25 Stress & Anxiety Journal Prompts

18. What is one thing you are scared to do, and how can you overcome it?

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When we hear the word 'journal' I think most of us are brought back to our elementary school days and remember all of our "dear diary" moments. However, journaling has a lot of benefits, but it can be hard to start, especially if you don't have a specific reason for why you are journaling. One of the best things about it is that it is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. Sometimes just the act of writing your thoughts out can help you feel relief. If you are contemplating starting a journal, here are 25 prompts to help you out!

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As we wake up each morning, we think that today it just another day. We perform our regular routine of sleep, eat, work, repeat, without even thinking about it. Even the way we do our hair and the clothes we wear become the same. We believe that blending in is better than stick out. You see the same people and perform the same tasks, and that having a regular day is better than the chance of having a bad one. We lose our spunk and vitality that we had as a child, but is that really a way to live?

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I went to a private Christian school for 7 years of my education and now I go to a private university as well. Middle school and high school for private school kids looks a little different than it does for those who go to public school. Though there were things that were annoying about going to a private school, it changed my life and these are 15 things I think if you went to a private school you can easily relate with.

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I am one of those people who enjoys to “live in the moment.” I don’t put much thought into the future because it could change at the drop of a hat, and I don’t like to think about the past because what’s done is done. With that being said, I do like to think of all of the things I have to look forward to in life as I grow up just because it keeps me motivated. There are so many opportunities for growth at 19 I haven't quite gotten to experience yet, and there are so many adventures awaiting me as my life progresses. These are just a few of the millions of things that many people have to look forward to in life.

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18. What is one thing you are scared to do, and how can you overcome it?

1. How do you want to feel when you wake up in the morning?

2. List five good things about today.

3. What are some of your values in life?

4. Did you feel stressed or anxious today? If so, what triggered that feeling, and what did you do to overcome it?

5. What is one thing you can improve on (time management, communication, etc.), and how can you do this?

6. What is one adjustment you would like to make to your morning routine?

7. What is one adjustment you would like to make to your nighttime routine?

8. What is one thing you need to let go of?

9. Make a list of twenty things that make you happy.

10. Write down the lyrics to a song that makes you happy. What is it about this song that makes you feel this way?

11. What is one place you would love to travel to and why?

12. Have you been exercising patience with others? If not, how can you?

13. What is a new skill that you would like to earn and how can you learn it?

14. Are there any areas of your life that can be more organized? How can you accomplish this? What can you do to prevent disorganization in the future?

15. What is one long-term goal you wish to work towards?

16. Draw a picture of something that makes you happy. Write about the picture.

17. What steps have you taken towards a goal of yours (short or long-term)? If you haven't taken any, what steps could you be taking to work towards it?

18. What is one thing you are scared to do, and how can you overcome it?

19. How can I be more mindful of others?

20. Was today a difficult day? If so, what made it difficult and what can you do to prevent from having days like this in the future?

21. What is one problem you had today, and what was your solution to this problem? Was is the best way you could have handled it?

22. Are you taking time to care for yourself? Do you allow yourself time to relax and breathe? If the answer is no, what can you do to give yourself this time?

23. Think about a past mistake you made. What did you learn from the experience and how can it be applied to your future?

24. Write about something that you are scared of.

25. Write a letter to your future self.

Cereal bowl and no sunscreen? Yikes.

1. I’ll never squirt ketchup directly onto my hotdog again without shaking the bottle prior to the squirting.

2. I’ll never grab a hot pan with my bare hands again. I probably will.

3. I’ll never buy off-brand Oreo’s again.

4. I’ll never drink Burnetts Vodka.

5. I’ll never “test” the expired milk again.

6. I’ll never stay signed onto my Facebook on a friend's computer/phone.

7. I’ll never buy the Family Dollar “single ply” bath tissue.

8. I’ll never procrastinate on a major assignment.

9. I’ll never fight via texting/social media.

10. I’ll never drink (2) Monster energy drinks back to back ever again.

11. I’ll never keep someone in my life who treats me horribly.

12. I’ll never buy off brand q-tips.

13. I’ll never risk it and “try and make it to the gas station” again.

15. I’ll never try and change someone else.

16. I’ll never give that overly friendly guy my real number again.

17. I’ll never go to the Whiskey Barrell again.

18. I’ll never box-dye my hair. Again, I probably will.

20. I’ll never leave my purse at Subway.

21. I’ll never leave my purse unattended again.

22. I’ll never be quiet.

23. I’ll never judge someone based on their appearance.

24. I’ll never watch Wolf Of Wall Street with my dad again.

25. I’ll never care what people think.

Make the most out of the life you have.

1. Humble

2. Intelligent

3. Thoughtful

4. Hard-working

5. Friendly

6. Loyal

7. Respectful

8. Humorous

9. Cultured

10. Kindhearted

12. Compassionate

13. Victorious

14. Jubilant

15. Polite

16. Lively

17. Gracious

18. Faithful

19. Heroic

20. Diligent

21. Energetic

22. Deserving

23. Enchanting

24. Ambitious

25. Extraordinary

No, it wasn't Hogwarts.

1. Uniforms

2. Dress Down Days

3. Small Classes

4. New Kids