#Self-reflection prompts

[365momme]

12 Days of Christmas Personal Development Journal Prompts

Looking to reflect on your personal development and set goals for the upcoming year? Look no further! We’ve curated 12 days of Christmas-themed personal development journal prompts just for you. These prompts will guide you through gratitude, skill development, goal setting, self-care, overcoming limiting beliefs, and much more. Each day, you’ll explore different aspects of your life and discover…

[honeytonedhottie]

shadow work prompts⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🎀

resources for ur healing journal and healing journey in general bcuz u deserve to heal ✨ (constantly being updated and improved)

SHADOW WORK PROMPTS ;

what did childhood me need the most

what am i avoiding -> what am i addicted to

what secrets am i hiding and why

am i being honest with myself/others

what are my biggest misconceptions about myself

what are the first signs that u notice and know that ur mental health is dipping

what beliefs and behaviors did u adapt from ur family that u now question

what easily triggers (feeling) and what might be a reason for this sensitivity

have u ever had a reoccurring dream

do u have desires or ambitions that u feel embarrassed to admit

what critical thoughts do u have about urself

what part of myself do i feel disconnected to and why

how do i let others invade my boundaries

how much do i rely on external validation

do i tend to resist or embrace change

what are some toxic habits that i've adopted

[inchidentally]

"you're really onto him today aren't you" "ahhh my turn!"

our man Lando really says it's "his turn" to give Oscar a hard time when in this interview alone he a)interrupted Oscar all the time b)took issue with Oscar's answers or didn't listen to them c)accused Oscar of being a serial killer just bc of how he looks d)told Oscar to dump his gf bc she's pescatarian and e)Lando gives Oscar a hard time in every single joint interview bc Oscar just smiles and takes it

[femmefatalevibe]

2023 Mid-Year Check-In & Reflection

Some journal prompts and questions to reflect & evaluate your progress throughout the year. Hope this helps xx

January- May 2023 Reflection:

Looking back, how would you describe the first half of 2023?

What are your highlights of the first half of 2023? What goals, milestones, or accomplishments have you achieved in the past 6 months?

What failures or ruts have you encountered in the first half of 2023? How have you coped with these lows? What mindset shifts, habits or routine changes have you/are you implementing to get back on track?

What goals did you set for yourself at the beginning of 2023? What happened with your progress? Which goals did you pursue and which did you abandon? What happened with the goals in each category? Why or why not did you choose to continue pursuing each of these goals?

What have your routines/daily lifestyle habits looked like for the first half of 2023? What improvements or downgrades have you made? What aspects of these routines do you like or dislike? What needs to stay the same and what needs to change?

June- December 2023 Goals & Reset:

On January 1, 2024, what would you have accomplished between then and now to consider these next 6 months to be a successful half-year?

How would you describe your ideal self going into 2024? What habits, routines, ways of working, socializing, dressing, interacting with others, and self-care activities does this person incorporate into their lifestyle?

What goals do you have for the second half of 2023? Describe these goals in the most descriptive and specific ways possible in each area of life. What habits or routines do you need to implement to achieve these goals? Don't be afraid to think outside the box for creative or unconventional solutions.

What challenges do you anticipate having to face over the next 6 months? What specific actions or routines can you implement to minimize the impact or consequences of these obstacles?

What have your experiences throughout the first half of 2023 taught you about yourself? How can you leverage these self-discoveries to work towards becoming closer to embodying your ideal self? What habits, people, products, routines, or self-talk practices do you need to add or remove from your life to make these lifestyle changes possible for you?

Feel free to share any insights, accomplishments, or life lessons in the comments, too. Everyone deserves to feel heard and have the chance to celebrate their wins!

[asvospace]

୨୧┇Sunday Journal Prompts! ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀ‧₊˚ ⋅ 🎀

here are some questions/prompts to help you start your sunday morning journalling & reflect on the past week! (remember to take it easy to today & listen to your body~!) 🥑🥒

↪︎ sunday reset prompts ;

✎ sunday morning prompts:

how was my sleep last night? (do i feel rested?)

what are my plans for today?

how can I effectively achieve this?

what I do to take care of myself today?

affirmations! (e.g: I am worthy of love & care, and I prioritise self-care in my routine etc.)

✎ weekly reflection:

how did this week make me feel?

what are 5 things I'm grateful for?

what were the good things that happened this week?

I accomplished...

what is something I can improve on?

what are my goals for next week?

note: feel free to add your own prompts or change it up a bit! :)

remember to stay hydrated & listen to your body! ༉‧₊˚. 🎀 🍉

xoxo, ⌗ 𐑺・raine 𓂃꒰🧸꒱ / @asvospace

[memoriesndew]

day 8/30 || 20/08/2024 || memoriesndew gbc✰

reflection:

𐙚 sorry for not updating. I've just been a little stressed, but I've been trying my best to keep up with this challenge, and now we're on day 8. Today I was able to do a little workout just 100× jumping jacks and 10× burpees (might increase it if I have the capacity), I also took a 30mins walk, I was able to study korean for only 15 mins bcs it was quite late and I completed 4 work tasks the life planner is really coming together

achievements:

updated 4 parts of the life planner template (plan to update 4 more tomorrow)

practiced Korean for 28 minutes (so close lol)

went to church

completed my morning routine

stretched

habit tracking:

30mins+ daily movement 10mins+ journaling 30mins+ Korean study complete 2+ work tasks quiet time

photos credit: pinterest

🎧 Haske ~ Kaestrings

🎀 caught up with manhwas

photo credits: pinterest

[thejournallo]

hello! i have a question.

how do you figure out like what is hurting you? like what in the past is holding you back? perhaps some shadow work prompts to help with this?

Hi! I'm doing some shadow work as well, and here are some prompts that I used:

How do I view my past?

Why do I feel blocked?

What events from my past are still with me after all this time?

Describe your past, present, and future with one word and elaborate on why you chose that word.

What do I feel when I think of the past? Is there a specific moment I think of?

These are some of the prompts that are helping me at the moment. I will update if I have more. If you want to add more, you are free to do so, especially because I am on the path of healing, and it is only better if we help each other out.

Blessed be. -xoxo The Journallo

[whitherwanderer]

4 // reticent

Accessing Everkeep Data Terminal Network . . . Please remain still for regulator scan or insert identification tag. Verifying user registration . . . User PYR-0562 registration verified. Access granted. Welcome back, Pyrite. Memory storage shard detected in port A. Displaying memories. IMG_1051 IMG_1052 IMG_1053 IMG_1054 IMG_1055 IMG_1056 > IMG_1055 Loading IMG_1055 . . . Loading failed. Memory corruption detected.

Blue light from the terminal screen cast a sickly glow across the room, making a sleepless Pyrite look all the more weary as her eyes strained against the blocky remnants of a corrupt image. Despite the distortion of the image turning the figures pictured into little more of a hint at a person, she could recognize herself in one of them; the suggestion of a smile on her face, her arm slung around a brunet man that could be none other than Galena, though she had no recollection of this moment preserved in light.

He had long since awoke and found her there, alert but not wholly present, as she delved into their personal records. She could still feel the press of his lips on her cheek before he left their darkened apartment to begin the long trek out to the driftdowns. She only opened the image back up when she was sure he was long gone.

Between them in this disembodied memory, observed secondhand through a broken lens, was a third figure.

Younger. Much younger. Not more than ten years old. Held in their arms with a certain pride she could almost remember feeling once. Blonde, like her, but otherwise featureless. The conclusion was as obvious as it was maddening. But when? How?

The longer she stared, the more it ate at her how much was missing. A name she wanted to call out in a long-learned habit, though her tongue could never quite form the syllables. A face she could almost see in the white, flickering moment as her eyes closed, but something always pulled her away from recognition of a face. Everyone was aware of the cloud. Everyone had these holes in their memory. So why did this eat at her so?

The blinking prompt beneath the image tempted her sorely. She had already found the futility in taking up its offer, however…

Repair IMG_1055? [Y/N] >  Y Repairing IMG_1055 . . .

What is it they say about the definition of insanity?

She watched the loading bar fill, tick by painful tick, until there came a chime at the door that, for all its intended pleasantness, nearly sent her to the floor with a jolt. “Who’s there?” she calls.

“Pyrite? It’s me,” a young woman called over the comms unit just outside, “Sphene.” Pyrite froze in her seat, her blood set to ice. She clapped the terminal closed and kept her hand atop it as if it might shout her secrets if she didn’t, then looked down to examine herself.

“I apologize for calling upon you at this hour. I haven’t woken you, have I?”

“No,” Pyrite calls back urgently. “No, I was already awake. Just- just give me a moment to get myself decent, your Majesty.”

“Oh! By all means.”

Fully clothed, but caught obviously unprepared for any guest, let alone the bloody Queen of Reason herself. Not that Sphene was known to judge, but the impropriety of greeting her barefoot did cross Pyrite’s mind. So too did the thought of keeping her waiting at the door.

Pyrite hurried to the entrance, pressing her hand to the pad beside it that saw the shades open and the lights of Solution Nine to fill the room before another press lifted the door, revealing the young queen’s expectant, spring green stare and warm smile. Coiffed, crowned, and poised, wide eyes and the wringing of the young queen’s hands indicated something was troubling her, but she brightened the moment Pyrite smiled back at her, however wearily.

“Sorry to have kept you waiting, your Majesty,” she Pyrite offers, harried though it is, and the queen’s eyes close with a gentle shake of her head.

“Don’t be, my dear Pyrite. It’s still quite early,” the regent assured. She paused, looking back over Pyrite’s shoulder for a moment before smiling to politely inquire. “May I come in?”

Pyrite was keenly aware she’d been sorting through the records and attempting repairs for hours now. The Everkeep administrative systems would have caught it, wouldn’t they? The visit from the queen couldn’t be a coincidence.

Her smile widened from ear to ear. Why did this feel like a guilty conscience on display? “‘Course. Please, come in.”

As Pyrite stood aside to let the young queen enter with polite thanks, her hands were kept folded neatly at her middle. Her scintillant dress cast prisms of light about the floor, turning as she did once she reached the middle of the room. Pyrite touched the pad against the wall once more and the door slid closed, quieting the distant sound of Sphene’s name called down the hallway.

The resulting beat of silence frayed Pyrite’s already buzzing nerves.

“Restless morning?” she asked the queen. An attempt at smalltalk to soothe the nerves. It was not so long ago that they gossiped like schoolgirls after all.

“Restless is… one way of putting it,” the queen tone nearly touches upon sardonic humor. This does little to put Pyrite’s nerves at ease.

“...How have you been, Pyrite?” Sphene asks tentatively, turning to look upon Pyrite with a smile that spoke of genuine concern. Like a check-in after an illness. Why did the queen’s once-comforting visits now feel like interrogation? “You look well, and that is heartening enough. I hope the same goes for dear Galena?”

“I am, and so is he,” Pyrite said cooly, motioning towards the sofa. She didn’t take a seat until the queen accepted the offer, happily perching on the edge of the cushion and smoothing her dress over her lap.

“But somehow I get the feelin’ you didn’t come by just to tell me I looked well,” Pyrite remarks lightly, and Sphene’s eyes glint with delight.

“Ah… subtlety has never been my strong suit, has it?” the queen admits, casting her gaze to her knees. Her smile remains warm. “In truth, I was rather worried about you and Galena.”

Play dumb, instict told her. “Worried? Why for?” Pyrite asks, sitting back. Was this too casual? Did it read as too confident?

“I heard a spot of troubling news from the hunters afield in the Thunderyards. That one of our valiant huntresses had suddenly handed in her notice of resignation…” Her Majesty hints, jeweled gaze lifting to the fool’s gold of her host’s.

Pyrite clicks her tongue. “Loudmouths, the lot of ‘em,” she jokes, and Sphene lifts her fingers to her lips to giggle. The apparent ex-huntress sighs, her head tilting to one side. “They speak true, I’m ‘fraid. I’m lookin’ fer new work. Somethin’ to keep my edge honed. And the change is… welcome, I suppose.”

Not a complete lie. Not the whole truth, either.

“Ah, so that’s the way of it. New employment,” the queen surmises with approval in her tone. “Blessed are we to have ambitious people like you seeking new challenges and finding more ways they might serve our fellow Alexandrians. I do not doubt your skills can be put to good use elsewhere, within the keep or without.”

She pauses, her hands folding on her lap again to wring gently. Here it comes, Pyrite tells herself with an inhale. Surely this wasn’t honest trouble, was it? It was only their personal records, their rightful property, And she can’t have been the first to go digging through the past. She certainly wouldn’t be the last. Could it really be so dangerous to go fishing for memories lost in the cloud?

“...I gather Galena also seeks such new challenges?” comes a tentative worry, and the young queen’s smile is one of honest apprehension. “I spied him at Mosaic this morning and I couldn’t help but notice that he had forgone the use of a regulator.”

Pyrite’s lip is pinched between her teeth, but she manages to finally exhale. So that’s what drew the queen’s attention to them. Washed over with the relief that her prying into the past would have consequences for herself and her husband, she could speak to the Queen of Reason with some degree of candor. Sphene, for her part, did seem honest in her concern. Her delicate hand pressed to her chest as she made plain her case.

“Just this month we’ve seen a one hundred and sixty-eight percent increase in soul use among the reforgers. Of course we cannot accurately capture full scope of the risk with so many who don’t wear regulators, but we’re still seeing a rate of nearly ten accidental deaths per year on average, seven of which are caused by aggressive wildlife and the other three—”

She stopped herself short, and Pyrite realized how deeply furrowed her brow must have been as Sphene began to cite statistics they were both fully, painfully aware of. Galena wasn’t just taking a risk in choosing not to wear the regulator and continuing to operate in the field; it was downright recklessness. But it was still his choice, and Sphene knew this.

Both took a beat to release their tension, the queen adjusting herself to face her host fully, her smile apologetic. Pyrite obliged her with a tired smile of her own.

“I’m sorry,” Sphene laughs, pained but earnest.

Pyrite forgives her with a shake of her head. “You care for him. Couldn’t possibly be cross with Her Majesty for worrying over her subjects’ well being.”

“I do care for him, just as I care for you, Pyrite,” the queen agrees quietly. “Queen or not, you are dear friends to me, and I would do anything within my power to make your lives as happy and fulfilling as I can, even if that means merely providing a listening ear. So please, know that if there is anything you would like to talk about—anything at all—you may confide in me as you would any other.”

Her plea is honest, heartfelt. Pyrite knows well that the queen’s word is her bond, even as she smiles cooly. “I appreciate it, Queen Sphene. Truly, I do,” Pyrite tells her. A part of her doesn’t lie. “Might be I’ll take you up on that someday.” Both know, of course, that the offer would remain on the table. Untouched.

Sphene’s smile wanes, gladdened, but plainly disappointed. She seemed to recognize the appropriate time to leave her host to her thoughts, and rises to her feet. Pyrite follows suit.

“I shan’t press. Ever have you kept your counsel, and to ask it of you now may well be brazen indulgence, I fear. I ask no more of you except that you forgive me if I’ve overstepped.” Sphene’s expression wanes pleasantly apologetic before she takes a determined step towards the door with Pyrite close behind.

With the press of the door panel and the hiss of hidden hydraulics, the sound of conversation down the hallway fills the silence once again. Pyrite soaks in the relief of nearly having her privacy once again, until Sphene’s hand catches the door.

She turns, her voice lowering. “If I may be brazen once more, might I prevail upon you to ask Galena if he would reconsider the use of a regulator? I wouldn’t presume to disrespect his choice but…” It’s she that bites her lip this time. “It would break my heart to learn that tragedy had struck and I was powerless to keep his memory safe.”

Pyrite blinks, unmoving. It takes a moment for her to remember to offer some sort of condolence in the form of a nod and a smile. “I’ll talk to him, Queen Sphene,” she promised. She did not promise the content of that conversation, but Sphene smiled gratefully nonetheless.

“That is all I ask. Thank you, Pyrite. Be well.”

Pyrite watches her depart, motes of refracted light following her across the floor as she is excitedly flagged down by the small group conversing down the hallway, eager to catch up with the young queen. She pushes off the door and closes it, breathing in the silence.

But a few steps to her terminal to check on the progress of the repairs, and she is unsurprised to see it report failure to repair yet again. The error code is frustratingly familiar. 

Unable to repair. Error code: ORIG-0053

But perhaps it wasn’t a dead end. She taps at the display, punching the code into the database for a workaround or some other solution—bootleg or otherwise. She couldn’t have been the first to attempt this.

Instead of solutions, however, she is greeted by a message.

Please, do not despair. Your precious memories are held in the Cloud for safekeeping until such time as you are ready to reunite with them. Until then, I ask only for your patience. All will be well.

The terminal is slapped closed again, and Pyrite silently seethes for reasons she doesn’t quite understand. There must be others who went looking and shook with silent rage for all the answers that seemed to slip through their fingers. There must be.

She just had to find them.

[weglow]

End of the Week - Journal Prompts

These prompts will guide you in a reflection on the past week, on what worked and what didn't, so each week you will calibrate your actions and get better ;)

++ Some gratitude and affirmations to truly feel your best 🪷

[tarot-hugs]

Strength - Tarot Study

[littlemissemotionalandvalid]

To those who carry on surviving:

You know what, congratulations.

Perhaps you have a medical condition or chronic pain or illness and you keep on fighting. Maybe you have trauma, anxiety, and/or depression and you’re just trying to feel okay every day.

Maybe you are struggling at the job you hate. Or maybe you don’t hate it but it gets difficult. Still, keep on going. You are mentally overwhelmed by everything but still trying to carry on facing the world.

Maybe all year long, all you’ve done is survive financially. Living salary after salary or even unemployed. Maybe you still live with your parents because you can’t afford to move out yet. You’re in your twenties or thirties, or even your forties, and still finding yourself. Maybe you keep switching careers or companies.

Whatever difficult circumstance you’re going through, congratulations because you chose to survive and keep on going. This is something to be proud of too.

[spunch3000]

shadow work/self reflection prompts inspired by melodrama by lorde

[liquidgirl13]

Celebrate yourself in a journal! Journaling is a valuable coping mechanism.

[laidee-flegman]

Journal prompts for personal growth and empowerment.

Captain of My Ship: If your life were a ship, are you the captain navigating through storms or a passenger letting things happen? How can you take the helm?

The Hero's Journey: Reflect on a challenging experience. How did you overcome it, and what heroic qualities did you discover within yourself?

The Fear Flip: What's one fear you have that, if conquered, would unlock a new level of badassery? How can you flip that fear into fuel for growth?

Limitless Playlist: Create a playlist of songs that make you feel unstoppable. How can you channel that energy into your daily life?

Mirror Motivation: Look in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk. What affirmations can you tell yourself to boost confidence and self-love?

Dear Future Self: Write a letter to your future self, celebrating achievements and milestones. What words of wisdom does your future self have for you now?

The Comfort Zone Challenge: Identify one thing that scares you but has been on your bucket list forever. How can you step out of your comfort zone and tackle it?

The Gratitude Grind: List three things you're grateful for today. How can you incorporate more gratitude into your daily routine?

Mind Gymnastics: What mental habits do you need to break to foster a positive mindset? How can you rewire your brain for success?

The Comparison Cleanse: Reflect on an instance where you compared yourself to others. How can you shift that comparison into inspiration and motivation?

Growth Gardening: If you were a plant, what kind would you be, and how can you nurture your personal growth garden?

Bold Boundaries: Where do you need to set boundaries in your life? How can you communicate them assertively and without guilt?

The Inner Cheerleader: What encouraging words would your inner cheerleader shout from the sidelines? How can you amplify that voice?

Champion of Challenges: Recall a past challenge that seemed insurmountable. How did you overcome it, and what did it teach you about your strength?

The Energy Audit: Assess your daily activities. What drains your energy, and what boosts it? How can you optimize for positivity?

Self-Love Rituals: List three self-love practices that make you feel amazing. How can you prioritize these rituals in your routine?

Passion Pursuit: Identify a passion you've neglected. How can you reintegrate it into your life and use it as a catalyst for personal growth?

The Positive Pivot: When faced with a setback, how can you pivot your perspective to find the silver lining and keep moving forward?

The Ripple Effect: Reflect on how your actions impact others. How can you contribute positively to your community or the world at large?

The Power Pose: Strike a power pose and feel the confidence surge. How can you incorporate body language to boost your self-esteem?

Mindfulness Moments: Choose a daily activity and do it mindfully. How does this practice bring awareness and appreciation to the present moment?

Dream Weaver: Visualize your dream life in vivid detail. What steps can you take today to weave that dream into reality?

The Resilience Recipe: List three traits that make you resilient. How can you use these qualities to bounce back from challenges?

Grit and Grace: Reflect on a time you showed grit and grace simultaneously. How can you harness these qualities in future endeavours?

The Joy Journal: Write about a moment that brought you pure joy. How can you infuse more of these moments into your life?

The Fearless Forecast: What's one fear you'd like to conquer in the next month? How can you prepare yourself to face it head-on?

Courageous Conversations: Is there a conversation you've been avoiding? How can you approach it with courage and authenticity?

The Visionary Vista: Envision your ideal future. What steps can you take today to align your actions with that vision?

Slay Your Dragons: Identify your inner dragons (challenges). How can you equip yourself with the tools and mindset to slay them?

The Daily Dose of Dopeness: How can you inject a daily dose of dopeness into your routine? What small, impactful actions can you take to level up your day?

[femmefatalevibe]

How do you get over someone you haven’t dated?

I’ve found the most productive way to get over someone you’ve never dated is to turn the experience into a self-discovery exercise. Take out a pen and paper or open up a fresh Word document on your computer to journal about the following:

What qualities initially drew you to this person? What about your interactions or observations in their presence made them alluring? 

How do this person’s character, mannerisms, and actions align with the traits you’re looking for in a partner/relationship? Did you uncover new attributes that you never knew you were looking for before when interacting with this person? Write these down and add them to your dating criteria. Refine and elevate your standards. 

Reflect on why you didn’t end up dating – was it a logistical inconvenience, incompatibility in your lifestyle, perspectives, interests, or personalities? Understanding why it didn’t work out can help you better identify your deal breakers and help you mind-map interactions or plan dates/conversation starters in the future. 

Indulge in the fantasy fully in a productive way. Use this practice to satisfy yourself emotionally and enable self-growth from the experience. 

Hope this helps xx 

[asvospace]

୨୧┇Friday Journal Prompts! ᡣ𐭩ྀིྀ‧₊˚ ⋅ 🎀🧘🏻‍♀️

congrats cutie! you've successfully completed another week! you should be proud of your efforts this week!<3 In todays post, I've provided some journaling prompts to help you start the weekend & reflect on the past week before diving into the weekend! woohoo! (as always remember to stay hydrated & listen to your body~!) 🍐🥭

↪︎ friday journal prompts ;

✎ friday check-in!:

what are 3 things I'm grateful for this week?

how did the week go? (was it easy, hard or..?)

what brought me joy this week? (+ what drained my energy?)

what "wins" did I have this week?

what did I learn this week?

affirmations! (e.g: I am proud of the progress I am making, and I love and accept myself for who I am! etc.) → very important! <3

✎ embracing the weekend!:

what can I do to take care of myself this weekend?

what are my intentions for this weekend?

note: feel free to add your own prompts or change it up a bit! :) love you all smsm<3

❕➮ heart to heart: I cannot stress this enough but please pls!, remember to be proud of your progress, no matter what. You made progress, that's ultimately what matters. Focus on you girl, be proud of who you are and your efforts this week, and always<3 ༉‧₊˚. 🎀

xoxo,

⌗ 𐑺・raine 𓂃꒰🧸꒱ / @asvospace