Journal for Self-Improvement
Writing in a journal for self-improvement is a beneficial mind-releasing thing. Getting stuck on what to journal about is a common problem for people. Hopefully, I can get you going on your journaling journey in no time with these 125 Journal Prompt ideas.
Quick note: To get to the root of creating an open discussion with yourself in your journaling, remember to let the words flow. Focus on the journal question and just sit and let the words that flow on to paper. Don’t focus on spelling or beautiful penmanship; instead, concentrate on what you are feeling about the question. Don’t second guess anything; that is the best way to create a self-exploring journaling habit.
125 Journal Prompts
- What do I think humans are here for?
- What inspires me to be me? Why does it inspire me?
- What does my ideal life look like?
- What would I tell myself when I am low?
- In one day, I want to…
- I am proud about…
- I am afraid of doing________ because it might_____?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 1 year?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 6 months?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 3 months?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 1 months?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 2 weeks?
- What things would make me proud to have accomplished in 1 week?
- What are some short term goals I can do by this weekend to meet the 1-week goals?
- What is one important lesson I learned this week?
- What is fear to me?
- What things do I fear the most?
- What is one fear I can take first?
- What is an internal voice?
- Is my internal voice ever quiet?
- What can I do to quiet that internal voice?
- If I could travel anywhere, where would I go, and why?
- The person I am most thankful for is…
- Do I let people know when they mean a lot to me?
- What are some things I can do to show people that I care about that I love them?
- What inspires me?
- Why does the thing that inspires me, inspire me?
- Something I hope to achieve in the next five years is…
- What does my ideal morning look like?
- How about my ideal evening?
- What can I do to make my days more ideal?
- Is my ideal realistic, or even doable?
- How can I make that ideal real?
- What does my ideal life look like?
- A long-term goal I have is…
- What am I most thankful for?
- What are five things I appreciate in my life?
- What are five of my strengths?
- What are my three weaknesses?
- Do I want to work on my weaknesses?
- What can I do to work on my weaknesses?
- If I could wish for anything, I would wish for…
- What am I afraid of?
- Is my fear loud?
- Is my fear so quiet that I can barely hear it?
- I want people to think of me as…
- What type of legacy do I want to leave behind?
- Do I treat my body right?
- Why do I think I don’t treat my body right?
- What are three things I can change to treat my body right?
- Do I do enough happy things in my day?
- What three happy things can I add to my day that will add a smile to my face?
- What is my favorite drink, and why?
- What would I do if I could do anything and not be judged?
- Why do I feel judged when I think of this thing?
- Can I do it anyway?
- Or, if I can’t, can I work on smaller things that can make that possible?
- How is my life going?
- Is it going the way I wanted?
- Why or why not?
- What is self-love?
- Do I have Self-love?
- How do I obtain self-love?
- What are my best qualities?
- What qualities do I wish I had?
- How would my life change for the better if I had those qualities?
- If someone else described me, what would they say? Why?
- What activities set my soul on fire?
- Do I do these activities?
- When can I do more of these activities?
- What areas of my life are damn near perfect?
- Why are they damn near perfect?
- What areas of my life feel like they are falling apart?
- What small change can I do right now to set that part in the right direction?
- Do I eat healthily?
- What stops me from eating healthy?
- Do I have any health concerns?
- Have I made an appointment with my doctor for these health concerns?
- Do I exercise?
- What are my ideal exercise types?
- Do I do enough of these exercises to make me feel better?
- How is my mental health?
- If I feel depressed, have I done enough to seek help?
- What are some people I can call if I don’t feel mentally well?
- Do I drink alcohol to feel good?
- Do I feel like I want to cut back?
- What are some activities I can use to stay calm?
- Is my home a calm environment?
- Do I feel like I can relax in my own home?
- Does my home reflect my living ideal?
- What can I do to make my home more ideal?
- Are the people that live in my home adding to my wellbeing (except kids, lol, I am stuck with those darlings)?
- What would I do If money was no problem?
- Do I think that I earn enough, and how much would I like to make in my current job?
- What would I do if I could do anything to help other people?
- What is my current job like?
- Do I enjoy what I do in my current job?
- What else would make me happier or add to my current job?
- Do I have the right knowledge base for it?
- Where can I get more knowledge for this job?
- Can I take classes or learn from books to acquire that knowledge?
- Are the people that I work with adding to my safety and happiness?
- Is my job healthy or adding to my happiness and wellbeing?
- How is my relationship going?
- Do I have a relationship that I enjoy?
- What Is right about my relationship?
- What is wrong about my relationship?
- Do our values line up?
- If my relationship values do not line up, what one is causing the most issues?
- Is this issue one I am willing to overlook?
- Do I resent a lot in my relationship?
- Why do I think I resent, and where does it come from?
- Do I believe that I do more or give more in my relationship?
- Do I believe my partner gives more in our relationship?
- What qualities do I like about my partner?
- Do I share the qualities that I like with my partner, do I compliment my partner enough?
- How is my communication with my partner?
- Does my partner acknowledge my concerns?
- Do I acknowledge my partner’s concerns?
- What can I do to acknowledge my partner’s concerns?
- How is my sex life?
- Do I enjoy sexual intimacy with my partner?
- What can I do to improve my sexual life?
- If I focus on the future, do I see myself and my partner, or do I fantasize about other possibilities?
- Am I willing to let go of my partner if I feel that the above questions revealed something uneasy about our relationship? Why or Why not?
Happy Journaling My friends!
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Lucia Stakkestad is an emotional regulation teacher with over a decade of experience in helping individuals gain insight into their feelings and learn methods to handle their emotions more effectively. Not only does she specialize in emotional regulation, but she also teaches evidence-based mindfulness practices that can help you reduce stress and anxiety, build healthier relationships and develop self-awareness. With her guidance, you will gain a better understanding of your mindset, emotions and mindfulness and learn how to make positive transformational changes in your life.
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