28 Insightful Journal Prompts To Start Your Day Right
Whenever I’m lucky enough to have a slow morning, I like to take some time to reflect before the chaos of the day leaves a mark on my memory. Truthfully, slow mornings are few and far between these days, but when I encounter them, I cherish them like a treasure that’s best guarded lest they be stolen. On those mornings when I get to catch my breath, one of the first things I like to do is pick up my journal from my bedside table and turn spontaneous words into sentences. At times, I start with a journal prompt; other times, I just let the words flow, baring it all on the page.
There are days when writing comes easy. Like they were on the wet ink of my black pen even before I picked it up. Almost like those words were dying to be written, and all I had to do was pick up the pen to draw words already designed. On some mornings, though, the ink in my pen runs dry, and the words don’t quite sit on the tip. I find myself ready to give myself to the art of journaling, but the words don’t find me.
On days like that, I rely on journaling prompts to put me on the right track – a quiet journey to finding my voice on paper again.
What Are Journal Prompts?
I like to think of journal prompts as ‘helpers’ when journaling. As a writer, I know words don’t always flow easily. Sometimes, the whiteness of a blank page can be so intimidating it leaves you scrambling for the right words. The right way to express how you’re feeling. The perfect way to start a sentence. Or even the right topic to write about. There can be too many laces that need untangling and figuring out which to start with can be petrifying.
Using a journal prompt takes away the pressure when faced with a blank page. Journal prompts are specific and direct questions or sentences that inspire you to write. They give you a focus and direction and allow you to do the most important part of any habitual practice – start.
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Insightful Morning Journal Prompts To Start The Day.
1. Today I’m grateful for…
2. What can I do today that will make me feel fulfilled by the end of the day?
3. How can I prioritise joy in my life this week?
4. What lessons can I take from yesterday to make today a better day?
5. Right now I feel…
6. What are three things I want to achieve today?
7. What is something I love about my life in this period?
8. How can I show myself more kindness in simple ways today?
9. I’ve been anxious about…
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10. How can I make a positive impact on at least one person’s life today?
11. What can I do today to ensure I get closer to achieving my goals?
12. List three positive traits about yourself.
13. List three negative traits about yourself.
14. What steps can I take to gradually improve my toxic traits?
15. What is keeping me stuck in the same cycle lately?
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16. List four major things that would need to change for you to not feel stuck anymore.
17. How can I push myself out of my comfort zone today?
18. I have to admit, I regret…
19. What are simple ways I can protect my peace today?
20. In what aspects of my life do I need to set greater boundaries?
21. How can I stay present and mindful this morning?
22. I feel most like myself when I…
23. I feel least like myself when I…
24. When was the last time I truly felt proud of the person I am becoming?
25. How can I best support the people in my life?
26. How can I feel more supported by my loved ones in this period of my life?
27. What do I need to forgive myself for?
28. Am I standing in my own way or creating my own way?
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