27 Journal Prompts
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As a special education teacher, I have years of experience in teaching students impacted with autism. What I gained from my students was that I needed to learn skills in areas that they too had lagging skills. This included: self-management, executive functioning skills, stress management, active listening and speaking skills, emotional intelligence, and awareness.
Why should you learn more about self-awareness?
Improved critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
Cultivate strong relationships.
Leadership qualities are strengthened; your abilities to grow more as a leader.
Growth in the area of empathy and emotional intelligence. Understanding the emotions and feelings of people in your life.
Understanding your own preferences, feelings, intuitions, experiences, and builds resiliency during hard times in your life.
Journaling allows you to write with no judgments and reinforces you to connect intimately with yourself.
I have created a list of 27 journaling prompts to ignite your self-reflection process which can become a tool in your toolkit to promote self-awareness. Find a quiet space, grab your favorite pen, and let’s get started!
27 Journal Prompts to Promote Growth in Self Awareness
List 10 positive qualities about yourself.
What activities did you enjoy doing as a child or when you were growing up?
What scares you or brings out feelings of anxiousness and fear?
Do you have a feeling of lack ( scarcity) in any area of your life?
How are you feeling today? Why?
If you could travel somewhere right now where would you go? Would you invite someone? Go alone?
What makes you happy?
If you could redesign any area of your life what would that area be?
When is the last time you experienced joy?
Name three important people in your life. Why did you choose them?
Write about a perfect day. Where would you live? What would you be doing for work? Who would you be with?
Make a list of stressors and frustrations that are you currently experiencing.
What is your favorite activity to do in your spare time? How often do you do this?
Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Can you describe your own emotional intelligence?
Are you a leader or a follower?
Name at least two things that have changed your life.
What is the biggest obstacle you have overcome?
Do you know what is currently holding you back from redesigning your life?
Make a list of 10 things that you enjoy or love about your life.
Name 3 new things you would like to try this year?
What is one thing you are proud of accomplishing?
Your mind has lots of things you have been thinking about. Name them. ( set a timer for 5 minutes and throw them all up on your paper)
Are you able to be present in your life or are you struggling to find time to sit in silence with yourself? Why?
Do you struggle with negative self-talk? What are your triggers?
What would you tell your younger self?
When someone criticizes you how do you respond?
Thank you for checking out my blog and journal prompts. It is important for us to grow by accessing a connection beginning within ourselves. Feel free to share with others. I will continue to create content and teach you how to grow in the area of mental health and wellness. Also, check out my podcast Finding Her! My latest monthly theme is focused on the body positivity movement including expert guests and lots of tips and strategies to help you learn how to overcome negative body image and anxiety.
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