8th Grade Journal Prompts: Unlocking Nostalgia and Self-Discovery

50 8th Grade Journal Prompts

Remember the joy of scribbling in your glitter-penned journal? We did too, until a simple list of 8th-grade journal prompts from Listallion blew our minds wide open with its depth. From nostalgic nods to the past filled with Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers, we found ourselves diving into thought-provoking exercises that inspire self-discovery and growth. Listen as we unpack how writing about moments of pride, dream travel destinations, and those school rules you'd change, isn't just a fun walk down memory lane, but a gateway to understanding ourselves better.

Whether you're reflecting on personal achievements, dreaming big about future adventures, or reconsidering old frustrations with fresh eyes, these prompts encourage more than just surface-level thinking. They challenge us to savor our successes, envision our dream careers, and rethink fairness and justice. And if you're a lifelong learner, our conversation about the dream career prompt offers insights that could reveal your true calling. Join us for an engaging discussion filled with laughter, introspection, and some surprising revelations.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, so you sent in this list right 58th grade
journal prompts.

Speaker 2 (00:03):
Oh, wow.

Speaker 1 (00:04):
And, honestly, my first thought was like glitter
pens, lisa Frank, trapperkeepers, Right.
But then I went to the blogListallion, where you found it.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (00:14):
And whoa.
This is not what I expected.

Speaker 2 (00:17):
It's funny how that happens, though, right, you
think it's going to be one thinglike super surface level, but
then these simple prompts theykind of sneak up on you.

Speaker 1 (00:30):
They make you think about like deeper stuff Exactly.
And the way Listallion has itorganized, it's not just a
random list.
It's got categories, personalreflections, creative
imagination.
There's even future aspirations.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
Which makes sense when you think about it, because
journaling it's not just for,like, teenagers, you know, it's
something that can benefitanyone at any age, helps you
become more self-aware.

Speaker 1 (00:50):
Right, and this quote right from the blog post it
really stuck with me.
Reflecting on our experienceshelps us grow and understand
ourselves better.
So it's not even just thewriting, it's that the writing
it helps you figure stuff out100 and those prompts.

Speaker 2 (01:05):
They give you a framework, like a starting point
for those reflections okay, soI want to jump into some of
these prompts.

Speaker 1 (01:11):
See where they take us I'm in okay, this one from
personal reflections.
This one got me right about atime when you felt really proud
of yourself.
What did you achieve and howdid it make you feel so like?
What do you think when you hearthat?

Speaker 2 (01:25):
It's interesting, right, because the word proud,
it can mean different things todifferent people.

Speaker 1 (01:29):
For sure.

Speaker 2 (01:30):
Like are we talking about external validation awards
, getting recognized by others,or is it more about something
you did that maybe nobody elseeven knows about?

Speaker 1 (01:39):
Yeah, yeah, like hitting a personal best on a run
or finally finishing that bookyou've been meaning to read
forever.

Speaker 2 (01:46):
Exactly.
And then that second part.
How did it make you feel that'scrucial, because we often just
breeze past our accomplishments,don't we?
We?
Do but taking the time toactually savor those feelings of
pride, that's powerful stuff.

Speaker 1 (02:01):
It's like that thing.
People say stop and smell theroses, but like for your
achievements.
Okay, Ready for another one?

Speaker 2 (02:07):
Hit me.

Speaker 1 (02:08):
Okay, so this is from the creative imagination
section, and it's a good one.
Imagine you could travelanywhere in the world.
Where would you go and whatwould you do there?
Seems kind of basic on thesurface, but-.

Speaker 2 (02:18):
There's layers, right , because it's not just about
the where, it's the why.
What is it about that specificplace that appeals to you?
What are you hoping to get outof that experience?

Speaker 1 (02:30):
Okay, last one for this section, and full
transparency.
I laughed out loud when I readthis one.
Think about a school rule.
You would change what is therule and how would you modify it
to make it better?
Talk about a blast from thepast.

Speaker 2 (02:44):
Right, but there's something to be said for
revisiting those old school dayfrustrations right so because it
forces you to think about, likefairness, justice.
What did you disagree with backthen?
And knowing what you know nowas an adult, how would you make
things better?

Speaker 1 (02:59):
whoa, I did not see that coming, but you're so right
.
It's like this sneaky littlelesson in ethics and stuff
disguised as a trip down memorylane.

Speaker 2 (03:09):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (03:09):
It's wild how these prompts can bring back those old
memories.

Speaker 2 (03:12):
Right.

Speaker 1 (03:13):
But then they make you think about them in a
totally different way.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
It's all about perspective, isn't it?
Like those experiences we had,even the ones that seemed kind
of boring at the time, theystill shaped who we are today.

Speaker 1 (03:22):
And speaking of shaping who we are, this next
prompt is from the futureaspirations category, and
knowing how much you lovelearning new things, I think
this one might really resonatewith you.
Write about your dream career.
What job do you want to haveand why does it appeal to you?

Speaker 2 (03:36):
It's amazing how a question that simple can be so
powerful.
Like, no matter where you arein life, it makes you think
about what you really want.

Speaker 1 (03:44):
Totally yeah.
It's like what is it about thatspecific job that calls to you
the creativity, the challenge?
Maybe it's the chance to make adifference in the world.

Speaker 2 (03:59):
Exactly, and sometimes it's those whys that
are the most revealing, figuringout what truly motivates you.
That can spark all sorts of newideas.

Speaker 1 (04:02):
It's like a journal prompt that doubles as a career
aptitude test.
Okay, so we've talked aboutthese prompts and I'm already
feeling inspired, but how do weactually use this stuff?
Like what are some practicalways to put these prompts into
action?

Speaker 2 (04:16):
Well, the possibilities are kind of
endless, which is exciting.
I mean journaling is theobvious one.

Speaker 1 (04:21):
Right.

Speaker 2 (04:22):
But you can also use them as conversation starters,
like next time you're hangingout with friends or family.
Skip the small talk and try oneof these prompts instead.

Speaker 1 (04:29):
Oh, I love that.
It's like those table topicscards, but way deeper.

Speaker 2 (04:33):
Exactly, or think about using them for your own
goals personal goals, work goals, anything Like instead of
setting a vague New Year'sresolution.

Speaker 1 (04:43):
You mean, instead of saying I want to be more
organized?

Speaker 2 (04:45):
Right.
Instead of that, use the promptto dig a little deeper.
Ask yourself what area of mylife would actually benefit from
more structure and what stepscan I actually take to make that
happen.

Speaker 1 (04:59):
So you're not just stating the goal, you're like
getting to the heart of it.

Speaker 2 (05:03):
Exactly, and don't forget about nostalgia.
Those old photos, thosememories, these prompts can give
you a whole new way to look atthem.

Speaker 1 (05:12):
So you're saying like instead, just looking at that
awkward middle school picture ofyourself, you could use one of
these prompts.

Speaker 2 (05:17):
Exactly.
You could pull out a photo andbe like OK, what was I most
proud of when this was taken?
It's like suddenly you'reseeing those memories in a whole
new light.

Speaker 1 (05:25):
It's like those memories have more depth than
you realized.

Speaker 2 (05:28):
Totally Like little time capsules of your own life.
You know, and honestly, whenyou first sent me this list of
prompts I was a little skeptical.
Yeah, I thought I was going tobe kind of cheesy, but talking
this through with you this hasbeen fun.
It just goes to show you wisdomcan be found in the most
unexpected places.

Speaker 1 (05:47):
I know I went from thinking about Lisa Frank to
like whoa.
These are actually kind of deep, those simple questions.
They really make you think.

Speaker 2 (05:53):
It makes you wonder what other hidden gems are out
there, like things we just skimover every day.
But if we really stop to thinkabout them, we might be amazed
by what we discover.
Exactly so.
I have a challenge for everyonelistening Pick a prompt, any
prompt from that list, and spendfive minutes, just five minutes
, writing about it.
See what happens.

Speaker 1 (06:14):
I love that.
Who knows, maybe this will bethe start of a whole new
journaling routine for somepeople.

Speaker 2 (06:18):
Right, because those prompts they can unlock stuff
you didn't even know was inthere.

Speaker 1 (06:21):
Sometimes those simple questions lead to the
most interesting answers.
Well, on that note, we'll let