22 Personal Development Journal Prompts

I have at least four to-do lists on my phone and desk at any given moment. I often work toward the next deadline, assignment, errand, or meeting without pausing to think about the big picture of what I am trying to accomplish. I’m going to set aside time to answer these personal development journal prompts.

Personal development journal prompts:

What was the biggest change I made within the last year?
What were my top three personal and professional accomplishments within the last year? How did they make me feel?
What were three of my biggest personal or professional challenges? How did I feel when I was faced with a challenge?
What was the most important lesson I learned this year?
When did I feel happiest? What happened?
When did I feel saddest? What happened?
What are three long-term goals I want to work towards? What are three concrete steps I can take toward accomplishing each goal?
What are three short-term goals I want to work towards? What are three concrete steps I can take toward accomplishing each goal?
What are my top three goals for relationships, personal development, and professional development?
What is something I feel guilty about? Is there anything I can do to feel less guilty?
What am I grateful for right now?
Who are the top five people I spend the most time with? What do I love about them?
What am I anxious or apprehensive about?
Where do I want to be this time next year?
Which friendships make me feel the happiest and most empowered? Are there any friendships that leave me feeling sad, self-conscious, or disappointed?
How can I be kinder to myself and others?
What is holding me back? What are some things that are limiting me from accomplishing what I want to accomplish?
Am I spending my time wisely? How can I spend my time better?
What are three ways I can step out of my comfort zone?
What are three things that make me the most stressed or anxious? Is there anything I can do to alleviate that stress?
What are three things that make me feel the most relaxed and happy? How can I do more of that!?
What can I do to feel more confident, self-assured, and happier?