How do you cultivate a positive mindset, even in challenging situations?
Describe a goal you achieved that was outside your comfort zone.
What are the personal milestones you celebrate, and why?
How do you show kindness to yourself?
What are the moments or activities that make you lose track of time?
Reflect on a time when you were able to adapt to a significant change. What helped you through it?
How do you handle feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt?
Describe a habit you’ve developed that positively impacts your well-being.
When have you felt most aligned with your values and beliefs?
What have you done that you never thought you could, and what did it teach you about your potential?
How do you maintain your sense of identity in the face of societal pressures?
What does courage look like to you, and when have you demonstrated it?
What does balance in life contribute to your sense of self?
Describe a time when you were able to forgive yourself. How did it impact you?
How do you approach goal setting and achieving your dreams?
What are the activities or practices that help you stay focused?
How do you nurture your mental, physical, and emotional well-being?
What are the lessons you’ve learned from your relationships?
How do you stay true to yourself in challenging situations?
Describe a time when you gave back to your community or helped someone in need.
What are the boundaries you set for yourself, and why are they important?
How do you express your love and appreciation for others?
What role does gratitude play in your life?
How do you prioritize your time and tasks?
What are your strategies for overcoming procrastination or lack of motivation?
Describe a moment when you had to be brave. What did you do, and how did you feel?
What are you most curious about? How do you explore your curiosities?
How do you take responsibility for your actions?
What does integrity mean to you, and how do you practice it?
Describe a tradition or ritual that is important to you.
How do you stay grounded during times of stress or anxiety?
What do you wish others knew about you that they may not see?
How do you approach learning something new?
What are the qualities that make you a good friend/partner?
Describe a time when you felt misunderstood. How did you handle it?
How do you celebrate your achievements?
What role does forgiveness play in your life?
How do you recharge after a stressful period?
What are the small joys that make your day better?
Reflect on a piece of advice you’ve given that you’re proud of.
How do you make decisions? Describe your process.
What are your goals for personal growth, and how are you working towards them?
In what situations do you find yourself most patient?
How do you express empathy and understanding to others?
What personal limitations have you overcome or are working to overcome?
How do you deal with change or uncertainty?
Describe a time when you listened to your intuition. What was the outcome?
In what ways do you inspire or motivate others?
What are your strategies for self-care and maintaining mental health?
How do you handle conflict or disagreement? Give an example.
What are the things you are most passionate about? How do you pursue them?
How do you contribute to your community or the world around you?
What makes you feel fulfilled or satisfied?
Describe a moment when you were able to turn a failure into a learning opportunity.
What personal achievements are you most proud of?
How do you balance your needs with the needs of others?
When have you felt most connected to others? What created that sense of connection?
What does being authentic mean to you, and how do you practice it?
Reflect on a time when you had to advocate for yourself. How did you do it, and what was the outcome?
What habits or practices do you maintain that support your best self?
How do you define success for yourself, beyond societal norms?
When do you feel most creative? Describe how you express your creativity.
What are the themes in the feedback you’ve received from others about your strengths?
Describe a situation where you took a leadership role. What made you effective?
What aspect of your personality do you think has the most positive impact on others?
Reflect on a time when you were resilient in the face of adversity. What did you learn about yourself?
When do you feel most in tune with your inner self? Describe the activities or circumstances.
What are three core values that guide your actions and decisions? Give examples of them in action.
Describe a challenge you overcame and the strengths you used to do so.
What strengths do you bring to a team or group setting?
Think about a moment when you helped someone else succeed. How did you contribute?
When have you felt most proud of a decision you made? What was the decision, and why did it resonate with you?
Reflect on a compliment you received that made you feel seen and understood. What was it?
What qualities do you admire in others that you also see in yourself?
Describe a time when you felt most alive and engaged. What were you doing?
My weak points are…
I do the following to look after myself on a regular basis…
I enjoy myself best…
I release stress by…
I tend to sabotage myself when…
If someone mistreats me…
One of the most important things I learned from my parents…
The kind of support I need more in my life is…
I have a difficult time being emotionally present when…
I am insensitive to others when…
I easily rise to the occasion when…
I get in my own way when…
I feel most joy in my life when…
I show significant courage when…
The amount of work I do is influenced by…
When I’m in emotional or physical pain the kindest thing I can do for myself is…
I really wish others knew this about me…
I was the unhappiest in my life when…
I was the happiest in my life when…
I learn best by…
My strong points are…
I could be understood better if…
Changing my behaviour requires…
I’m stubborn when…
My greatest dissatisfactions centre around…
When I am put in charge, I…
I’m open about myself to others if…
I avoid challenges when…
I feel the most motivated when…
I am not a good listener when…
When someone criticizes me at work, I often feel… because I tell myself…
My hardest decisions concern…
I would tell a white lie if…
When I am put under pressure, I tend to feel… because I tell myself…
I am ready to take a risk on…
If I’m honest I’d prefer to…
What’s not working for me right now is…
I need to accept…
The most effective way for me to deal with stress is…
I feel threated when…
When I want to motivate myself I can always…
The most productive time of day for me is…
My best habit is…
Right now I am aware that…
My perfect day is one when…
The three most important people in my life are…
When others misunderstand me it’s usually because…
I know I’m particularly good at…
I need to ask for help when…
I am at my happiest when…
If my body could talk it’d tell me…
I feel most energized when…
My greatest ever accomplishment was…
I need to make more time for…
I feel most confident when…
I could be a better friend if…
I am a good friend because…
The person I’d most like to be like is ……….. because…
I really need to start saying ‘no’ to…
I really need to start saying ‘yes’ to…
Here’s a compliment I know I deserve…
More than anything else I would like to…
If there’s one thing I know I should and can change it is…
If my colleagues were asked ‘what’s like?’ I’d like them to be able to honestly say…
The moment that made me pause and be present recently was…
Today, I took a step towards my dreams by…
The beauty I see in the world is…
I am grateful for the opportunity to grow when…
A surprise that made my day better recently was…
I recently tried something new and I’m glad I did; it was…
The aspect of my health I’m particularly thankful for is…
The best part of my routine that I look forward to is…
I am grateful for the community or group that…
Today, I took a moment to just breathe and appreciate…
The last time I laughed out loud was… and I’m grateful for that moment.
I feel grateful for the season of… because…
A small act of kindness I witnessed or received today was…
The best compliment I received recently was…
I’m thankful for a recent experience where I learned…
The opportunity that presented itself recently and for which I’m grateful is…
I’m grateful for the kindness someone showed me when…
The hobby or pastime that brings me joy and for which I’m thankful is…
One thing about nature I’m deeply grateful for is…
The moment from my past that still brings a smile to my face is…
I’m grateful for my ability to…
The biggest lesson I’ve learned this year, for which I’m grateful, is…
The place where I feel most at peace is…
Today, I heard/saw/smelled something that made me smile, it was…
A challenge I overcame and am grateful for is…
One unexpected joy I experienced recently was…
For those I love and care I wish…
The most important person in my life is ; today I’m going to tell him/her…
I need to express my gratitude to today because…
I am particularly grateful for…
I feel most grateful when…
The blessings I often forget to be grateful for are…
I something’s take for granted…
The three material things I’m thankful I have are…
I am motivated by…
I feel inspired when…
The nicest person I’ve met recently was…
The thing I love most about my partner/spouse /best friend is…
The three things I’m grateful for from the last 24 hours are…
My best personal skill is…
I’m happy to have made the mistake that…
My best personality trait is…
The tradition I really value is…
Today I accomplished…
The member of my family I feel most grateful to is…
The best mentor I ever had was…
One of the friends I’m grateful for is…
The book that made the biggest positive impression upon me was…
I can help others by…
The thing I like about my job is…
What artist, author, or musician are you grateful for?
The person in my life who makes me feel most safe is…
One accomplishment I’m proud of is…
I just looked out the door/window – I’m thankful for…
I’d love to be…
I’d love to work with…
Given the freedom I’d start tomorrow by…
The best Idea I ever had was…
The best idea I’ve ever heard was…
If I could have one wish I’d want…
When I imagine myself at my happiest I am…
I would love to emulate the success of (name), because…
The person I most want to be like is…
I want the rest of my life to be about…
If I could do anything in the world, it would be…
If I had no fear…
If I didn’t need to earn money…
I missed a significant opportunity in my life when…
If I knew I could not fail, I would…
I create the best results in my life when…
My big dream is…
If I knew I simply couldn’t fail, I’d…
If I could go back a year and give myself some advice I’d…
To make today a great day I’ll remind myself that…
For me work/life balance means…
The most inspiring thing I’ve experience lately was…
To stay on track to my ideal life I need to…
When I’m gone I want to be remembered as…
I really want to try…
For me a successful life means…
My vision of a perfect month this month is…
My vision of a perfect day today is…
Who or what will I forgive today?
In three year’s time I want to be…
This week I’m going to finally start…
The most positive thing I could do today is…
When I see my ideal future it looks like…
I’m grateful for having been able to travel to visit…
The first happy memory that comes to my mind is…
What’s something that you grateful to have today that you didn’t have a year ago?
A simple pleasure I’m grateful for is…
I’m really looking forward to…
The single most important value for me is…
When I’m at my best I…
I thrive in environments where…
I am continually on the lookout for opportunities to improve…
People admire my particular ability to…
I’ve never told anyone but I really want to…
The words I’ll live by this week are…
By the end of today I will have moved my vision forward by…
What I need to focus on to make this year my best ever is…
Today will be a great day because…
Change PromptI’m ready!
Effective Journaling:
- Write down the prompt.
- When the timer starts begin to write.
- Keep your pen on the paper – don’t stop writing until the bell sounds.
- Forget tidiness, punctuation, spelling or grammar – just write!
- If you run out of something to write then write ‘I have nothing to write’ continually until something comes up for you.
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