Guiding Prompts for Journaling

If you’re not sure where to start, these prompts can guide your writing:

Daily Reflection Prompts:

• What’s one thing I’m proud of today?
• What was the best part of my day? Why did it matter to me?
• Did I face any challenges today? How did I handle them?
• What is something I learned about myself today?

Goal-Setting Prompts:

• What’s one goal I want to work on this week?
• Why is this goal important to me?
• What steps can I take to move closer to this goal?
• What might stand in my way, and how can I prepare for it?

Overcoming Challenges Prompts:

• What’s a current challenge I’m facing?
• How does this challenge make me feel?
• What’s one small step I can take to start addressing it?
• What can I learn from this challenge, even if it’s difficult?

Gratitude and Positivity Prompts:

• What’s one thing I’m grateful for today?
• Who made a positive impact on my day, and how can I let them know?
• What’s something kind I did for myself or someone else today?

Growth and Reflection Prompts:

• What’s one thing I’ve improved at recently?
• What’s a mistake I made, and what did I learn from it?
• How do I want to grow this week, month, or year?
• What’s something I once found hard that now feels easier?

Pro-Tip for Journaling:

It’s okay if your thoughts feel scattered or incomplete—there’s no right or wrong way to journal. The most important thing is to show up, write honestly, and give yourself the space to grow.