30 Journal Prompts for Beginners

This article includes photos of a pen and journal gifted from Pen Heaven plus 30 journal prompts for beginners.

Writing a journal can help you to become more mindful and reflective. It can also be a great way to work through your thoughts and feelings.

Journaling can support your mental health and help you to feel less stressed. It's a good way to support your well-being and can help to put you in a good mood.

If you're new to journal writing, it can be helpful to have some prompts to get you started.

Whether you're looking for new year journal prompts, simple journal prompts or positive journal prompts for expressive journaling, today we have a list of great journal prompt ideas to get you started.

A New Journal From Pen Heaven

I've always loved keeping a journal and this week I was super excited to get a new leather journal from Pen Heaven. I love writing and love the smell of a fresh journal.

I got the new Sorento Burgendy Journal which is leather-bound and made in Italy. It's always nice to get luxurious stationery and if you're looking for a new journal, be sure to check out Pen Heaven's great range.

I don't know what it is about my new journal but it certainly makes me feel happy and I feel less stressed when I take part in journal writing and self-reflection. That's for sure!

sorento journal for journal prompts for beginners

What Is Expressive Journalling?

If you're not sure what expressive journaling is, it's simply a type of journaling that involves writing about your feelings and emotions. This can be a great way to work through difficult thoughts and feelings.

Expressive journaling can help you to:

Understand your emotions better
Work through difficult thoughts and feelings
Improve your mental health
Increase self-awareness
Make time for yourself.

Do I Need a New Pen for Journalling?

You may want to invest in a good quality pen for your expressive journaling experience. One of my favorite pens is the German Otto Pen.

I have to admit, I do love lovely new pens and the Otto Hutt Design is a fantastic writing Instrument.

The chunky barrel and sweeping curves produce a great feel that sits comfortably in the hand as I write.

Artic Blue Otto Hutt Pen

I have the Artic Blue Lacquer Otto Hutt pen and what I love about this pen is that it comes with a fountain pen converter meaning you can use it with both an ink cartridge or as a fountain pen.

The Otto Hutt Pen comes from Germany and has a lifetime warranty meaning it can last for many years. The detail is second to none and I've never had a gorgeous pen like this before.

Positive Affirmations and Trigger Words

Before I give you a list of journal prompts I thought it would be good to list a few trigger words or creative words to help you if you feel stuck.

These words can help and encourage you as a journal beginner and get you in the mood for positive journaling.

self-reflection
five senses
to do list
daily routines
describe
express
reflect
sense
favorite book
creativity
feel sad
best friend
loved ones
difficult emotions
daily life

Journal Prompts for Beginners

Here is a few Journal prompts or diary prompts to get the creative juices flowing: These are great starting points and can help you to describe or write as you move forward with your journaling experience.

1. What was the best thing that happened today?

2. What was the worst thing that happened today?

3. What are three things you are grateful for?

4. What are three things that are stressing you out?

5. What is one thing you would like to change about your day?

More Journaling Prompts for Self Discovery

6. What is your favorite memory?

7. What are your plans for tomorrow?

8. What are your thoughts on _______ (a current event)?

9. What are your thoughts on _______ (a current situation in your life)?

10. What would be your dream vacation?

Diary Prompts to Discover Your Life Purpose

11. How did you feel today?

12. What are some things you need to work on?

13. What can you do to make tomorrow better than today?

14. Who is someone you admire and why?

15. What was the best part of your day?

Journal Prompts for Personal Development

16. What are three things you are thankful for?

17. If you could have one wish, what would it be?

18. What are your thoughts on love?

19. What are your thoughts on happiness?

20. What are your thoughts on success?

Journal Prompts for Self Reflection

21. What are your thoughts on failure?

22. What is something you learned today?

23. What was the most challenging thing you faced today?

24. How do you feel about yourself right now?

25. Who are some people you would like to write a letter to? Why?

Journal Entry Prompts for Personal Growth

26. If you could go back in time and relive one moment, what would it be?

27. What are your hopes for the future?

28. What is a goal you would like to achieve within the next year?

29. What is something you are passionate about? Why?

30. What makes you feel most fulfilled in life? Why?

There Is No Right or Wrong Way to Journal

Just because you don't write in your journal every day, does not mean you're not a journaler. There is no right or wrong way to journal.

The purpose of journaling is to document your life, thoughts and feelings – so there are no rules!

Daily Writing Prompts

Daily life can get busy but finding time to write can have many benefits, it can be fun, help you process emotions, it can help you to make life goals, to relieve stress, and simply express yourself however you choose.

I hope the suggestions above give you a good starting point when writing your daily or weekly journal. Enjoy your writing moments and use your journal as a safe space to record your deepest thoughts.

Recording your happiest memory, your biggest fear and your thoughts on life can give you a snapshot of where you are in life right now. It's therapeutic and relaxing.

Happy Journaling!

A Wonderful Way to Show Self Care

Writing in a journal can be a great way to process your thoughts and emotions. It can also be a helpful tool for goal setting and reflection. Give some of these prompts a try and see how you feel after writing about them.

No matter what you choose to write about, journaling can be a helpful tool for managing your thoughts and feelings and well as developing your creativity. Give it a try!