40 Lockdown Journalling Prompts
Journalling is a powerful way to declutter the mind and release anything that wants to be cleared. From this place we often experience realisations which cultivates a greater sense of clarity. When we check in with journalling often, we cultivate a deeper relationship with our inner world. Often it just takes a few good journalling prompts to get started.
It’s important not to judge what wants to be written, and to honour that sometimes information or emotion can be cleared from the subconscious mind that our conscious brain doesn’t understand or know how to comprehend. Be kind, and allow yourself to clear whatever needs to come through.
It can be helpful to find a space that you will be uninterrupted, and perhaps make a tea or light a candle to create a relaxing environment for your journalling practice. A little journalling each day can go a long way!
40 Lockdown Journalling Prompts
How am I feeling right now?
Is there anything I can do right now, to be more comfortable? What do I need?
How am I feeling about my environment? How do I feel in my bedroom? Is there anything I would like to do to refresh the space?
What would I like to commit to on a daily basis, to keep my surroundings calm and relaxing? (i.e. make my bed, open the window, clean my clothes).
What am I most grateful for in my environment currently?
What are 3 things I love most about the people in my bubble? (Or if you are by yourself, what do you love the most?).
What are some new things I have I learned about myself during lockdown so far?
What have I learned about others during lockdown so far? What questions would I like to ask others during lockdown?
Is there a deeper connection I would like to make with someone before lockdown ends?
What is something I would like to learn (in general) before lockdown ends?
What is a dream or desire I would like to explore further?
What would it look like to explore this dream/desire more so? What steps would I need to take?
How am I feeling about myself currently?
What have I been enjoying the most about myself currently?
Think about where I was this time 1 year ago. List 10 things you have learned, let go of, or grown from.
If I could take a trip to one place in the world right now, where would I go and why?
If I could see one person in the world, who would it be and why?
If I could say one thing to someone, what would it be, and to who?
If you could give yourself a message to 3 months ago, what would it be, and why?
Fast forward 1 year: If you could give your future self a message, what would it be, and why?
Give your present self a message of encouragement or inspiration.
What affirmations do you need the most right now?
What do you need to thrive?
What do you value the most currently?
Who do you value the most in life?
Where would you like to be in 3 years;
In career
In home
In romance
In relationship with self
Friendships/socially
Physical health/exercise
Mental health/wellbeing
How would you like to support or give back to your community?
What causes are you most passionate about?
If you could choose one thing to give away, what would it be and to whom?
What are your non-negotiables when it comes to friendships?
Are there any boundaries you would like to introduce, to protect your energy?
What are your non-negotiables when it comes to relationships?
What do you love most about your past relationships?
What is an important lesson you have learned recently?
How would you like to rest this week?
How would you like to sweat this week?
How can I introduce more self love?
What can I let go of?
What am I most looking forward to?
What am I most proud of?
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