One for each day of the year.

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1 Journaling can be cathartic, enlightening, relaxing, and healing. To get the most out of your experience, respond to each prompt using descriptive language and fully engage in the process. Elaborate on each prompt, but remember there is no right or wrong. ~ Kimberly Know Thyself (5) Fears (7) What would you do if you loved yourself unconditionally? What scares you most? What have you learned from your biggest mistake? Are you afraid of death? How would you recognize unconditional love? What do you worry about? Write words you need to hear right now. What scares you more than other people? I wish people would. How do you feel about spiders and snakes? How do you feel about public speaking? The scariest moment in my life was. Emotions (8) Explain the common traits of happy people. When I m in pain or discomfort (physical or emotional) I tend to. What advice would you give someone with low self-esteem? Is there someone in your life that you need to forgive? Share you thoughts on forgiveness. About Me (13) I feel happiest when Something that I keep hidden from most people is. How do you cope with stress? The thing that I like about myself the most is. How do you deal with anger? The best trait that I bring to a relationship is. A bad habit that I have overcome is. My dominant emotion lately is. My biggest time waster is usually. Parents, Parenting, and Grandparents (9) If my body could talk it would say. What is the best advice your mom/dad ever gave you? The words I d like to live by are. The best thing my mother ever taught me is. I am most looking forward 1to. The best thing my father ever taught me is. Something that I never eat is. Do you most resemble your mother or your father? I am most energized when What is something endearing about your mom or dad? I would never. Remember a time that you spent with your grandparents. I tend to. What is the most important thing that parents can teach their children? What is something quirky you do that one or both of your parents also do? Do you think that parents should teach kids to believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, & Easter Bunny? 1

2 If You Could (14) If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? If you could speak to the emotion anger, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it? If you could speak to the emotion sadness, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it? If you could speak to the emotion love, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it? If you could speak to the emotion joy, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it? If you could speak to the emotion contentment what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it? If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go, and what would you do while there? If you could trade places with anyone for an entire week, who would you trade places with? If you could have lunch with someone famous, who would you pick and why? If you could talk to the leader of your country what would you say or ask? If you could cure one disease which one would you pick? School (5) If I could live in any time period it would be. What were you like in high school? If I could do anything and not fail it would be. My least favorite subject in school was. If I could do anything with no consequences. A class everyone should have to take in high school is. Night or Morning Person (2) Does high school adequately prepare you for college?a Explain what it means to be a night person. class everyone should have to take in college is. morning person. Explain what it means to be a These Intangible Things (15) Relationships and Love (11) Describe what it feels like to be loved. What are your thoughts on divorce? Describe what it feels like to be ashamed. Describe love using all your senses. Describe what it feels like to be scared. What are your thoughts on monogamy? Describe what it feels like to be in love. Do you believe in fairytale relationships? Describe what it feels like to be fearless. What does it mean to be a good kisser? Describe what it feels like to be motivated. Describe the attributes of the ideal man. Describe what it means to be loyal. Describe the attributes of the ideal woman. Describe what it means to be kind. What is the ideal age to get married? Describe how it feels to be wrong. What is the ideal age to have children? Describe how it feels to lose. How often should a married couple make love? Describe how it feels to win. Describe the role that your primary love Describe what it feels like to be courageous. language plays in your life. Describe how you notice gratitude in others. Describe what it means or feels like to be determined. What is a non-tangible thing that you would like to have or have more of? 2

3 If You Could (6) If you could change any law, which would you change and what would you replace it with? If you could be an expert in any area in less than 2 years, what area would you pick? If you could go back and start your life over again, at what age would you start? If you could go back in time and prevent the Titanic from sinking would you? If you could go back in time and kill Adolf Hilter would you? Why? If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Describe (3) Describe a physical activity that you routinely do, like cooking, grooming or exercising. Describe what it means to be creative. Write About a Conversation Between (10) Describe your dream home. Conversation between a crayon and a coloring book. Conversation between a 18 wheeler truck and a commuter bus. Lists (11) Conversation between a hammer and screw. List your bucket list. Conversation between God and a newborn. List 10 things that you appreciate. Conversation between a square and a circle. Pick a dozen words to describe yourself. Conversation between a tire and the curb. Make a list of 30 things that make you smile. Conversation between pen and paper. Make a list of everything you d like to say No to. Conversation between a dog and a cat. Make a list of everything you d like to say Yes to. Conversation between fire and water. Make a list of 10 people that you are grateful for and why. Conversation between 2 angels. Make a list of 50 things that you wish everyone in life had. Make a list of 50 things that inspire you. website, quotes, paintings, people. What are 24 little things that you likely took for granted today that other people may not. Make a list of your posse/tribe. Who has your back that you know you can always count on? Thoughts on Careers and Money (10) Explain How To (6) What is the biggest career mistake you have made? Snap your fingers. What is a career that you would never want to do? Make a paper airplane. What is the craziest thing that you have ever bought? Drink from a straw. 1 What is a career that you would love to try? Throw a football. What do you think of politicians? Hammer in a nail. What did you want to be when you grew up? Tie a shoe lace. If money was no object, how would you spend your time? If you won the lottery for $22 million, what would you do in the first 90 days? Explain how much money is enough for you to comfortably retire? Why that amount? If you were in charge of a non-profit organization, what would be the focus of the organization? 3

4 Younger and Future Me (6) Holidays and Travel (8) If I could talk to my teenage self, the one thing I would say is Describe your ideal vacation. What would you like to say to your mom as a teen? Tell about your favorite holiday Compare your current self to yourself 10 years ago. Create a holiday ritual or tradition. What were you like as a teenager? What is your least favorite holiday? What were you like as a child? What is your favorite family tradition? My earliest memory is. What is your favorite Christmas movie? How do you feel about visiting historical sites? Create a holiday. When would it be? What would you celebrate? Favorites (20) My favorite comfort food is. How Might Your Life Be (2) My Firsts (10) My favorite self care routine is. different if you said no more? My first crush was. Describe your favorite color. different if you said yes more? My first apartment. My favorite beverage is. First time I voted. My favorite time of year is. My first car. My favorite time of day is. First love. Write about your favorite shoes. My first day at a new job. Describe your favorite ice cream. First loss (pet, toy, friendship) My hands down favorite food is. First heartbreak or break-up. My favorite way to spend the day is First time you tried a new activity Write about your favorite relative. First time you did an activity independently. What is your favorite article of clothing? Write about you favorite teacher in school. Mosts (10) Write about you favorite subject in school. The most surprised I have ever been is. What is your favorite Bible passage? Why? The most scared I have ever been is. Write about your favorite flower, plant or tree. The healthiest I have ever been is. My favorite quote is because. My most my prized possession is. Describe your favorite season and what makes it special. The sickest I have ever been is. Which is your favorite element: Earth, Wind, Fire or Air? The happiest I have ever been is. What is your favorite room in your home? Why? The most fun I have ever had is. Pet Peeves (2) My biggest pet peeve is. Why? What is your biggest pet peeve when driving? The saddest that I have ever been is. The most embarrassed I have ever been is. The most disappointed I have ever been is. 4

5 pts om Pr l na ur Jo pts om Journal Pr foron more on journaling visit: CherishedWives.com More journaling at CherishedWoman.com/Journaling 101 Who Is (10) Random (5) Who is the kindest person that you know? Share your thoughts on pets. Who is the most honest person that you know? How are you a good stewart of the world? Who loves life the most of everyone that you know? Ocean or mountains. which is better? Who are the most trustworthy people in your life? Share your thoughts on penmanship. Who are the most supportive people in your life? Have you ever hosted or would you Who is the most fun person that you know? host a foreign exchange student? Who is someone that you avoid and why? Share your thoughts on pets. Who is the oldest person that you know? Who is the wisest person that you know? Imagine What If (9) Who makes you feel inferior? How would life be different if we had no alphabet? What if coffee didn't exist? How would life be different? What if we slept standing up, how would our lives be different? How would your life be different if you could breath under water? What if we could see out of our ears and hear out of our eyes? How would would life be different if time ran backwards? Philosophy (8) How would your life be different if you had wings? What does paradise mean to you? How would life be different if you had a tail? Describe Heaven. What if we only had one arm and not two? How do you feel about the idea of soulmates? What if we hopped instead of walked? Is your future dictated by choice or chance? Street smart or common sense. which is better? What does the quote, "To everything there is a season" mean to you? It has been said that patience is a virtue. Describe your thoughts on patience. Describe the difference between people that get into a swimming pool slowly, and those that jump in without hesitation. Use Visual Prompts (7) Find a childhood photograph and write about it. Focus on something near you that is small and describe it. Look out the window and write about something that you see. Focus on something near you that is large and describe it. Find a piece of art in your home and write about it. Find a family photo and write about it. Focus on something alive that you can see. Describe it. The Best Gift (2) The best gift I ever received is. The best gift that I ever gave was. I Couldn't Imagine (2) living without this item. living without this person. 5

6 Future Me (3) If I could talk to my future self in 10 years, I would say. How old do you want to live to be? Dear future me. Like or Dislike (4) Write About Your Fours (18) Have you ever met someone and instantly liked them? Write about 4 pet peeves. Have you ever met someone and instantly disliked them? Write about 4 movies. What character trait do you most admire in others? Write about 4 songs. What character trait do you most dislike in others? Write about 4 movie characters. Friendship (10) Write about 4 book characters. Which of your friends is most likely to make you laugh? Write about 4 books. What would you do if someone important to a dear friend died? Write about 4 actors. What is the best thing that you have ever done for a friend? Write about 4 actresses. Reflect on a childhood friendship that you had. Write about 4 tv shows. Write about your best friend's top qualities. Write about 4 Bible verses. What would you most appreciate about yourself as a friend? Write about 4 desserts. What is the difference between family, relatives, and friends? Write about 4 restaurants. Explain a compassionate way you ve supported a friend recently. Write about 4 foods. How would your best friend describe you? Write about 4 people. Describe a friendship in high school. Write about 4 qualities in a good friend. Write about 4 daily rituals that you practice. Write about 4 things that make you happy. This Week or This Month (11) Write about 4 things you would take from My biggest regret this week/month. your home in the event of an emergency. My biggest win this week/month was. What surprised you this week/month? Share something memorable about this week. Would You Rather. (6) Who made you feel good this week/month? live in the city or the country? The funniest thing that happened this week/month was. marry a narcissist or be a narcissist? Who impacted you the most this week/month? have an extra toe or extra finger? Something that I did well this week/month was. live on a house boat or in a cabin? What I am most looking forward to this next week is. jump out of a plane or scuba dive? Something that I learned this week/month was. have no kids or a dozen kids. No in between. What was the best part of this week/month? Bonus Prompt: Write a letter to God. 6

7 Recall and Reflect (15) Recall a difficult time in your past. What skills did you use to overcome the difficulty? Recall a time you learned something difficult. How did it feel when you accomplished it? Recall a moment in your life that you will never forget. What made it so memorable? Recall a failure that you had that turned out to be a blessing. Recall a time when you didn't trust your gut/ intuition (the nudge). Recall a time that you received a random act of kindness. Wishes (10) Recall a time when you volunteered for a charity or project. A skill that I wish I had is. Recall a time you acted impulsive and how it turned out. I wish that I had invented. Recall a time that you stood up for yourself and why? A talent that I wish I had is. Recall a random act of kindness that you performed. A secret wish that I have is. Recall a time where you trusted our intuition. If you were granted one wish Recall a time that you felt emotionally vulnerable. I wish that I had said to. Recall a time you selflessly gave of yourself. What superpowers do you wish you had? Recall a time when you felt in the flow. I really wish others knew this about me. Reflect on your day. I wish people understood this about me I wish that I could invent that would. Death (5) If you could talk to death what would you say? After your death what do you most want to be remembered for? What words do you want written on your tombstone? If you could know the day and time your death would you want to know? Why? Write a letter to friends and family that you would like to have read at your funeral. Humor (4) Describe something that you find funny. Describe something that others find funny that you do not. Recall a time that you laughed so much that you face or side hurt? Describe your sense of humor. Senses (4) Describe a rainbow to someone that is blind. I would hate to lose this sense (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing). If I had to lose one of my senses (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing), I would pick. Pick one of your senses and describe something as if it was your only sense. 7

8 Nature (3) If you had to be in a natural disaster which one would you choose to be in and why? If I could talk to Mother Nature I would ask this. The natural disaster the scares me most is. About Me (10) When I am not practicing good self care I can tell by. Media (7) A moment I ll never forget in my life is Describe your favorite hero/heroine. What does self indulgence look like to you? Who is your celebrity crush? Are you kinder to your self or others? Write about a TV show that you don't like? What does pampering mean to you? What is the scariest movie that you have ever seen? Describe a bad habit that you have. What is the worst movie that you have ever seen? Describe what is "enough" for you. Describe a movie character that you identify with. Something that I am good at is. What would be the title of your life story and why? Something quirky about me is. What makes me unique is. What Do You What (16) love about life? What is your biggest priority in your life? What is your best quality or attribute? What is your biggest limiting belief? More and Less (2) What would your ideal/perfect day look like? Write about something What I admire about myself the most is. that you have more of What is an activity or hobby that you would like to try? than other people. What are 3 personal characteristics that you wish you had? Write about something What are things that you do to stay positive and motivated? that you have less of than What surprises you the most about your life or life in general? other people. What is something from your past that you need to let go of? What is a character trait that you want to improve on in the next year? What do you think others notice about you when they first meet you? What is something in your life that you are tolerating right now? How can you minimize it? What is something about yourself that you have a hard time accepting? What s one topic you need to learn more about to help you live a more satisfying life? What is something that you know today, that you wish you knew a year ago? 8