Keeping a journal can help you organize events and thoughts in your mind.
It can:
Anne Frank once wrote in her journal,
“I can shake off everything as I write, my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”
In a way, journaling is a way to cleanse the mind and experience a form of rebirth.
However, starting a journaling habit (or any habit) can prove difficult all in itself.
While most people who journal will tell you if you can’t think of anything, just write and that something will come eventually, we’ve decided to help you out by taking everything a step further.
Here are 40 journal prompts to help you kickstart your personal journey and feel free from emotions that weigh you down.
The morning provides a fresh start, allowing you to set the tone for the rest of your day. So, let’s start it off right with these morning journal prompts:
Maybe you want to become more present in the moment. These 5 mindfulness journal prompts might help get you there.
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Want a few prompts you can do on the regular?
These daily journal prompts can help you gauge where you’re at today and potentially help you plan out the rest of your day.
New to journaling? Don’t sweat it! Here are a few journaling prompts for beginners to get you started:
Journaling is all about taking time for yourself and self-reflecting.
If you’re ready to look inwards a bit more, try these prompts on for size:
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It’s time to dig even deeper.
If you’re journaling to try to understand where you want your life to go, these journal prompts for self-discovery can help you figure it all out.
While you’re now equipped with the above prompts, what else should you know about journaling?
Here are a few tips:
Grab these daily writing prompts and start journaling!
When you do, you’ll learn more than you ever thought you could about yourself. From there, anything is possible.
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Editor's note: This article was originally published Dec 4, 2021 and has been updated to improve reader experience.
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These are phenomenal!!!!
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Thank you. I have been struggling with how and where to start Journaling. This provides many ideas. Thank you.
That's great, Hethar! Sometimes we just need a boost to get started. Good luck on your personal journey!
Wow I want to thank you for sharing your blessings on knowing how to make a bad day into a wonderful day by writing your thoughts on paper to release everything and be present to the now moment in life. So focus and enjoy life .
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