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
Thank you so much for this post! I’m saving it because I’m in exactly this place of wanting to move away but realising it won’t solve the problem x
Hope you’ll find a solution that’s best for you 🙂
Great bunch of questions to prompt journaling! I am taking this one with me today: How can you give yourself permission to go after your own dreams and desires? 🙂
Glad you found something for yourself 🙂
I am with you in happiness is an inside job. I have moved twice and was never satisfied nor happy with how my life was looking. I always wanted more. More fun, more activities, more boys, more clothes until the chance to move to another country came, I realized that I can only find happiness inside me. I also worked so hard to improve my mindset. I loved these journal prompts. They are indeed helpful to point a person towards self discovery, inner peace and happiness.
That’s so inspiring! Mindset work is everything 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed these 🙂
Thanks for the list. I love journal prompts!
Glad to hear that 🙂
I couldn’t agree more with what you said about changing your mindset instead of looking for short-term solutions! I’ve come to believe that a positive mindset (and gratitude) are necessary to be truly happy with your life. #16 “How can you take full responsibility for what’s happening in your life instead of blaming others?” is my favourite – once you focus on what you can change instead of blaming others, it opens up so many opportunities!
I absolutely agree 😀