Weekly prompts to help you think a little harder, write a little longer, and have a bit of fun in your journal. I provide the prompt and then a bit of discussion afterward to help you think beyond the prompt.
How To Use Weekly Prompts
Using weekly prompts can be as simple or as difficult as you would like. I do not use one every day, and sometimes I use several from the weekly prompts list at one time. Over time, I have learned that too simple doesn’t work for me. I like to push the question around in my mind, look at it from a couple of different perspectives, and see what comes out.
Imagine, if you will, the prompt as a unique piece of artwork. Put that piece of artwork on a pedestal and then move around it. Look from side to side, high to low, and anything between. I want it to speak to me, give me thoughts, and guide my thoughts into a deeper understanding.
In all seriousness, I do study the question. I don’t spend hours on it and sometimes not even minutes. A few seconds and a few pointed questions after. Generally, those questions begin with why. Why did the prompt spark that response? Does that matter to me, and why? Why did I choose that answer/point? My meanings and questions can be vastly different from yours. That’s okay! The prompts are supposed to spark YOUR thoughts and feelings.
Weekly Prompts
#1. In my mind, I know that I need to … :
Think about something that’s been on your mind, something you know you need to do, say, change.. write about that thing. Write about how that one step could influence your todays or tomorrows. Write about how you would feel if you took that step. Would you feel proud? Accomplished? Successful? Now, write why you haven’t done it yet.
#2. What’s been going on in your life lately that you like?
Anything? One tiny thing? Sometimes, it takes the prompt to make you really look deep into your daily life and find the things that you like.
#3. If money were no object for one single purchase, what would you buy?
It can be fun or frilly, just think carefully because you can only do it once!
#4. What is your golden rule?
We all have rules that we place on ourselves. What’s the one that you stick to no matter what is happening in your world? Write it down, and then explain why it’s your golden rule.
#5. What does your name mean?
Look up your name, it’s origin, it’s meaning. Write it all down.
#6. What’s the worst thing you did as a kid that your parents didn’t catch?
We all have that one thing, that one secret we got away with. Write it down, explain why you did it, and how you got away with it. Now imagine how your parents would react if you told them now.
#7. If you were a candy bar, which one would you be?
Why? I’m pretty certain I’d be a PayDay bar. I’ll let you sort out the whys on that one lol.
I hope these weekly prompts inspire you to think harder, dig deeper, and write a little longer this week. Looking for more prompts? Check out the Divergent Dialogues category to see more weekly prompts, 31+ Fun Journaling Prompts, or head on over to my Pinterest board!
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Happy Journaling!
Sarah G.
