Use journaling to examine the loving relationships in your life and to deepen your connection with those closest to you.
Journaling is a great way to tune into your intuition and gain insight into yourself and your relationships with others. A personal journal gives you a judgment free zone to write about who you are and the things that are important to you. Not sure what to write about? I get it. One of the biggest challenges can be what to write. Prompts can be really helpful in overcoming that challenge. Keep reading. I’ve got 30 journaling prompts to inspire your journaling practice.
Benefits of a Regular Journaling Practice
Dr. James Pennebaker of the University of Texas, psychologist and author of Opening Up By Writing It Down, describes how taking a few minutes to write personal experiences or problems can help you:
- Heal emotional wounds
- Feel a greater sense of well-being
- Decrease stress
- Improve relationships
- Boost your immune system
In 2002, Pennebaker and Joshua Smyth of Syracuse University reported that writing about emotions and stress boosted the immune systems of patients with chronic disease. Journaling has been shown to be associated with drops in depression, anxiety, and increases in positive mood, social engagement, and quality of close relationships.
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In case you missed the January through May journaling prompts:
- [January] Start Your Day with a Miracle Morning
- [February] Journaling Prompts for Joy and Self Discovery
- [March] Journaling Inspiration for Gratitude and Joy
- [April] Journaling Prompts for Self-Reflection
- [May] Self Care Journaling Prompts & Inspiration
JOURNALING TIPS TO CREATE A DAILY PRACTICE
- Incorporate journaling into your morning ritual
- You don’t have to use full sentences. Leo Babauta of Zen Habits, writes in bullets with 2-6 bullet points daily depending on the day.
- Combine work and personal journal topics
- Use the habit tracker as a daily reminder
- Don’t skip more than 2 days and try to go back to catch up
- Scroll to the bottom of this post for more journaling resources
I challenge you to journal regularly for 30 days, to begin making journaling a habit. That doesn’t mean you have to write every single day. Maybe begin with regularly journaling 3 to 4 times a week.
These prompts are written to give you a moment in time to reflect on the relationships in your life.
Scan the list and journal about whatever peaks your interest. With regular journaling, the list will inspire you to create meaningful prompts of your own.
JOURNALING PROMPTS TO STRENGTHEN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN MY LIFE
- What are three things I admire most about my spouse/partner/significant other?
- How can I bring more love into my relationships?
- Who do I rely on most for support and advice?
- Who drives me crazy, but I love anyway?
- Describe the last piece of advice I received that was meaningful.
- What are my S/P/SO’s dreams?
- When do we have the most fun together?
- What do I do to actively support my S/P/SO’s goals?
- List three words that describe my S/P/SO.
- When is the last time I did something nice for someone just for the sake of being nice?
- Who do I need to set healthy boundaries with?
- When was the last time I said, “I love you.” to my S/P/SO?
- What are the best parts of the current relationships I have in my life?
- Who was kind to me today?
- Describe a recent compliment given to me.
- Who are my favorite people and why?
- What relationship would I like to improve/develop over the next 6 months?
- Who do I consider to be my closest friend and why?
- How can I change and enhance how I communicate?
- Who is the last person I said, “I love you” to?
- Is there anyone in my life that I need to forgive? Explore the details of who, why, how, etc. of forgiveness.
- List 5 people I’m most grateful to have in my life.
- How do I feel when my S/P/SO walks into the room?
- Do I have a relationship in my life that needs mending?
- What is my Love Language? Explore the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Discover your love language here.
- How can I listen more to those in my life?
- Who makes me laugh out loud when we’re together?
- Describe what love means do me.
- List 5 people that have made a positive impact on my life.
- Who is the most supportive of my goals? Have I told that person how much I appreciate them?
Make yourself a priority! The benefits far outreach the time it takes to journal and, yes, you’re worth it.
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New to journaling? Check out How To Journal and the Inspiration To Start
I journaled when my husband was in the military stationed in South Korea. It kept me busy.
These are such beautiful and meaningful prompts! Nothing makes me happier than when I sit back and think about all the amazing people I have in my life, and how lucky I am to know them. I’ll definitely have to give these a try!
I’ve written a diary daily since I was 9 years old, but I am relatively new to journaling. It helps me keep on top of things as a busy Mom of 4. You have such wonderful information on your blog.
Is the “Journaling prompts” download free? Thank you
Lovely ideas! I use a bullet journal and am always looking for new writing inspo!
Great prompts! I love how your prompts inspire me to think about life and those around me. I also like the practice of journaling. It’s something that I should try to make time for again.
I didn’t know journaling had so many great benefits. I need to try it!
Absolutely love journaling, has always been a huge part of my life!
Journaling is such a great way to express yourself, I really need to get back into it!
xo
Sami
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to get started when journalling but these prompts help so much!
Aw I love these! These are such great prompts! I never really thought about using prompts for journaling but I think these would inspire me to write more!
This is such a great exercise. I love the questions you chose! I love journaling.
I did not realize that journaling can work with relationships too.Will definitely try this out.
Journaling is a fab idea. I have a mood booster diary which is just fablous x
I absolutely love journaling! There is something about writing things down that is so theraputic. Thank you for sharing these prompts they give me pleanty to think about this upcoming week! xo- Kam
Love these prompts to get me started. Thanks for sharing
I had absolutely no idea all the positive effects journaling can have on a person! i’ve always been a fan of writing things down because I find it calming & helps me remember things but this is a whole new level that I need to try!
These are such great tips! I used to journal regularly (not daily, but usually at least weekly/bi-weekly) but have really gotten away from it since blogging. I’m doing a little “exercise” in (daily) gratitude journaling for June…hoping it sticks!
It improves our memory We are more likely to remember things when we write them down, including important life lessons and epiphanies.
Your blog is fabulous thank you for sharing.
Journaling has tremendous positive results. Your post has highlighted them so well.
I used to journal so much when I was younger but I never I have the time. I’ll have to look back at these prompts when I get back to it.
these are such great prompts; i think i would end up writing all of them or spending a lot of time trying to figure out which ones to pick
Loved reading this post! I think journaling is a lost art and such an amazing and healing practice. Definitely was a great read, thank you for sharing!
I love this idea of journalling. I can see how it can strengthen our relationships. It’s a great way of self-reflection!