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. Last year’s resolution …
Did you set a New Year’s Resolution? If yes, what was it.. did you complete it.. was it good or bad? If no, did you do something different or are you just against them? Why? Do resolutions help? I use intentions on a daily and weekly basis intead.
#2. What was your favorite Christmas gift this year?
Who did it come from? What was it? Why did it make you happy? Why was it your favorite?
#3. What exotic animal would you love to have as a pet if it were possible?
Lion? Panther? Wolf? We would have to remove a lot of wild variables to make this happen but if we did, which would you love to have and keep forever? Why? What draws you to that animal in particular?
#4. If you could go to any theme park in the world, which would it be?
Assuming it’s all expenses paid of course, where would you travel to? Disneyland Tokyo and Disneyland Paris are my top two picks. I absolutely can not decide between the two! Write about the place you’d like to go and why.
#5. Word of the week : Inimitable.
Research the word. Write the word and the definition and then write about how it makes you feel. What does it inspire you to think about?
#6. Write about somewhere fun you went when you were a kid.
Was it a school trip? A family trip? Describe the trip and who all was there. Write about what you did and how it made you feel.
#7. What’s holding you back from your dream?
A dream is just a thought, a wish, a wisp until you move forward to make it happen. What is your dream? What’s holding you back from it? What steps do you need to do to make it a reality?
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.
