3 timely prompts to help you along the way
Start your journaling journey with prompts that excite your mind and unleash your creativity.
These little gems of inspiration come in the form of questions, ideas, or suggestions, guiding you to thinking about various aspects of your life.
Let your pen glide across the page as your explore the intent of self-expression.
First prompt: Self-reflection
The first prompt we will consider are prompts for self-reflection.
With self-reflection, you think about those things that have happened in your past and made you the person you are today. Such as:
Describe a significant childhood memory
Write about a moment that changed your perspective about a specific topic
Reflect on your writing journey so far. What has been your greatest achievements? What challenges have you faced?
Write about how these experiences have shaped you as a writer and the lessons you’ve learned along the way.
Second prompt: Inspiration
Next, we will consider prompts for inspiration.
What are the ideas that inspire your storytelling and imagination
Imagine your world without technology
Describe your dream vacation destination
Think about a book or piece of writing that has deeply moved you. What about it resonated with you? How did it make you feel?
Explore these emotions and consider how you can instill your writing with that same level of meaning.
Third prompt: Overcoming obstacles
The third prompt we will consider is overcoming obstacles.
Write a letter to your inner critic
Describe how you would tackles a difficult writing project.
Writing to my inner critic helped me in a multitude of ways. I no longer write about what I can’t do or what is difficult. Nothing is hard anymore.
Everything now is a challenge. Hard means you can’t do it, or it will take a significant amount of effort. With challenges, it’s something you eventually overcome.
Just remember, journaling is a personal practice. Use the prompts above as a starting point. Feel free to change and modify them to satisfy your writing breakthrough.
What are some of your breakthroughs or revelations discovered while journaling? Please share them here. I would love to hear your comments.
By Pamela McCullough on January 3, 2024.
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