30 Journal Prompts to Explore Your Creativity, Desires, and Passions

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I use journaling to open my imagination, build awareness, and think bigger about what I can accomplish. Writing each day supports my emotional wellbeing and keeps me in touch with my passions and core desires. I write in my journal in the morning, and once you get started, you may find yourself making it part of your daily routine, too.

Benefits of journaling include exploring your deepest desires, reflecting on your choices and behaviours, staying in touch with your passions
, and exploring what's possible for your life
.

30 Journal Prompts to Explore Your Creativity, Desires, and Passions

  1. Write about something that gives you great pleasure in life.

  2. If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do differently in your life?

  3. Complete this phrase, ‘Something that comes effortlessly to me is …’ (There can be more than one thing.)

  4. What thing do you currently want for your life? It can be an experience, change, or material item.

  5. Imagine someone hired a private detective to follow you for the day. What would they find?

  6. Make a list of 100 things you like about yourself. Tip: Number the list as you go or before you get started.

  7. When during the week do you typically feel best? Do you have a favourite day or part of the week? Describe how you feel. Why do you think you feel this way?

  8. Where was the favourite place you’ve ever lived or visited? (Even for a moment.) Describe why you liked it.

  9. What’s one thing you are avoiding?

  10. What is your favourite way to start the day? What makes you feel energised and peaceful?

  11. Describe your ideal day, from waking up to going to sleep.

  12. What are some areas of your life in which you are too harsh with yourself? Write down some loving statements to show appreciation of where you currently are in your life.

  13. What behaviour do you want to change in yourself?

  14. When do you feel like you rush too much in your life? Could you slow down and enjoy the process more?

  15. Describe something you gave up on that you still wonder about (a relationship, a job, a passion, a hobby, or other). Why did you give up? What would happen if you tried again? What would happen if you let go of wondering?

  16. Write a letter to a close friend. Tell them the ways you care about them.

  17. Write a letter to someone that you haven’t spoken to in a while.

  18. Write a letter to a younger version of yourself. Include at least one piece of advice.

  19. If you could speak your truth, what would you say?

  20. Write about a time you laughed.

  21. Write about a time you cried.

  22. Describe an unexpected moment that changed your life for the better.

  23. Describe a time you got what you wanted, but it did not turn out how you expected.

  24. Describe a time you felt lucky or fortunate.

  25. If you could do anything, what would you do?

  26. Write the letter you always wished you would receive. It could be from a lover, partner, parent, friend, colleague, or any other person.

  27. Make a list of 100 things you could do to be more passionate in your life. Pick one item to do today. Tip: Number the list as you go or before you get started.

  28. Do you have a place you’d like to move or travel to? Why do you want to go? What do you hope to do once you get there? If you don’t have a place, why not?

  29. Make a list of 100 things you could do to take better care of yourself. Pick one item to do today. Tip: Number the list as you go or before you get started.

  30. Write a letter to your future self. Include at least one piece of advice.


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