50 Journal Prompts For Self Discovery

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Journaling is a great way to reconnect with yourself an unlock your hopes and dreams. You will love these 50 journal prompts for self discovery.

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Back whenever I was in middle school and high school, journaling was a huge part of my life. I guess you could say that blogging has sort of replaced journaling, however, it’s on my list of goals to get back into this year. There is just something so incredibly cathartic in writing out your thoughts and emotions. I feel like it allows you to dig deep and really discover things about yourself that you might not have realized before. It’s a pretty cool experience.

I remember one day whenever I was in high school and I went into my parents room to get a book that my mom had sitting on her night stand for me. It was actually among a pile of books sitting there and as I rummaged through, I found a journal that my mom had started keeping. I remember reading it, though I knew I shouldn’t, and I can’t for the life of me remember what it said now, but I remember there only being one or two entries. This is so like us as busy moms, right? We have a goal to start doing something and then it gets forgotten unless we have it a priority.

Anyways, I feel like what she was doing was just this: using her journal as a means for self discovery. And that sentiment has stuck with me. I love how journaling can be to just record things down for your own personal memory, or as a way to discover something greater. No matter what your goal is with starting to journal or taking a different direction with your journaling, here are some great ideas to use it for self discovery.

50 Journal Prompts For Self Discovery

How do you feel about yourself right now?
If you had endless possibilities, what would you do today?
If you could only keep 3 things you own, what would they be and why?
What was a life changing moment you’ve had?
What is a quote that best describes you?
What thoughts keep you awake at night?
What would you do if you had a second change at something?
If you could change something that happened during your teenage years, what would it be and why?
During what moment were you the happiest in your life?
What are you the most proud of?
What makes you the happiest?
What’s something that you have trouble letting go of in your life?
What is something about yourself you would feel ashamed to tell people?
What are some of the biggest lessons you’ve ever learned in your life?
If you could bring someone back from the dead who would it be and why?
What do you miss most about being a child?
What are 10 things you would list on your bucket list?
What is your favorite book and why?
What are you most looking forward to in the future and why?
What is on your mind right now?
Describe the most vivid dream you have ever had.
What are you most proud of in your life?
How would you describe yourself?
What is your dream job?
When was the last time you stood up for yourself?
What are 5 things you are really good at?
What do you find the most challenging in life?
What are your biggest strengths?
What advice would you give to your younger self?
What is something that someone has complained about you?
What is something you wish you could change about yourself?
What is keeping you from taking a big risk?
What makes you the most angry?
What are qualities that you look for in a friend?
Do you believe in true love?
What do you truly think is your purpose in life?
What steps do you need to take to reach your goals?
How would other people describe you?
Where do you see yourself 20 years from now?
What do you want to be remembered for?
What makes you the most scared?
If you could be a celebrity for a day, who would you be and why?
If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
What are your biggest weaknesses?
What is your favorite movie and why?
Where would you travel to if you had to leave today?
What would you do if you were gifted a million dollars?
If you could live forever, would you choose to?
What is a secret you are keeping?
Have you ever told a lie?