Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to get the paper and pen out - so consider this yours for April.
The best journal practice is always the one you'll actually stick to, and from personal experience, lowering the bar on how long you commit to it each day makes a surprisingly big difference.
For the next 30 days, simply tell yourself you'll answer one prompt a day. Some days you'll find yourself writing for 10+ minutes, others it might just be two lines - eventually you'll notice it feels almost odd when you don't get the notepad out. On that note, leave yours somewhere visible - I keep mine next to my bed with the pen already in it as we need to remove all the potential excuses when we're trying to build a new habit.
IF ONLY MY WRITING WAS THIS AESTHETIC
It also helps to find a time that actually works for you. The Artist's Way tells you to write before anything else, but that never worked for me - I'm someone who needs to get up, walk, eat and then suddenly it's time to start the working day. So I journal in the evenings and play a little mental game with myself: I can't get my Kindle out to read until I've journalled and meditated. It works because it's a habit stack with something I already love doing - and reading then feels like a reward too for committing to my practice. I’m not perfect, but I’m much more consistent than I’ve ever managed before.
If the prompt doesn't resonate on a particular day, simply answer this instead: what's been one win today? It trains your brain to notice more positives - the everyday beauty, if you will, that's already there. Once you've answered the prompt, feel free to let whatever else is in your head spill out. And if that's nothing - call it a day. Journal practice complete.
Here are your 30 journal prompts for April:
DAY 1
Where does your life feel most aligned right now?
DAY 2
What’s something you’d like to learn, or unlearn this month?
DAY 3
Have you been saving anything for the perfect occasion? The fancy coffee, the expensive perfume, that favourite outfit you’ve not worn for ages. Can that perfect occasion be this month?
DAY 4
Is there anything that feels like you’re forcing or pushing too hard right now that you could loosen the grip over?
DAY 5
If you could write to yourself in 6 months from now (October 2026), what would you want to tell her?
DAY 6
What’s one thing you’re proud of yourself for doing recently? What did that tell you about yourself?
DAY 7
What’s one ritual you used to do but haven’t for a while? Perhaps it making an evening tea, or playing music & reading a magazine. Could you make time for it this month?
DAY 8
What would your perfect solo date look like in April?
DAY 9
If you had to be totally honest, what’s one habit that you’d like to get rid of this month to make space for the best version of you? Maybe scrolling, skipping workouts, not prioritising sleep.
DAY 10
When you imagine your dream life, what would a day in that life look like? When recounting your day, try think about the small things like the smells, how you feel, what you can see.
DAY 11
Who in your life are you most grateful for today? Can you let them know?
DAY 12
When did you last feel your most expansive? What caused it? Can you bring that energy into this month?
DAY 13
What’s one thing you want to attract more of into your life? Why is it important to you?
DAY 14
If you didn’t care what anyone else thought, what would you be doing differently?
DAY 15
If someone who didn’t know you saw how you spent your time this week, what would they think your number 1 goal is right now? Would they be accurate?
DAY 16
When did you last get into a flow state? When time disappeared and you felt challenged but energised, what were you doing?
DAY 17
What’s a compliment or praise you’ve been given recently? Did you believe it?
DAY 18
How could you add some creativity into April? What class, hobby or activity might you want to try?
DAY 19
When did you last feel inspired? What caused it?
DAY 20
What’s 5 things you’re grateful for right now?
DAY 21
What’s something that’s been playing on your mind recently? What’s one small action you could take to help it stop coming up?
DAY 22
When do you feel most rested? Do you hold any beliefs about rest and how much time you have for it?
DAY 23
What is one boundary that you’re proud of yourself for sticking to? Or perhaps one that you’re working on?
DAY 24
Who is someone that you admire? Can you spend more time around them or bring more people like them into your life? Where might you meet this type of person?
DAY 25
Looking back over the last year, where have you grown the most?
DAY 26
Where in life have you been playing safe? What’s something you know deep down you need to do or action to step into your highest self?
DAY 27
What does your body need more of right now? How could you prioritise that this week?
DAY 28
What’s one thing you’ve been putting off that would make you feel lighter if you committed 1 hour to it this week?
DAY 29
If next month had a word of the month, or theme, what would you want it to be?
DAY 30
What’s one goal or milestone you’re excited to achieve next month?
Any questions, thoughts or feedback, feel free to email me at [email protected] 🤍
