Thought- Provoking Journal Prompts
Written by Emma Nagle, LCSW | July 7 2026
Self Reflection Prompts
What is your favorite time of day and why?
How has fear held you back?
Who do you need to forgive?
What energizes you?
When was the last time you tried something you weren’t good at? How did it go?
Emotion Focused Prompts
Where in your body do you feel an uneasiness?
Describe the unease.
What does it mean to you?
What 3 words describe your emotional state today?
What is one thing you are proud of surviving?
When was the last time you cried?
Which emotion(s) are you trying to avoid right now?
Why are you trying to hide from it?
What does it need from you?
Reflections on Art & Quotes
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.”
— Maya Angelou
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
— Aristotle
Happy journaling!
