It might not always be obvious, but your students are experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions as they deal with the challenges of school and complex social interactions, all while trying to determine who they are as individuals! A feelings journal is a great tool to help them sift through these thoughts and become more self-aware. Support your kiddos on their journey to find emotional balance with our collection of 66 journal prompts!
1. How did you feel when you woke up this morning?
2. Describe a time when you felt brave.
3. When was the last time you felt surprised? What happened?
4. Write about a situation that made you feel angry. Why did it make you feel this way?
5. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with joy? Describe that moment.
6. Write about a moment when you felt alone. How did you cope with it?
7. What makes you feel excited?
8. Describe an experience when you felt proud of yourself.
9. Can you remember a time when you felt disappointed? What led to this?
10. Have you ever felt lost? Describe the experience.
11. What makes you feel safe? Why?
12. Write about a moment when you were so happy that you couldn’t stop smiling.
13. When was the last time you felt guilty about something? Explain.
14. Describe a moment when you felt really frustrated. What was the reason?
15. What kind of situations make you feel nervous?
16. How does it feel when you’re scared?
17. When do you feel the most peaceful?
18. Write about a time you felt inspired. What inspired you?
19. Describe a moment when you felt really energetic. What were you doing?
20. What does sadness feel like for you?
21. What does love feel like to you?
22. How do you feel when someone breaks a promise?
23. Write about a moment when you felt respected.
24. Describe a time when you felt embarrassed.
25. When do you feel most comfortable?
26. What situations make you feel uncomfortable?
27. How do you feel when someone lies to you?
28. Describe a moment when you felt unstoppable.
29. How does it feel to lose something or someone important to you?
30. What does it feel like when your feelings are hurt?
31. How do you feel when you are ignored?
32. What does feeling gratitude mean to you?
33. How does it feel to forgive someone or to be forgiven?
34. What makes you feel valued?
35. How do you feel when someone appreciates you?
36. Describe a moment when you felt content.
37. What does boredom feel like to you?
38. How does it feel when someone trusts you?
39. How do you feel when you achieve a goal?
40. How does it feel when you help someone?
41. What makes you feel adventurous?
42. How do you feel when you have a lot of work to do?
43. What situations make you feel hopeful?
44. Describe a moment when you felt doubtful.
45. What makes you feel cared for?
46. Describe a moment when you felt amazed.
47. How does it feel to experience a failure?
48. What makes you feel jealous?
49. How does it feel when you do something kind for someone else?
50. How do you feel when you have to apologize?
51. How do you feel when you make a mistake?
52. How does it feel when someone apologizes to you?
53. What situations make you feel anxious?
54. What makes you feel relaxed?
55. How do you feel when you receive a gift?
56. What does freedom feel like to you?
57. How do you feel when you learn something new?
58. Describe a moment when you felt determined.
59. How do you feel when you make someone else happy?
60. Describe a time when you felt misunderstood.
61. How does it feel when you experience success?
62. What makes you feel powerful?
63. Describe a time when you felt optimistic about something.
64. How do you feel when you meet new people?
65. Describe a time when you felt really motivated.
66. How does it feel to be in a new place for the first time?
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