Mindful Journaling Prompts

Journaling can be helpful in centering an individual and allowing them to express any thoughts or emotions.

“Journaling is one of the best ways to help kids (especially teens), boost their self esteem, confidence, it teaches them self reflection, provides stability and of course it adds up to their creativity.”

Here are 25 prompts you can start writing about:

What are you grateful for?
What do you think are the biggest challenges for you so far?
When do you feel a relief?
Who can help you feel a relief?
What is your happiest moment of life?
What would be the title of your life now? Why?
If you could add, change or cancel the rule at home. What would it be?
Who do you trust the most? Why?
Who are the people that you love the most? What are their characteristics?
What is your scariest moment (real life or fantasy moment..)
When do you feel the happiest?
What makes you feel uncomfortable?
What makes you happy?
How do you think others see you? Why?
What is the first symptom you notice when you feel anxious/stressed/sad?
How can you help yourself to relief the anxiety, stress, sadness?
Tell about time when you felt really mad.
What frightens you?
In your opinion, what is the best movie you‘ve ever seen. Why?
What is something you feel nervous about right now?
Write about hardest moments in your life – what would be different now if you had made a different choice?
Write about the hardest moments in your life. What benefits you‘ve got from your mistakes?
Why don‘t you want to follow the rules at home/school?
What makes you angry?
What topics are you afraid to talk about? Why?

For more prompts, check out the article by Playtivities 50 Mindful Journal Prompts for Teens – PLAYTIVITIES