Journal Prompts to Improve Your Overall Physical Health and Wellbeing

• 1. I want to feel strong and fit for the next few months of training. How do I plan to do this? What will it take from me and how much time will I have to put in at home? 
• 2. When I start exercising regularly, I find it hard to maintain my good habits. Why is this?
• 3. My body feels tired after long periods of exercise. How do I make sure I am not overdoing it and why don’t all athletes get headaches when they train too intensely?
• 4. Am I really doing enough to keep myself out of the gym? Should there be times when I shouldn’t go to the gym (e.g., weekends)?
• 5. A lot of people think walking every day is something one should only do for 10 minutes. How do we manage our daily walks so that it brings us pleasure as opposed to pain and exhaustion?
• 6. I feel like my workout sessions were the highlight of my week last week. Why didn’t I schedule any other activities that could bring the same joy to my heart?
• 7. It’s easy to stick to an exercise program now and then but I find it difficult to continue to work out consistently and religiously. Why is this? What helps you with this?
• 8. How do I relax after an intense session of working out and avoid injury?
• 9. How do I prepare for my first marathon?
• 10. Can eating healthy be fun? What foods do you enjoy most often?
• 11. In which ways does food affect my mood?
• 12. My diet was really bad two weeks ago, but things went back to normal later. How do I control my appetite?
• 13. Some days I wake up feeling motivated to eat right; other days, however, nothing seems to get me moving on that front. Why is that happening? Is it because I lack motivation?
• 14. How can I best implement mindfulness into my life?
• 15. Eating a balanced diet isn’t necessarily boring. What do you do to make food interesting?
• 16. Why do some people have better willpower than others? Is it possible to practice willpower without needing to rely on it?
• 17. What is the difference between discipline and willpower? Can both be practiced by anyone?
• 18. I sometimes struggle to say no to unhealthy treats offered to me. Why is that? How do I deal with situations where I get tempted by unhealthy snacks?
• 19. For many years, I have had trouble controlling my eating habits. Why is that? What makes it easier for me to eat well?
• 20. I am trying to cut down my sugar intake. However, whenever I try to limit my intake, I experience stress and anxiety instead of the positive effects I expect. How can I overcome these negative emotions?
• 21. I know I need to lose weight, but I always end up overeating when I make plans to watch what I eat or give time to it. Why is this? How do I fix it?
• 22. After having children, my sleep has become very erratic. This affects my mood negatively. But I still cannot seem to adjust to my altered sleeping pattern. What can I do to make things better?
• 23. There are times in my life when I have experienced great happiness and other times when things seemed gloomy and hopeless. Why is that?
• 24. What is your idea about how physical activity fits into your life? Do you believe that physical activity is important for health? What would change if your answer were different?
• 25. What are five strategies I can use to keep my workouts fun and enjoyable even when I am running low on energy?
• 26. When I am stressed or anxious, I tend to crave sweets. Since I don’t want to cause myself harm, I don’t usually reach for them. What should I do in such cases?
• 27. Many times I notice myself being caught up in thoughts that take a toll on my mood. What kind of thoughts do you experience on a regular basis and why?
• 28. Sometimes I find it hard to stay focused while at work. Why is that? Does this happen to you too? What might help you cope better with this situation?
• 29. It feels like there is something physically wrong with me from time to time. What could this be? Are there any tests that can confirm this suspicion? If so, what kinds of tests can they be?
• 30. How can I boost my self-esteem?
• 31. I feel guilty when I overeat. What should I do?
• 32. How can I avoid becoming an emotional eater?
• 33. I often fail to stick to plans once I have made them—as soon as the plan begins to feel difficult, I start to back out. What triggers this reaction?
• 34. Being consistent with my exercise routine can be challenging. Why do you think that is? Could this challenge ever change?
• 35. Some days I wake up feeling motivated enough to go jogging, but then I run out of steam halfway through my workout. Why is that? Is there anything I can do about it?
• 36. We all have good and bad days when we are going through tough times. On which days do you experience more difficulties? Which techniques can help me deal with this?
• 37. From time to time I slip into a rut, during which I experience negative feelings and develop negative views towards certain aspects of my life. What factors can trigger this process? How can I break free of this tendency?
• 38. I struggle to cope with the pressures in society today. How does your perception differ from that of most people? What changes do you suggest?
• 39. Our society places pressure on us to look younger, thinner and sexier than we actually are. Why is that? Can I do anything about it?
• 40. I am tired most days. My mind is not sharp anymore. However, I feel confident that I will manage somehow. What should I do about this?
• 41. A major part of our culture encourages overconsumption and promotes unhealthy lifestyles. How does this affect you? Are you willing to share some insights regarding your opinion of this?
• 42. At times I get irritated by things around me. What can I do about it?
• 43. I sometimes wonder whether I am contributing positively to society. How can I improve?
• 44. Even though I am pretty healthy these days, I still feel depressed occasionally. What causes depression? Please describe your experiences. Are there any effective treatments?
• 45. In general, we live far away from nature. Where do we spend the majority of our time now? Do you agree with me? If yes, how can we make our lives closer to nature?
• 46. There is much talk nowadays about body positivity, health and fitness. What is your opinion on this? Do you believe that we need more positive attitudes towards our bodies?
• 47. I often compare myself to others, especially in terms of looks, weight or career. How does this affect me? Am I the only one who has such thoughts?
• 48. A lot of people complain about their moods. What would you say to those who suffer from depression?
• 49. Sometimes I worry if I can find meaning in my life. Would you recommend this practice to me?
• 50. It seems like everyone wants to achieve success in this world. What are the common ways we pursue that goal?
• 51. There are moments in my life when I lose motivation to work hard for something. How do I overcome this problem?
• 52. I sometimes feel too tired to continue working. What could be done so that I don’t fall behind?
• 53. To what extent do you consider yourself happy? What are the main reasons why this happens?
• 54. I am stressed most of the time. How could I reduce my stress levels?
• 55. I try to lead an active lifestyle but many times I fall short. What can I do to be more disciplined?
• 56. Some people seem to enjoy making other people miserable. Is this true in your case?
• 57. Every day brings new challenges to us. How do we tackle them?
• 58. At times people avoid socializing because they feel awkward in front of others. How can I act differently in order to overcome this problem?
• 59. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the information available to me. What can I learn from this experience?
• 60. I have a tendency to procrastinate. What can I do against this habit?

Conclusion

I hope that these list of journal prompts have helped you to improve your overall wellbeing, mental health, and physical health.

You deserve to build your dream life and live a meaningful life.

Happy journaling!