27 Journal Prompts for Self-Growth and Mindset

If you’re a driven woman who values self-awareness, you’ve come to the right place. These journal prompts for self growth are meant to move the needle. If you’re willing to do the deep work, you’re going to have breakthroughs. So let’s dive in.

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Why bother with self growth?

When I started my personal growth journey, my emotional life was a mess.

I just broke up with my boyfriend (who was more like, my child). I found myself single at 29 when everyone my age seemed to have their life together.

So I moved in to an apartment with a friend, with whom I was constantly walking on eggshells.

Oh, and I was also dealing with a long term friendship that was sucking all my energy out.

Before, I used to believe everything wrong in my relationships was my fault. And I would always take blame for anything and everything.

I was the one acting crazy with my partner. I was the selfish one trying to set boundaries with my friend. And I was the difficult roommate who didn’t know how to share a living space.

Well, turned out that I was not “always wrong”; I was simply a people-pleaser.

I would go out of my way for a boyfriend who wouldn’t do the same, then get resentful for not feeling loved.

I would say anything to not upset my friend, but would act the opposite way because I didn’t mean what I said.

And I would avoid upsetting my roommate because I didn’t want to deal with uncontrolled anger and gaslighting.

As much as I always valued accountability, my behaviours reflected everything but taking accountability. I just thought I was not good enough and should always be the one changing for other people. Wrong.

I just was surrounded with people which whom I couldn’t be myself, nor get my needs met.

That’s only when I recognized this fact, after A LOT of self growth work, that I learned it was okay to walk away.

What’s your story?

If you’re here, like me, your life might not always feel authentic. You might find yourself drained after some interactions.

You might find you’re changing to fit in, to be accepted.

So you might not be able to totally be yourself.

In fact, you might not even know who you are anymore… and might need to find yourself again.

Well, you’ve come to the right place. These journal prompts for self growth will help. A LOT.

By the way, are you new to journaling? You might also like this post:

> Easy Journaling Prompts for Beginners (What and How to Write)

FAST TRACKING YOUR SELF GROWTH JOURNEY

Now you know you’re not alone, no matter how lost you feel right now.

When I was lost, I read every personal development book and use all the journal prompts for self growth I could find.

Then I (finally) bridged the gap between who I was and who I wanted to be. It took me years.

But that’s not going to be your truth.

I gathered the best journal prompts for self growth so you could get there faster. Much faster.

Whether you want to live a more fulfilling life, find your purpose, walk away from toxic relationships or have the courage to take a leap.

Here you’ll find journal prompts for self growth that will help you:

- have breakthroughs
- overcome guilt and fears
- find your purpose
- make a big change
- communicate better
- set bigger goals (and achieve them)

Hey, do you have any interest in reading books?

If so, I would love to recommend some of my favourite picks. You can shop my list of favourite personal growth books here. These are the books I referred to when telling you my story. (I’m especially fond of Attached, by Amir Levine… which I’ve made 5 of my close friends buy!)

The Most Impactful Journal Prompts for Self Growth

1. TAKING ACTION – Journal Prompts for Self Growth

1. In what area(s) in my life do I feel the highest gap between who I am and who I want to be?
2. What areas of my life don’t feel authentic?
3. In what area(s) in my life do I feel stuck? What’s the smallest step I could take today to help me move forward?
4. Where do I picture myself in 5 years?
5. What would I change about my life?
6. If I died tomorrow, what would be my biggest regret?
7. If I had a magic wand, what would I have more of in my life?
8. What would I believe have the potential to make me 10x happier?
9. Why am I not doing it?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how authentic does my life feel?

2. SELF AWARENESS – Journal prompts for self growth

1. What are my biggest triggers, and how do I react to those?
2. In what area(s) in my life do I have an unfinished business?
3. What percentage of my life decisions are made out of guilt? Out of FOMO? Out of fear? Out of duty?
4. What are the thoughts I’m trying to avoid?
5. What am I constantly pushing back or avoid thinking of? Why?

3. PEOPLE-PLEASING AND GUILT – Journal prompts for self growth

1. When I choose myself, who am I afraid to upset? Why?
2. What keeps me from speaking up how I feel?
3. Whose reactions am I afraid of? Why?
4. What am I afraid would happen if I stood my ground?
5. Who are the people with whom I feel drained after interactions?
6. Who are the people with whom I feel energized after an interaction?
7. What are the differences between those people?

> How to Deal With Guilt in Toxic Friendships

> 15 Affirmations for Self Confidence to Help Set Better Boundaries

4. GOALS AND MOTIVATION – Journal prompts for self growth

What is the craziest dream you wish to make come true? Fill in the blank:

I really wish it was possible for me to _____________.

What is preventing you from doing it? Fill in the blank:

I really wish it was possible for me to _____________, but I can’t because ________________

Now, let’s do a mindset work and rephrase this. Fill in the blanks:

I really wish it was possible for me to _____________, but I CHOOSE NOT TO because of ________________.

Now, enumerate 5 solutions to your obstacles listed above.

This is a brainstorming exercise; get creative and write down your ideas EVEN if they are crazy and (you believe) absolutely impossible. Fill in the blank:

I choose not to ______________ because of _______________. If I opened my mind to crazy possibilities and impossible changes, to accomplish ______________ I could try: ____________

5. COMMUNICATION – Journal prompts for self-growth

This communication template always works to express your needs clearly.

Personally, I still use it in my everyday life. The more you use it, the more you will integrate it when you communicate with anyone.

It truly can make you a better self, friends, partner and coworker.

When a situation is bothering you, these journal prompts for self growth will help you get clear on your needs and communicate them clearly.

P.S. I’ve made up a free cheat sheet you can download to keep for reference.

The short version of the prompt goes like this (answer the questions to fill in the blanks):

[ What’s the situation? ] happened, it makes me feel [ How does/did it make you feel? ] and for the future I want [ what change do I need to see?].

Download the free PDF cheat sheet of this prompt here

Conclusion

Once you start your self growth journey, it’s hard to stop. I’m so happy I can be a part of that journey with you. I hope these journal prompts for self growth helped you. If you found any value in that post, make sure you download your free guide: How Speak Up Your Needs and get on my email list for even more prompts and resources to support your personal growth journey.

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