5 Types of Entries You Need In Your Journal - Plus 25 free prompts!
Brain Dump
Keep a notebook by your bed.
Open a blank page.
Jot down any and every thing that pops into your head.
Brain dumping is an amazing solution to increasing productivity.
Brain dumping frees up valuable real estate in your mind.
By clearing the clutter you can focus on the important things.
Gratitude
Statistics reveal that keeping a gratitude journal results in lower stress levels and increased focus.
There are many ways to keep the practice of gratitude journaling. One way to create this habit is to keep a separate journal specifically for gratitude journaling. Incorporate the tiny habit of writing 3 things down before bed each evening or first thing when you wake up each morning. Or both!
Another way is to set a timer. Set a timer for 4 minutes and write everything (person, places, freedoms) that you are thankful for until the timer runs out.
Inspirational quotes, mantras, and doodles.
Let your mind wander.
Take time to reflect.
Have a section for these specifically if you’d like but there are just as many sprinkled here there and everywhere throughout my journal personally.
Goals
People with written goals are 50% more likely to achieve than people without goals.
Set big goals. If you shoot for the moon and miss, you’ll still land amongst the stars. Some people refer to these as “stretch” goals.
Categorize them. I like to break my goals into “buckets”
Personal goals
Financial goals
Professional goals
Relationship (connection) goals
Spiritual goals
25 Journal Entry Prompts
What would you do if money was not a factor?
What does your perfect day look like?
Where do you picture yourself in 5 years?
Where do you picture yourself in 10 years?
Where do you picture yourself in 15 years?
What are you most passionate about?
What are you most afraid of?
What would you do if you were not afraid?
What makes your soul happy?
What are your true priorities in life?
Which song is the soundtrack to your life and why?
What are your personal goals?
What does your travel bucket list look like?
What are your fitness goals?
What are your relationship goals?
What are your financial goals?
What does success look like for you?
How do you set yourself up for success? What motivates you to succeed?
What challenges are you currently facing?
What action steps do you need to take to reach your goals?
What do you do to procrastinate?
What time of day are you most productive?
Do you feel like you use your time wisely? Why or why not?
What is a habit you’d like to break?
What does your “normal” daily routine look like?
