Many successful entrepreneurs and people interested in self-discovery use journaling as a powerful way to generate new ideas and to be at peace. In this post, I’ll go over my favorite self-discovery journal prompts so you can connect with yourself and increase your awareness.
If you aren’t familiar with journaling, it’s an excellent way to start your day. You can understand better what’s on your mind and it’s a useful tool to improve your productivity, creativity, mental health, and handle your emotions.
I personally like to journal in the morning, but I also journal when my anxiety is high.Â
Using self-discovery prompts is an excellent starter. Sometimes, people don’t know what to write about, so using prompts should generate ideas.
If you’re like me, you may prefer to write online. I personally use Penzu. You could also buy a real journal if you wish to spend less time in front of your screen. You can order a journal on Amazon here.
Without further ado, here are some self-discovery journal questions you can write down at the top of your journal for inspiration.
Self-Discovery Journal Questions
- What are you grateful for?
- What are you scared of?
- What would you do if you weren’t scared?
- How do you imagine the perfect day?
- What makes you feel alive?
- What would you do if money wasn’t an obstacle?
- What do you secretly need?
- What belief is holding you back?
- If you could organize a dinner with someone alive or dead, who would that be?
-  Who’s your idol?
- When was the last time you cried? Why?
- What matters the most to you?
- Come up with 10 business ideas without judgment.
- What’s the last compliment you gave?
- What would you like to say to your younger self?
- What thing are you the proudest of?
- What makes you feel loved?
- How can you be the best version of yourself today?
- If your best friend would describe you, what would he/she say?
- What are you ashamed of?
- What makes you feel guilty?
- What makes you feel excited?
- What are your values?
- What do you want to be known for?
- In which moment do you feel the most at peace?
- What triggers your anxiety?
- What’s your strangest flaw?
- What is your favorite tradition?
- How were your parents when you were a kid?
- What’s your biggest fear?
- What fear did you overcome?
- What do you like about your routine?
- What would you like to change about your routine?
- What would you eat on your last meal? And who would you invite?
- What have you accomplished this week?
- What opportunity did you miss?
- What was something you used to believe as a teenager?
- What lie did you tell as a kid?Â
- Who was the teacher you remember the most?
- How was your first kiss?
- What was your most embarrassing moment?
- What was your happiest moment?
- What’s your earliest memory?
- What is the best thing you heard/read this week?
- What superpower would you like to have?
- Who was your best friend growing up?
- What nightmares did you have as a kid?
- What was your favorite fairytale when you were a kid?
- What was the best gift you’ve ever received?
- What would you never say to someone you just met?
- What needs to change today?
- What moment would you like to repeat /re-do?
- What did you learn from a big fail?
- What keeps you up at night?
- This time last year…
- 5 things that made my life better this week…
- One thing I’d like to say to…
- I’m nervous to admit that…
- What would you say you do if you didn’t care about what people think?
- What are the things that keep you going?
- My parents taught me to…
- I’m trying to avoid…
- I wish I could be more…
- What do you miss the most?
- What would you like to teach your parents?
- What are you the most passionate about?
- Tell us about a passion you lost.
- Tell us about a dream you used to have.
- Tell us about a dream you achieved.
- Pick an object. Write as if you were this object.
- Pick a Disney character. Write as if you were this character.
- Pick a color. Write as if you were this color.
- What do you see in the mirror?
- What are the things you don’t want your friends to know about you?
- What are the things you can’t see in the mirror?
- If you had 28 days left to live, what would you do?
- What is holding you back today?
- Tell us about a memorable meeting.
- Tell us about a stranger you’ve noticed.
- What is your biggest strength?
- What is your biggest weakness?
- What things are you addicted to?
- What are the things that make your life better?
- Who are the people you can count on? Why?
- One thing I learned this year is…
- I wish I could love…
- I wish I could do…
- I wish I wasn’t afraid of…
- Before I die, I’d like the world to know that…
- What’s is the thing you cherish the most?
- I couldn’t live without…
- What’s your favorite day of the week?
- What’s so special about your smile?
- What skills could you teach others?
- What’s your special sauce?
- What would you write on your tombstone?
- What is the most romantic thing you’ve ever said?
- What is something you tell yourself?
- What makes you feel sad?
- What would you do today if this was your last day?
- When was the last time you made time for yourself? What did you do?
- What / who inspires you to be better?
- Tell us about your greatest gift.
- What’s my biggest challenge right now?
- How do you de-stress?
- How do you measure your success?
- What do you like the most about your life?
- When was the last time you stood up for yourself?
- Who do you go to when you need advice?
- Which family member do you admire the most?
- Who made you smile this week?
- Tell us about one person who drains your energy. Why?
- What do you like the most about your job?
- What would you differently at your job?
- What makes you feel comfortable?
- How would you describe yourself to a stranger?
- What are your priorities?
- What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?
- What do you do when you have a bad day?
- Tell us about a moment that made you proud this week.
- What makes you unique?
- How do you usually solve problems?
- Tell us about a moment where you were brave.
- When was the last time you took a risk?
- Do you believe in love?
Final Thoughts on Journaling for Self-Discovery
As you can see, these journal prompts for self-discovery should get you going. The goal here is to increase your awareness and discover more things about yourself. If you love traveling, make sure to read our list of prompts for travel.
There are no judgment, right or wrong answers with journaling. All you have to do is to write for yourself.
Remember that journaling comes with several benefits on an individual level and these prompts are only suggestions to help you get started. You can find more journal prompts on PromptsFirst.
Want to learn how to attract more success in your life? Take a look at these positive affirmations for success.
Happy journaling!
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