100 Mindfulness Journal Prompts For Inspiration

If you’ve ever tried mindfulness, you may be like many people who just don’t know if they’re doing it right. However, the great thing about mindfulness is, there are many simple ways to try it and it doesn’t have to involve complex meditations. One of the most simple ways that comes with no cost is journaling. If you’re new to journaling or don’t know what to write, we’ve got some super simple mindfulness journal prompts for you to use in your own journal along with a free mindfulness journal template to get going.

Why start a mindfulness journal?

Journaling is a simple yet powerful activity that can improve your mood, reduce stress, boost wellness, and allow you to access progress and reflect. The best part is, it’s practically free except for the cost of a nice diary and a decent pen! (Unless you download my awesome free printable mindfulness journal!)

Anyone can start a mindfulness journal. Mindfulness journaling encourages you to be present and think about situations in your life, the things you’re grateful for and the way things make you feel. It’s the perfect way to reflect on your day or week and look inside yourself where you might usually be, and understandably be preoccupied with the hecticness of daily life.

If you’d like to take a couple of minutes out of your day to do something mindful and positive for your mind, consider downloading this free mindfulness journal template. It’s 100% free and is totally binder-friendly. You can then use your free template with the below mindfulness journal prompts.

66 Mindfulness journal prompts

• At what point did I stop and be still today?
• When I took a pause today I felt…
• The mindful activity I did today was…
• Today I felt loved when…
• The thing that made me smile today was…
• The best moment today was…
• Two things I noticed this morning were…
• My lunch today made me feel…
• The texture of my food was like…
• I was grateful today when…
• The three people I was grateful for today were…
• Today I felt warm inside when…
• The thing that came easiest to me today was…
• How do I feel about myself right now?
• I feel the calmest when…
• I am at peace mostly when…
• When I close my eyes at night I see…
• What are the things that are bothering me the most right now?
• What are some practical things I can do to overcome the things that are bothering me?
• What do I appreciate the most about my life?
• My best three qualities are…
• My skills allow me to…
• I’d like to learn more about…
• The things I hold resentment towards in my life are…
• How can I show more compassion to myself?
• How can I show more compassion towards others?
• My perfect day looks like…
• A special moment that happened this week was…
• The last time I sat and was still was…
• When I am still and observe my thoughts I feel…
• My favourite meditations are…
• I get the most inspiration from…
• The thing I love the most right now is…
• The last time I felt truly at peace was…
• Being mindful allows me to feel…
• I know I am capable because…
• I know I have made mistakes but it’s okay because…
• I love the people in my life. They help me to be…
• When the sun comes up and the birds start to sing I also get up and…
• My favourite place to be in nature is…
• I love my home. It provides me with…
• When I feel a little overwhelmed, my coping strategies are…
• I know I can always call and talk to…
• Some days are long and difficult but in the end, I know…
• I am grateful to breathe, to love to…and to…
• The three things I am mostly looking forward to are…
• When I sit and be still, the sensations I feel running through my body are…
• Some interesting thoughts that came to me today were…
• My favourite part of myself is…
• A positive piece of news I heard today was…
• Something unexpected that happened today was…
• One thing I learned today was…
• Something beautiful today…
• Something I found challenging today was…
• What will I do differently tomorrow?
• Downtime is important because it allows me to…
• Three things I must appreciate more are…
• Being fully present allows me to…
• The things that stop me from being present in my life are…
• The most important things to me right now are…
• The thing I notice when I observe my thoughts without judgment is…
• The things that anchor me to the present moment are…
• Three distractions I need to remove from my daily routine…
• Three ways I could be healthier in my life…
• I feel the most proud of myself when…
• I find my mind wandering usually when…
• As I sit here with my eyes closed I notice…
• I feel in a flow state usually when I’m…
• I feel most at ease when I am doing…
• The people who bring me the most amount of peace are…
• The people that have in the past created too much chaos around me are…and I can less that by…
• My body is beautiful, I am mostly grateful for my…and my…and my…
• Something I struggle with on a daily basis is…but I always cope with it by…
• What were the challenges that are making me grow as a person right now?
• What is it I value most in my life?
• What are the things I know I should value less in my life?
• What are the things I fear in my life and why? How can I face them and overcome them?
• What act of kindness can I do for someone else today, without wanting anything in return?
• Who could I improve my relationship with and how could I do it?
• What are three healthy habits I could easily do on a daily basis to improve the way I feel?
• The five people that inspire me are…
• What three things could I do today that would start to improve my life?
• What three things can I do to take small steps towards my main goal?
• What is the one consistent thing I have kept throughout my life that is important to me? Why have I kept it? What benefit has it given me?
• The things I have in my self-care routine are…the other things I would like to try are…
• How would I describe where I am right now in my life to a long-lost friend? What would I tell them about where I’d like to be?
• The three main lessons in life I have learned so far are…
• If I could travel back in time, I would tell my younger self…
• If I were to write a specific loved one a letter telling them how much I love them I would write…
• I am looking forward to…because…
• The three things I do to ground myself are…
• Describe what you saw today on the way home…
• The time of day my motivation is at its peak is usually…
• If I had an extra hour a day I would…because…
• When I close my eyes during the day I think fantasise…
• Three people in my life…and the one thing they have each taught me is…

Mindful prompts: closing thoughts

Mindfulness journaling is a great habit to have because it allows you to build a healthy routine. It doesn’t have to take up much of your time and you might even feel a sense of calm after you have jotted down a few notes. Whilst it may not be for everyone, being mindful of a few basic things we often don’t think about or spend much time reflecting on can fill you with a great sense of gratitude.