Everyday we have moods and emotions that pass through us like clouds floating through the sky. Some moods are stay with you for hours or all day, while others are fleeting storms. Come back to this prompt often to simply focus on noticing your moods and help you recognize how fleeting these feelings can be. 

Writing Prompt: These are the moods and emotions that I noticed today, what might have triggered them, and what I noticed about them. 

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything" - Plato

Writing Prompt: Today I choose a piece of my favorite music, remove all distractions, put on headphones, close my eyes, and listen with full focus and feeling. Write about what you experienced. 

Writing Prompt: Today I choose my favorite song to listen to. Then I replace the lyrics when my own. My song is ______. Write down your new lyrics. 

Showing kindness and respect to others not only transports the other people, but it can change your perspective of your ability to be fully present and connected to people. This prompt challenges us in cultivating an open-heart, give compassion and develop a positive mindset. 

Writing Prompt: Today I focus on showing kindness and respect to my family members, even when they trigger frustration or anger. This is how I expressed kindness and respect to them. Write about what you experienced.  

Writing Prompt: Today I focused on showing kindness and respect to a school person (teacher, classmate, principal) I encountered during the day. This is how I expressed kindness and respect to them. Write about what your experienced. 

A vital element of being present in the moment is simply slowing down with everything you do. Today, and often, make an effort to slow down throughout your day. Do one thing at a time, and give yourself more time to complete each activity. Try to enjoy the process rather than rushing to the result. 

Writing Prompt: Today I slowed down and gave myself plenty of time to do ______. This is what I experienced by slowing down and being more focused and thorough.

Writing Prompt: Today I set aside time to rest and relax. I put aside work, tasks, digital devices, and television, and enjoy an experience in which I can immerse myself completely. This is what I did, and what I noticed. Write down your experience.  

Writing Prompt: One of my favorite things is my _______. This is why is sparks joy in my life, and why I like it so much. Write down your response. 

Everything we repeatedly say to ourselves, either out load or in our thoughts are affirmations. As a mindfulness habit, affirmations are positive phrases you say to yourself describing who and how you want to b, using the present tense, as though the outcome has already occurred. 

Speak your affirmations out loud, meditated on them, and write about them in your journal.