Self-Discovery Journal Prompts

1. If I could go back, what would I tell my younger self?
   • There’s a couple of things. Take better care of your teeth, wear clothes that fit, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and social norms are bullshit.
2. What are 5 things I absolutely love about myself?
   1. My eyesight/eye color. My eyes, basically.
   2. My kindness.
   3. My willingness to try.
   4. My love for reading and writing.
   5. My writing talent.
3. What is my favorite thing to do when I’m alone?
   • The majority of the stuff I like to do is alone. If I had to choose one thing, I would say my favorite thing to do when I’m alone is draw. Writing, reading, crafting, watching videos, etc. are all things I do alone, but I don’t need to be alone all the time. Drawing, though, I need isolation. I don’t like to talk to others or be around others when I art.
4. What are 5 things I’m grateful for that I couldn’t live a day without?
5. What are five things that I have accomplished in my life thus far?
6. What does life mean to me?
7. How do I believe people perceive me?
8. Who is my greatest role model and what great qualities do I have of them?
9. What are five things I could do to take better care of myself daily?
10. Who are five people in my life that make me most happy?
11. What are my dreams in life that I would someday like to accomplish?
12. What are 10 positive affirmations I love about me?
13. Do I live life with integrity?
14. What do I believe is possible for me to achieve in this lifetime?
15. What would be my ideal life?
16. What mistakes have I learned that I choose to never to do again?
17. What positive unique qualities do I possess?
18. Do I live the life I always wanted? Why or why not?
19. Who is the most important person in my life?
20. What does my ideal day look like and how can I accomplish it?
21. What are my 5 biggest pet peeves?
22. What is my favorite possession that I cannot live a day without?
23. What are 5 things on my bucket list I must do before I die?
24. If I could share a message to the world, what would it be?
25. Who or what drains my energy?
26. What is my favorite way to shake off a bad day?
27. What am I really good at?
28. Who or what makes me angry?
29. What is one thing I can do today to better myself?
30. At the end of my life, what do I want to have accomplished to tell my grandchildren?

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