Journaling is something I used to think was dumb and a waste of time– until I tried it out. There are so many different mindful journal books that you can buy online, and in stores, it can get kind of stressful deciding which journal to get. There are morning journals, dream journals, gratitude journals, etc. Knowing all of that, I ended up not buying any and looking up some on the internet to do whatever I felt like at the moment. So if you’re like me and confused about where to start journaling, take these five prompts to begin your hand-crafted journaling journey.
- What was the highlight of my day, week, or month?
This prompt is perfect for when you’re feeling overwhelmed and that nothing seems to be going right. This prompt serves as a perfect reminder to let yourself know that you can look back on a positive moment and breathe for a second despite all the stress and chaos at the moment.
- What are five things that make me smile?
It’s typical to wake up and go about your day without much thought about what’s outside of the current moment. I love this prompt because it is perfect for doing in the morning. Once you wake up and write down five things that make you happy before you do anything else serves as a quick pick-me-up before you head off on your day.
- Describe your most recent dream
Reflecting on your dreams, especially when you wake up, is fun to write about and interpret because many things that appear in your dreams may come from unconscious thoughts that are not exactly present when you go about your conscious day.
- If I could say anything to anyone, what would I say?
This prompt is an excellent chance for you to be brutally honest with something you might be suppressing subconsciously. This allows you to get whatever you have off your chest out in the open and go into the rest of the day with a fresh start.
- If I had a time machine, where would I go?
Starting or ending the day with a bit of a creative writing prompt is a great way to stay present in your thoughts and innovative ideas. And also, it’s just enjoyable to answer this prompt and make it into a bit of a story of where you would go.
Many of these prompts are from different mindful because journaling shouldn’t be an overwhelming task. And looking up other prompts from various avenues of mindfulness prompts will always leave you with something to write about.