60 Journaling Prompts for Self Discovery and Increased Happiness

If you’re seeking more happiness and self discovery, then journaling may be just the thing to help you get there!  I have kept a journal on and off again throughout my life, and I have found that especially during times where I’m trying to make big decisions or navigate difficult situations I am consistently surprised to see that the answers almost always lie within me and they become clearer to me through journaling. 

Even if you’re not trying to make a decision or find answers to a question or problem you’re facing, journaling will help put you on a self discovery journey where you can learn what parts of your life you’re happy with, what parts need improvement, and how you can make progress towards more happiness.  

If you’re not sure exactly where to start, I’ve rounded up 60 journaling prompts to help get you started!  Pick one or two each day, and dive in. 

1. What does happiness mean to me?
2. What does happiness look like in my life?
3. What are 3 things you like about yourself? Why.
4. What is unique about you?
5. When do you feel the most at peace?
6. How do you want to see yourself?  What would need to change/happen in order for that to be.
7. Is there anything that you would do differently if others’ opinions weren’t involved?
8. What’s your favorite quote and why?
9. What’s going right in your life in this moment?
10. What are your 3 favorite achievements in life?  Why are they so special to you?
11. What makes you feel proud?
12. What do you need to hear/feel when you feel sad?
13. How do you deal with personal insecurities? How can you make small changes to improve those?
14. What are 3 goals you want to achieve in the next 6 months?
15. What is something you’ve always wanted to learn?
16. Is there anything happening in your life that is making you unhappy? How can you make small changes towards improving it?
17. Who is someone you really admire? What are the traits that they possess that you admire most?
18. What is something you need to forgive yourself for?
19. When do you feel the most confident?
20. How would your best friend or close family member describe you?  
21. If money were no issue, what would you do right now?
22. What does self-care mean to you?
23. How do you want others to feel when they are around you?
24. Reflecting on the past 6 months, how have you changed?
25. What scares you the most and why?
26. What has brought you the most joy this year?
27. What are 5 things that make you feel excited?
28. What are some ways you could make your life easier?
29. What challenges have you faced and overcome? What did you learn?
30. What would you tell your future self?
31. What would you want to tell your teenage self?
32. What is one of your favorite memories? Why?
33. What are two ways that truly help you to destress?
34. If you couldn’t fail, what would you try?
35. What top 5 values do you live by? Why?
36. What would your perfect day look like?
37. What is a topic you feel strongly about?  Why?
38. What motivates you?
39. Finish this sentence: I deserve love because….
40. Describe yourself in 6 words or less
41. Who would you most love to meet? What would you ask them?
42. Reflect on a time where you were scared to do something but you did it anyway. What did you learn?
43. If life stopped right now, what would you most regret not doing?
44. What habit would you most like to break? What could you do in place of it?
45. If you could make one change in the world, what would it be? Why?
46. What’s something that’s been on your mind a lot lately? Journal all your thoughts about it without stopping to think about what you’re writing.  
47. What is something that you need to let go of?
48. When it comes to your relationships, what is most important to you? Why?
49. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
50. What thoughts of self talk patterns do you repeat in you head? Dissect them. Are they true?
51. How could you be more productive with your time? Where are you wasting time?
52. What do you need to get off your chest today?
53. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?
54. What is your favorite way to treat yourself? How often do you do it?
55. If you could only keep 10 things in your life right now, what would they be? Why?
56. What actions could you take this week towards simplifying your life?
57. What do you need more of in your life? Less of?
58. What's the biggest dream you have for yourself that you’ve never told anyone?
59. What are three ways you could show love towards someone in your life? Can you commit to doing them this week?
60. If you could choose to have any superpower what would it be and why?

This month our Discovery Bundle theme was, “Showered in Joy” where our members are encouraged to release doubts and insecurities about themselves, and find ways to incorporate more happiness into their daily life!  They also got some pretty fun shower and body products too (like this fun waterproof bluetooth shower speaker!). 

If you’re not a member yet, join us here.  As a member, every 2 months you’ll receive a collection of bath, body, grooming and/or lifestyle items to make shaving, grooming and life more convenient, beautiful and fun!  Along with the items, you’ll also receive a collectible affirmation card and a self care checklist to help you easily cultivate more self care into your life.  

What journal prompts are you most excited to try?  We can’t wait to hear what you think! Comment below or tag us on social media @AllGirlShaveClub so we can join the conversation!