18 Journal Prompts for Mental Health

Prompts can give you direction and focus in your journal each day. You don’t necessarily need to use or follow a prompt every day, but if you’re ever having a hard time getting started, try one of the following to keep your momentum going. 

  1. List X thing or things you’re grateful for
  2. Talk about the day you just had (evening journal)
  3. Talk about your goals for the day (morning journal)
  4. Identify a personal or professional goal; list X ways you’ll work towards achieving it
  5. List your coping mechanisms and discuss how well they’re working for you 
  6. Do a 5 and 5 entry: Where you were 5 years ago; Where you want to be in 5 more years
  7. Write a letter to your 10/20/40-year old self
  8. Write a letter to your body; it can be an apology letter, a love letter, or a motivational letter
  9. Describe who you are to someone you don’t know
  10. Write down X emotions you regularly feel
  11. Write a REMINDER entry to read on a bad day
  12. Talk about the best goal you’ve ever reached.
  13. If you could be granted 3 wishes…
  14. What’s your purpose in life?
  15. Revisit your first memory
  16. What is your biggest challenge in life right now?
  17. What do you want to improve on?
  18. What were the worst and best days of your life?

For professional help do connect with Vibrant Aura by Sejal.

Also, check the 10 Benefits of Journalling-

https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2023/06/14/10-benefits-of-journaling/

‘I dont trust people’ can also mean, ‘I dont trust myself around them’.

When someone says they don’t trust people, it can reflect a lack of confidence in their own ability to handle interactions or situations involving others. This could stem from past experiences where they may have felt betrayed, hurt, or manipulated by others, leading to a general distrust of people. Additionally, it may indicate a lack of self-assurance in their own judgment or decision-making abilities, fearing that they may be easily swayed or influenced by others’ intentions. Overall, the statement suggests a complex interplay between personal experiences, perceptions of others, and one’s own self-confidence.

Do connect with Vibrant Aura by Sejal( Psychologist, specialize in tailored psychotherapies, blending art-based and sports psychology for growth and resilience).

Also read about- https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2024/02/22/how-our-minds-shape-reality/

Three Essential Areas to Reset and calm Anxiety

Anxiety is a messenger, a loving alarm bell, calling you back into balance because some part of you has wandered too far from your true self.

There are THREE key areas I walk my clients through so we can identify, explore and address it all.

We look at the PHYSICAL contributors, like your mineral status, gut health or hormones.

Anxiety may also be stemming from EMOTIONAL causes like trauma, wounding from the past, painful stories or limiting beliefs in the subconscious mind, repressed grief or anger.

Or it might be SPIRITUAL, that vague lost, stuck or disconnected feeling like you’re just not living your path or listening to your intuition.

Using the Anxiety Reset Method, finally there’s clarity and a step by step process that actually works to regulate your nervous system and help you become your calmest, most confident self.

Also read about, Tips for coping with Social Anxiety.

https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2023/09/29/tips-for-coping-with-social-anxiety/

Check In On Those Around You

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget to check in on others. Yet, reaching out and offering support, especially concerning mental health, can make a significant impact. Depression affects millions globally, irrespective of age, gender, or background. Simply checking in, via text, call, or lending an ear, can provide vital support to someone silently struggling.

Recognizing signs of depression, such as persistent sadness or changes in behaviour, is crucial. Encouraging professional help for those showing such signs is essential. Checking in fosters a culture of care and compassion within communities, providing vital support during tough times.

Furthermore, checking in benefits our own mental health, reinforcing connections and empathy. In a world where technology often replaces face-to-face interactions, regular check-ins are crucial. Let’s prioritize reaching out to loved ones, ensuring they feel supported and valued, especially regarding mental health. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels understood and supported.

At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope.

But sometimes, the signs are harder to spot.

Check in on those around you. 

Also read about- https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2023/12/26/5-stages-of-grief/ 

How Our Minds Shape Reality

1. Our minds possess the remarkable ability to evolve and adapt, influencing our outcomes with a positive mindset.

2. Filtering mechanisms within our minds selectively delete, distort, and generalise incoming information.

3. Deep within our unconscious lies a repository of experiences that mould our perception of the world around us.

4. Despite the overwhelming influx of information, our conscious minds only grasp a minute fraction of reality.

5. Through the practices of mindfulness and self-reflection, we can broaden our consciousness and engage more fully with our surroundings.

6. Our interpretations of events are often distorted by the subjective lenses of our memories and beliefs.

7. We process information through various sensory filters, each shaping our understanding in unique ways.

8. Our primitive instincts drive us to seek patterns in our environment, occasionally leading to biased assumptions.

In short, leave behind old habits and embrace the chance to become a new you—one that understands people with kindness and an open mind.

Also read about-

https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2023/11/24/the-intricate-dance-of-mental-health-and-physical-pain/

Curiosity Kills Habits

Have you ever noticed that curiosity can be a game-changer when it comes to breaking bad habits? It’s true! Some might say that curiosity is the secret sauce to success when it comes to changing your ways. So, if you’re looking to kick a bad habit to the curb, unleash your curiosity by trying out the following activities. 

Remember to do them consciously, with full awareness.

  1. Eat something you have never eaten before. It can be a great way to expand your palate and discover new flavours.
  2. Sit at a different table or chair. Moving to a new place can be exciting and enjoyable!
  3. Pick up a new book to get lost in.
  4. Watch the sky for half an hour. Try making cloud figures. Relive your childhood experiences.
  5. Take a different commute to work. Make sure to check out the recently opened stores and walk through the various alleys while making mental observations.
  6. Stop every two hours and consciously breathe. Take a mindful break. 
  7. Switch supermarkets. 
  8. You can visit a local park, playground or any place where children are playing and observe them. Just sit and enjoy watching them having fun.

Be Curious. Be Energetic. Be Alive.

Also read about Overthinking – https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2024/01/05/overthinking/