Journaling can be a good way to release emotions, acknowledge your thoughts, and find out more about yourself. It can also be challenging to figure out where to start. Here are some prompts to help you out when you want to write but are feeling stuck! Remember that it doesn’t need to be perfect, just start writing and see where it goes.
Prompts for self-reflection
1. What advice do you need to hear right now?
2. What positive personal habits would you like to gain?
3. What do you need to spend more time doing?
4. What unexpected experience taught you a valuable lesson?
5. What does your ideal/dream life look like?
Prompts for practicing gratitude
1. What does gratitude mean and look like to you?
2. What things or people bring you genuine joy?
3. What is something you’re grateful for that you take for granted?
4. What possible future event excites you?
5. What challenges are you most grateful for?
Prompts to clear your mind
1. What are you struggling with at this moment?
2. What doubts are occupying your mind and how can you solve them?
3. What steps do you need to take to move on?
4. What is one thing you want to accomplish today?
5. What is draining your energy right now?
Prompts for self-love
1. What do you need to let go of to better take care of yourself?
2. When do you feel most confident about yourself?
3. What is one part of your personality that you admire?
4. What have you done recently that has been just for you?
5. When have you felt most proud of yourself?
Prompts for light journaling
1. What places are on your travel bucket list and why?
2. What moment in your life would you like to relive?
3. Who is one person in your life that you admire?
4. What do you miss most about your childhood?
5. What big adventure do you want to make happen?