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.
Focus Quote
For my 100-day project, I decided to keep a journal. It could be just one sentence. Often it was just one word, occasionally the F-word. But it gave me a sense of structure.
Suleika Jaouad
The funny thing about journaling is that it isn’t always about the quantity. Some people don’t even use words. Their journals are filled with the things they want to represent their thoughts, emotions, or memories. This can be photos and tickets or just paint and ink. Some add quotes. It’s completely up to you.
Journals are very unique to the person who is keeping them. My journals tend to vary based on the time of year, what is happening in my life, and how I am feeling at the time. This is important to remember when you are looking at photos of other people’s journals. Yours should not look like theirs, it should look like it does. Period. Every journal page is correct. Every style is correct. There is no wrong way to journal.
Weekly Inspiration
Art Journaling
Not knowing what comes next, even in your journal, is perfectly acceptable.
Pin by Ellie
Art Journaling
Words are not necessary to convey that this girl loves Vincent.
Pin by cigurett
Art Journaling
Sometimes finding what represents your feelings is easier than saying them.
Pin by hi
Art by Courtney Barnett
The images that I choose for inspiration are not about the links. It is solely for the images and what they represent. I love seeing other people’s journals. I love the inspiration that hits me to go write in my own. Sometimes that inspiration leads me to try something I have seen in their pages. Mostly, it just inspires me to write!
Weekly Prompts
16.01 Imagine that your watch (or phone) has a unique personality.
What does it see during the day? How does it feel? Write a paragraph or several from the perspective of your watch (or phone) detailing its adventures throughout your day. I am confident that my watch is bored with tax season and eager to return to our regularly scheduled life!
16.02 What is your current strategy for preparing to have your taxes done?
Do you do them yourself? Do you have a tax preparer that you go to year after year? Are you even prepared? Many people come in unprepared, and just as many come in after the deadline! No matter where you are on the scale, you are not alone.
16.03 Write about the people who currently play significant roles in your life.
List them individually and explain why these relationships contribute to your overall sense of fulfillment and well-being. Or why they do NOT contribute to your well-being. It may be time to limit the ones who do not contribute!
16.04 What was your favorite soda as a child?
I know some people still drink the same flavor they always have, but then there are those of us who change over the years. I went years without even drinking soda. But as a child, that first soda that you remember. What was it? Did the flavor stand out? Does the sight of it now bring back fond memories? Have you tried it since being an adult?
16.05 Are you familiar with the full moons and their meanings?
Did you know there is a worm moon, flower moon, strawberry moon, and more? Until recently, I had no idea. Now, I am obsessed with learning more. Look up the moons, decide which moon is your favorite, and write about it. Write about the meaning. Almanac.com has some of the best information about moons.
16.06 How do you feel about oversharing?
First, look at oversharing from a personal perspective. Do you overshare? How does it affect your relationships, your connections with others, etc.? Have you learned anything from oversharing? Second, look at oversharing from others. How do you feel when someone else is oversharing? How does that make you feel? Now, compare the two. Are you one who thinks it’s okay for you and not for others?
16.07 Word of the week: Logophile.
Look it up and write its meaning. Use it in a sentence or three. If you enjoy these seventh-day word prompts, you might just be a logophile.
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.
