If you’re thinking about taking up journaling, Beginner journal prompts are a great way to kick-start your journal habits. People don’t journal because they don’t know where to start. I get it. Staring at a blank notebook page with endless possibilities of what to fill it with is either really inspiring or extremely daunting. This post is for the latter. I found in my beginner journal phases that prompts really helped me develop my personal journal style too.
Journaling is a therapeutic experience in that it allows you to “let it all out.” And I mean everything. Introducing journaling into your daily habits can help control your symptoms and improve your mood. This can range from helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns, or just providing an opportunity for self discovery.If you struggle with letting your thoughts flow onto a page, these beginner journal prompts journal prompts for are for you.
What type of journal should you get?
My first answer will always be to use what you have. I’m sure you have a notebook somewhere in your home with blank pages just waiting to be filled, but if you feel inspired by a brand new notebook, here are some of my favorites.
- The Five Minute Journal – includes prompts & inspiring thoughts
- Wide Ruled notebook with an inspiring cover from a local stationary store
- A day & Night reflection Journal from Amazon
- Blank notebook with no lines – AKA a bullet journal
- Daily Planner with Journal Space– Passion Planner is my personal favorite. Use code JORDANN256 for 10% off.
- Online journal programs like the DayOne App
A few things to remember before you start journaling
- You don’t have to fill the entire page – but try to.
- It doesn’t have to be a paper journal.
- Put your journal in a place you will see it every day.
- Try to journal 5x a week if not every day.
- You can journal at anytime; it doesn’t have to be first thing in the morning.
- No one else will see this journal but you. Get vulnerable.
Now that we’ve established all the tools you need to start your journaling journey, let’s dive into some insightful beginner journal prompts.
Finish this sentence beginner journal prompts
- I am happiest when______
- I am currently frustrated by_______ because _________
- I’ve been experiencing anxiety around______
- I want to be better at _________
- I am so happy and thankful ______ has happened
- Today i found myself overthinking about_______
- Recently my emotions have been triggered by______
- My favorite thing about today was_______
- My goals for this week (month, year etc.) are_________
- I secretly hope that________
Questions to ponder in your journal
- Do you have anything distracting you currently? Why?
- What would you like to release? What would you like to increase?
- If you made your desired income, where would you spend your money?
- How did I challenge myself today? This week? This month?
- What do you want your life to look like a year from now? Go into as much detail as possible.
- What makes you feel hopeful and optimistic for the future?
- What am I afraid of losing? Gaining? Admitting?
- Who is not serving you in your life and why must you let it go?
- Who do I desire to be?
Make a list
- 10 things that are wonderful about you
- New hobbies you want to try
- 10 small things you are grateful for
- 10 desires you have right now
- 5 wins you had today
- 11 statements of “I am certain that_______”
- Create a bucket list for your next milestone birthday. (ie. 20, 25, 30, 35…)
- Make a manifestation list for attracting your dream life.
- New experiences you want to try (i.e. scuba diving)
- 30 ways you can receive money
- The people you most admire
- What three ordinary things bring you the most joy?
A journal brain-dump
This is my personal favorite and still counts as beginner journal prompts. If you find yourself not being able to turn your brain off, you might be in need of a good brain dump. A brain dump is an effective (and sometimes very fun) journaling exercise that takes the thoughts and worries that flood our brains on a consistent basis and gets them out on paper. Here are a few brain-dump examples to check out. You just start writing and see where your thoughts take you. This is a no judgement zone so let everything flow out of you. I often find my thoughts work faster than my pen, so do not worry about making it pretty, just worry about getting it out!
Journaling is a positive force in my life – and it can be in yours too! I’ve noticed great progress in my personal growth journey by strategically and intentionally utilizing my journal. What are some favorite beginner journal prompts you’ve come across? Tell me in the comments below!
