21 Journal Prompts To Get To Know Yourself

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My name is Natalie Nation. I’m a grad student, future RD, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! I love to talk about college student advice to help college students be more successful, confident, and happy with their student experience.

Today I’m talking about JOURNALING!

My experience with Journaling

I’ve been keeping journals and diaries since I was little, and with everything that’s been going on lately, I’ve been turning more and more to journaling as self-care.

When I was younger, writing in my journal was simple. Here’s what I did today, here’s what I ate, here’s where I went.

Now, I’m trying to dig deeper. Being an adult is tough. Being a grad student is tough. I’ve got all kinds of thoughts and feelings. I’ve been working on getting those words on the page and diving deep into the WHY DID I DO/SAY/THINK THAT? and HOW DID I FEEL?

So I came up with 21 journal prompts to help me get to know myself better and to continue reflecting. Please feel free to use these question in your own journaling and self-reflection. Remember to write about the HOW and the WHY along with the WHAT and WHEN.

#1. In your life, what are you waiting for right now?

#2. Tell a story that makes you laugh.

#3. Write About A Time That You Surprised Yourself

#4. Write about a time you disappointed yourself

#5. Write about your greatest triumph

#6. Write About Your Biggest Mistake

#7. When was the last time you cried tears of joy?

#8. What overwhelms you?

#9. Write about a time you didn’t stand up for yourself

#10. Write about a time someone stood up for you

#11. Write about a time you gave up on something

#12. Write about a time you gave up on someone

#13. What do you wish you knew about yourself?

#14. What do you wish you didn’t know about yourself?

#15. What is the nicest compliment someone has given you?

#16. What would you do if you were alone for an entire day?

#17. When do you feel most like an adult?

#18. When do you feel most like a child?

#19. Describe yourself in favorites: favorite book, favorite flower, favorite holiday, etc.

#20. What makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside?

#21. Why did you decide to journal?

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