25 journal prompts for mental health
Journal prompts focused on mental health give you opportunities to explore and keep track of your mental wellbeing, negative or positive patterns you’re noticing and ways to cope with triggers and relapses.
Take a few minutes out of your day and choose one of these journal prompts to refocus and reflect on your journey to a healthier you. Mental health is an important aspect of self love, so let’s take our personal journeys to the next step with these 25 journal prompts for mental health:
What emotions have been weighing me down recently, and how can I begin to release them?
How do I typically cope with stress, and is there a healthier way I can manage it?
What triggers me the most, and what coping strategies can I use when it arises?
How do I define emotional wellbeing, and how can I work toward it each day?
What self care activities make me feel mentally balanced and refreshed?
What negative self-talk patterns do I notice, and how can I challenge them?
How do I feel about my mental health today, and what steps can I take to improve it?
How can I create a calming routine to help me feel grounded during tough moments?
What support do I need to feel emotionally safe, and how can I ask for it?
What are three small things I can do today to nurture my mental health and wellbeing?
What thoughts have been causing me the most stress, and how can I challenge their validity?
How do I handle moments of self doubt, and what would I tell a friend going through the same thing?
When was the last time I felt overwhelmed, and what helped me get through it?
How can I practice being more patient with myself during difficult mental health days?
What is something I can do today that would make me feel emotionally supported?
How can I create a mental health toolbox with coping mechanisms that work for me?
How has my self-esteem been lately, and what are three things I can do to boost it?
When I feel anxious or stressed, what grounding techniques help me the most?
How do I feel about asking for help, and how can I improve my comfort level with seeking support?
What are the signs that I need to take a mental health break, and how can I prioritize rest?
What are three small goals I can set to improve my emotional wellbeing this week?
What does my ideal mental health day look like, and how can I implement pieces of it regularly?
How do I celebrate progress in my mental health, even if it feels like baby steps?
What are three things I do that bring me joy, and how can I incorporate them into my routine?
What are some things I can start telling myself to encourage self compassion and reduce harsh self judgment?
