Journal love
I have only in the last year or so even heard of journaling. I kept a diary for the last 4 or 5 years, just a small snapshot of each day but that was all I really had time for. Now I want to invest some time on my journal so here are 31 Journal Prompts to make time for you.
Once I had looked in to a little more, I realised that it was probably exactly what I needed at the time. A reason to write but more importantly to make time for me each day, a time to slow down.
I still keep a diary but this was in addition to that. The best bit? It meant I got to buy new stationary!! This is the one I chose for this as it is not a huge amount of space to fill but offers a little more than a traditional diary or planner. You can buy it Here
Blogging and journaling
I’ve slipped somewhat recently, and I suspect that is because I spend so much of my spare time on my blog. I wouldn’t change it for the world but I began to wonder if there was a way to combine my love of blogging and journal writing. So I came up with a list of Journal prompts for July. I don’t think I will blog my journal each day but I will certainly make time to review it at the end of July.
If you have ever wanted to try keeping a Journal, why not join in. I have kept it fairly low key for this month, ease in gently but I hope this is successful and maybe I can step it up next time.
31 Journal Prompts to make time for you
- How do you feel today?
- What’s been the highlight of the day?
- What would be the low point of today?
- Who did you talk to today?
- Did you have a productive day?
- If you could tell yourself one thing today, what would it be?
- What are your priorities for the day?
- How are you going to show yourself some love today?
- If you could forget work for one day, what would you do tomorrow?
- What time did you get up today and what did you do first?
- What’s your bedtime routine for today?
- Who was the last person to text you? Did you reply?
- Write a brief review of the book you are currently reading
- Where have you been today?
- What’s the weather been like today and how did it make you feel?
- What made you laugh today?
- Did anything make you feel sad or unhappy today?
- Did you have a to-do list today? How far did you get?
- Do you have any weekend plans?
- Is there someone you want to call today?
- Have you used Social Media today? How did it make you feel>
- What’s on the menu today?
- What’s the best thing you’ve seen online today?
- Have you had time to exercise today, if so what did you do?
- What would you like to do right now if you could?
- Review what you’re currently watching on TV
- What outfit are you rocking today, how does it make you feel?
- If you wrote a book, what would your lead character be like?
- How many times did you hit snooze today?
- What made you smile today?
- Have you enjoyed your month of Journal writing? Would you continue?
Freebie
I have made a printable version for you if that is an easier option for you, please note this is a completely new thing for me. Any feedback would be great, even if it is not of the positive variety… I’ll just pull on my big girl pants!
Printable version
I’d love to hear how you get on if you join in or your experiences of Journal writing if you are a regular.
Here’s to a mindful July.
I’d love to give journaling a try! It’s a fantastic record to have to look back on, and also to pass down through generations. Your prompts are so thoughtful – and helpful too when thinking about what to write.
Thank you annette, I wanted to keep it fairly low key for the first month, it is a great opportunity for some quiet reflection x
What a great way to reflect on what’s going on in your life and a fantastic record. I also love the idea that its an opportunity to go and buy some fancy stationary hehe
I’m a bugger for stationary. I am already planning on what I might buy over the summer for returning to work after the 6 week break! I need help!
Oo these are great prompts! I love the ‘what made you smile today?’ prompt – it’s something I need to concentrate on more 🙂
Thank you! It is so nice to be able to reflect on the day in a positive way x
Thank you for your post. It has given me an idea to write a journal. I liked the list of things to consider… a great way to sit and reflect too. xxx
I haven’t gotten into journalling but it’s something I’d love to do – useful prompts here!
Thank you x x
I don’t write every day because I get stuck what to write about. Journal prompts would help with that!
It certainly brings a focus x
Some good prompts there, as sometimes staring at a blank page can be daunting! I used a diary sporadically when I was younger but could never commit to it. I would like to try journalling now though, as I’ve had a few people tell me it’s a good activity for mental health and self care.
It’s been hugely beneficial to me. I hope you find it to be helpful too x
I love this!
I haven’t journaled since I was a child and forced to in school.
This is so inspirational and I’m really looking forward to focusing on this in July!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it x x
I love these prompts – I’ll definitely use them as a guide. I have a gratitude journal which I fill in at the end of the day but have been a bit slack with it.
It’s so easy to let it slip x
I’ve started one a few times but I seem to end up forgetting to make time for it eventually
I’m so guilty of that too x
I started journaling earlier this year and I’m loving it! Great idea with the prompts. I especially like the one with what you would do tomorrow if you could forget work. This would keep motivated to work harder that day so I could have that work free day😊
That’s such a good motivation!
Love the prompts! I have a happiness journal that I use and it keeps me sane!
I want to get into journaling, but I never know where to start. I’m saving this list of prompts. Thank you!
Aww glad I could help x
I’ve never kept a journal but I know many people that do and they love it! I like the idea that it’s a bit of time for you each day to reflect on things. Quiet time like that is really important. I may give it a go!
I hope you get a chance, it’s such an important part of my day now x
This is a great list! I like to flex my writing muscles, even if it doesn’t lead to a blog post or a book chapter 🙂
Thank you Sarah x
I love the prompts, I think they’d work well as after dinner conversation starters with the kids too. X
They really do. I have a journal for the children as well, but that’s a whole other blog!
I love this, what a motivational post for sure. I like the ‘what made me smile today’ thought xx
Thank you x
LOVE these journal prompts! I find that journaling has bettered my mental health in ways I cannot fully express in words. Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’ll be using some of these.
Thank you so much Krissy x
I dip in and out of keeping a diary. These prompts are really handy to have, I might actually use some to try and keep some motivation going!
Sol glad you like them Zoe x
I love journaling, but sometimes run out of ideas on what to write about! Love these July prompt ideas and will definitely put them to use. Thanks for the great ideas!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them x
These are great, especially for those days when you do not know where to start.
I’ve tried so many times to keep a journal but I think it’s just not for me. I can never stick with it for more than a couple of weeks.
I was the same and blogging really does take over my spare time, but I am determined to stick with July x
I’d love to give journalling a try, but as you say I spent most of my spare time blogging. It must be great to read back.
I can lose hours reading back through old diaries and journals!
Thanks for this. Great prompts.
Thank you x
Great resources & motivation for anyone interested in keeping a journal!
Thank you Chris
I love this post! It’s incredibly useful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sydney x
I’ve a livejournal that I havent logged into for about 15 years. That’s how good I was at journaling, haha.
Hahahaha that sounds like me x
I love your journal prompt ideas. We often run out of ideas or become fixated on one event (mostly something negative). These prompts are a great idea!
Thank you so much x
Great prompts! Journaling and putting pen to paper is key for me! There’s something about formalizing that really makes it stick, real and doable!
I totally agree. I love putting pen to paper x
These are great prompts! Sometimes all you need is a little bit of inspiration to get you started!
Thats what I am hoping x x
what an inspiring article you have here, everyone should get a read of this. thank you!!
what an inspiring article you have here, everyone should get a read of this. thank you!!
Thank you Clare x
Love these! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you love. Hope you’re doing ok?
Great ideas
I started journelling this year . It’s a great way to calm the mind and take time out for yourself . I think I will add this to mine 🙂
Thank you Kira, Enjoy x x
I have always struggled with journalling and honestly its something I have thought about but always ignore.
Love this. Intended starting a journal for ages now and this is the help I need. Thanks
Enjoy, I hope you’re already thinking about today’s answer 🙂
Excellent ideas and a great list to work from…thanks!!!
This is the right way to talk to ourselves. Motivational.
Asking these questions to ourselves will for sure lead us towards the growth in our life.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Vanesh x
I always wanted to start journalling regularly but I run out of ideas of what to write about. These prompts are so helpful! Thank you for sharing.
Love this! This makes me want to keep a journal. I’ve always wanted to, beyond a gratitude journal but didn’t know what to write. This list give a great launching pad!
Thank you Lisa, I am excited to get started today x
Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t believe that July is almost here.
I can’t either Joel, Blinked and I have missed this year!
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Great prompts for journaling. I think we all should make an attempt to start a journal to stay focused every day!
Great tips for journaling! We all should attempt to start a journal and stay focused every day!
I can’t wait to get started x
Journaling sounds very good for helping anxiety.
It’s great for that x
These are great journal prompts. I passed them onto a friend who started a gratitude journal as I think this will help shake it up.
Thank you 😍
I’m really new to journaling and I’ve been wanting to start for a while but I was a little lost on what to write about. Thank you for this really useful guide. When I look back in a few years to my journal, I’ll know exactly how I felt at this moment and where my life was at xxx
It is a great way to look back over the years x x
Great minds think alike! I’m participating in a #JournalinginJuly challenge too and I’m enjoying the thought that goes into responding to each day’s prompt. I try to set a time limit so I don’t overthink my responses and I’m co-hosting a weekly linkup on Saturday’s for the week. It’s good fun and good for your mind’s creativity! Great prompts on your list too Claire 🙂
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