There are no rules when it comes to journaling–especially your own journal.
You can write about anything and everything that comes to mind.
But if you’re looking for some ideas of things to get started, here are 65 topics to consider writing about in your journal. From reflecting on your day-to-day experiences to exploring your thoughts and feelings on certain topics, to documenting memories and moments from your life, these prompts will give you a range of things to explore and write about.
So grab a notebook and pen, and get started!
What things should you write about in your journal?
- Write about what you are grateful for today
- Write about your top 3 favorite things from today
- List a highlight from your day
- Write about the high and low of your day and what you’re looking forward to
- Write about an obstacle or challenge you faced today and how you overcame it
- Write about what you learned today
- Write about your thoughts on today’s news or current events
- Write about the best thing that happened this week
- Write about the worst thing that happened this week
- Write a goal for the upcoming week
- Write about an experience or event from your childhood
- Write about a dream you had last night
- Write about your thoughts on love and relationships
- Write about what “success” means to you
- Write about how you define happiness
- Write about your personal definition of “peace”
- Write about what you want to achieve in life
- Write about what you hope for your children
- Write about your spiritual beliefs or practices
- Write a favorite quote or saying of mine
- Write about your thoughts on aging and growing older
- How you want to be remembered when you die
- Write about what you’re most proud of about myself
- Write about what intimidates you the most about life
- Write a snapshot of your life at this moment (Bored? Content? Looking forward to something?)
- Write about your hopes and fears for the future
- Write about the things you want to change about myself
- Write about your favorite things in the world
- Write about what brings you joy
- Write about your favorite memories
- Write about what you would do with a time machine
- Write about a day in the life of a different person (celebrity, historical figure, etc.)
- Write about your ideal day and potential steps to achieve it
- Write about the things you’re most grateful for in my life
- Write about why you love yourself
- Write about hings you’re grateful for today
- Write about the things that made you happy today
- Write about the things you did during the day
- Write about the things you want to remember from the day
- Write about the things you’re looking forward to tomorrow
- Write about the goals for tomorrow or for the near future
- Write about what went well today and why
- Write about the things that didn’t go so well today and why
- Write about the things you’re struggling with right now
- Write about the things that make you happy
- Write about the things that sadden you
- Write about the things that scare you
- Write about the things that make you feel hopeful
- Write about the things that you’re proud of
- Write a letter to your future self
- Write about the things you want to do before I die
- Write about the things that inspire me
- Write about the things that make you feel creative
- Write about the things that make me feel angry
- Write about the things that make you feel loved
- Write about the things that make you laugh the hardest
- Write about the things you wish you could go back to and change
- Write about the things about yourself that you like and things you don’t like
- Write about the things that are unique about you
- Write about your dreams and goals for five years from now and ten years from now
- Write a thank-you note to a friend
- Write about a time you were really proud of yourself
- Write about a time you were really sad
- Write about your favorite things that you own
- Write an apology letter to someone you’ve hurt
There are countless reasons why you should keep a journal. Here are just a few:
- Journaling can help improve your mental health.
- It can help you process emotions and work through difficult times.
- Journaling can help you track your progress and growth over time.
- It’s a great way to document your life and keep track of memories.
Sometimes it can be hard to come up with things to write about. That’s why we’ve put together the above list of ideas for things you can write about in your journal.