2023-04-04

Journal Prompts

Emotional Journaling Prompts

What makes you feel safe?
Write through your perfect day from start to finish
What are you most afraid of?
What’s one thing you need to let go of?
What do you need to let go of?
What is your greatest fear?
What makes you feel sad?
What typically triggers a bad mood for you?
Why acts tend to mess with your emotions (an example here is too little sleep, sugar, etc.)
What would you rather be doing right now?
What’s one thing you can do to feel better right now?
Name five good things that have happened over the past month
What do you think would have to happen for you to become the calmest, happiest version of yourself?
Name five things you’re thankful for.
If you could change one thing, what would it be?
What are some little things you can do for yourself right now?
Name one person in your life who always says the right thing. What do you think they would say to you right now?
Who do you admire, and why?
What was one good thing that happened today?

Write down 5 things that make you smile. What words would you use to describe the feeling they give you?
What are 3 things you are grateful for today?
What are 3 things you love about your life currently and never want to change?
What are 3 things that scare you? What words would you use to describe the feeling of being scared?
What makes you feel in control? How can you promote more of that in your life?
What can you do, practically, to slow down, make more time for self-care, and feel more present in your life?
How do you feel when other people accomplish great things? How can you replace envy with celebration?
What is something people say about you that annoys you? Why? Do you agree or disagree with what they say?
How can you rest and recharge this week?
Who are the people in your life who make you feel the most at ease? What do they do to make you feel that way?
What thoughts about the future make you feel worried? Do you think those things will actually happen?
How often do you experience joy, wonder, and appreciation in your life? What can you do to add more of this to your life?

What can you do to cope with something that isn’t in your control?
What are you missing in your life right now?
What are some of the little things that keep you going?
How can you boost your mood when you’re down in a slump?
What are your current stress levels looking like?
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall emotional wellbeing right now?