367 journal prompts to help you connect with yourself, reduce stress, boost your well-being and heal. You can choose any journal prompt and have it automatically inserted into the journal page of your choice. Journaling has never been easier.
Sometimes, we have no idea what to write in our journals. This is where journal prompts come in handy. When you are not sure what to write about, scan the list of journal writing prompts to see which one resonates with you at that time. It will differ from day to day. That is what is so great about journaling. Do what works for you at that moment.
The following journal questions are divided into categories however the categories overlap in some cases. Many of the journal topics relate to a few of the groups so scan all categories if you need more journal entry ideas.
Morning Journal Prompts
- What could make today perfect?
- What would you like to achieve today?
- What could you do today to bring you closer to your goals?
- List three things you would love to accomplish today.
- Is there something you are afraid of today?
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Daily Journal Prompts
- How would you describe your day? Why?
- What surprised you the most today?
- What surprised you the most lately?
- What are you looking forward to?
- Who do you most admire?
- My favorite thing to do on a Sunday
- What accomplishment of yours are you most proud of?
- Which person in your life has had the most influence on who you are today? Why?
- Is there something that you wanted to tell someone but haven’t? What is it? Why don’t you tell them?
- If I could give myself some advice 20 years ago what would it be?
- Describe an unforgettable moment in your life. Why is it unforgettable?
- Who do you admire most? Why?
- Name 5 things you are grateful for. How do they make you feel?
- What is your best childhood memory?
- What is your worst childhood memory?
- If you could change one thing in your past, what would it be?
- If you could be anyone, who would you like to be? Why?
- If you could travel anywhere, where would you like to go?
- What is your favorite school memory?
- Where is the most interesting place you have ever been to?
- How would you describe a perfect vacation?
- Describe something you wish someone had told you earlier.
- What do you appreciate about your parents?
- Who are the people in your life that make you feel loved? When you are finished journaling why not reach out to them and let them know how you feel?
- Describe 5 to 10 places you enjoyed visiting.
- What could you do to make the world a better place?
- Write a bucket list of 15 things you would like to do one day.
- If you can spend one day with anyone in the world, who would it be? Why?
- If you could live anywhere for one year where would it be? Why?
- Do you remember any of your dreams? Describe them.
- What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
- What is the worst advice anyone has ever given you?
- What are the things that you would love people to do for you or say to you?
- How would you like people to describe you?
- Describe your soul mate (if you are lucky enough to have one then describe the person and if not then describe what they would be like).
- Is there anything you feel guilty about? Would you like to be forgiven? How could you be forgiven? If possible, put this on your to-do list or better yet, do it right now.
- The scariest moment of my life was…’
- Five things I couldn’t go without. Why?
- The most disappointed I have ever been.
- What qualities in other people annoy you?
- What qualities do you admire in other people?
- I felt luckiest when…
- The three most important things in a relationship are.
- What could you do to help other people?
- How would you like other people to help you?
- Is there anything that happened in your past that changed the way you are today?
- What do you like about your body?
- What are the things in your life that you take for granted?
- What is something you need to forgive yourself for?
- What inspires you? How do you feel when you are inspired? Is there a place you can go to or something you can do to get inspired? How can you access that feeling more often?
- What are you most proud of today? How are you responsible for it?