Journal writing is a wonderful way to express emotions, relieve stress, and document daily events. The practice is easy to start. Take 15 or 20 minutes every night to write down your thoughts in a journal. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for July.
- How did June go for you? Your family? Work? School? Community? List highs and lows for last month.
- What does Independence Day mean to you?
- How did you celebrate the 4th of July as a child? Did you have any traditions? Do you still carry on those traditions today? Why or why not?
- Happy Independence Day! How did you spend your holiday?
- What are you excited to do in the upcoming months? Why?
- Free write for at least 15 minutes.
- If you wrote a book, who would be your main character? Describe.
- What made you smile today? Write about that moment.
- Write 10 realistic goals for the remaining months of 2022.
- Write a restaurant review. (Yes, fast food does count. And no, you do not have to post your answer).
- When was the last time you felt adventurous? What were you doing?
- Who is the biggest inspiration in your life right now? Why?
- What are the top 3 things hold you back from living your dream life? What steps can you do to reach your goal?
- What do you do just for yourself? Self-care is essential.
- Write about your favorite summer vacation.
- Describe the view through your window right now?
- What qualities do you admire in others? Why?
- What is weighing heavily on your mind this week? Why?
- Write 10 words to describe yourself. Why did you pick these words?
- Make a “worry list”. Put your fear on paper to recognize them.
- Create travel bucket lists. Make one a local list, state list, and country list.
- Write a letter to someone who has helped you in the past.
- Write a letter to yourself to forgive past mistakes. Encourage future ventures.
- What changes scare you the most?
- Write about your day including mood, activities, feelings, etc.
- What do you need right now to give yourself peace? Why?
- In your opinion what is the name of the best restaurant, café, pizza place, or eatery in your town? Why?
- Finish the thought. “On bad days, I take a deep breath and remember__________.” Write at least one paragraph.
- What is your favorite song? Why?
- How have grown in the past month? Year? Five Years? Why?
- Writer’s Choice
Happy Writing! Have a great month!
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