15 Journal Writing Prompts

Published May 5, 2010 | By Debra

Here are 15 journal writing prompts for you to try today or tonight:

If you were a color, what would you be and why?
If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Where in the world would you like to live if money were no object?
What would be on the top of your administration’s agenda if you were the President?
Describe an ideal day for you.
What is something nobody knows about you?
If you were to deliver a graduation speech to this year’s graduating high school or college seniors, what would you tell them?
Finish this thought: Spring is a perfect time to….
What is one word that means peace to you?
When do you feel the most safe?
When do you feel the most alive?
When do you feel the most excited?
Describe a stressful time in your life when you reacted in a calm and controlled way?(In other words, handled things well?)
What are some things you like to do when nobody is looking?
What is your favorite book right now? Why? What are you enjoying about it?