Letting go of resentment and anger can be hard work. Sometimes, a guideline we can follow along to work through our feelings can make this process a little easier. That’s why you can find a collection of “letting go of resentment worksheets” here. Pick your favorite one and let it help you!
(Just to make sure we are on the same page here: these are letting go worksheets for adults!)
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The basic steps of working through resentment
We’ve all been at a point where we’ve wondered how to let go of anger and resentment. As so often with important things, it will require quite some emotional work on your part.
In order to overcome and release your resentment, you first need to become aware of it. You want to look closely at why you feel this way, what triggered it and who might be the target of your resentful feelings. Then you need to find a new way of dealing with your anger.
With all these steps, try to be compassionate with yourself. Coming from a place of self-love will make the process much easier.
But now, let’s look at the resentment worksheets! All of them help you with some or all of these steps. Have a look!
1. Review of resentments worksheet PDF by 2b1institute.com
This resentment worksheet pdf is perfect for anyone who likes tables and spreadsheets. (Me!) You will work through the following 4 steps, one by one:
- Write down anything or anyone from your past who bothered you in some way.
- List the specific cause for your feelings.
- Look at the list of “life attributes” and see which of them are affected by your feelings. Make a cross there.
- Do the same for the list of “my part in this”-attributes.
By reviewing this information, you will notice your own patterns. And it will help you to see how resentment is negatively impacting your life and help you let go of it.
Find the overcoming resentment worksheet here.