70 Journal Prompts For Self-Discovery {+ Free PDF Printable Worksheet!}

Journaling is one of the best tools for discovering who you are and what you want in life.

Journal writing helps to clarify your thoughts and feelings. When life gets overwhelming or confusing, journal writing can help make sense of things.

So often, you have the wisdom and answers inside of you. But those answers can be hard to recognize. In today’s noisy world, it’s easy to become clouded.

That’s where journal prompts can help you figure out who you are, what you want, and how to live your best life. They simply help spark your own inner knowing. Life is a work of art in progress. What does your masterpiece look like?

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Benefits of journaling to know yourself

Happiness starts with knowing yourself. Who are you at your core? What do you want the most out of life?

Answers to these kinds of questions can take some serious thought and introspection. But finding those answers is so empowering.

Knowing yourself is beneficial in so many ways. You can make better decisions and create more joy. When you know yourself, you can care for yourself in the best possible way.

At the same time, it’s important to remember that we are all constantly growing and evolving. What you feel to be true today may shift for you six months from now. That’s perfectly normal.

Knowing yourself is an ongoing process. For this reason, the self-discovery journal prompts listed below are available as a free PDF printable worksheet at the end of this article. Simply download and print these journal prompts and refer back to them any time you wish.

Self-discovery is a big part of personal development. And personal development is a positive, life-affirming act of self-love. Write out the answers to these journal prompts to dig up what’s going on inside you. Discover your true self so you can live your best life!

70 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

What does the best version of you look like?
What is your idea of the perfect day?
How do you feel right now and why?
What are your favorite ways to unwind?
What are you great at?
List 10 things you can do to feel your best each day.
What are some things you have always wanted to try?
Describe where you see yourself in 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.
What can you do today that your future self will thank you for?
Who do you need to forgive?
What do you need to let go of?
How can you take better care of yourself?
What does self-care look like to you?
Describe your ideal future.
How do you want to feel each day?
What inspires you the most?
Do you set limits for yourself? What are they? What about timelines?
Is there anything you want but it feels out of reach?
What have you already achieved or experienced that your younger self never would have imagined?
What advice or encouragement would your future self give to you?
List your top goals for this year, and for your life.
Describe your support network and how those closest to you make you feel.
Describe who you would like to manifest into your life. A new friend, mentor, or love interest?
What are your favorite activities that you would like more of in your life?
What would you like less of in your life?
Describe your ideal job or business in detail.
What amount of money would you like to earn and how would the money make you feel?
Who or what makes you laugh the hardest?
Who do you look up to the most?
How can you feel more peaceful and relaxed each day?
List 10 things that make you smile.
What do you love about yourself?
What have you learned to love about yourself that you struggled with in the past?
Describe what you are most grateful for.
Journal what memories you cherish the most.
Describe your happiest day ever.
Describe your personal values.
What are your prized possessions and why?
Journal about your spiritual beliefs.
What are your biggest distractions?
And your biggest motivators?
What do you want to give to the world or others?
What new skills would you like to learn?
How do you want to be seen?
What do you feel you need to improve upon in life?
What are you most proud of?
How do you feel about your body?
How do you feel about your personality?
What about your mind?
Journal what makes you unique.
How would your closest friends describe you?
How would you describe yourself to a stranger?
What is beautiful to you?
List some beliefs that are non-negotiable to you.
What do you fear the most?
What past difficulties are you overcoming?
Where have you been fortunate in life?
What are some self-care acts can you engage in to heal past hurt and move on?
What do you believe to be true about the world?
How do you express yourself, advocate for yourself, or let your needs be known?
Describe your boundaries with other people.
List some ways in which you can help other people.
How can other people help you?
What makes you feel intrigued?
Journal some creative projects to try for fun.
List 10 fun adventures you’d like to have.
What fulfills you?
What holds you back?
Write about any wisdom you have learned recently.
What wisdom would you share with your children or future generations?

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How to support yourself in the self-discovery process

Alongside journaling, try meditation to get to know yourself more. Especially if any of these journal prompts leave you feeling unsure.

Often if we are intentional in seeking answers, and we meditate on them, the answers will appear. So, if you are still not clear after journaling, give your question a bit more time. Maybe a lot of time. You will find your truths eventually.

In addition, be nice to yourself. Take care of yourself. You don’t have to have it all figured out or be perfect. Remember that no one is perfect.

To create some peacefulness for yourself, try to get out in nature. Get away from the distractions of the world if you can so that you can get to know yourself better.

Go inside your own heart and pray. Make art, cook, read, engage in some strenuous physical activity, or find another way to completely engage your brain in something you enjoy. That way, your intuition and inner wisdom has some breathing room to sort things out in your subconscious. And answers can emerge.

Concluding thoughts

Did you find these questions helpful? Did they spark any other ideas about yourself? I find that almost nothing is as helpful to de-stress, gain clarity, and know yourself as journal writing. Time for introspection is always time well spent. I hope these journal prompts help you to discover some new things about yourself!

You can download your PDF printable journal prompts below. Use them now or save them for when you have more time to write.

70 Self-Discovery Journal Prompts PDF Printable Worksheet

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