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[!tldr] Morning journaling can help you start your day with clarity and purpose by processing your thoughts and emotions. Using specific prompts can guide your reflections and help you feel more focused and less overwhelmed. Establishing a morning journaling routine can make your mornings more enjoyable and productive.

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  1. How do I want to feel when I go to bed tonight? Use when: You feel stuck, unsure, or even a bit lost. View Highlight) journaling/prompt ^80fb8d

To do this, start by imagining that you’re in bed at the end of the day and you’re about to close your eyes. Take a deep breath and then exhale. How do you want to feel at that moment? View Highlight)

instead of saying happy, you could write down that you want to feel accomplished or connected. View Highlight)

take things a step further by brainstorming simple actions that will support you. View Highlight)

  1. What season of life am I in? Use when: You’re feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list. View Highlight) ^44f8db

think about your own life and ask yourself, “What season am I in?” • Are you in a season of caring for others? • A season of resting while you heal from physical or emotional trauma? • A season of growth in your career or professional life? View Highlight)

Living a balanced life means knowing when to drop some things and when to pick up others depending on what season you’re in right now. It gives you permission to focus on what you need most and clarity to choose a few things to let go of (for a while, at least). View Highlight)

Acknowledging life’s seasonality and where you are in that rhythm can, with practice, release you from the guilt that comes with wanting to do it all. View Highlight)

Journaling Tip: When working through this journal prompt, ask yourself if you need rest, if you need to work, if you need to spend time with family or friends, or if you need to be alone right now. View Highlight)

  1. Today I am excited to… Use when: You need a pick-me-up. View Highlight) journaling/prompt ^656f82

you’re generally feeling a little low View Highlight)

We are hard-wired to focus more on the negative things in life than the positive things. So how can we overcome this? By putting extra attention on the positive in the morning and throughout the day as well. View Highlight)

Journaling Tip: If you’re struggling to feel excited, try getting your senses involved. Imagine a warm cup of coffee pressed between your palms, the sound of the birds on your way to work, the sun shining on your skin—and see if it doesn’t change the way you feel. View Highlight)

  1. Today I get to… Use when: You’re feeling burdened or resentful. View Highlight) journaling/prompt ^e92888

think about things that you have to do today … and see if you can reframe your thoughts about the situation. View Highlight)

Journaling Tip: Don’t forget to acknowledge if you are currently living out a past goal or dream! View Highlight)

  1. I am challenged by… Use when: You’re struggling. View Highlight) journaling/prompt ^44a1a6

By making your challenges the focus of your morning journal prompt, you’re ‘eating the frog’ but in a more mindful way. When you write about what challenges you, it is helpful to explore why and how you will overcome the challenge—but you should also write out what it will mean to you or your life. View Highlight)

If those words don’t ring true to your situation, you may need to re-evaluate whether the challenge fits with your values and goals. View Highlight)

  1. Write it all out Use When: You don’t know what to do next. View Highlight) journaling/prompt ^b6b0bd

The idea behind free-writing is just as it sounds—you simply write out all of your thoughts without editing until there is nothing left. View Highlight)

I find that it’s powerful because it allows your brain to unload without expectations. It’s a bit like ranting to a friend after a long day—sometimes you just need to get things off your chest, and then you can move on. View Highlight)