Life moves fast around here. Caught between what seems like an endless barrage of assignments and obligations, it can be easy to forget to live in the present and enjoy the process. I find myself–especially as the semester gets progressively busier–feeling overly involved in my outer life and simultaneously out of touch with my inner life. Journaling helps combat that feeling. There are no rules when it comes to journaling. Some of my entries are pages long and document my activities. Others are three or four words. Occasionally I’ll throw in a drawing or a short poem. I carry my journal in my backpack, so I can write down my thoughts as inspiration strikes. In allowing self-expression in its many forms, we allow ourselves to grow as human beings. Here are 30 days of journaling prompts–pick and choose, do them out of order, do half, do just one–again, there are no rules.
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Write about something that happened to you today that really made you feel something
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Write about something that you’re looking forward to
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Write about something bad that’s happened in the last week–what silver lining can you find?
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Write about what you see outside your window right now–what’s the weather like, is anyone outside, what time of day is it?
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Write about your favorite holiday in terms of your senses–what does it sound/smell/look/taste like?
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Write down a goal for today or for this week
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Write about something you did well recently
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Write about a hobby you want to pick up
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Write about your name–where did it come from? How/why was it chosen? What does it mean? Do you like it?
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Write about what you consider to be the best aspect of your personality
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Write a letter to someone who hurt you
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Write a letter to someone you love
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Write about a time you felt at home in a place that isn’t technically your home
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Write about a family member who you look up to
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Write about your favorite place on campus–what does it look/sound/smell like and how do you feel when you’re there?
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Write about something you did today to take care of yourself
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Write a free-form poem about your hometown
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Draw your favorite fruit and write about why it’s your favorite fruit
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Write about someone who changed you
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Write about what the sky looks like today
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Write about what you think would make the world a better place
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Write about your current favorite song–what does it make you think about, how does it make you feel?
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Write about a time you felt free
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Write down three things you want to start doing more or improve in your life
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Write a poem about this morning
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Write about your favorite color–why is it your favorite, what does it remind you of?
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Write about your favorite childhood memory
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Make a detailed to-do list
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Write down a quote that inspires you
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Make a list of 10 things you love about yourself and 10 things you’re learning to love about yourself
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