Journal Prompts for Your Personal Growth

1. Write down everything that happened yesterday. How was your day? What were the highlights of your day? Was there anything challenging? This is important because writing these things down will give you perspective as well as help reduce unnecessary stress.

2. Describe who you really are. To do this, think about the things you like about yourself, and the qualities that make you unique. By describing these characteristics, you may be able to uncover some of those parts of the self that aren’t so obvious. When we don’t realize our strengths and uniqueness, it can become harder to accept ourselves. As you discover more positive attributes about yourself, you’ll feel better about being you.

3. Write down your top 5 priorities right now. Think about what’s most important to you at this moment in your life. You may find it helpful to set up an appointment for tomorrow morning to review this list again.

4. Is there something you wish you could change about your life? If so, what would that look like? Can you imagine how life might be different if you changed one thing?

5. What would you say to someone else who wants to change something in their life?

6. What are you grateful for? Do you have any special skills or talents? What are they?

7. Who has been a major influence in your life? Why does he/she matter to you?

8. What are you afraid of? Why do you fear it?

9. What excites you? Why?

10. What gets you out of bed every morning? Why do you need that motivation?

11. What is your biggest challenge right now? What keeps you from achieving your goals?

12. What are three things you hope to accomplish by the end of this year? Knowing this will help you focus on what matters most.

13. What are three things that you want to learn more about? These questions are meant to spark ideas about learning new things.

14. What are three things about yourself that you’d love to change? We all know that we’re not perfect, but why do you dislike certain aspects of yourself?

15. Write down the names of five people you admire. Think about why each person matters to you.

16. What are your personal values? What are your morals? Values are beliefs that guide us through life; morals are principles based on your values.

17. Which areas of your life need improvement? Identify specific examples where you’ve failed or made mistakes. What can you do differently next time?

18. What do you enjoy doing? What kind of activities bring you joy?

19. What are you passionate about? Do you have hobbies, interests, or passions that consume you?

20. Write down one thing you always wanted to try, but never did. Make a plan to do it soon!

21. What are your dreams? What do you want to accomplish?

22. What would you tell your younger self? How would you advise her/him?

23. How much energy do you spend worrying? Are you aware of when you’re worried? Worrying takes energy away from other important tasks. If you notice yourself worrying, take a break and relax.

24. What are your strengths? Some people have many strengths, while others have few. Take a moment to identify yours.

25. What are your weaknesses? People often see themselves as having only one weakness. This isn’t true. Everyone has flaws. List them here.

26. What are your greatest fears? Facing your worst fears is scary, but once you overcome them, they won’t seem quite so frightening anymore.

27. What are your deepest desires? What makes your heart sing?

28. How do you define success? Be honest with yourself. Success can mean different things to different people.

29. What are your hopes and aspirations? What do you want for your future?

30. What are you looking forward to? Is there anything exciting going on in your life right now?

31. What role models do you look up to? Why do these people inspire you?

32. What are your hopes for the future? What do you aspire to be like?

33. What are your spiritual beliefs? Do you believe in God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, etc.?

34. What are some of your favorite books? Movies? Music? Where do you turn to escape stress?

35. What are your favorite quotes? What words of wisdom have inspired you?

36. What are your thoughts on forgiveness? Forgiveness doesn’t erase bad memories, but it helps to move forward. It can also heal relationships.

37. Who inspires you? Who do you find most inspiring?

38. What would you give up to help someone else? Give yourself this gift today.

39. What do you think about death? Talk about what you feel about death.

40. What are your feelings about death? Do you fear death?

41. What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? Would you still attempt it? Why?

42. What’s something you wish you could forget? Write about how you felt after this happened.

43. What are your greatest regrets? What mistakes have you made that haunt you?

44. What are your talents? Does anyone know about them? Can you use them to make money?

45. What are your biggest challenges? Describe three things that challenge you every day.

46. What are your goals? Have you set any goals lately? How was your progress toward those goals?

47. How do you deal with failure? How does it affect you?

48. What are your habits? What routines do you follow daily? What rituals do you perform?

49. What are your values? What are your morals? What qualities do you admire in other people?

50. What are your principles? What should everyone live by?

51. What are your priorities? What are your top five priorities?

52. What are your dreams? What do you hope to accomplish someday?

53. What are your plans for tomorrow? What will you focus on?

54. What are your wishes? What do you desire more than anything else?

55. What would you change about yourself? What improvements would you make?

56. What are your worries? How do you handle worry? This will be a good place to write down your worries one at a time.

57. What is your philosophy? Do you have a philosophy of life? If so, describe it.

58. What are your philosophies? What are your ideals?

59. What are your intentions? Are you always working towards achieving certain results or getting to certain goals?

60. What are your strengths? What areas do you excel in?

61. When did you last cry? Have you cried since then? Explain why.

62. What are your weaknesses? Tell us about the times when you have failed.

63. What do you love? What lights you up inside?

64. What are your needs? What do you crave?

65. What are your wants? What would you like to acquire?

66. What are your desires? What do you really want out of life?

67. What are your fears? Describe an experience where you were afraid and how you overcame it.

68. What are your dreams for the future? Describe your ideal life.

69. What has been your greatest achievement? Did you ever win something big?

70. What is the best thing that has happened to you? What has changed your life?

71. What is your legacy? In 3 years from now, what do you want people to remember you as?

72. What is your dream job? Is there anything you’d like to create that hasn’t yet existed?

73. What are your aspirations? Do you aspire to become famous or rich? Which one do you prefer?

74. Who inspires you? What influences your lifestyle?

75. What drives you? What motivates you?

76. What would you die for? The cause of your existence?

77. What keeps you up at night? What problems do you have that keep you awake all night?

78. What kind of person are you? What traits do you exude, and what don’t you?

79. Who do you admire? What heroes inspire you? Why?

80. Who would you most like to get advice from? Who would you turn to if you had a problem?

81. Who taught you how to treat others? Whose example are you trying to emulate?

82. What do you believe in most deeply? What gives you peace of mind?

83. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?

84. Where do you picture yourself living in 10 years? Explain briefly.

85. What does home mean to you? What values do you hold in high regard?

86. What is the best way to spend your money? Why?

87. What is your definition of success? Explain.

88. How much energy do you dedicate to work, family and friends?

89. What makes you laugh? What makes you smile?

90. Where are you happiest? What is your favorite place?

91. Where do you feel safest? Where can you completely relax?

92. What are your hobbies? Are you interested in any particular activity?

93. What parts of yourself do you like the most? What aspects of your own personality fascinate you?

94. What qualities do you possess which make you special? Do you have a specialty?

95. What makes you feel alive and fulfilled? What do you like doing that feels good?

96. What is your philosophy of life? What is your motto?

97. Who was the first person who knew you (inside)? What made them choose you?

98. Who supports you? Who keeps you going when things seem bleak?

99. What is your secret plan for the future? What goals and dreams have you set for yourself?

100. What do you wish for yourself? What would be amazing if you won?

101. What is the meaning of life?

102. What is your purpose? What will your life’s greatest contribution be?

103. Was there someone you met in childhood who shaped your destiny? Tell us about him/her.

104. What is your biggest regret? Why did it happen?

105. What changes have you gone through in the last five years? How did these change shape you?

106. What is your favorite time to daydream? When is your creative process most rewarding?

107. What turns you on? What excites you? What lights you up inside?

108. What do you think will change the world? What do you hope to see happen?

109. What are the major obstacles you face? Do you fear failure? What will help you overcome your fears?

110. In what ways do you excel? What are the characteristics of your strengths and skills?

111. What do you love? What is your passion?

112. What do you hate? What is your worst enemy?

113. What are your three deepest desires? Describe them.

114. What do you know now that you didn’t know before? How has this changed you?

115. What is unique about you? What makes you different than everyone else?

116. What makes your heart beat faster? What causes you anxiety or stress?

117. What were you afraid of as a child? What do you still find frightening today?

118. What do you dream of achieving? Whom do you aspire to become?

119. What are your goals in life? What do you want to accomplish?

120. What would your life look like without limits?

Conclusion

I hope that these journaling prompts on personal growth have helped you to shape a more positive mindset and improve your daily routine in general.

You deserve to live your dream life. And this discovery journal is meant to help you get there.

Best of luck!