Looking for inspiration? Use the journaling prompts below when you need some ideas to get your journaling juices flowing!
A journaling prompt is simply an idea to help you get your writing started. As you read the prompts below, stop when you find a topic that grabs you and begin to write. Don't feel restricted by the topic! Let your pen take over and follow where it will lead...
Every week, you'll find a new journaling idea on this page -- so check back often!
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Here are the Most Recent Journaling Ideas.
New Ideas added weekly!
135. Journal to observe and reflect on the things you see in your day to day life. What stories can emerge? What emotions? ~Mary Jo Campbell Writers Inspired
136. Life isn't about what you have; it's about what you have to give" ~Oprah
What is the best Christmas gift You ever gave?
137. Open your journal, take a deep breath and pick up your favorite pen. Think about the upcoming holidays and all of the positive memories, feelings and plans you associate with them. What are you genuinely looking forward to? From the eWorkbook, "Help for the Holidays: 7 Days of Journaling to Ho! Ho! Ho!"
138. December is Write-to-a-Friend Month. What better present than to send a handwritten letter or card!
139. During the month of November, I used the left hand page as my Gratitude/Thankful/Appreciation page and I use a green pen as opposed to my usual purple one. I begin my regular journaling on the right hand page and all following pages for that day. I have decided to do this same ritual for each day's journaling exercise, on a continuing basis. ~Sue Rawlings
140. Five great words that could start the journaling process: Time, Space, Strength, Stomach and Disease Process. Would you like to begin a journal but just not sure how to start? Start with these words. Denise M. Brown www.caregiving.com
141. Take your Journal (and no Inner Critics) to a Full Length Mirror. Spend a few moments just observing and breathing. Then write down what you are aware of.
142. Go to your favorite Journaling spot and write about where you are today--spiritually, psychologically, mentally, anyway...What are you aware of? Savor being who you are right now.
143. Carefully choose a word, just a single word, to focus on throughout the course of the year. Let it shape your thoughts, actions and decisions, and look to it for guidance when you need help finding your way.
144. Take your Journal with you to the Missing Person's Bureau. Locate your "imaginary" childhood friends and bring them home to play.Tip #49 from 85 of Mari's Most Musefull Journaling Tips. Check this out: Natasha's created a Blog about her life with the 85 Journaling Tips!
145. Set a spell with your Journal and talk about your Uniqueness. Savor it, accept it and share it with the world!
If you have ideas for journaling prompts that have worked well for you, email them to Mari at mari@createwritenow.com and we may add them to our list!