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Journaling prompt: Another person’s dream
“I don’t like belonging to another person’s dream” – Alice, Through The Looking Glass Life can put us on a treadmill that moves pretty fast. Before we know it, we’re running towards something we may not even want, or be chasing things that don’t feel fulfilling. At 35, I realised I’d spent a significant part…
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Defining your career path
Journaling can be an incredible tool for defining and intentionally driving your career. With the right prompts, you can begin to clarify your intentions and take greater ownership of your trajectory. In today’s post, I share 100 prompts that you can use to help you achieve career success. For more information on journaling for career…
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Journaling prompt: Le Temps Mort
Read ‘Le Temps Mort’ here. Talking about her inspiration for the poem ‘le temps mort’, which you can read through the link above, Jenny Xie talks about how temp mort (dead time) is a phrase used in film making to describe periods where very little is happening narratively. Useless time. The phrase ‘useless time’ really…
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The ultimate guide to digital journaling for men
Welcome to the ultimate guide to digital journaling for men. If you’re new to journaling, you might not be aware that maintaining a regular journal practice is an excellent tool for self-improvement, productivity and mental clarity. By spending time purposefully and mindfully writing about a topic, we allow our mind the space to find new…
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Journaling prompt: No small compromises
Life is made up of small compromises , we’re constantly being asked to make small concessions on our time, our attention or our energy. Sometimes people will ask us to be flexible on our boundaries, to ‘meet them half way’. Sometimes people will ask us to make small compromises to our deeply held values. To…
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Guided vs. Unguided journaling: which one is right for you?
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, personal growth and mental clarity, but if you’re new to journaling it can be difficult to know where to start. At first glance, there are a lot of different forms and styles, and even just knowing what to write can feel a little overwhelming. Well, the good news…
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Journaling prompt: How big is your universe?
“Our universe is as big as our language“ – Bernard of Chartres In the world of emotional intelligence, you will often hear the phrase, “name it to tame it.” Naming emotions, and being able to recognise them when they crop up is a vital skill in better understanding what triggers certain emotions and being able…
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How to structure a personal journal for long-term self-improvement
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Journaling prompt: Résumé values or eulogy values?
When I eventually shuffle from this mortal coil, I’m not sure I would want people at my funeral describing me as ‘a real go-getter’, who was a ‘great team player’. ‘Dave was a motivated and results-driven guy who often delivered results on-time and within budget.’ No, thank you. And yet, from a very early age…
Author: David
Thoughtful, authentic journal prompts for personal growth
More than just standard, generic journal prompts.
Each prompt on this page is inspired by my own journaling journey. Shaped by real-life experiences, deep reflection, and wide-ranging reading in psychology, philosophy, and personal development. They’re designed to go beyond surface-level questions and help you uncover what really matters to you.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, purpose, emotional insight, or a stronger sense of self, these prompts are here to support honest reflection and meaningful growth. They’re not about ticking boxes or chasing productivity, they’re about helping you develop a deeper, more authentic relationship with yourself.
Feel free to explore. Use one or more prompt or just allow them to inspire your own writing.
