Journal+Prompts

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The following were copied from https://daringtolivefully.com/journal-prompts


 * § What scares you?
 * § Do you have a plan? Do you need a plan? Have you had a plan fall spectacularly to pieces?
 * § What is your take on soul mates?
 * § Are you a worrier? Is there a particular worry that you can’t shake? How do you cope with worry?
 * § Dear Past Me . ..
 * § Dear Future Me . ..

Create Lists You can create lists of many things, such as the following: The Most. . . Confessions Do you have anything you would like to confess (even if it’s just to the pages of your journal)? Three Things Express Your Emotions
 * § Places you’ve enjoyed visiting.
 * § Things you’ve done that you previously thought you could never do.
 * § The people you most admire.
 * § Your favorite books.
 * § Your favorite movies.
 * § Your favorite songs.
 * § Your top five short term goals.
 * § Your top five long term goals.
 * § The most terrifying moment of my life was . ..
 * § The most fun I’ve ever had . ..
 * § The most surprised I’ve ever been . ..
 * § The most disappointed I’ve ever been . ..
 * § What are you looking forward to the most?
 * § Nobody knows that I . ..
 * § Dear, it weighs on me that I never told you . ..
 * § The biggest lie I’ve ever told is . ..
 * § Is there anything you feel guilty about? Is there anything you need to be forgiven for?
 * § What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
 * § What’s your secret desire?
 * § What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever done?
 * § Three things you can’t go without.
 * § Three celebrity crushes.
 * § Three favorite book characters.
 * § Three favorite things to wear.
 * § Three things you want in a relationship.
 * § If you had to evacuate your home because of a natural disaster, what three things would you take with you?
 * § Three pet peeves.
 * § Three things you’d do if you weren’t so afraid.
 * § Three favorite TV shows.
 * § My saddest memory is . ..
 * § Some of the things that make me happy are . ..
 * § How do you deal with anger?
 * § How easy is it for you to forgive those who have caused you pain?
 * § What is the dominant emotion in your life right now?

Ask “If” Questions These prompts were inspired by the book If… (Questions For The Game of Life). Memories From Your Childhood Thinking of the Week That Just Ended Landmark Events The Sky’s the Limit An Ode To Your Uniqueness Dream Triggers Use your journaling sessions to think about your ideal life. Ask yourself dream triggers, such as the following:
 * § If you could have dinner with anyone currently alive, who would it be?
 * § If you could meet any fictional character, who would it be?
 * § If you could change one thing about your present life, what would it be?
 * § If you could live anywhere you wanted, where would you live?
 * § If you could go back in time and change one things from your past, what would it be?
 * § What was your favorite toy?
 * § Did you ever get lost?
 * § Who was your best friend in elementary school?
 * § Did you ever run away from home?
 * § As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
 * § What was your favorite subject in school?
 * § Who was your favorite teacher?
 * § What’s your first memory?
 * § What was your favorite cartoon?
 * § What book did you read over and over again as a child?
 * § What is your most vivid memory of the kitchen in your childhood?
 * § As a child, who was your favorite relative?
 * § Who made you feel good this week?
 * § What was the biggest mistake you made this week?
 * § What did you do this week that moved you closer to reaching your goals?
 * § Is there anything you did this week that you wish you’d done differently?
 * § What did you most enjoy doing this week?
 * § How did you procrastinate on important tasks this week?
 * § What did you learn this week?
 * § What’s the funniest thing that happened to you this week?
 * § Write about your first dance.
 * § Write about your first crush.
 * § Write about your first week in college.
 * § Write about your first job.
 * § Write about the first apartment you ever rented.
 * § When did you feel truly independent for the first time?
 * § What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
 * § What would you do if money were no object?
 * § What would you ask for if a genie granted you three wishes?
 * § What’s your wildest dream?
 * § What would you do if you could live a day without consequences?
 * § What grand adventure do you wish you could go on?
 * § If you could become an expert in any subject or activity, what would it be?
 * § What would your perfect day be like?
 * § Close your eyes and imagine the kind of world you would like to see. What is it like?
 * § What makes you unique?
 * § How do you stand out from the crowd?
 * § What are your best character traits?
 * § What are you really good at?
 * § How would you describe yourself?
 * § How would your best friend describe you?
 * § What character traits do you need to work on?
 * § What are some of your idiosyncrasies?
 * § How do you indulge yourself? Do you need to indulge yourself more often?
 * § How do you think others see you when they meet you for the first time?
 * § How would you like to make this world a better place? How can you best share your gifts with the world?
 * § What qualities do you want in a romantic partner? What are the top ten characteristics that you look for in a romantic partner?
 * § What are the top ten qualities a friend should have (treats people with respect; listens but doesn’t judge; has a quirky sense of humor; is an artist; lives with passion; doesn’t sweat the small stuff; is loyal and trustworthy)?
 * § What would make you feel spiritually fulfilled?
 * § What famous world festivals would you like to attend?