1111+ Daily Journal Prompts: The Ultimate List You Need to Have

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Here is a compilation of 1111+ daily journal prompts on various topics from general to deep reflection questions to help you plan, explore, grow and reflect.

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Table of Contents

Morning Journal Prompts
Evening Journal Prompts
Start of Week Journal Prompts
End of Week Journal Prompts
Start of Month Journal Prompts
End of Month Journal Prompts
New Year Journal Prompts
End of Year Journal Prompts
Gratitude Journal Prompts
Personal Growth Journal Prompts
Self Discovery Journal Prompts
Self-Love Journal Prompts
Career Journal Prompts
Self-Employment Journal Prompts
Business Journal Prompts
New Business Journal Prompts
Health & Wellness Journal Prompts
Love & Relationship Journal Prompts
Marriage Journal Prompts
Breakup Journal Prompts
Friendship Journal Prompts
Money, Wealth & Abundance Journal Prompts
Stress Journal Prompts
Inner Child Journal Prompts
Rejection Journal Prompts
Fear Journal Prompts
Trust Issues Journal Prompts
Boundaries Journal Prompts
Shadow Work Journal Prompts
Goal Setting Journal Prompts
Millionaire Journal Prompts
Deep Reflection Journal Prompts
Creative Writing Journal Prompts

Morning Journal Prompts

What 3 things are you grateful for right now?
Did you have a good sleep last night? How do you feel at this moment? What could change the way you feel?
What dreams did you have last night, if any, are they significant to you?
How do you want this day to feel?
Are you carrying yesterday’s thoughts or energy?
What feelings or needs have you been ignoring that need to be honored right now?
What energy or attitude do you want to bring to today?
How do you want to feel by the end of the day?
What is one thing that would make a positive shift in your day?
What is something that you are looking forward to doing today?
What is something that you are not looking forward to doing today?
What are you running away from that must be faced today?
What motivates you today?
What is it about today that excites you?
What is it about today that scares you?
What is your goal for the day?
What is on your to-do list?
What boundaries must you continue to honour?
What is a non-negotiable task that you must do today?
What or who do you want to make time for today?
In what ways can you show someone in your life you value and care about them?
What makes you happy lately? How can you do or have more of that?
What can you do at this moment that will set you up for a successful day?
What can you do today that can set you up for future success?
What good karma would you like to invite into your day today?
What affirmation or mantra will motivate you throughout the day?
What negative beliefs or fears can you release today?
What is something that’s been holding you back that you will release today?
Visualise your ideal day.
What challenges do you foresee for the day and what can you do to navigate these challenges?
Describe your perfect morning routine. How different is it from your current routine? What more or less can you do?
What is one new habit you’d like to add to your morning routine? Why is this new habit important to you?
What is one bad habit you’d like to remove from your morning routine? What action steps will you take to correct this bad habit?

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Evening Journal Prompts

What was the best part of your day?
What are you most thankful for today?
What made you smile today?
Did anything happen today that upset or triggered you? What did you learn?
What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
What went well today?
What didn’t go well today?
Was there anything about today that you’d like to change?
Did you learn anything new today?
What is something that made you feel proud today?
What was today’s biggest challenge? How did you overcome it?
What goals did you accomplish today, big or small?
What act of kindness did you do for someone today?
What act of kindness did you do for yourself today?
What surprised you most about today?
Did anyone make a positive impact on your life today? How?
Did anyone make a negative impact on your life today? How?
What do you need to let go of right now to move forward to tomorrow?
What is on your mind right now, and will it affect your sleep?
What unfavorable situations have happened today that require your attention?
What do you need to release or let go of before you sleep?
What is 1 thing that happened today that took you by surprise?
What is 1 thing you’d like to change about today?
Visualise what you’d like to do for tomorrow.
What was something random or unexpected that happened to you today? How did it make you feel?
What self-care or self-love activities did you do for yourself today? How did it make you feel?
Write out your perfect night routine. What can you do to make it a reality?

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Start of Week Journal Prompts

Complete this sentence: This week I want to feel _________?
What energy would you like to bring into the new week?
What plans do you have for this new week that is not related to productivity?
How will you manage your budget and finances this week?
How will you show up for yourself this week?
What will you do differently this week?
What do you dread facing this week? Why?
What’s scheduled in your calendar this week? Do they align with your real priorities?
Who do you not want to see this week? Why?
What can you delegate or hold off on this week?
What excites you most about this week and why?
How will you take care of your health this week?
How can you be more present for yourself and others this week?
What do you hope to achieve by the end of this week? Why is it important?
Do you need support from anyone this week? If so, why?
What is one thing you can do to bring yourself closer to your goal this week?
How can you make this week unforgettable?
What hopes do you have for this new week?
What self-care activities are you practicing this week?
How will you stay motivated this week?
What preparation is needed to ensure a smooth and successful week?

End of Week Journal Prompts

Pause, take 3 deep breaths, and reflect on this week. Journal what comes up.
What was this week’s dominant energy? How did this energy affect your action and creation?
What’s one excuse you kept giving yourself this week?
How did you show up for your future self this week?
Pick one thing you’d change about this week. How would it have affected the course of your week?
Identify a moment where you felt triggered. What happened? How did you handle it?
Did you honour your boundaries this week? Why or why not?
How was your mental health this week?
What made you laugh this week? Why?
List 5 things you are most grateful for this week. Explain why.
List 5 things you are most ungrateful for this week. Explain why.
If you could re-live this week how would you do it differently?
What caused you the most stress this week?
Did this week go as planned? Why or why not?
Who do you need to thank for this week? Why?
What kept you motivated this week?
What was this week’s highlight?
What was this week’s lowlight?
What occupied your mind the most this week?
What lessons can you take away from this week?
What are you most proud of this week, and why?
What are you least proud of this week, and why?
What did you do this week that brought you closer to your goal?

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Start of Month Journal Prompts

How are you feeling right now? What’s your outlook for the new month?
What excites you most about this new month?
Who are you looking forward to seeing this month? Why?
Write a story about this upcoming month, using yourself as the main character. Use third-person narrative.
Visualize your new month’s success. What does it look like? Who’s in it?
What is your goal for the new month?
What trade-offs are you willing to make to achieve this month’s goal?
Describe a memory you’d like to create or experience that will be unique to this month.
What positive impact would you like to make on your community this month?
What energy did you carry from the previous month that you’d like to keep or remove?
Where do you want to be, and how do you want to feel by the end of this month?
What do you want your end of month to look like? What actions must you take to ensure this happens?
What is your intention for this month? Name a word to describe it.
How are you going to prioritize self-care this month?
What routines, habits or lifestyle changes can you make that are in alignment with your future self?
List all potential stress triggers that you might encounter this month. What steps can you take now to lessen its impact on your mental well-being?
What are you not looking forward to this month? Why? How can you reframe your mindset about it?
List your top goals for each area of your life that you’d like to achieve by the end of this month.
What is one thing you can do that will improve your productivity this month?
What past energy must you release to enjoy this new month?
Write 3 positive affirmations for this month.
Review your calendar for the next 4 weeks. Do they reflect your values and real priorities? What changes can you make?

End of Month Journal Prompts

List 5 things you are grateful for this month. How did it contribute to your well-being?
What was the primary energy for this month? Did you like it? Why?
What situation or experience pushed you out of your comfort zone? How did you handle it?
Write a letter to your future self about the events that happened this month.
Write down your favorite memory about this month. What made it special?
Revisit the goals you had set at the start of the month. Which ones did you achieve, and which ones are still in progress?
How did you prioritize self-care this month? What activities contributed to your health & well-being?
What progress did you make this month?
What steps did you take this month to expand your comfort zone?
Who stood out to you the most this month? Why?
Highlight a positive and negative interaction or connection you had with someone this month. What did you learn from this experience?
Did you complete everything you had set out to do at the start of the month? Why or why not?
Which area of your life received the most attention this month? Which received the least? What caused the imbalance?
How did you nurture and nourish your body this month?
How did you manage stress this month?
What activities or experiences brought you the most joy this month?
What are you most proud of this month?
What was this month’s predominant energy? What are your thoughts about it? Would you like to carry the same energy to next month? Why or why not?
What occupied your mind the most this month? Why?
Write 3 memorable experiences that happened this month.
If you could change one thing about this month, what would it be? Why?
Were your actions in alignment with your goals? What did you do?

New Year Journal Prompts

What is your word for the new year?
Write 3 affirmations for the new year.
What energy would you like to bring into the new year?
What excites you most about this new year?
List your goals for the new year.
What trade-offs are you willing to make to achieve your goals?
Imagine yourself one year from now. Where will you be? How will you feel?
What color(s) would you use to describe this new year? Why?
Write a story about this year.
What limiting beliefs do you need to release before entering the new year?
How will you challenge yourself in this new year?
List out your monthly goals for the next 12 months.
What can you do in this new year that could improve your finances?
List 3 things you’d like to try in this new year?
Write your bucket list for the new year?
What are your health and fitness goals for the year? How will you measure your success?
How will you prioritize your mental health this year? List specific action steps.
Describe a memory you’d like to create or experience that will be unique to this new year.
What new habit(s) would you like to adopt for the new year? Why is it important?
What habit(s) must you quit doing for the new year? What happens if you continue?
What area of your life needs more of your attention this new year? Why?
Write a letter to your younger self as your future self, one year from now.
How can you show up more for yourself in this new year? List your action steps.
List 3 things you’d like to open your heart to in this new year?
What new routine or lifestyle changes do you want to make in this new year? Why are these changes important to you?
What energy do you want to take from last year into the new year?
What brought you the most peace and happiness last year? How can you bring more of that into the new year?
Where do you want to see yourself one year from now?
Review last year’s schedule. What occupied most of your time? If they didn’t serve your goals, what can you do differently in the new year?

End of Year Journal Prompts

Describe this year in 6 words.
If you could re-write one thing about this year, what would it be?
If you could re-live this year, what would you do differently or change?
What was this year’s primary energy? Did you like it? Why?
Re-visit your New Year resolutions. Which ones did you achieve? Which are still a work in progress?
Reflect your last 365 days. What patterns do you see?
What’s your most memorable experience about this year?
What color(s) would you use to describe this year? Why?
If you could re-live one memorable moment or experience, what would it be? Why?
What made this year special?
Who made this year special?
What key accomplishments did you make this year?
What difficult decisions did you have to make this year?
List everything that contributed to this year’s personal growth.
Did you achieve all the goals you had set out to do at the start of the year? Why or why not?
List the people who made a positive impact on your life this year.
Which quote would best describe this year?
Describe a moment that you felt most triggered. What did you learn? How did you handle it?
How did personal boundaries play a role in your life this year?
What message do you have for the version of you from one year ago?
How is your health compared to the start of the year? What changed? Why?
How is your relationship with yourself compared to January 1st? What changed? Why?
What contributions did you make to your community this year? What are you most proud of?
What stressed you out the most this year? How did you handle it?
Which area of your life received less attention from you this year? Why?
Reflect on this year. What was the key theme?

For an in-depth annual review, be sure to check out our full list of year end journal prompts (100+ questions)!

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Gratitude Journal Prompts

What does gratitude mean to you?
How do you express gratitude?
What makes you happy?
List 3 things in your life that you’ve taken for granted. Express your gratitude for each of them.
What do you appreciate most about your life?
Write a gratitude letter to your past self.
List all your achievements.
Write something good that happened in the last 48 hours.
Write 3 things you’re grateful for at this moment.
What are your small pleasures in life?
Name a book that made a positive impact on your life. Write a line to express your appreciation.
List 15 things for which you consider yourself lucky.
Write a thank you letter to your body.
Who are the 5 people in your life that you’re most grateful for?
Write a gratitude letter to nature.
What makes you laugh?
What mistakes or failures are you grateful for and why?
Write an appreciation letter to the money you have in your bank account.
What do you enjoy most about your work? Write a line to express your gratitude.

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Personal Growth Journal Prompts

Why is personal growth important to you?
How do you define personal growth?
What metrics do you use to measure personal growth?
What do you think is the best way to grow?
Reflect on a recent lesson. What did you learn? How did it change your thoughts and behaviors?
When did you start your growth journey? What made you decide to start?
At what age did you experience the most growth and development? What happened that year?
List 5 important soft skills that you’ve developed. Why are they important?
List 5 important hard skills that you’ve developed. What positive impact did they make on your life?
Do you visualize? If so, how has it changed your self-development experience?
How do you ensure a balanced growth in all areas of your life?
Which are your favorite personal growth and development books? What positive impact do these books have on you?
Does personal growth ever end for you? Why or why not?
Which quote best describes your personal growth journey? Why?
Name one habit that’s negatively impacting your growth. What action can you take to change it?
Which area of growth are you currently working on? Why is it important to you?
What would delay your personal growth journey? What can you do to prevent this from happening?
What are your go-to resources for personal development?
Name a habit or skill that has made a tremendous impact on your self-growth. How did it change your life?
What area of your life requires more attention and development? Why?
What are your thoughts on this quote by Shonda Rhimes “You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.”?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What do you need to do to become that person?
What investments have you made in self-development?
Do you have a mentor? If so, what impact did they have on your self-development journey?
How have your friends or network shaped your self-growth journey?
If you had to offer one personal development tip to a stranger, what would it be? Why?
What are your thoughts on affirmations and personal growth?
How is your current routine supporting you in your growth and development?
Name a habit that used to help you but is now slowing down your growth. What changed?
What area of growth has been challenging for you? Why?
How has self-growth changed your mindset on fear, failure, and success?

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Self-Discovery Journal Prompts

What motivates you?
What are you most proud of about yourself?
What are your biggest goals and dreams?
What hobbies did you have in the past that you dropped? Why did you drop them?
Who are you at this moment?
How do you feel at this moment?
In an ideal world, how would you like to feel every single day?
Choose 3 words to describe yourself.
How would you like others to describe you? Why?
How are you showing up for yourself?
How are you showing up as yourself?
When you look in the mirror, who do you see?
What difficult or traumatic experiences have shaped your sense of self, and how might you reframe that narrative?
What are you most fearful of?
What makes you happy?
What was your childhood dream? Why did you dream about them?
Who do you love the most? And why?
If there was one thing you could do differently at this moment, what would it be?
If there is one person you can express your love to (dead or alive) who would that be and why?
What promises have you set for yourself that are no longer serving you or your highest good?
What would you like to share with your younger self?
What message would you like to receive from your future self?
What is your identity?
Who is your hero and why?
List all your strengths and weaknesses.
What challenge from the past has made you stronger?
What recent small wins can you celebrate right now?
How do you define happiness?
How do you define success?
If you could re-write your life, what would it look like?
Complete this sentence, “In the eyes of a child or the younger me, to survive and succeed, I should…”
What can you care less of? What can you care more about?
What can you do less of? What can you do more of?
Who do you need to forgive?
What shame or guilt are you carrying that needs to be released?
What negative energies or thoughts have you been carrying that need to be released?
What mindset shift or perspective do you need to change?
What is one thing in your life that requires your immediate attention?
List 3 things that are stressing you out but you have the power to change it.
What skills and talents do you have that are your secret power?
What do you love most about yourself?
What have you learned to embrace that was once difficult to do?
How did you learn to accept things about yourself or others that once felt impossible to achieve?
List 5 lessons that you have learned that have helped you navigate through life.
What failures or rejections (personal or professional) have you experienced that was a blessing in disguise?
List all big or small achievements (personal or professional) that once felt impossible to do but in the end you accomplished it.
List 5 interests or hobbies that you’d like to try.
Name 3 bold moves that you have made in the past year.
What makes you feel most alive?
What areas in your life do you need to slow down?
Describe your dream life.

Self-Love Journal Prompts

What does self-love mean to you?
What can self-love do for you, your life, and your loved ones?
What is stopping you from loving yourself more?
What regular self-care or self-love activities do you do?
Describe your relationship with yourself.
What makes you unique?
Name 3 flaws you accept about yourself.
Name 1 imperfection about yourself that you have learned to love and admire.
What is your biggest struggle with loving and accepting yourself?
What have you not given yourself the permission to do or feel?
Name 3 people you felt most judged by, and write down why your feelings about these judgments aren’t valid.
Write a love letter to yourself.
Write a letter of recommendation about yourself.
Imagine your younger self, what message do you have for him/her about self-love and compassion?
Name 1 self-love act that you can do right now that your future self will thank you for.
Imagine your future ideal self. What relationship do they have with themselves?
What is your go-to self-love affirmation?
Describe your self-care routine. What do you enjoy most?
Write down five nice things people have said about you recently.
How do you see yourself?
What more or less can you do for a better self-relationship?
What do you need to start saying “yes” to?
What do you need to start saying “no” to?
What do you need to do to love yourself unconditionally?
What compliments do you like to give to people? Do you feel comfortable giving yourself the same compliments? Why or why not?
Write a gratitude letter to yourself.
How would you describe yourself?
Write about a professional achievement that you’re especially proud of. How has this achievement changed the way you view yourself?
Write about a personal achievement that you’re especially proud of. How has this achievement changed your relationship with yourself?
How has boundaries affected your relationship with yourself and others?
What makes you happy?
Name 3 things you love about your personality
What’s standing in the way of your happiness, and what can you do to change it?
When do you feel the most confident in yourself?
What positive changes have you made for yourself in the last 3 years?
What makes you feel loved?
What flaws and mistakes do you need to forgive yourself for?
What self-care activities do you enjoy doing?
Is the love you share with others proportionate to the love you give to yourself? If less, what can you do to give yourself more love?
What 3 good habits you’d like to cultivate that can benefit the relationship you have with yourself?
Write down 5 things you’re grateful for about yourself.
List 5 positive things you can say to yourself when negative thoughts start to creep in.
What’s something you must let go to improve your self-relationship?
What mental or physical habits are destructive to the relationship you have with yourself?
Name something you love about yourself that isn’t related to your looks, status, brand, or reputation.
Do you believe you are beautiful and worthy of love? If not, where did this belief come from?

Career Journal Prompts

What does success mean to you?
Visualise is your ideal career.
Write about a time when you had to step out of your comfort zone to achieve a career goal. What were the key lessons?
What are some limiting beliefs you have about yourself and your abilities in the workplace, and how can you work to overcome them?
Describe a recent challenge you faced at work. How did you overcome it?
What is your long-term career goal?
What is your desired level of income?
Can your current job fulfill your financial needs? If not, what action steps do you need to take to achieve it?
Do you want to do what your boss is doing right now? Why or why not?
List your strengths and weaknesses. How do they contribute to your current or future success?
Reflect on a recent project or task that you completed successfully. What skills did you utilize to make it happen?
Describe a recent failure. What can you learn from it?
How do you measure success?
Does success scare you? Why or why not?
What do you fear most about success?
What do you fear most about failure?
How do you celebrate your successes?
What professional failures or rejections have you experienced that were a blessing in disguise?
List all big or small professional achievements that once felt impossible to do but in the end, you accomplished it.
What new skill or area of expertise that you want to develop in your career? What action steps will you take to achieve this goal?
What is the biggest professional lesson you have learned so far, and how has it impacted your work?
What is your elevator pitch?
What do you enjoy most about your work?
What motivates you to get up and go to work every morning?
List 5 things you are grateful about work.
Write about a mentor or colleague who has had a significant impact on your career.
What limiting beliefs do you have about your career? What can you do to reframe it?
Write a letter to your younger self. What advice would you give them?
What excites you most about your work?
Reflect on a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What factors did you consider, and how did you ultimately make your decision?
What motivates you to do better? How do you stay inspired and engaged in your work?
What are your personal values and how do they align with the work you do?
What is your professional identity? How is it different from your personal identity?
What are your long-term career goals, and how do you plan to achieve them?
Are your friends and family supportive of your business goals? Why or why not?
What inspired you to pursue your current profession?
How do you see your career evolving over the next 3-5 years, and what do you hope to achieve during that time?
What are some potential obstacles or challenges you might face in achieving your goals, and how do you plan to overcome them?
How do you balance your short-term and long-term goals, and what strategies do you use to stay focused and motivated?
What metrics do you use to track your progress?
What major career moves have you made to date? Which one are you proud of? Why?
What impact do you hope to have in your field, and how do you plan to achieve it?
How satisfied are you with the work you do?
How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing your career goals?
What strategies do you use to avoid burnout?
What sets you apart from your colleagues?
How is your relationship with your colleagues at work? What can be changed or improved?
Who is your role model? And what role do they have in your career?
What impact does your career have on your personal life?
How do you reframe your negative beliefs into more positive and empowering beliefs about yourself and your career?
What are some small steps you can take to start challenging your limiting beliefs and moving towards a more fulfilling and successful career?
What do you like and dislike about your job?
What important lessons have you learned in your career?
Why do you consider your strengths as your strengths?

Self-employment Journal Prompts

Use one word to describe your self-employment journey.
Why did you choose to become self-employed?
What skills have you learned since you started working for yourself?
How has self-employment changed your habits and routines?
Why do you want to become self-employed?
List the pros and cons of self-employment.
How has self-employment changed your life?
How many hours do you work a week? Are you happy with these hours? Why or why not?
Describe your planning process and the steps you took to become your own boss.
What mindset shifts did you have to make before becoming self-employed?
Who is your go-to person when you need someone to talk to? Why?
What quote would best describe your self-employment journey?
How do you celebrate success? What activities do you do?
Write a letter to the person who didn’t believe in you.
How do you manage work-life balance?
What message do you have for your younger self who was still working for an employer?
Describe your life in 5 years.
What do you like or dislike about self-employment?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to become self-employed?
On days you don’t feel like working, what do you do to stay motivated?
What scares you most about self-employment?
What is your business strategy or plan?
How do you manage financial uncertainties and plan for the future?
How do you manage your time? What tools and strategies do you use?
What important lessons have you learned since becoming self-employed?
How has self-employment affected your personal life?
How has self-employment affected your view on money and wealth?
Are your friends and family supportive of your self-employment journey? Why or why not?
Would you ever go back to working for an employer? Why or why not?
What important skills do you need to have to be successful?
List 3 key milestones in your self-employment journey.
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
How do you manage stress?
What does success in self-employment mean to you personally and professionally?
What limiting beliefs do you have about self-employment? How can you reframe these beliefs?

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Business Journal Prompts

What does business success mean to you?
Visualise is your ideal business.
What impact does your business have on the community?
What are your short-term and long-term business goals?
Write about a time when you had to step out of your comfort zone to achieve a business goal. What were the key lessons?
What are some limiting beliefs you have about your business? What is the root cause of these beliefs and how can you change them?
Describe a recent challenge you faced in your business. How did you overcome it?
What are your business financial goals?
Where do you see yourself and your business in 5 years?
Who is the first person you’d like to celebrate your business success with? Why?
Can your business fulfill your financial needs? If not, what action steps do you need to take to fulfill those needs?
List your strengths and weaknesses. How do they contribute to your current or future business success?
Use 5 words to describe your business.
What is your business model?
What is your business elevator pitch?
Are your friends and family supportive of your business? Why or why not?
Describe a recent business milestone. What did you learn from it?
How do you measure success?
Does success scare you? Why or why not?
What do you fear most about success?
What do you fear most about failure?
How do you celebrate your success?
What do you like or dislike about your business?
What do you fear most about your business?
What are your business objectives and why are they important?
What business failures or rejections have you experienced that were a blessing in disguise?
List all big or small business achievements that once felt impossible to do but you accomplished it in the end.
What investments have you made in yourself and your business? Why are they important?
What business lessons have you learned so far?
List 3 things you are grateful for about your business.
What lessons did your business teach you about money?
What lessons did your business teach you about your own health and well-being?
Write about the person who has had a significant impact on your business.
How do you make business decisions?
If you could restart your business today, what would you do differently?
What excites you most about your business?
Which area(s) of your life has fallen short since the inception of your business? What can you do to create more balance?
What is unique about your business?
Who do you talk to when you have a business problem? Why?
What important lessons did you learn about yourself since the inception of your business?
What is the key to your business success?
What are your personal values and how do they align with your business goal(s)?
Write about a time when you had to be resourceful and creative to achieve a business goal.
If your business can talk, what advice would they give you?
What are some potential obstacles or challenges you might face in achieving your business goals, and how do you plan to overcome them?
How do you balance your short-term and long-term goals, and what strategies do you use to stay focused and motivated?
What metrics do you use to track your business progress?
How satisfied are you with your business right now? Why?
How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?
What strategies do you use to avoid burnout?
What sets your business apart from your competitors?
What impact does your business have on your personal life?
How do you reframe your negative beliefs into more positive and empowering beliefs about yourself and your business?
Create a SWOT analysis for your business.
How do you manage business uncertainties?

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New Business Journal Prompts

Why are you starting a new business?
What trade-offs are you willing to make for your new business?
Describe your new business in 6 words.
How will you manage work-life balance with your new business?
What does business success mean to you?
Visualise is your new business 5 years from now.
What impact will your new business have on the community?
What are your short-term and long-term business goals?
What important action(s) must you take to ensure the success of your new business?
What investments do you need to make in your new business?
How much funding does your new business need? Is there flexibility around this number? Why or why not?
List your new business objectives. Why are they important?
What limiting beliefs do you have about your new business? Why?
What are your business financial goals?
Who will benefit most from your new business?
Who is the first person you’d like to celebrate your business success with? Why?
Can your new business fulfill your financial needs? Why or why not?
List your strengths and weaknesses. How do they contribute to your current or future business success?
What is your business model?
What is your business elevator pitch?
Are your friends and family supportive of your new business? Why or why not?
How do you measure success?
Does success scare you? Why or why not?
What do you fear most about success?
What do you fear most about failure?
How do you celebrate your success?
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you with your new business? Why? (1-lowest, 10-highest)
What do you fear most about your new business?
What new business lessons have you learned so far?
List 3 things you are grateful for about your new business.
What are your new business affirmations?
What lessons did your new business teach you about your health and well-being?
Write a letter to the person who has had a significant impact on your new business.
How do you make business decisions?
What are your thoughts about business uncertainties?
If your new business failed today, what would you do?
What excites you most about your new business?
What is special about your new business?
What are your personal values and how do they align with your new business?
What are some potential obstacles or challenges you might face in achieving your new business goals? How do you intend to overcome them?
What strategies will you use to stay focused and motivated?
What metrics will you use to track your business progress?
How will your new business impact your personal life?
Who have you spoken to about your new business? How did the conversation impact your action?
Who in your life will be most impacted by your new business? Why?
What sets your new business apart from existing businesses in the same field?
How do you reframe your negative beliefs into more positive and empowering beliefs about yourself and your new business?
Create a SWOT analysis for your new business.

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Health & Wellness Journal Prompts

How do you define wellness?
What does health mean to you?
What are your current health goals?
What are your current wellness goals?
What are your current fitness goals?
Do you believe your health and wellness goals are attainable? Why or why not?
Visualise the healthiest version of you.
At what point in your life did you feel your best? Why?
At what point in your life did you feel your worst? Why and what steps have you taken to remove yourself from that experience?
How do you incorporate movement or exercise into your day-to-day routine?
What are some ways you can foster resilience and build coping skills to manage mental health challenges?
If there is one thing that you can do for your body right now, what would it be?
What habits or practices make you feel the most energized and healthy?
What self-care activities do you enjoy and find most beneficial?
How has your health and fitness routine changed in the last 5 years?
How often do you listen and respond to your body’s needs? What more can you do to cater to your body’s needs?
What physical symptoms or conditions have you experienced lately? What steps have you taken to address these issues?
What is most important to you when it comes to health and wellness?
What food(s) do you need to cut from your diet that will make a drastic difference to your health?
Write a letter to the person who didn’t believe in your business.
What food(s) do you need to add to your diet that will benefit your health and wellness?
How many cups of water do you drink per day?
What are your thoughts on diets and trending food?
How often do you cook at home?
How does food make you feel?
On a scale of 1-10 (1=lowest), how happy are you with your current weight? What is the rationale behind your rating?
How does stress play a role in your life?
Who do you talk to when you are stressed, upset, happy, or angry?
Do you think stress can be beneficial? Why or why not?
What are some common stress triggers in your life? How do you manage them?
List 3 things that are stressing you out but you have the power to change it.
What makes you happy? What can you do to create more happiness in your life?
What personal boundaries have you created that have benefited your health and well-being?
What or who do you need to let go to improve your health and well-being?
Are you currently suffering or experiencing any pain? List them all and write the action steps needed to overcome the suffering and/or pain.
What makes you restless? What action steps can you take to feel more at peace?
Who do you need to forgive? Write the first person that comes to mind. How has this person impacted your health and well-being?
How do you balance work, personal life, and taking care of your physical and mental health?
What is one wellness goal you would like to achieve in the next month? What steps can you take to reach it?
How has your physical health affected your mental health, and vice versa?
What are some ways you can prioritize self-care and wellness in your daily routine?
What role does nutrition play in your overall well-being?
How do you stay motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
How do your personal values align with your wellness goals? Are there any areas where you may need to make adjustments?
How do your social connections and relationships contribute to your wellness? How can you foster more meaningful connections with others?
What health or wellness habits do you struggle with the most? What can you do to overcome these challenges?
Who is your support group? What influence have they made on your health and wellness?
Describe your health and wellness journey.
What is your relationship with alcohol, tobacco, or other substances?
What or who motivates you to make healthier choices?
How do you cope with chronic pain or illness?
How can you improve your self-care habits to better support your overall health and wellness?
What are some health-related challenges that you have overcome in the past? What did you learn from those experiences?
What role does sleep play in your overall health and well-being? How can you improve your sleep habits?
If your body can speak to you, what would it say? Why?
How do your thoughts and beliefs impact your mental health and well-being? What techniques can you use to challenge negative thought patterns and cultivate more positive ones?
What practices do you do to improve your mental health and overall well-being?
What action steps will you take to ensure that your mental, physical, and emotional needs are met?
What self-limiting beliefs do you have that are not aligned with your health and wellness goals?
What impact has society and social media had on your health and wellbeing?
How has peer pressure affected your mental health, self-image, and lifestyle choices?
What are your thoughts on Eastern and Western approaches to medicine? What influence does it have on your health & well-being?
Write a love letter to your body.

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Love & Relationship Journal Prompts

What is your definition of love?
How does love make you feel?
Visualise and describe your ideal relationship.
Describe what an unhealthy relationship is like.
What are your top 5 relationship values?
Is your current relationship in alignment with your values?
What does romance mean to you?
What does passion mean to you?
What is your love language, and how do you express love to others?
What limiting beliefs do you have about love that must be released?
Describe your earliest memory of falling in love.
List 10 qualities you look for in a partner and why they are important to you.
Reflect on a time when you experienced heartbreak. What did you learn from the experience, and how did it shape your view of love?
Reflect on a relationship that didn’t work out. What did you learn from the experience, and how have you grown from it?
Write about a time when you felt truly loved and cherished by someone else.
What are your love languages, and how do you express love to others? How do you prefer to receive love?
Describe a date or romantic experience that was particularly memorable to you.
Write about the person who had a positive impact on your view of love.
Write about the person who had a negative impact on your view of love.
Write about a time when you took a risk in love, what did you learn from the experience?
What message do you have for your younger self on love and relationships?
Write a list of your relationship boundaries.
What do you like or love most about your current partner?
List 10 things you appreciate about your partner.
List 10 things you appreciate about your relationship.
How do you communicate your needs to your partner?
What qualities do you bring into your current relationship?
What are your relationship goals?
What are some ways you express love without saying the words “I love you”?
What frightens you most about relationships?
What scares you most about love?
Is love a feeling or a choice? Explain your answer.
How has your childhood experience affected the way you view love and relationships?
How has society impacted your experience of love and relationships?
What promises have you made to yourself on the topics of love, intimacy, and relationships that are no longer serving the person you are today? What must be changed or released?
What secrets do you want to tell your current partner but are afraid to share?
What turns you off the most in a relationship?
Where do you see yourself with your current partner in 3 years?
Create a heading (title) for your most memorable relationship in 6 words.

Marriage Journal Prompts

Why did you get married?
What scared you most about marriage?
What excites you most about marriage?
How has life changed for you since you got married?
What do you think are key to a successful marriage?
Has your idea of marriage changed before and after you got married? How so?
Why do you want to get married?
Why is marriage important to you?
What is your ideal spouse?
What are your thoughts about loyalty, faithfulness, and infidelity?
Are you giving your 100% in your marriage? Why or why not?
How would your spouse describe you?
What is your love language? Has this been reflected in your marriage? Why or why not?
What are your marriage boundaries? Have they been communicated?
What is most important to you in a marriage?
If there is a problem in your marriage, who is the first person you’d go to? Why?
What influence do your parents have on your marriage or the idea of marriage?
What are your thoughts about open marriage? Do you think it’s healthy?
List 3 things that are an absolute no-no in a marriage.
Describe your ideal marriage.
If there is one thing you could change about your marriage, what would it be?
What is a healthy marriage?
What do you miss most about single life that you wish you could continue to do?
How do you incorporate self-love in your marriage?
What do you and your spouse do to keep the marriage exciting?
If there’s one thing you can change about your spouse, what would it be?
Imagine yourself 5 years from now, what message do they have for you in your current relationship with your spouse?
How has your relationship with your spouse changed before and after marriage?
Describe your marriage in one word.
How has your marriage changed your priorities in life?

Breakup Journal Prompts

What will you miss most about this relationship? Why?
What led to your most recent breakup?
What love lessons did you learn about this relationship?
What did you learn about yourself in this relationship?
How did this relationship change you and your understanding of love?
How do you heal from breakups? What steps will you take?
Describe your most memorable breakup in 5 words.
Describe the connection you had with your ex-partner.
Name 3 things you’re grateful for about your last relationship.
What lessons did you learn from your most recent breakup?
Would you want to reconcile with your ex? Why or why not?
Do you think about your ex often? What do you miss most about them?
Write a story about your most recent breakup.
Write a thank you letter to one of your exes.
Write an apology letter to one of your exes.
How has this breakup affected your self-relationship?
What self-care or self-love activities will you do to nurture your heart and soul?
What did you learn about trust and communication from your recent relationship?
What boundaries did you have in your previous relationships? How have they changed? How will they be different in your next relationship?
Who do you talk to when you go through a breakup?
As you’re going through a healing journey, what can you do to extend more kindness and compassion to yourself? What self-care or self-love activities can you do?
Are you friends with any of your ex-partners, why or why not?
What was your last partner’s love language? Give an example of how you illustrate that love.
Write a letter to your younger self. What advice would you give her about this relationship?
What qualities did you like and dislike most in your ex-partner?
What goals or intentions have you set for yourself post-breakup?
Describe the moment when you realized that the relationship was no longer working out. What actions did you take after you had that realization?
What impact does social media have on your healing journey?
Think of all your ex-partners. Which one had the most impact on your life? Why?
Looking back, what did you not like about your last relationship?
How have your relationship goals changed post-breakup?
What feelings do you have towards your relationship?
Have you found closure? Why or why not?
What action steps can you take to let go and move on?
Are there any hindering fears or beliefs that you’ve carried from your past relationships that may affect your outlook on new relationships?
Write a forgiveness letter to yourself.
How did your most recent breakup change you?
Create 3 positive affirmations that will help you heal and move on from this breakup.

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Friendship Journal Prompts

What is your definition of friendship?
Who are your most trusted friends? Why?
Describe a time when you shared a vulnerable moment with a friend.
Describe a time when a friend shared a vulnerable moment with you.
Name 3 friends that shape your childhood.
How have your friends shaped your life?
Write about a time when you did something kind for a friend.
What is your idea of a best friend, good friend, and acquaintance?
When you need someone to talk to, who’s the first person that comes to mind? Why?
How has friendship played a role in your life?
How do you make new friends?
What do you do to cultivate your friendships?
Is there a friend that you’d like to reconnect with? Why?
Name 3 friends you had to let go. Why?
Reflect on an argument you had with a friend. What was the cause? How did you resolve the conflict?
Name 3 friends that come to mind. How has your friendship changed over the years?
Write a letter to a friend that you no longer speak to.
Name a friend that you can always count on. Why is that so?
What do you think is key to a successful friendship?
Describe a time when you felt misunderstood by a friend. What did you do to solve that situation?
How would you describe the energy between you and your friends?
What kind of activities do you like to do with your friends?
Describe a time when a friend upset you. Did you confront your friend? Why or why not?
How would your friends describe you?
Who is the first friend who has seen you cry? What led to this event?
List 5 important attributes that a friend should have.
Which friend do you look up to the most? Why?
Reflect on a time when you disappointed a friend. What happened? How did it change your friendship?
Name a friend that has hurt you. What happened? Have you forgiven them? Why or why not?
What do you love about your friends?
Who is your funniest friend? Why?
Name a friend that you had a crush on. Why were you attracted to this friend?
Name 2 friends that you’d like to keep for life. Why?
Find a favourite photo of you and your friends and describe why it’s so special.
What do you look for when making new friends?
Name a friend who shares nothing in common with you but you both just click. How was this friendship born?
Name a friend who is no longer on speaking terms with you. What happened? If history could change itself, what would you have done differently?
What is your persona at home, with friends and at work?

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Money, Wealth & Abundance Journal Prompts

How much money is enough for you?
If money wasn’t an issue, how would you like to live the rest of your life?
Do you believe that you deserve to live a life filled with wealth, abundance, and prosperity? Why or why not?
How does money make you feel?
What attachments do you have with money?
What are your current financial goals?
What are your financial values?
What are the reasons behind your financial goals?
How do you prioritise your financial goals?
What is your relationship with money?
What is your relationship with wealth?
How do you define abundance?
How do you define wealth?
What does financial freedom mean to you?
What does retirement mean to you?
What is your current debt situation?
On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your current financial standing? What actions do you need to take to get yourself closer to 10?
List 10 things that you are grateful for when it comes to money.
What money habits do you need to cultivate or let go of?
What money mindset is hindering your financial growth?
What was your biggest financial achievement this year, and how did you accomplish it?
What was your biggest financial challenge this year, and how can you avoid or overcome it in the future?
What financial challenges are you currently experiencing?
How much money did you save this month, and where did you save it from?
What are your biggest financial fears, and how can you overcome them?
What are some ways you can increase your income, and what steps can you take to achieve this?
What are some financial habits that are holding you back, and how can you replace them with more productive habits?
What are some financial opportunities you might be missing out on, and how can you take advantage of them?
What limiting beliefs do you have about money, wealth, and abundance? How can you reframe these beliefs?
Do you believe that wealth and abundance are available for everyone? Why or why not?
In what ways can you reduce your debt and increase your income?
How can you ensure that your money aligns with your values and priorities?
Do you work for money or is money working for you?
What is your current retirement savings plan?
What is your biggest financial regret? What has the lesson learned?
How can you start investing your money to achieve long-term financial goals?
What action steps do you need to take to become financially free?
What are some common money myths that you used to believe, and how have you overcome them?
How do you handle financial stress, and what coping mechanisms have worked best for you?
Describe your current financial habits? What needs to be changed or adjusted?
What is your current financial budget? What tools have worked best for you?
What are your current spending habits? Are they in alignment with your financial goals?
What are some ways you can be more mindful of your money and finances?
How do you practice financial self-care?
What are some potential sources of passive income that you can explore, and what are the steps you need to take to get started?
What are your financial goals for the next 5 years, and how can you break them down into smaller, achievable milestones?
How has your upbringing, education, and environment affected your beliefs about money and wealth?
If you won the jackpot today, who is the first person you’d like to share this with? What will you do with the money?
What are your money, abundance, and/or wealth mantras?
What negative beliefs do you have about money, and how can you reframe them into more positive and empowering thoughts?
How can you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance when it comes to money?

Stress Journal Prompts

What stresses you the most?
Reflect on the times you’ve been stressed. What common theme do you see?
How does stress manifest in the body? Explore the mind and body connection.
Name 3 things that are currently stressing you out but you have the power to change them.
How do you define stress?
What does stress-free look like to you? How can you cultivate more of that in your life?
Who do you talk to when you’re stressed? Why?
How do you cope with stress? What strategies do you use?
If stress can talk, what would they say to you?
Write a letter to your younger self about stress. What tips and advice would you give them?
Who in your life stresses you out the most and why? Have you had a conversation with them about it? Why or why not?
Reflect on a past stressful event. What did you learn from this experience?
How do you talk to yourself during stressful times?
What affirmations can you use to help you better manage stress?
What specific factors or situations trigger your stress response?
Describe a mindfulness technique you use to de-stress. If you don’t have one, would you be open to trying? Why or why not?
What does peace mean to you? What can you do to incorporate more peace in your life?
What do you do to de-stress? Which is your favourite method?
Do you think stress is self-inflicted or caused by external factors? Explain your answer.
How has stress played a role in your performance?
What is your relationship with food and stress?
Do you think it’s possible to live a stress-free life? Why or why not?
Does change give you stress? If so, how can you minimize its impact?
How do you prevent stress from happening? What preventative measures do you have set in place?
What are your thoughts on good stress and bad stress? What impact does it have on your performance?
Do you think your beliefs have the power to impact your relationship with stress? How so?
Which area of your life causes you the most stress? How can you stop this from happening?
What are your thoughts on challenges? How does it affect you? What can you do to lessen its impact?
What is stressing you out right now? What is the root cause of this stress?
What mindset change can you make about stress?
What boundaries do you have in place to help you preserve your peace of mind?
What types of physical activities can help reduce your stress level? Do you carve time for these activities? Why or why not?
List all your stress triggers. What action can you take to lessen its impact on your health and wellbeing?
“Change your mind, change your life.” Do you think this quote can be applied to stress? Why?
How does your body react to stress?

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Inner Child Journal Prompts

Who is your inner child? Describe them in detail.
What does your inner child need the most? Why?
How has your childhood shaped your adult life?
Imagine your inner child sitting in front of you. What message do they have for you?
How has your upbringing shaped your perception of love and relationships?
What are some of your happiest childhood memories?
Write a letter to your inner child on love and acceptance.
What did you miss out on as a child? How did this affect you?
What triggers your inner child? How do you manage these triggers?
If you could play a game with your younger self, what would that be? Why?
What was your favourite childhood movie? Why?
Reflect on the emotional needs your younger self may have needed. How can you fulfill these needs for yourself now?
What made you feel most alive when you were young?
Who was your childhood best friend? What impact did they have on you?
What age of your childhood would you like to relive? What made it significant?
What is your least favorite childhood memory? Why?
What is something you loved to do as a child but stopped doing? Would you like to pick it up again? Why or why not?
Does your childhood have any impact on your decision to get married or have kids? Why or why not?
If you could re-parent your inner child, how or what would you do differently?
Who were you as a child? Who are you now? What changed?
What color would you use to describe your childhood? Why?
What childhood character traits did you have to let go of but wish you didn’t? What can you do to adopt these traits again?
What’s one thing you wished your parents or caretaker did differently? How would this have changed your childhood, and the current you?
How often does your inner child “run the show”? How do you take back control?
What made you cry most as a child? What can you do today to soothe them, and yourself?
Visualize your inner child sitting in front of you. Ask them, “What do you need”? Journal your answer and the action(s) you can take to fulfill those needs.
What is your birth order? Do you think it affected your childhood? Why or why not?
What were your childhood dreams and aspirations?
At what age did you stop being a child? What led to this outcome? How has this shaped your adult life?
Who was your caretaker? What message do you have for them?
How can you be more “childlike”? How will this change your relationship with yourself and others?
Did you have any imaginary friend(s)? What was their name? How did they shape your childhood?
How did your childhood affect your confidence and self-esteem?
What is your first childhood memory?
Are there any beliefs you’re still holding on to from your childhood that no longer serve you today? List these beliefs. What can you do or who can you speak to to reframe these beliefs?
When was the first time you felt hurt or pain? Who was around to help you?
List 3 things you are most grateful for about your childhood.
Who did you look up to as a child? What positive impact did they have on your childhood?
What scared you most as a child? What is your perception of this fear today?
What was your relationship like with your parents growing up? What is it like now? Are there any changes you’d like to make?
Is your inner child holding on to any emotions? What can you do to release these emotions?

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Rejection Journal Prompts

What feelings or emotions arise when you think of rejection?
Recall a time when you were rejected. How did it make you feel? What did you learn from this experience?
What do you think rejection says about you?
What are your thoughts on failure and rejection? Are they the same or different? Explain.
What is your earliest memory of rejection? What feelings or emotions emerged?
If a friend experienced rejection, what would you do or say to make them feel better? Can you give them the same advice? Why or why not?
How would your life change if you altered your perception of rejection?
Do you believe “rejection is redirection”? Why?
Do you fear rejection? What do you think is the root cause of this fear?
Is rejection a feeling or a mindset? Explain your answer.
How does your body react to rejection?
Why do you think rejection is important for personal growth and development?
How do you respond to rejection? What are your coping mechanisms or strategies?
Why do you think people reject one another? What can you learn from your answer?
The times you were rejected, which ones were a blessing in disguise? What can you take from these experiences?
What limiting beliefs do you have on rejection? What can you do to reframe your mindset?
What excuses do you give yourself to avoid rejection?
How do you move forward from rejection? What specific actions do you take?
Have you ever rejected someone and why? How did it make you feel?
Are you still holding on to past rejections? If so, why? What can you do to let go and forgive yourself or anyone that’s involved?
What other words do you associate with rejection?
How can you turn rejection into a neutral experience? How can this benefit you moving forward?
How does rejection impact your day-to-day decision-making?
List the pros and cons of rejection.
How is rejection holding you back from your goals and dreams? What small steps can you take to move on from your dreams and be closer to your desires?
What is the opposite of rejection?
What new skills or traits did you pick up from your lessons on rejection?
How do you find grace and compassion in yourself when dealing with rejection?
What emotional triggers come up when dealing with rejection? Identify the root cause of these triggers. What is their relationship with rejection?
Revisit a time when rejection turned into an opportunity. What can you take from this and put it to good use moving forward?

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Fear Journal Prompts

What do you fear most? Why?
Who do you fear most? Why?
How do you describe fear?
How does fear make you feel? How does overcoming fear make you feel?
What scared you the most as a child? Has this fear been resolved? Why?
What role does fear play in your growth and development?
Describe a time when you overcome your fear. What did you learn about yourself and your fear?
Visualize your younger self and give them a hug for their courage in overcoming past fears. Write down any feelings, emotions, or inspirations that come up.
Do you believe in your ability to overcome your fears? Why or why not?
When you’re scared, who do you talk to? Why?
What color is your fear? How does this color make you feel?
What is your current coping mechanism with fear? How has it changed over the years?
How do you feel about change and uncertainties?
Compare your fear to the reality of the situation. Do they align?
Name a fear that you’d like to conquer right now. What specific actions can you take to overcome it?
What are you not afraid of? Why?
What small steps can you take to embrace and conquer your fears?
What feelings and emotions arise when you think of your fears?
How is fear holding you back from your future self?
Who is the most fearless person you know? What character traits does this person have that you can embody to become more fearless?
How does your body react to fear? What measures can you take to control this reaction?
List all your fears. Is there a common theme? What is it?
What lessons do you think your current fear(s) have for you? When will you be ready to learn these lessons?
What is a common excuse you have when it comes to fear?
Where does your fear come from? What is the root cause?
Name the first fear that comes to mind. What is the worst that can happen? What is the best that can happen?
Do you trust in yourself to overcome your fears? Why?
Imagine your future self dealing with the fears you have right now. What would they do? How will they lead you through your fears?
What makes you feel fearless? Why?
Who makes you feel fearless? Why?

Trust Issues Journal Prompts

How do you define trust, honesty, and integrity?
At what age did you begin to understand the concept of trust? What had happened?
Who do you trust the most? Why?
List the pros and cons of trusting others.
Do you trust yourself? Why?
Do you trust your body? Why?
Name one person you thought you couldn’t trust but it turns out you were wrong. What changed?
What is your earliest memory of someone breaking your trust? How did that experience change you?
Who do you not trust? Why?
What does trust and vulnerability mean to you?
What role does your intuition play in your decision to trust others?
How has trust affected your relationship with your friends, family, and romantic partners?
How can you build healthy boundaries to protect your trust?
Has anyone in your life ever reframed your idea of trust? If so, why?
List the qualities of a trustworthy person.
Have you ever mistrusted someone? What lesson did you learn?
Are you a trustworthy person? Why or why not?
Identify the risks of trusting yourself and your body. Are these risks perceived or real? What steps can you take to trust yourself and your body?
What are some ways you can practice forgiveness to those who have betrayed your trust?
When was the last time you showed your vulnerability? How did it make you feel?
In what areas of your life do you struggle the most with trust? What steps can you take to build or rebuild that trust?
What are some positive experiences you’ve had with trust?
What limiting beliefs do you have about trust? How can you reframe these beliefs?
What do you think needs to happen for you to trust yourself again?
What do you think needs to happen for you to trust others again?
Write down your first experience with betrayal.
How does your childhood impact your idea of trust?
What behaviors do you exhibit when you’re around someone you don’t trust?
Write a letter to the person who took advantage of your trust.
Write an apology letter to the person who you let down.

Boundaries Journal Prompts

How do you define boundaries?
Why are boundaries important to you?
What happens when you don’t honor your boundaries? What are the consequences?
List the pros and cons of setting healthy boundaries.
What are your current boundaries? How are they serving you? Which ones are non-negotiable?
Who is constantly testing your boundaries? Why do you think this happens?
Can boundaries be a bad thing? Explain your answer.
Write a letter to your younger self on the importance of personal boundaries.
What boundaries used to serve you but are now slowing down your growth and development?
Think of a time when someone crossed your boundaries. How did you handle the situation?
What do you struggle to say “no” to? What is the root cause of this challenge?
What scares you most about boundaries?
If someone says “Your boundaries are too much,” what would you reply?
Name a healthy boundary that has improved your health and wellbeing.
When someone crosses the line, what feelings or reactions do you have?
How do you communicate your boundaries to others?
What experiences have influenced your understanding of boundaries?
How do you feel or react when someone sets a boundary on you?
Have you ever ignored someone’s boundaries? What led to this event?
Name a personal boundary that you wished you had sooner. Why?
How do you keep your boundaries?
Which area of your life do you struggle to maintain your boundaries? What small steps can you take to improve this situation?
How do you feel when your boundaries are crossed?
Are you open to talking to others about your boundaries? Why or why not?
Assess your current boundaries. Do any of them need adjustments or changes?
How have your personal boundaries positively or negatively impacted your relationship with yourself and others?
What are some of your work boundaries? What impact do they have on your career progression?
How comfortable are you with saying “no”? How do you assertively say no while maintaining a positive relationship?
Who did you have to let go because they didn’t have to honor your boundaries?
How do you stay disciplined to the boundaries you’ve set for yourself?
What emotional triggers come up when your boundaries are crossed? How do you handle these triggers?
What do healthy boundaries look like in family, friendship, and relationships?

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Shadow Work Journal Prompts

What does shadow work mean to you?
Who is your worst self?
If you had a conversation with your shadow self, what would they say to you?
Are there people or situations that trigger strong emotional responses in you? Why do you think that is?
What is your worst memory? How has this impacted your life?
What aspect of your personality do you find most difficult to accept?
At what point in life did you feel like giving up on yourself?
Describe a time when you were your worst self. What was the key trigger?
Write a letter to your shadow self.
Name the person who hurt you the most. Have you forgiven them? If not, can you find ways to forgive them?
What parts of yourself do you repress and hide from others? Why? What will happen if this is exposed?
How many shadow selves do you have? What experiences created them?
What memory or experience are you most ashamed of?
In what ways can you integrate your shadow into your day-to-day life?
What or who do you think contributed to the creation of your shadow self?
Who triggers you most in your life? Why? What action steps can you take to stop this from happening?
Are there any negative emotions you try to suppress or avoid? Why?
What’s something you wish others knew about you but are afraid to share?
Describe the last time you self-sabotaged. What happened? What was the key trigger?
List all your emotional triggers. To your best ability, write down the root cause of these triggers.
What makes you feel self-conscious?
Describe your shadow self. What do you like or dislike about them?
What old wounds do you have that have not been fully healed? Do you want to heal these old wounds? Why or why not?

Goal Setting Journal Prompts

Who does your goal belong to?
What are the intentions behind your goals?
Why are your goals important to you?
What trade-offs are you willing to make to achieve your goal(s)?
Rank your goals in order of importance.
How much time per week are you willing to spend on your goal?
Write a gratitude letter to your past self for all the efforts that you’ve made in reaching your goals.
Write an apology letter to yourself for the time when you were too hard on yourself.
Visualize yourself as having achieved your current goals. What will life be like?
Who can hold you accountable for your goals? Why did you pick this person?
What can you do today to move yourself closer to your goals?
How often do you celebrate success?
What is the cost of not achieving your goal?
If you had to pick only one goal to focus on, what would it be, and why?
Does your family and loved ones support you on your goals? Why or why not?
For your long-term goals, break them down into smaller, actionable steps.
How much money or investment is needed to achieve your goals?
Who in your network can help you actualize your goals?
Write down a recent achievement. What did you learn from this experience?
What current habits are slowing you down from achieving success?
Imagine yourself 5 years from now, what advice would you give to your current self?
If you achieved a milestone today, who’d be the first person you’d call? Why?
Imagine yourself winning an award for achieving the specific goals you set out for yourself, what would you say?
How will you manage balance while working towards your goal?
Review your calendar. Is your schedule supporting your goals? If not, what needs to change or can be delegated?
Write 3 affirmations for your goals that you can repeat daily.

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Millionaire Journal Prompts

Do you believe you can become a millionaire?
What habit must you adopt to become a millionaire? What action(s) do you need to take to ensure this habit sticks?
Complete this sentence: When I become a millionaire, life will be __________.
From a financial perspective, how far off are you from becoming a millionaire? What can you do to change your financial situation?
Visualise the future you. What millionaire habits and routines do they have that you currently don’t practice? How can you incorporate these habits and routines into your current lifestyle?
Why is having 7-figures in your bank account important to you?
What strategies do you have to become a millionaire?
As a millionaire, how do you balance work/life?
What limiting beliefs do you have that’s stopping you from becoming a millionaire? How can you reframe these mindsets?
What trade-offs did you have to make to become a millionaire?
What important traits do you need to have to become a millionaire?
At what age did you become a millionaire? What was the feeling like?
What mindset change did you have to make to become a millionaire?
Are you the first among your friends and family to become a millionaire?
What tip would you give to someone who wants to become a millionaire?
What is your life now compared to before you made your first million?
Who helped you on your millionaire journey? Write a letter to express your gratitude.

Deep Reflection Journal Prompts

Who is the most difficult person in your life and why?
Who do you not want to be like in 3-5 years? What action steps are you taking to prevent this from happening?
When did you last feel truly alive? Describe your feelings in detail.
If you had to pick one superpower to have for one day, what would it be and why?
What is something you have a hard time being honest about, that even you have a hard time admitting?
Who do you think knows you better than you know yourself? Why is that so?
Close your eyes, and imagine being in a white room, what do you see? How do you feel?
Close your eyes, and imagine being in a pitch-black room, what is the first emotion that comes up, and why?
Who is your inner parent? What influence do they have on you?
What promises have you made to yourself that you no longer need or want to honour? Write a letter to release these promises.
Summarize your future in 8 words or less.
Which movie would best describe your life? Why?
What are you seeing that no one else is seeing? What are you not seeing that everyone else is seeing?

Creative Writing Journal Prompts

Write a cheesy love story that makes you cringe.
Rewrite your life as a poem.
If you had to permanently move to a new planet, which would it be? What 5 items would you bring with you?
Create a catchy headline for the current city that you’re living in.
Describe your favorite color in words without using the name of that color.
Give yourself a role in your favourite movie. Who would you be and why?
If you could travel back in time for one week, which era would you visit? Create an itinerary for your visit.
Write your childhood as a short story. Use third-person narrative.
How well do you know your best friend? Write a list of everything you know and share with them.
Draw your most recent resume.
Pick one: travel to the future or travel to the past. Explain your answer.
Which wild animal would you adopt as a pet and why? What would you name them?
Imagine we found a new hidden city today. Describe its landscape, people, and culture.
If you had to become an object, what would it be and why?
If RedBull can give you wings, where would you fly to, and why?
Why is the sky blue? Describe your journey in detail.
Be a critic of your favourite dish. Write in detail about why you like it.
What do you think aliens look like? Describe them in detail.
If social media never existed, how different would life be now?
Where do you think the idea of ghosts and spirits came from? Do you believe in them, and why?
What do you think is the least important body part or feature, and why?
If we have 26 hours in a day, how would you spend those 2 extra hours?
Do you think aliens are smarter than humans? Why or why not?
If your childhood imaginary friend came to life, what would you say to them? Where would you take them to play?
If there’s a magic pill that could give you immortality, would you take it? Why or why not?