Morning journal prompts to reset your nervous system
Expressing ourselves is one of the best ways to deal with overwhelming emotions. Journaling can be a helpful tool for expressing ourselves privately without the fear of being judged or punished. Writing as a stream of conscious can help you identify, process and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, thereby allowing for a deeper understanding of the self. Getting to know oneself in this way can ultimately improve overall mental health and wellbeing. Although finding a time to write can be challenging, the morning is a great time because it can be easier to write when you’re not tired. If you’re not a morning person, however, journaling at night can be equally beneficial. Whether you choose to write in the morning or evening, journaling can help you cope with life’s difficulties, get to know yourself, and help you stay on track in terms of meeting your goals. I’ve written a list of potential journal prompts for you to get started below.
TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR …
Expressing gratitude is a great way to stay positive. This can lead to increased resilience and better stress management.
TODAY, I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO …
TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO …
It can be helpful to plan out your day in advance if you’re journaling in the morning.
WHAT MEMORY FROM YESTERDAY MADE AN IMPRESSION ON YOU?
WHAT ELEMENTS DO YOU NOTICE IN THE LANDSCAPE TODAY?
Noticing the natural environment around us is a great way to connect to the more-than-human world. In our modern, fast-paced way of life, we often overlook or take for granted the elements in our natural surroundings.
WHAT FEELINGS DOES THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE EVOKE IN YOU?
WHAT FEELINGS DOES THE WEATHER EVOKE IN YOU?
TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE …
ONE PERSON I AM THINKING OF IS …
Connecting with others is as importnat to our mental health as connecting to ourselves and to the natural world.
ONE THING THAT HAS SHIFTED IN ME TODAY IS …