100 Journal Prompts for Growth Mindset

How often do you write down your goals or dreams? If you want to achieve something big, you should write them down. Writing down your goals helps you stay focused and motivated throughout the day.

Writing down your goals has proven to be effective in achieving them.

Write down your goals every morning. You have no reason not to. Write down what you are going to eat or buy at the grocery store that day. This will help increase your chance of actually following through with it!

You can also use writing down your goals as a reward when you accomplish something great. Once you reach one set goal per week, you can reward yourself by buying something fun.

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Growth Mindset Writing Prompts

1. Write about how you feel today. What is happening inside your head? What emotions are you experiencing? Are they positive? Negative?
2. Journal about any difficult situations you have faced this week so far. Describe what happened. Were there consequences associated with it? Did you learn anything from these incidents?
3. Reflect on this week’s accomplishments. Did you follow-through on all your promises? Do you regret any decisions you made? What were the pros and cons of each decision? Did you manage to keep your new habits or break old ones?
4. Remember to always be honest during your journaling process! What negative thoughts did you encounter? How much time were you able to spend doing what you love everyday?
5. Think about times when things went well for you throughout the day. Describe your feelings and the actions you took. Were their any good outcomes? Was there anything you wished could have been different?
6. Journal about any challenges you may face later this month. Make sure to reflect on both successes and failures. Consider using this information to make adjustments if needed.
7. How does an obstacle that came up negatively impact your life? Does it cause you stress? Can you see any pattern to your obstacles? What will you change to avoid this situation next time around?
8. What are three ways you can improve your skills to better deal with problems?
9. Identify five qualities that make you happy. Now rank each quality according to how important they are to you. What would happen if you eliminated some of those that aren’t really essential?
10. Think about what motivates you most. How many people motivate you? Why is it so important to you?
11. What have you accomplished this week? What did you change about your lifestyle?
12. Take note of any changes you have seen in yourself throughout the past week. What was noticeable about the changes? Have you noticed any improvements in your mental state? In what aspect of your life would you like to improve more?
13. How has your attitude changed over the last couple of weeks? Which aspects of your approach to tasks have improved? Which have stayed the same?
14. List all the places where you have failed over the course of your lifetime. Then list five areas where you succeeded. Use this information to guide your next attempt to accomplish something new.
15. What have you learned from your mistakes this year so far? How have they impacted your life? What else can you gain knowledge from?
16. Describe how you felt after making a mistake. Are you satisfied with the outcome? Has it taught you anything about yourself?
17. Ask yourself what kind of person you would like to be? If you were given a chance to go back to yesterday, would you do things differently? Would you still choose to take this path?
18. What would you say to someone who was looking upon your current circumstance? Do you believe they would understand your emotions? Do you think they would offer advice?
19. Imagine that everything goes well for you with no challenges or setbacks. Write down three reasons why this would not happen. When in the future do you expect these events to occur?
20. What kind of future do you want to live in? Plan out a road map to get from where you are now to where you want to be in five years. How will you achieve your goal? Is it realistic?
21. Reflect on your achievements. How would you feel if someone asked you about your accomplishments? How do they compare to others? Think about why you chose the paths you have taken and whether or not they worked for you.
22. Choose one thing you would love for another person to know about you. What can you tell them?
23. Share the strengths and weaknesses that you have identified with friends and family. Ask them what they notice about you.
24. Consider all the people who have influenced you positively during the course of your entire life. Who has had the greatest impact on you?
25. What would you like to see as a trend in society? What would make the world a much better place?
26. Think about times when you have made choices based solely on what your gut told you. Was it right? If not, why did you stick to your decision?
27. What values are important to your beliefs? Identify the value “values” that mean the most to you.
28. What is your biggest fear? Know that what you fear most could actually be the hardest part of the journey ahead.
29. How do you cope with stress? What types of things help you relax?
30. What does happiness look like to you? Put together a plan to reach your personal ideal of happiness. Include both short-term and long-term goals.
31. What are the best ways you can handle pressure? How can you stay calm under pressure? What type of people tend to overcome challenge successfully?
32. What has prevented you from reaching your own potential to date? What would change it?
33. Identify the qualities you desire in a mate. Set some rules for yourself around this subject based on your needs and wants.
34. Who makes you angry? What triggers anger in you? What are some possible solutions?
35. What activities do you enjoy doing daily? What makes these events special to you?
36. What do you wish for those who surround you? Would you change something about their lives if you could?
37. What are your dreams? Make plans for how you intend to turn these wishes into reality.
38. List 10 regrets that you have. Be honest! Don’t hold back.
39. What is your highest priority? What is the next step toward achieving your goals?
40. What keeps you up at night? Are there any fears holding you back from moving forward? What would you do differently if you knew it wouldn’t hurt you?
41. What are your top three priorities? Are they realistic? Why or why not?
42. In what way do you hope to improve your situation within your current environment?
43. What will you do after today that will affect your chances of success tomorrow?
44. What is your legacy? How do you want to be remembered?
45. Think about your best friend. Describe him/her. What characterizes your relationship with him/her? Which quality is most important to you? Why?
46. What is one of the first words out of your mouth when you meet someone new? Do you mind sharing it? If so, what happens once you hear the word?
47. What was your first job? How did you learn the responsibilities involved? Were you happy?
48. What is your favorite time of day? Explain why it is so.
49. Think about your strengths. What would you like other people to know about you?
50. Think about your family history. Have any ancestors had difficulty in life? You may not realize it, but genetics play an enormous role in determining whether we succeed or fail.
51. Write down all of the positive aspects of your past. Then write down all of the negative ones, too. Compare the two lists and identify which areas need improvement.
52. When is the last time you shared your feelings? Did anyone listen? Why is this important?
53. Imagine a scenario where you need to make a big decision. Is there anyone you trust enough to give you counsel?
54. What do you believe to be true? What are some reasons behind your stance on certain topics?
55. What are your core values? Whom do these values represent? Why do you think they matter?
56. Write down five situations where you were able to take advantage of opportunities that others missed. Tell why each event happened as it did.
57. Who is your hero? What would he/she say/do in this situation? Does his/her advice seem practical to you now? Why or why not (it might help to ask someone else)?
58. What was your biggest mistake? Can you relate to this? Share your thoughts below.
59. What are your favorite books / movies / songs? What do you usually read? What type of music do you enjoy?
60. If you could choose any person to mentor you, who would it be and why?
61. The truth is: We don’t always get the choice we envision. What would you request for yourself?
62. Consider all of the different ways in which you can contribute to the world around you.
63. What is your greatest fear? What are your worst nightmares?
64. Think about the most amazing person you have ever met. Describe this individual in simple terms. What characteristics does he/she possess?
65. What would you rather sacrifice–your personal happiness or your health?
66. What is the happiest moment of your life? Explain how it made you feel.
67. What is truly important? List three things—one being something you love doing, another is a skill set you possess, and the third is a belief system that helps guide your actions.
68. What is growth mindset to you? How has it helped you?
69. Think of a time in your life when a goal seemed impossible; however, somehow, you still made it happen anyway. How did you cope?
70. Why do you think you behave the way you do? How do you plan to change if needed?
71. Describe three moments where you felt completely fulfilled. Why did you feel this way?
72. At what point during your life have you felt most challenged or inspired?
73. What makes you want to grow and become successful? Explain why.
74. What kinds of people inspire you? Are there some individuals whom you admire? Why?
75. Which person do you look up to most? Why is this person special to you?
76. What qualities do you most dislike in yourself? If you knew you possessed these traits, how would you respond?
77. Write down ten things that you will do differently next week. Share them with us.
78. Write about an experience where you learned something new from another person. Explain why this experience occurred.
79. What would you like other people to know about you? Talk about what you hope for the future.
80. Are you afraid of failure? Why is this so?
81. What would you need to overcome before accomplishing your goals?
82. What is your strongest quality that sets you apart from others?
83. What do you expect out of life? Where would you like to go personally, financially, spiritually and professionally?
84. Do you consider yourself a leader, an influencer or both?
85. What is one thing you wish you had done years ago but never got around to? What was holding you back then? Is there anything blocking you from making changes in your life today?
86. Are there any areas in which you have improved over time? Why or why not?
87. What kind of character do you want to develop? Where would you like this character trait to take hold?
88. In what ways do you want people to perceive you? Be specific. How are you hoping to show off your accomplishments?
89. Explain what it means to you to trust yourself. How are you currently doing?
90. What types of people make you excited and motivated? Why is this relevant to you now?
91. Have you ever experienced something that was negative and it didn’t affect you? Explain how you dealt with it.
92. What would you do if you were told that you could only be happy or unhappy? Do you think you’d choose happiness?
93. Who would you like to meet in your dreams?
94. Imagine a world without challenges. Would everything be perfect?
95. Give a definition of success according to your own understanding of the concept.
96. Describe a situation where you made a decision to challenge the status quo. Did it work? What happened as a result?
97. Write about a time when your determination paid off. How did the outcome reflect upon you?
98. What is your greatest fear? How does this influence your behavior?
99. To what degree does your self-image limit your expectations of yourself?
100. What role do you play in determining your level of satisfaction? Do you always strive for more?