do you feel your wardrobe reflects your values around sustainability? Why or why not?

    5. How long do you usually keep a piece of clothing before letting it go?

    6. What emotions come up when you think about reducing how much you shop?

    7. How do you care for your clothes, and how might this affect their lifespan?

    8. What role does secondhand or vintage shopping play in your relationship with clothes?

    9. If you could change one habit in your clothing choices to be more sustainable, what would it be?

    10. How does learning about the environmental impact of fashion make you feel, and what would help you turn that feeling into meaningful action?

Music can be helpful for journaling because it sets a mood, sparks emotions, and quiets distractions, allowing thoughts and feelings to flow more freely onto the page.

We recommend:

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The Our Relationship With Clothes (O.R.W.C.) project is a space for everyone. Whether you’re already on the path to understand your relationship with fashion, wanting to repair it or just beginning to explore how clothes make you feel. This community is here to meet you where you are, normalising asking questions, having conversations and listening from a place of love and respect.

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