Journal Prompts for Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

• 1. What does this negative thinking say about me?
• 2. How do I experience myself when I have this thought?
• 3. Do I know this thought?
• 4. Who else thinks the same thing?
• 5. How would my life be different if I didn’t think this way?
• 6. Am I always right? Why am I so certain?
• 7. When I look in the mirror, who do I see?
• 8. Where did I learn this belief?
• 9. Do I believe everything I tell myself?
• 10. How could I live without my limitations?
• 11. Have I ever believed something for so long that I became convinced of its truth?
• 12. Does every thought I have hurt someone?
• 13. Do people around me try to control me?
• 14. Is there an opportunity being missed because of my fears?
• 15. Can I trust my intuition?
• 16. Is there anything wrong with me?
• 17. Could a more positive world exist where I am not the center of attention all the time?
• 18. What do I fear most in life?
• 19. Am I living up to my potential?
• 20. Is there any hope for me?
• 21. What are my strengths?
• 22. What makes me happy?
• 23. Who should I talk to in order to get real answers to my problems?
• 24. What is my purpose on Earth?
• 25. Forgive others so they can forgive me.
• 26. Look at the evidence that proves that I am right.
• 27. If I don’t have this thought, will I miss out on opportunities?
• 28. Should I share my story?
• 29. What is holding me back from achieving my goals?
• 30. What really matters to me?
• 31. What keeps me stuck?
• 32. What is my biggest challenge?
• 33. Is everyone else making better choices than me?
• 34. Who can I count on?
• 35. What kind of person do I want to become?
• 36. When was the last time I acted loving towards another human being?
• 37. Is forgiveness possible?
• 38. If I let go of anger, will the world be a better place?
• 39. What am I afraid may happen to me?
• 40. What am I doing to improve myself?
• 41. Is my behavior acceptable?
• 42. Is this outcome worth sacrificing my values?
• 43. Will I regret this tomorrow?
• 44. If I stay angry, will I lose friends?
• 45. What can I take away from this situation?
• 46. Am I too hard on myself?
• 47. What does the universe expect from me?
• 48. Don’t judge other people before you understand their circumstances.
• 49. What are the advantages of staying silent?
• 50. Is there anything good about me?
• 51. How much energy do I spend trying to prove that I am right instead of listening to my instincts?
• 52. What do I want to accomplish?
• 53. Why am I still living the same way?
• 54. When there is a problem, what is easier, complaining or solving it?
• 55. What are my options?
• 56. What can I choose today that will make me feel better tomorrow?
• 57. Have I been living according to my principles?
• 58. Do I deserve happiness?
• 59. What is causing me stress in my life?
• 60. What am I missing out on by being negative?
• 61. Do I care enough to change?
• 62. How do I act when faced with adversity?
• 63. Are my beliefs limiting my life?
• 64. Can I find peace within myself?
• 65. Why do I allow negative feelings to rule me?
• 66. What am I doing now that would make things worse?
• 67. What type of person do I want my children to grow into?
• 68. What can I do to change now?
• 69. Will I regret it if I give up now?
• 70. What do I need to learn?
• 71. How should I react to negative situations?
• 72. What do I have to offer the world?
• 73. Can I rely on my own ability to solve my problems?
• 74. Can I truly love myself?
• 75. Can I stop blaming others for my shortcomings and failures?
• 76. What is inside me that wants to be expressed?
• 77. What do I wish I knew earlier?
• 78. What do I like most about myself?
• 79. What would it mean to me to be an example that helps someone else along her journey?
• 80. Why am I having such strong emotions?
• 81. What can I do if I am feeling down?
• 82. What is important to me: family, money, power, success, freedom, etc.?
• 83. How could I be more balanced in my daily life?
• 84. Why do I keep choosing old patterns over new ones?
• 85. What type of relationships do I encourage in my life?
• 86. Do I need to wait until everything is perfect before I start trusting myself?
• 87. Can I believe my friend when he/she tells me something isn’t true?
• 88. What should I do to bring hope back to my life?
• 89. Am I getting help and support from those around me?
• 90. What are we willing to sacrifice so we can continue our growth as individuals?
• 91. What can I change now that will make a difference later?
• 92. How do I react when I get hurt, and how should I regulate my negative emotions?
• 93. What do I enjoy doing and how do I cultivate positive thinking?
• 94. How can I express my gratitude for what I have already achieved?
• 95. What opportunities have I missed because of my anger?
• 96. Is it safe to trust my intuition?
• 97. Who has helped me become who I am today?
• 98. What do I want most at this point in time?
• 99. How might I use my experiences for greater benefits?
• 100. What do I value?

Conclusion

I hope that these writing prompts can improve your emotional health and heal any emotional pain you may be experiencing.

When you take care of your mental health, you will experience more joy and less sadness. You will also have more confidence and self-esteem.

Best of luck!