Step one. You bought a journal. Step two, you put pen to paper. Step three…you are lost. Fear not, I have some journal prompts that will help you write, dictate, or type pages.
- Tell me about your day, this past week, or month
- What do you want to gain from journaling?
- Is this a new period in your life? If so, why?
- Are you upset about anything in your life right now?
- Are you excited about anything in your life right now?
- Do you think someone has done wrong by you?
- If you are in a marriage or relationship, how is it going?
- How do you feel?
- When is the last time you cried or broke down? What prompted it?
- Are you upset with yourself? Why?
- Who is supporting you?
- Tell me about your (insert person)…
- Is there a phrase or mantra that has been on your mind?
- Tell me more…
- And then….
- Is today a special day? Why?
- Is there anything from the past you are having trouble letting go?
- If you could reimagine your life, what would be different?
- You could start with your space. What is your ideal space/home/etc.?
- Career
- Relationship with yourself
- Relationships with family and friends
- Intimate relationships
- Relationship with money
- Goals for the next year, month, or day
- Reflect what happened yesterday
- Read your horoscope. What rings true for you? (I recommend AstroStyle)
- Have you been inspired by a writer, speaker, or social media account?
- Review a book or podcast. What did you learn?
- Who do you hate?
- Who do you love?
- If you could be honest with yourself, what happened?
- What is something you are afraid to tell your loved ones?
- What do you want your life to look like in a year, five years, etc.?
- What is your side of the story? What is his/her side of the story?
- Imagine yourself in the other person’s shoes? What is he/she feeling?
- Reread an entry in your journal from at least a week ago. What has changed? Do you feel differently?
- Reread an old journal. What are your reflections?
- Share a memory of someone who has passed
- Share a memory of one pivotal experience in your life and how it has changed you.
- Everything happens for a reason. Can you connect the dots between some of the hardest events in your life and how they have moved you forward?
- List five things you are grateful for each day. Try this each day for a week or a month. End of week/month reflection. How do you feel?
- Has your perspective shifted on an event or interaction?
- Are you judging others or yourself? If so, why? What is this judgment saying about you?
- What would your friends and family be surprised to learn about you?
- What is your hidden talent?
- If you could choose a passion project, what would it be?
- Have you ever felt ashamed of your actions or words?
- Do you have any regrets? How can you move through them?
- What do you love about yourself?
- How can you create more positive self-talk?
- What are your morning or evening rituals?
- Who do you admire?
And the list goes on and on. I often find inspiration from books, podcasts, or daily interactions. The important thing is to capture this inspiration right away. If you cannot write or dictate it immediately, create a daily inspiration list in your reminders on your phone or in Evernote. Find a way to make things as easy as possible on yourself!
Sending love,
