Journal Prompts

Emotional Processing

How do I feel in my body right now? If I were talking to a five-year-old, how would I describe it?

What are you most anxious, depressed or uncertain about? Where is that coming from, and how are you coping? Be honest.
Do a braindump of all of the things that are bothering or worrying you. Highlight which items you can help. Cross off the items you can't help at all. Circle the items for which you can ask for help. Decide when you will do the highlights and circles. List the folks who can help you.
When I am at my best, how do I deal with things that stress/depress me? How can I do that when I'm not at my best?
What do I need to feel safe, secure, and heard during this time of stress? How can I give that to myself?

What three things are you most grateful for today, or what three good things have happened to you today?
How do I want to feel at the end of the day? At the end of the week? What can I do to help that happen?
When do I feel most at peace? In what ways to I create those circumstances? How can I do more of it?
What are six things I might do today that would help me feel better physically, mentally, or emotionally. Which will I do and when?
Did I practice any self-care today? If so, what was it? If not, why didn’t I?
What's something you can do today that your future self will thank you for?
Write through what your stress levels are like on the weekend versus during the week. If they're a lot lower on the weekends, how can you bring some of that energy into the workweek?
What is one thing I can reduce or cut to help me feel better? What might be a good way to do that?

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