POST- SHIFT
JOURNALING
PROMPTS
Post-shift journaling gives you a place to unload. It's not about reliving the day - it's about releasing it so it doesn't follow you home. You give everything to the job; these pages give a little bit back to you.
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WHY DOES POST-SHIFT JOURNALING MATTER
Creates closure: Helps your mind and body signal that the shift is over.
Prevents emotional buildup: Releases what didn't get said out loud.
Improves sleep and recovery: Clears mental clutter before rest.
Builds self-awareness: Tracks how repeated calls and emotions affect your well-being.
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This your mental "decon."
You wouldn't leave the station covered in soot - don't leave with emotional residue either.
PROMPTS
What's the first thing that comes to mind when I think about today's shift?
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What sound or image stuck with me the most and why?
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Did anything surprise me emotionally today?
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What did I handle well, even if no one noticed?
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What frustrated or drained me the most?
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What did I learn about myself or my crew today?
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Is there anything I need to talk about before I go home?
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What do I want to leave at the station tonight?
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What am I grateful for - big or small - from this shift?
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