Advice is easy to get. People are quick to tell you what you “should” do or what they would do if they were you, but when was the last time you asked yourself, “Hey, what do I actually want? What feels good to me?” These 50 self-discovery journal prompts will help you get unstuck, question the beliefs and expectations influencing your choices, trust yourself more, and get clear on what genuinely feels right for you. Think of them as a way to get curious about who you are, what you want, and who you’re becoming so that you can stop listening to the noise around you and start following what feels like you.
Let’s dive in!
Self-discovery journal prompts to become the woman you want to be:
1. What are you struggling with right now?
2. How do you feel about where you are vs. where others think you should be?
3. In what ways are you influenced by what others are doing?
4. How are other people’s opinions and expectations holding you back?
7. Who did you let decide what was possible for you and what your life should look like?
10. What would happen if you gave yourself permission to go after your dreams and desires?
Make a list in your notes on your phone so that you’re prepared for the next time you feel down and want to feel better.
20. List 10 experiences where you proved to yourself you were capable, resilient, and powerful.
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30. How can you show yourself compassion and understanding to forgive yourself?
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35. How can you start living your life as if it already is your dream life?
40. List 5 things you’re excited about when you think about your dream life. What emotions come up?
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“And if you want to do anything in your life, there comes a point where you’re done with explaining and defending yourself and your decisions. You let people think whatever they need to think, and you focus on your part of the equation. You focus on who you want to be and what you want to do.”
― Ivana Skoric, She’s Intense
46. What’s the biggest difference between you now and the version of yourself you want to be?
I hope you found these thought-provoking self-discovery journal prompts helpful as you create a life that feels like yours. If you liked this post and want to further explore creating your own path in life, my book She’s Intense is for you. Over 209 pages, I guide you to uncover your unique path, make decisions independent of what others think, and never settle for less. Get it on Amazon.
Ivana
I’ve never journaled with prompts, but might try these. Thanks for sharing! I’m bookmarking this for later and will share on my Facebook page!
Thank you for sharing, Beth! I hope you’ll enjoy journaling with these 😀 Let me know how it goes!
I love this post! I actually have been wanting to find some journal prompts. I stopped in the middle and grabbed my journal to do number 14 and write down 10 things I am grateful for. It’s been on my mind and you just reinforced it. Thank you.
I’m so glad this inspired you to look at the things you’re grateful for 😀 We definitely need to remind ourselves of the things we have in life, instead of taking everything for granted 🙂
This is so true! Often we make external changes thinking that they will make our lives more exciting or fulfilling, but really it’s the inside that needs to change. I especially like “44. How can you do more of the things you enjoy in your daily life?” I think many of us prioritize the things we think we should be doing instead of the things that really fuel our soul. Bookmarking for my journaling sessions!
Yes, definitely! We need to make ourselves a priority more often 🙂
I know journaling is the way to go because it has saved from myself so many times before, my latest post is about how I discovered that I alone could transform my relationship through journaling.
That being said, I sometimes avoid it, giving myself all kinds of excuse like:
I don´t have the time right now.
I already know what is bothering me.
I´ll do it later.
I don´t know why I do it since I already know that journaling is the only way to truly talk to myself.
Oh, I can relate to that on so many levels. Sometimes we all resist certain things, no matter how beneficial they are for us. I’m sure when the time is right, you’ll pick up where you left 🙂
If you don’t feel like journaling, no need to beat yourself up for it! You’re doing the best you can, remember that 🙂
This is the perfect post for me to come across as I just bought a new journal – thank you for this! 🙂 I will definitely be referring to it later.
Perfect timing! Glad to help 🙂