It Might Help to Journal About Your Boudoir Experience

Recently, there’s been an ongoing theme of being really introspective in our blogs. It’s for a reason! 2024 is a year for healing and being able to look at ourselves as whole beings. We talk so much about the external factors and benefits of boudoir that sometimes we forget to look deep into ourselves. If you take time to process things (Hi, I am definitely this type of person myself!), this post is for you! Journaling is a really healthy and productive way to help you process your boudoir experience. 

A lot of people forget that even the best moments can take some time to process. What does it mean to “process” emotions? Emotional processing is the somatic and mental reflection of our own active emotions, behaviors, and goals throughout an experience.

If you’re a really reflective and self-aware person, processing is a really important piece of getting the full benefits of a boudoir session. By journaling about your experience immediately or shortly after, you will have a written record of how exactly you felt. I’ve personally journaled about all my experiences and repeatedly go back to those journal entries when I need to remind myself that I am capable of feeling like the hottest and most confident woman in the world. It reminds me frequently how far I have come since my first boudoir session. 

Seeing yourself done up with more (or different) makeup can feel really intense. Wearing things outside your comfort zone or that you’ve never seen yourself in before can be a little daunting. These emotions are perfectly normal to feel! By giving yourself a safe space to explore those emotions, you can open yourself to more experiences that elevate your confidence and make it easier to step outside your comfort zone going forward. 

Some clients have had strong reactions to seeing their images during the image reveal; this is also completely normal! When we are so used to going through the motions day in and day out, it’s an entirely different experience to see ourselves full of sensuality, creativity, and individuality all dressed up (or down, wink wink). We’ve had so many clients verbally express, “Is this really me?!” because it’s often a new perspective of themselves. 

Be honest with yourself about what was incredible and why some moments felt hard. It’s so important to remember that hard doesn’t mean bad. Sometimes, we expect good experiences to feel incredible with no baggage. Processing some unexpectedly challenging moments in an overwhelmingly good experience is normal! 

I recommend journaling about your experience to those who have unexpected emotions. No one will see your thoughts but you, giving you the freedom to be completely honest with yourself. You will feel so powerful and in control when you allow yourself to let go of expectations for yourself. In order to practice true self-care, we have to be able and willing to accept the raw emotions of life around us. 

If you want to share your experience, we are always here for you in our Facebook group, The Self Love Club. We want to hear your thoughts and feelings about your experience! We are a support group that validates your experiences and feelings. Come hang out with us here. 

Xox,

Rebecca Kochanek, Blogger