If you're anything like me, life and work can feel like a never-ending race from one task to the next. I find it so easy to get caught up in the busyness of daily life and forget how important it is to pause and look at the bigger picture.

When I started making time for mindful reflection (both in my personal life and business) it completely transformed how I felt and how much I could accomplish.

Taking that step back to reflect has helped me feel more grounded, more satisfied, and, honestly, more productive...maybe I’m not “checking as many boxes” but I am DEFINITELY getting the most important, aligned things done.

I want the same thing for you – intentionality and aligned success – and that’s exactly what mindful journaling can support you with. 

What Is Mindful Journaling?

Mindful journaling is an informal mindfulness practice that helps you sync your mind and body and increase self-awareness. The practice can consist of writing down your stream of consciousness thoughts or of responding to a specific prompt. This mindful journaling process increases your attention to the world inside you and around you.

Try bundling your formal mindful meditation practice with 5-10 minutes of journaling or setting aside a few minutes at your desk before diving into "doing" mode. You can explore responses to the prompts below or make up your own.


Top Mindful Journaling Prompts Our Clients Love 

• What do you notice when you check in with your body?
• What do you notice in your environment – sights, sounds, smells?
• What are you letting go of today? What feeling are you inviting in today?
• This week, I intend to align my actions, words and thoughts with these three values...
• Today, I am grateful for... [write three or more things with several descriptive sentences per item]
• What are you celebrating today/this week? How do you celebrate?
• What is your story of the moment? What story have you been living lately?
• How are you taking care of yourself? What boundaries do you have in place to support you?Describe one event in your day using all five senses.
• Write about a tiny detail you noticed today—light falling on a leaf, a broken clasp on a necklace, an unusual stone.
• What have you learned about yourself today/this week? What shifts do you want to make? What do you want to carry with you?
• My challenges are... What annoys me is... What brings me alive is... Love is...
• What I’m feeling right now is...
• What surprises me about my life right now is...
• The advice I’d give to my younger self is...
• 10 things I wish people knew about me are...
• One thing I did recently that I’m proud of is...
• 5 things I’d like to say yes to and 5 things I’d like to say no to are...
• Write about something (or someone) extremely important to you.
• What’s not working? What lessons can you learn from this?
• What could make this day/week/month even better?
• What does your body say about [insert any relevant idea or decision]?

 
I get it — it’s hard to find time to step away from the day-to-day for personal and professional development. We all feel that way sometimes. But here’s the truth: taking that time to reflect and optimize with mindful journaling is one of the smartest investments you can make. 

Let’s make space for that growth together. Happy journaling!

Written by Mastermind CEO Dorsey Standish