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A year of journaling with 52 weeks of self-discovery journal prompts

Journaling can be a great way to explore your own thoughts and feelings. 

It allows you to reflect on your experiences and make connections between them. It can also be used to express your creativity and work through difficult emotions. 





It can be helpful to start by writing down your thoughts and feelings without judgement, so you can gain insight into what is going on inside. You can also try writing down solutions to problems or things you are grateful for. 

If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you can also try writing or drawing out your feelings. 





Journaling can provide a healthy outlet for your emotions and can give you the clarity and insight you need to move forward.

When journaling for self exploration - practice makes perfect. Set aside a time each week to complete the journal prompt. Remember to just let the words flow and not to edit yourself.  




Week 1: What are you holding onto that is no longer serving you?

Week 2: When was the last time you pushed yourself outside of your comfort zone?

Week 3: How can you show more compassion and empathy towards others?

Week 4: How can you incorporate your passions into your life more?

Week 5: What are some ways you can nurture your  relationships?

Week 6: What is your  personal definition of success?

Week 7: How can you  declutter your  physical and mental spaces?

Week 8: What makes you  feel most alive?

Week 9: What are some things you’re passionate about?

Week 10: Who or what has had a positive influence in u your life?

Week 11: What are some things you’re thankful for even though they’re challenging?

Week 12: What are some things you take for granted?

Week 13: What are three ways that you can show yourself love? 

Week 14: Write about how you show gratitude to people who you love.

Week 15: Your younger self is reading the words on this page. What would you want them to know?

Week 16: Name 10 things that you love about yourself and why.

Week 17: Set a timer and take 5 minutes to write down everything that comes to your mind. What was that experience like for you? What do you notice?

Week 18: What does your dream life look like in five years? Describe that life in detail.

Week 19: How would someone else describe you?

Week 20: Write about one of your earliest memories. Why is that memory important to you?

Week 21: List all of the things, big and small, that really make you happy right now.

Week 22: What is the best day you have had recently? Describe that day.

Week 23: If you could only keep three of your possessions, what would you keep and why?

Week 24: What is one of the most life-changing moments you have ever experienced? Why did it change you?

Week 25: What things in your life worry you the most? What can you do about them?

Week 26: What are the top five goals that you would like to complete this year?

Week 27: How do you spend your weekends? How would you like to spend your weekends?

Week 28: How would you describe happiness? How can you achieve happiness?

Week 29: What kinds of activities set your heart and soul on fire? If you don’t know, think about the things you love.

Week 30: If you knew that you would not fail, what things would you try to do?

Week 31: If you had the chance to go anywhere in the world, where would you choose to go? Why?

Week 32: What is a toxic thing or person currently in your life that you think you need to let go of?

Week 33: Do you have a fear that is stopping you from achieving your goals?

Week 34: Do you often regret your actions or words?

Week 35: Do you think you can spend the entire day in your own company without feeling bored?

Week 36: When faced with a task you are unsure about, would you ask for help? Why?

Week 37: What is the first thing in life you are willing to give up?

Week 38: Which animal represents you the best? Why?

Week 39: How often do you bring out your creative side? Do you have trouble with this?

Week 40: Do you dress up to impress others or for yourself?

Week 41: Do you follow any routines or rituals for comfort?

Week 42: Are you aware of your beliefs? Do you follow them?

Week 43: Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert?

Week 44: What is the most inspirational quote you have come across? Why?

Week 45: What makes you feel good about yourself?

Week 46: What makes you feel guilty or bad about yourself?

Week 47: When do you feel your authentic self?

Week 48: What were your plans when you were younger? Did they come true?

Week 49: Would you like to relive a day from the past? Which one?

Week 50: What is the one thing you want to do but are unsure whether you can?

Week 51: What is the one thing that makes you excited about the future?

Week 52: Which hobbies would you include on your bucket list?




Looking within is an important part of personal growth and development. Through self exploration, we can become aware of our strengths and weaknesses, our goals and motivations, and our values and beliefs. This can help us to identify what we want to achieve in life, as well as how we can go about achieving it.





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