Journaling Prompts

Journaling as a Daily Anchor and a Lasting Legacy

Journaling has always been a gentle, grounding practice—one that helps gather scattered thoughts, untangle emotions, and bring clarity to the day. Whether it’s a quick morning reflection, a late-night brain dump, or a list of small joys, putting pen to paper creates space to pause, breathe, and simply be. It’s a tool for self-discovery and a way to notice the subtle beauty in everyday moments we might otherwise miss. Over the years, it’s become one of my favorite ways to center myself and stay connected to what really matters.

After my great-aunt passed, we received her five-year diary—a small, unassuming book that turned out to be a profound gift. In her quiet, thoughtful entries, we saw her routines, her joys, her worries, and how she moved through the world. It gave us a chance to truly know her in a way we hadn’t before. That experience reminded me how journaling isn’t just for the present—it’s a gift to the future. Even the most “ordinary” life is lived alongside history, and our words, no matter how simple, help tell that story.

Perhaps you don’t know where to start or need a prompt to help navigate your thoughts. Here, I’ll share some of my favorite writing prompts, and maybe I’ll share an excerpt or two from my journals.