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I want to build a consistent journaling habit and need thought-provoking prompts that help me reflect meaningfully. Today I am feeling [CURRENT_MOOD:select:good and want to build on it,stressed or overwhelmed,stuck or uninspired,grateful and reflective,anxious or worried,neutral and just want to check in,excited about something,sad or processing difficult emotions]. I would like to focus my journaling on [FOCUS_AREA:select:gratitude and appreciation,goals and future planning,processing my emotions,relationships and connections,personal growth and self-improvement,creativity and ideas,work and career,general self-reflection]. Right now in my life I am [LIFE_SITUATION:select:in a period of change or transition,dealing with a challenge or setback,celebrating a win or milestone,in a comfortable routine,starting something new,ending or letting go of something,feeling uncertain about the future,working toward a specific goal]. I prefer journal prompts that are [DEPTH:select:quick and light for a 5-minute session,moderately deep for 10-15 minutes of writing,deeply introspective for longer reflection]. Generate 5 unique journal prompts tailored to how I am feeling and what I want to explore. Make sure the prompts are specific enough to spark real reflection rather than generic questions I could find anywhere. Include at least one prompt that challenges me to think differently and one that encourages self-compassion. After the prompts, suggest one small action I could take today based on my focus area.
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Get Early AccessJournaling helps. Everyone knows that. But sitting down with a blank page and "write about your feelings" as your only direction is a recipe for staring at nothing. The problem is not motivation. It is knowing where to start.
This prompt generates five tailored journal prompts based on your [CURRENT_MOOD], what [FOCUS_AREA] you want to explore, and what is happening in your life right now. It does not give you generic "what are you grateful for" questions. Each prompt is specific enough to unlock actual reflection. If you are feeling stuck, you get prompts that help you find movement. If you are processing grief, you get prompts that create space without pushing.
The [DEPTH] setting adjusts to your available time. Five minutes? You get quick, focused questions. Thirty minutes? You get prompts that go deeper into patterns and beliefs. Every set includes one prompt that challenges your current thinking and one that encourages self-compassion, because good journaling needs both. A small actionable suggestion follows the prompts to carry your reflection into the rest of your day. Save your favorite prompts in the Dock Editor and revisit your responses over time. Pair journaling with the Affirmation Generator for a complete morning practice, or add the Meditation Guide for a mindfulness component.
Select your [CURRENT_MOOD] honestly. There is no wrong answer. "Neutral and just want to check in" is a perfectly valid mood. The AI calibrates the emotional weight of each prompt based on where you are right now.
Choose a [FOCUS_AREA] and [LIFE_SITUATION] that reflect what is top of mind. If you are in a career transition and want to focus on goals, say so. These two fields shape the content direction of every prompt.
Select your [DEPTH] based on how much time you have. Quick prompts work for a morning check-in between tasks. Deep prompts are better for weekend reflection sessions. Do not force depth when you only have five minutes.
Pick one or two prompts that pull you in. Set a timer. Write continuously without worrying about grammar or structure. Stream of consciousness is the goal. You can organize thoughts later if needed.
After the prompts, the AI suggests one small action for your day. This bridges the gap between reflection and behavior. A journal entry about gratitude followed by texting a friend is more powerful than the entry alone.
Start each day with a quick 5-minute journaling session. Select "quick and light" depth and your current mood. The prompts become a daily anchor that sets your intention before the day takes over.
Use between-session journaling to process what came up in therapy. Choose "processing my emotions" as your focus and "deeply introspective" depth for targeted reflection.
Select "in a period of change or transition" as your life situation. Get prompts that help you make sense of endings, beginnings, and the uncertainty in between.
Go beyond "list three things you are grateful for." The gratitude prompts here push you to notice specific moments, people, and small wins that generic gratitude journals miss.
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