Journal Prompts For Everyday Joy & Calm
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Whether you’ve been journaling in beautiful notebooks for years or are just starting to consider putting pen to paper, the act of writing down your thoughts and feelings can have numerous benefits for your wellbeing.
For centuries, people have been turning to their journals as a powerful and private way to process emotions, work through difficult experiences, and gain clarity on complex issues. Viewed by many as a helpful tool for self-reflection, personal growth and even self-therapy, journalling can be helpful in navigating the ups and downs of everyday life.
If you’re ready to deepen an existing practice or not sure where to start on the journalling journey, here are a few prompts to get you going…
- What are two emotions I’ve felt today?
- What are three small things I am grateful for today?
- To whom could I show more love and appreciation?
- What went well in my working life today?
- What am I currently excited about?
- Who am I most grateful for today?
- What am I most grateful for in my home?
- What is my main current personal goal?
- What is my main current professional goal?
- How am I feeling about my finances at present?
- How am I feeling about my health at present?
- What three things can I do to improve my mental health this week?
- What three things can I do to improve my physical health this week?
- How am I feeling in my relationships at present?
- How can I invest more in my relationships this week?
- What small things bring me joy on a day-to-day basis?
- Have I invested in my mind today?
- Have I invested in my body today?
- What would my ideal morning routine look like?
- What would my ideal evening routine look like?
- What do I enjoying doing purely for fun?
- What inspires me?
- What makes me feel calm?
- What have I accomplished this week?
- What life accomplishments make me really proud?
- Have I moved my body today?
- Have I been mindful of the here and now at any point today?
- Have I taken any deep breaths today?
- What is one good thing to remember when I’m feeling down?
- How can I show myself more love this week?
- What is my greatest strength?
- What scent reminds me of happy times?
- What flavour reminds me of happy times?
- How do I express my love most naturally?
- When do I feel happiest?
- What is one piece of advice I would give my younger self?
- How do I want my life to look and feel in five years’ time?
- What brings me comfort?
- What self-care can I invest in this week?
- What is one important thing I want to achieve tomorrow?
- What makes me feel valued?
- What new skill would I like to learn?
- What new hobby would I like to adopt?
- How do I most enjoy spending my free time?
- How would my perfect day unfold?
- What challenge am I currently working to overcome?
- What one way can I reduce stress in my life?
- Who is in my support system?
- What new experience would I like to try next?
- Do I have a happy place?
- How grounded do I feel today?
- How present do I feel in my body today?
- What is one thing that always makes me smile?
- Can I remember the last time I broke down to break through?
- What is one of the best things about my life?
- What can I talk about for hours?
- What is the best advice I have ever received?
- What quality do I really admire in people?
- What quality would I like to cultivate more of in myself?
- What does loving myself look like on a daily basis?
- What is the best gift I have ever given or received?
- What does my inner child need to hear today?
- Who is someone I really look up to?
