People often think of journaling as writing in a diary about their day. In that format, people often find journaling boring and pointless. On the contrary, journaling can be about anything you want to explore from the past, present and future. People who practice purposeful journaling find it very therapeutic and find clarity and understanding through the writing. Journaling can also reduce anxiety.
I have assembled 30 journaling prompts that can be beneficial, enlightening, and empowering. You get to choose if you want the entry saved or destroyed and how long you would like it to be. All you need is paper and writing tools to start this journey of self-discovery.
30 Days of Journaling
- Write about 5 smells you love
- Write about a loss you had this year
- Write about 5 strengths you have
- Write about a person you admire
- Write a negative thought about yourself
- Write about a victory
- Write a list of 5 supportive people you have
- Write about a regret that you have and what you would do differently
- Write about your hobbies
- Write about your favorite childhood memory
- Write a bucket list of things you want to do in your life
- Write a goal for next year, 5 years, and 10 years from now
- Write about your finances
- Write about what kindness means to you
- Write about a time you felt betrayed
- Write about your favorite season
- Write about your dream vacation
- Write about when you felt jealous of someone
- Write 30 things that make you smile
- Write about what you think holds you back and why
- Write about the time you truly knew you were an adult
- What is your favorite outfit and why?
- Write a letter to a loved one you lost
- Write about the biggest lie you told
- Write about the good, bad and ugly of your relationship or your ideal partner
- Write about a bad habit you have that you would like to change
- Write about a quote you love and what it means to you
- Write about your happy place
- Write about what you learned through journaling
