May Blog - Journaling Prompts for Mental Health Month & Beyond

May 20, 2025

Journaling is a powerful tool for supporting mental health because it provides a safe and private space to process thoughts and emotions. By writing regularly, individuals can gain clarity on their feelings, identify patterns in their behavior, and better understand the root causes of stress or anxiety. Journaling also encourages mindfulness, helping people stay present and grounded. Over time, journaling can foster self-awareness, boost mood, and support personal growth, making it a valuable practice for maintaining mental well-being.

Whether you have been journaling for years or are just starting to get into it, here is a list of prompts to use during mental health month and beyond to foster positivity:

• What are you grateful for today?
• What makes you feel calm?
• What makes you feel most inspired?
• Who or what brought comfort to your day today?
• What is one thing you appreciate about yourself?
• What is one short-term goal you would like to achieve next month?
• Reflect on a time when you felt truly proud of yourself.
• What are three fears holding you back? What’s one small action you can take to challenge each fear?
• Imagine yourself five years from now. What are you doing? Where are you living? How do you feel? What steps can you take now to align with this vision?
• Write a list of 10 things you want to be able to remember during bad days.
• How did you take care of your mental health today?
• Write down the last 5 things that made you smile.
• Write about one thing you have learned about yourself this year?
• What emotion is the hardest for you to express to others? Why do you think that is?

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