Journal Prompts by Category

513 original journaling prompts across 15 categories. New prompts added daily.

Self-Reflection

Self-reflection prompts help you look inward, examine your thoughts and behaviors, and develop a deeper understanding of who you are. Regular self-reflection builds emotional intelligence and clarity about what matters most to you.

Gratitude

25 prompts

Gratitude journaling is one of the most well-researched practices for improving mental health and happiness. These prompts help you notice the good in your life — from the obvious blessings to the small, easily overlooked moments.

Creativity

12 prompts

Creative writing prompts stretch your imagination and help you see the world from new angles. Whether you consider yourself creative or not, these prompts invite you to play with language, observation, and storytelling.

Relationships

52 prompts

Our relationships shape who we are. These prompts help you explore your connections with others — romantic partners, family, friends, and colleagues — and reflect on how to nurture the bonds that matter most.

Goals & Growth

58 prompts

Goal-setting and personal growth go hand in hand with journaling. These prompts help you clarify what you want, plan how to get there, and reflect on the progress you've already made.

Mindfulness

42 prompts

Mindfulness prompts bring you into the present moment. They invite you to slow down, notice what's happening right now, and write from a place of calm awareness rather than autopilot.

Memory & Nostalgia

33 prompts

Memory prompts help you revisit meaningful moments from your past. Writing about memories preserves them, reveals patterns in your life, and often surfaces emotions and insights you didn't expect.

Values & Beliefs

41 prompts

Understanding your values and beliefs is essential for living with intention. These prompts help you examine what you stand for, how your worldview has evolved, and where your actions align with your principles.

Emotions

41 prompts

Emotional awareness is a skill, and journaling is one of the best ways to develop it. These prompts help you name, explore, and process your feelings — the comfortable ones and the difficult ones alike.

Fun & Hypothetical

14 prompts

Not every journal entry needs to be deep. These playful, hypothetical prompts free your imagination from practical constraints and often reveal surprising truths about your desires and personality.

Career & Purpose

10 prompts

Work takes up a huge part of our lives, so it's worth reflecting on. These prompts help you explore what meaningful work looks like for you, navigate career challenges, and connect your daily tasks to a larger sense of purpose.

Nature & World

1 prompt

Nature has a way of grounding us. These prompts invite you to reflect on the natural world around you — seasons, landscapes, weather, and the quiet wonder of being alive on this planet.

Challenges & Resilience

35 prompts

Difficult experiences shape us in profound ways. These prompts help you process challenges, recognize your own strength, and build resilience for whatever comes next. You've already survived 100% of your worst days.

Daily Life

30 prompts

The extraordinary lives inside the ordinary. These prompts help you find meaning, beauty, and insight in your everyday routines, conversations, and observations.

Future Self

11 prompts

Writing to and about your future self creates a powerful bridge between who you are and who you want to become. These prompts help you set intentions, imagine possibilities, and build accountability for your aspirations.