50 Fantastic Journal Prompts For Self Growth

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Hey, you! You’re here because you are on a personal growth journey. That’s amazing! Welcome!

You’ve taken a great first step. In order to truly make a change in yourself or you life, you first need to know where you have been, where you are at currently and where you want to be going. This can take a lot of self reflection (and maybe a bit of self discovery too). Journaling is fantastic way for you to figure this out. So good on you for taking this approach.

We’re here to help you get started on this self development journey. There are a number of areas where self growth can occur, so for your convenience, we have come up with 50 journal prompts for self growth and split them up based on areas you might like to focus on. Feel free to pick and choose prompts from across the categories, or focus your energy on one category at a time. It’s up to you. Once, you’ve picked your prompt, copy it onto the top of a fresh page in your journal or notetaking app and get writing 🙂

Journal Prompts For Mental Self Growth

Revamping Your Thoughts

What do I say to myself when I have “failed” or experienced a setback in my life? Why do I say these things to myself? Do I really believe these thoughts?
Pick a time when you have doubted yourself. Did your doubts come true? What can you learn from this situation?
Pick a time when you have had confidence in yourself. What happened in this situation? What can you learn from this?
How does it really feel when I think negative thoughts about myself? In what ways has thinking negative thoughts about myself benefitted me?
What is one negative thought I’ve had about myself recently? How can I reframe that thought into something more positive?
What are 3 positive affirmations I could say to myself the next time I am feeling _______ (pick your emotion)?
Pick a negative belief you hold about yourself. Try reflect on where that belief might have come from.

Gratitude

Who are you most grateful for in life and why?
What piece of advice are you most grateful for in life and why?
What are five things that you are grateful for today?
Write about a time that someone showed you kindness.
What are you grateful for in your friendship with your best friend?
Think of a friendship/relationship that didn’t work out, what 1 thing are you grateful for from that friendship/relationship?
Name a skill or quality that you have developed that you are proud of.

journal prompts for self growth and healing

Journal Prompts For Social Self Growth

How well do I listen to others? Why do/don’t I listen well to others? What tends to distract me while I am listening to others?
Who are my true friends right now? Why is their friendship important to me?
Who am I as a friend?
What qualities make me a good friend?
What qualities do I need to improve to be a better friend?
How do the opinions of others affect my life?
What is stopping me from being vulnerable with my friends?
Think of the last conflict you had with a friend. How did you handle it in the moment? What would you have done differently?
What is one thing I struggle with when it comes to my friendships? What steps can I take to make this less of an issue for me?

Journal Prompts For Spiritual Self Growth

Knowing yourself and where you are going

What do I do that makes me feel connected to myself?
What is something that I do that makes me feel grounded?
Where do I see myself at the end of this year?
What quote or saying motivates me when I need a push?
Where do I go to feel grounded and connected when I am feeling lost? Why does this place have this effect on me?
What 5 words would I use to describe myself right now?
What 5 words would I use to describe the person I want to become?
How do I show myself love?

Working on your purpose

What motivates me to get up in the morning?
What would my ideal day look like?
What 5 things things I am I proud for “accomplishing” recently?
What changes do you want to make in your life over the next 6 months? What habits do you want to create?
How have I got in the way of achieving my goals recently? What can I do to overcome this moving forward?
How can I make my daily routine align more with my goals?

Journal Prompts For Physical Self Growth

What does my ideal bedtime routine look like?
What do I currently do well to look after my physical health?
Does my current wardrobe make me feel confident and comfortable? What style makes me feel this way? What colours make me happy when I wear them?
What physical activities do I currently enjoy and want to do more of?
What benefits do I notice when I consistently drink enough water? How can I help myself to stay hydrated every day?
How is my physical environment helping my well-being? What needs to change?
What is my relationship like with my body? How can I improve this relationship/create a positive attitude towards it?

Journal Prompts For Emotional Self Growth

What things make me feel confident?
What things trigger negative emotions for me? Pick one trigger at a time and ask yourself: What can I do to manage the trigger or the emotions it causes?
Think of a time when you did something kind for someone else. What did you do and how did it make you feel? What is a random act of kindness I could commit to doing this week?
What is making me feel stressed or overwhelmed right now? How do I currently manage my stress? What can I do to manage my stress better?
How does journaling help me process my emotions? In what ways does journaling effect my emotional state?
How do I show myself self-love and compassion when life gets tough? How does this help me get through the difficulties I’m experiencing?

You’re now set with over 50 journal prompts for self growth to help you figure out which areas of your life you want to improve and how you might tackle improving them. We wish you all the best on your personal growth journey.

Happy journaling!

Need some motivation on your self growth adventure? Check out this post. It’s filled with personal growth quotes to get you really inspired! Feel free to jot these down somewhere for you to look back on later when you need that extra bit of motivation or inspiration.