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25 Journal Prompts for Stress Relief

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!

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

A person sitting on a rock, looking at a mountainous landscape during sunrise or sunset.

2. List five good things about today.

A person sitting on rocky terrain, wearing sunglasses and overalls, smiling playfully.

3. What are some of your values in life?

A person in a pink collar blouse holds a light pink peony flower.

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

A person with an umbrella stands by a calm lake with distant hills, facing away. An empty wooden bench is in the foreground.

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

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

A person pouring tea from a white teapot into a cup on a wooden table with pink peonies.

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

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

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

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

Smartphone with earphones on a desk next to a keyboard.

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

Twilight scene with people and illuminated historical buildings in view.

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

Man standing on a road at sunset with a small airplane and mountains in the background.

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

Woman holding a camera, taking photos by the sea at dusk.

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?

A golden pineapple decor next to scissors, pen, and a book on a marble surface.

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

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

Person drawing a pink flower in a sketchbook next to a cup of milk and green leaves.

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?

Woman watching the sunset, backlit with a glowing aura around her silhouette.

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

Person in a hat looking at a foggy beach from rocky shore.

19. How can I be more mindful of others?

Four friends hugging and watching the sunset on a hill.

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?

Person in purple jacket standing on rocky formations in a vast desert landscape at twilight.

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?

Woman sitting on a vintage sofa near a bright window in a cozy room.

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?

Woman in blue floral top and denim shorts standing by the sea.

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

Person holding a bouquet of pastel roses with eucalyptus leaves.

24. Write about something that you are scared of.

Car on a dirt road among fields at sunset.

25. Write a letter to your future self.

Person sitting on the beach with hair blowing in the wind.

I hope these prompts can help you. Happy journaling!

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