December 9, 2024 • 13 mins
50 Journal Writing Prompts High School PDF
Have you ever considered how a simple journal could become your most powerful tool for personal development? In our latest episode, we explore the world of high school journal writing prompts, crafted to help teens navigate the complex journey of adolescence. With a curated list of 50 prompts, we guide listeners through exercises that encourage both imaginative thinking and practical goal setting. From exploring emotions like feeling misunderstood to creating an upside-down world with words, these prompts spark critical thinking and introspection, helping teenagers articulate their thoughts and dreams. Our discussion highlights the value of self-awareness and the importance of identifying personal moments of growth and genuine self-expression.
Journaling is not just putting pen to paper—it's an opportunity for self-authorship, a chance to script your own life narrative. We delve into the transformative power of this practice, emphasizing that there is no wrong way to journal. Whether through structured formats or free-flow writing, journaling can help you shape your responses to life's challenges and celebrate your victories. As we wrap up, we leave you with a message of hope and encouragement, inviting you to embrace journaling as a tool for navigating your inner world and discovering new facets of yourself. Join us as we uncover how this simple habit can lead to surprising self-discoveries and inspire your future self.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so welcome back for another deep dive.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Always fun to dig into something new.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
And this one I got to say is it's kind of unique.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're tackling 50 journal writing prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Okay, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
But here's the thing these are aimed at high
schoolers.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
High schoolers.
Huh, Takes me back.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Right, the source is actually a PDF.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
A PDF.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
From a company.
You guessed it they selljournals.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Ah, clever marketing Totally.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
But hey, we're all about the prompts themselves,
right, absolutely.
So.
They've got these prompts allneatly divided into five
categories.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Five.
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Personal growth, exploring emotions and
relationships.
Makes sense Creativeexploration.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Setting goals and planning for the future.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Essential for that age group.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
And lastly, self-discovery and reflection.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Lots to unpack there.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Seriously so much to cover.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Well, let's jump in.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
Right into it.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
What strikes me right away just glancing at these
categories yeah, they hit onthose parts of high school that
are both, you know, tough butalso super exciting.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
It's not just about like grades and stuff.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
No.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
It's that whole figuring yourself out thing.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Amidst all the chaos, right.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Exactly so much change happening.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Okay, so let's dive into the first category here.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Personal growth.
They've got prompts like yeah,write about one habit you've
developed that has helped yougrow as a person.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Seems pretty straightforward.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
It does.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
But deceptively powerful, don't you think?
Speaker 2 (01:27):
I think so.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
I mean, high school is all about trying new things.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Right, some hit, some miss.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Exactly, but this prompt.
Speaker 2 (01:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
It makes you think critically.
Makes you think Like okay,which habits have actually made
a difference?
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Which ones moved the needle?
For the better.
Right, that's pure gold interms of self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
For sure.
And there's another one.
Write about something you usedto believe but have since
changed your mind about.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Whoa.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Talk about growth.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Serious growth.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
It's tough admitting you were wrong at any age.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
But especially as a teenager, right.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
Totally.
But this prompt, yeah, it kindof normalizes that you know
Normalizes what.
That changing your mind is partof learning.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Oh, I see.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Helps kids see how their thinkings evolve.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Right, like why they think differently now.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Man, I wish I had that kind of introspection back
then.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
It would save some trouble maybe.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
Maybe a lot.
All right, let's move on.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Let's do it.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
To the next category, exploring emotions and
relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Ooh, that's a big one .
Speaker 1 (02:28):
And we've got this one Write about a time when you
felt misunderstood by someoneclose to you.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
Right Hits close to home foreveryone, I think.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Definitely Feeling misunderstood.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Yeah, part of life, right?
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
But it's like magnified during those teenage
years For sure.
Here's where journaling can beso helpful.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
It's not just venting right.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
No.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
It's about understanding why.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Unpacking those feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:56):
Instead of just stewing in them.
Right, you're encouraged tolike.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Yeah, put them into words, articulate it all.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
And maybe even see things from the other person's
side.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Perspective taking, that's huge.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
That's communication 101.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Seriously, something a lot of adults still struggle
with.
True, and you know what else?
Speaker 1 (03:15):
What.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Journaling.
It's not all serious business.
You're right Can be fun too.
Oh totally Like in this nextcategory creative exploration
One of my favorites.
There's this prompt Write ashort story about an imaginary
world where everything is upsidedown.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Now, that's using your imagination.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It's more than that, though.
What do you mean?
It's about thinking outside thebox.
Okay, like if you can imagine aworld totally different from
ours.
Yeah, makes you questioneverything you thought you knew
question your assumptions rightexactly, maybe even come up with
new solutions problems anythingreally?
It's like sneaky learning Ilike that disguise is a fun
writing exercise, totally okay.
(03:56):
And then there's the reality ofhigh school what's that?
You got to start thinking aboutoh yeah, that big scary future.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
The category setting goals and planning for the
future.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
Okay, it's all about that, makes sense.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
One prompt says think about where you see yourself in
five years.
Oh wow, daunting right.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
A little bit.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
But also kind of exciting.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, I see that.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Suddenly it's like college applications, career
paths.
I I see that Suddenly it's likewhat College applications?
Yeah, career paths.
I'm not nine yards, it can beoverwhelming.
It can but putting it down in ajournal.
It makes it less scary.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Less abstract.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
Instead of just vague anxieties, you're forced to
articulate to say it out loudwhat you actually want.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
That's huge, seriously.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It's like the first step to making it happen.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
And imagine this what , five years down the line, yeah
.
You look back at what you wrote.
Oh wow, see how your goals havechanged.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
That's a trick it would be fascinating.
It would.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
All right.
Last category, but certainlynot least, hit me with it
Self-discovery and reflectiondeep stuff.
This one really got me oh whichone right about a moment when
you felt truly yourself whoadeep right, that is deep
authenticity.
It's a big concept like it is,especially for teenagers.
They're still figuring out whothey are right, still figuring
(05:17):
it all out this prompt thoughyeah it encourages them to find
those moments there's momentswhen when they feel genuine.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Genuine self-expression that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
So like, when do you feel joy?
Who are you when no one'swatching?
Speaker 2 (05:32):
That kind of thing.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
Exactly.
It's about knowing yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Knowing your values, passions.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Even your quirks.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
All of it.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
And that's invaluable .
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Invaluable when.
Not just in high school, butfor life.
I agree with that.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
So we've got prompts that encourage self-awareness,
communication skills, goalsetting, even getting creative.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Pretty impressive for a PDF.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
I think what's most interesting to me.
It's meant for high schoolers,sure, but these prompts, they've
got something for everyone.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Oh, I totally agree.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
That's the thing about introspection.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
What about it?
Speaker 2 (06:02):
It's a lifelong journey.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
It really is, and you know what makes me wonder.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Out of all these categories, which one do you
think is most valuable for ateenager?
Speaker 1 (06:10):
Ooh, good question.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
And why that's tough.
They all kind of build on eachother, I know right.
But if I had to pick just one,okay, I'd go with that.
Exploring emotions andrelationships category.
Speaker 1 (06:22):
Oh interesting, why that one?
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Well, think about it, high school is like a pressure
cooker of social stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
That's a good way to put it.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Friendships first.
Loves so much drama, familystuff too.
Speaker 1 (06:34):
And you're trying to figure out who you are on top of
all that Exactly, that's arecipe for some serious
emotional turmoil.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
You're telling me most teenagers they don't have
the tools to handle that.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
No, not at all, and that's where journaling can be
like a lifesaver.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
It's a safe space to just let it all out.
Process, everything.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Without judgment.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Exactly, it's like having a trusted friend.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
But it's you know.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
You get to be totally honest.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Raw.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
And by writing it down.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
You start to understand it better.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
That self-awareness that's key to building healthy
relationships.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Like if you can explain.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
What.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Why a friend's behavior makes you feel bad.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
You're better equipped to actually deal with
it.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
To communicate.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
Exactly.
Journaling isn't magic, no,it's not a sure-all, but it
gives you the tools what kind oftools?
To approach those trickysituations with more clarity.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Less emotion, more thought.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
And confidence.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
And it helps.
You see patterns, oh, patterns,yeah, in your own reactions.
That's interesting.
It is right Like, why do Ialways feel this way when this
happens?
Speaker 1 (07:43):
Makes you think.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And that kind of self-knowledge.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Super empowering.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Okay, I'm with you on the emotional intelligence part
.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Good.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
But there's so much more here.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
Oh, I know.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Like prompts that make you think bigger.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Bigger how?
Speaker 1 (07:57):
Beyond just your own little world, like those prompts
about feeling proud of yourself.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Or forgiving someone.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
They tap into something deeper, don't they?
Definitely Like your place inthe bigger picture.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Like your values.
Speaker 1 (08:10):
Exactly, and your actions and how they affect
others.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
That's pretty profound for a high schooler.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
You'd be surprised what they're capable of thinking
about.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
True, and there's one about imagining your dream job.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Oh yeah, and there's one about imagining your dream
job.
Oh yeah, that one.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Super relevant why they're about to become adults.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
Right, it's like planting seeds for their future.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
I like that analogy.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It's not just daydreaming.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
It's about making connections.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Connections between.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Passions and careers.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
Give me an example.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Okay, maybe they love art, mm-hmm, and realize, hey,
graphic design is a job.
Well, they love animals andboom vet school.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
It's about opening up possibilities.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Speaking of possibilities.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
There's this one prompt.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
Okay, which one?
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Right about a time you had to adapt to a new
situation.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Ooh, that's a good one.
High school is full of that Newschools, new classes, new
friends, always changing.
But thinking back on thosetimes, yeah.
It can show you your ownstrength.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
Strengths you didn't even know you had.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Hidden resilience.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
That's what it's all about, right, learning to roll
with the punches.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
And come out stronger .
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Exactly.
That's a skill you need, nomatter what you do in life.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
So true.
You know, as we're talking, I'mstruck by how these prompts go
beyond just you.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Beyond the individual .
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Yeah, like they make you think about your legacy your
impact on the world.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
That's big.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It is right.
It's like that prompt.
Which one, what mark do youwant to leave on the world?
Speaker 2 (09:37):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
Seriously, it makes you think.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It does, but it's so important to consider.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
Why.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
It pushes young people to think bigger.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Than themselves.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Exactly to see a future they want to be a part of
.
Speaker 1 (09:50):
It's about finding your purpose.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
However big or small.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
And maybe that purpose changes.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Which is totally fine .
Speaker 2 (09:57):
The key is to be open to that change, to keep
questioning and reflecting.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And these prompts give you a way to do that.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
A framework.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
I'm realizing something that's a this PDF.
It might be for high schoolers,yeah, but honestly, these
prompts are universal.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
You're right, I'm finding them insightful.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Me too, and I'm way past my teenage years.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Exactly Introspection .
Speaker 1 (10:19):
It's for everyone.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
It's a lifelong journey.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Before we get to our final thoughts.
Speaker 2 (10:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
I want to hear from our listeners.
Yeah, those 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Which one spoke to you the most?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Ooh, good one.
And why Make you think?
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Take a moment to consider it.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
We'll be right back with part three.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
All right, welcome back.
Hope you had some time Toponder those resonated.
Exactly.
It's amazing how you know asimple question can get you
thinking so deeply.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
It's true, speaks volumes about journaling,
doesn't it?
Speaker 1 (10:52):
As a tool for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Even if you're not like a writer.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Putting those thoughts and feelings into words
.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
It's powerful stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Illuminating for sure .
Speaker 1 (11:02):
We've talked a lot about high schoolers, but I
think it's important to saythese prompts.
They're for everyone.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Oh, absolutely, it doesn't matter if you're
navigating teenage angst.
You're dealing with.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
Career stuff, personal life, whatever.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
It's universal.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
Taking time to reflect.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
You can make a world of difference.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
I know I've found it helpful.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
Journaling.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Yeah, over the years, In what way?
To process those tough emotions.
You know, okay, make sense ofthings when I'm confused, even
just to appreciate the goodstuff To be grateful.
Exactly, it's like having aconversation with yourself.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
A safe space.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Where you can be honest, vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (11:39):
Sometimes that's all it takes.
To see things differently, gainsome perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
What I love about this collection.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
So many different ways to explore.
So many tasks, from personalgrowth relationships to
creativity.
Future planning.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
There's something for everyone.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
And the beauty is, you can revisit these prompts,
go back to them Again and againAt different stages in your life
.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Exactly the answers might change your back to them.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Again and again.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
At different stages in your life.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
Exactly.
The answers might change.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Your insights might deepen.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
But the journey.
Speaker 2 (12:08):
The journey continues .
Speaker 1 (12:09):
It never ends.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
It doesn't.
And remember, there's no rightor wrong way to journal.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
Oh, that's important.
Speaker 2 (12:17):
Some like it structured.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
Others like to just free flow.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
It's all good.
The key is, yeah, find like tojust free flow.
It's all good.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
the key is yeah, find what works for you, make it a
habit, a regular practice youknow, wrapping up this deep dive
, I'm feeling hopeful.
Hopeful why these prompts?
They're simple yeah but theyremind us remind us of what that
we have the power the power todo what to shape our own story I
love that we become the authorsof our own lives.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Choosing how we respond to challenges, to
victories.
Defining who we want to be.
Speaker 1 (12:50):
So if you're feeling stuck, lost, even just curious
what's inside, Inside yourself.
Pick up a journal, startwriting.
Speaker 2 (12:57):
You might be surprised at what you discover.
Who knows, maybe those wordswill inspire your future self.
Speaker 1 (13:02):
That's a nice thought .
Speaker 2 (13:03):
It is, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Well, that's it for this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
Time flies.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Thanks for joining us and until next time.
Keep exploring, keep divingdeep.
All right, so welcome back for another deep dive.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Always fun to dig into something new.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
And this one I got to say is it's kind of unique.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
We're tackling 50 journal writing prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Okay, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
But here's the thing these are aimed at high
schoolers.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
High schoolers.
Huh, Takes me back.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Right, the source is actually a PDF.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
A PDF.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
From a company.
You guessed it they selljournals.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Ah, clever marketing Totally.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
But hey, we're all about the prompts themselves,
right, absolutely.
So.
They've got these prompts allneatly divided into five
categories.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Five.
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Personal growth, exploring emotions and
relationships.
Makes sense Creativeexploration.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Setting goals and planning for the future.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Essential for that age group.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
And lastly, self-discovery and reflection.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Lots to unpack there.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Seriously so much to cover.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Well, let's jump in.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
Right into it.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
What strikes me right away just glancing at these
categories yeah, they hit onthose parts of high school that
are both, you know, tough butalso super exciting.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
It's not just about like grades and stuff.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
No.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
It's that whole figuring yourself out thing.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Amidst all the chaos, right.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Exactly so much change happening.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Okay, so let's dive into the first category here.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:14):
Personal growth.
They've got prompts like yeah,write about one habit you've
developed that has helped yougrow as a person.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (01:24):
Seems pretty straightforward.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
It does.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
But deceptively powerful, don't you think?
Speaker 2 (01:27):
I think so.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
I mean, high school is all about trying new things.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Right, some hit, some miss.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Exactly, but this prompt.
Speaker 2 (01:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
It makes you think critically.
Makes you think Like okay,which habits have actually made
a difference?
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Which ones moved the needle?
For the better.
Right, that's pure gold interms of self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
For sure.
And there's another one.
Write about something you usedto believe but have since
changed your mind about.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Whoa.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Talk about growth.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Serious growth.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
It's tough admitting you were wrong at any age.
Speaker 2 (01:58):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
But especially as a teenager, right.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
Totally.
But this prompt, yeah, it kindof normalizes that you know
Normalizes what.
That changing your mind is partof learning.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Oh, I see.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
Helps kids see how their thinkings evolve.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Right, like why they think differently now.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Man, I wish I had that kind of introspection back
then.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
It would save some trouble maybe.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
Maybe a lot.
All right, let's move on.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Let's do it.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
To the next category, exploring emotions and
relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Ooh, that's a big one .
Speaker 1 (02:28):
And we've got this one Write about a time when you
felt misunderstood by someoneclose to you.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Ooh, that's a tough one.
Right Hits close to home foreveryone, I think.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Definitely Feeling misunderstood.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Yeah, part of life, right?
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
But it's like magnified during those teenage
years For sure.
Here's where journaling can beso helpful.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
It's not just venting right.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
No.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
It's about understanding why.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Unpacking those feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:56):
Instead of just stewing in them.
Right, you're encouraged tolike.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Yeah, put them into words, articulate it all.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
And maybe even see things from the other person's
side.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Perspective taking, that's huge.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
That's communication 101.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Seriously, something a lot of adults still struggle
with.
True, and you know what else?
Speaker 1 (03:15):
What.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Journaling.
It's not all serious business.
You're right Can be fun too.
Oh totally Like in this nextcategory creative exploration
One of my favorites.
There's this prompt Write ashort story about an imaginary
world where everything is upsidedown.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Now, that's using your imagination.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It's more than that, though.
What do you mean?
It's about thinking outside thebox.
Okay, like if you can imagine aworld totally different from
ours.
Yeah, makes you questioneverything you thought you knew
question your assumptions rightexactly, maybe even come up with
new solutions problems anythingreally?
It's like sneaky learning Ilike that disguise is a fun
writing exercise, totally okay.
(03:56):
And then there's the reality ofhigh school what's that?
You got to start thinking aboutoh yeah, that big scary future.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
The category setting goals and planning for the
future.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
Okay, it's all about that, makes sense.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
One prompt says think about where you see yourself in
five years.
Oh wow, daunting right.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
A little bit.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
But also kind of exciting.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, I see that.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Suddenly it's like college applications, career
paths.
I I see that Suddenly it's likewhat College applications?
Yeah, career paths.
I'm not nine yards, it can beoverwhelming.
It can but putting it down in ajournal.
It makes it less scary.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Less abstract.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
Instead of just vague anxieties, you're forced to
articulate to say it out loudwhat you actually want.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
That's huge, seriously.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It's like the first step to making it happen.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
And imagine this what , five years down the line, yeah
.
You look back at what you wrote.
Oh wow, see how your goals havechanged.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
That's a trick it would be fascinating.
It would.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
All right.
Last category, but certainlynot least, hit me with it
Self-discovery and reflectiondeep stuff.
This one really got me oh whichone right about a moment when
you felt truly yourself whoadeep right, that is deep
authenticity.
It's a big concept like it is,especially for teenagers.
They're still figuring out whothey are right, still figuring
(05:17):
it all out this prompt thoughyeah it encourages them to find
those moments there's momentswhen when they feel genuine.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Genuine self-expression that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
So like, when do you feel joy?
Who are you when no one'swatching?
Speaker 2 (05:32):
That kind of thing.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
Exactly.
It's about knowing yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Knowing your values, passions.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
Even your quirks.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
All of it.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
And that's invaluable .
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Invaluable when.
Not just in high school, butfor life.
I agree with that.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
So we've got prompts that encourage self-awareness,
communication skills, goalsetting, even getting creative.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Pretty impressive for a PDF.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
I think what's most interesting to me.
It's meant for high schoolers,sure, but these prompts, they've
got something for everyone.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Oh, I totally agree.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
That's the thing about introspection.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
What about it?
Speaker 2 (06:02):
It's a lifelong journey.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
It really is, and you know what makes me wonder.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Out of all these categories, which one do you
think is most valuable for ateenager?
Speaker 1 (06:10):
Ooh, good question.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
And why that's tough.
They all kind of build on eachother, I know right.
But if I had to pick just one,okay, I'd go with that.
Exploring emotions andrelationships category.
Speaker 1 (06:22):
Oh interesting, why that one?
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Well, think about it, high school is like a pressure
cooker of social stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
That's a good way to put it.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Friendships first.
Loves so much drama, familystuff too.
Speaker 1 (06:34):
And you're trying to figure out who you are on top of
all that Exactly, that's arecipe for some serious
emotional turmoil.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
You're telling me most teenagers they don't have
the tools to handle that.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
No, not at all, and that's where journaling can be
like a lifesaver.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
It's a safe space to just let it all out.
Process, everything.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Without judgment.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Exactly, it's like having a trusted friend.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
But it's you know.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
You get to be totally honest.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Raw.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
And by writing it down.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
You start to understand it better.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
That self-awareness that's key to building healthy
relationships.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Like if you can explain.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
What.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Why a friend's behavior makes you feel bad.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
You're better equipped to actually deal with
it.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
To communicate.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
Exactly.
Journaling isn't magic, no,it's not a sure-all, but it
gives you the tools what kind oftools?
To approach those trickysituations with more clarity.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Less emotion, more thought.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
And confidence.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
And it helps.
You see patterns, oh, patterns,yeah, in your own reactions.
That's interesting.
It is right Like, why do Ialways feel this way when this
happens?
Speaker 1 (07:43):
Makes you think.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And that kind of self-knowledge.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
Super empowering.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Okay, I'm with you on the emotional intelligence part
.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Good.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
But there's so much more here.
Speaker 2 (07:52):
Oh, I know.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Like prompts that make you think bigger.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Bigger how?
Speaker 1 (07:57):
Beyond just your own little world, like those prompts
about feeling proud of yourself.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Or forgiving someone.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
They tap into something deeper, don't they?
Definitely Like your place inthe bigger picture.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Like your values.
Speaker 1 (08:10):
Exactly, and your actions and how they affect
others.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
That's pretty profound for a high schooler.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
You'd be surprised what they're capable of thinking
about.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
True, and there's one about imagining your dream job.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Oh yeah, and there's one about imagining your dream
job.
Oh yeah, that one.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Super relevant why they're about to become adults.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
Right, it's like planting seeds for their future.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
I like that analogy.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It's not just daydreaming.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
It's about making connections.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Connections between.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Passions and careers.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
Give me an example.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Okay, maybe they love art, mm-hmm, and realize, hey,
graphic design is a job.
Well, they love animals andboom vet school.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
It's about opening up possibilities.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Speaking of possibilities.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
There's this one prompt.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
Okay, which one?
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Right about a time you had to adapt to a new
situation.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Ooh, that's a good one.
High school is full of that Newschools, new classes, new
friends, always changing.
But thinking back on thosetimes, yeah.
It can show you your ownstrength.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
Strengths you didn't even know you had.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Hidden resilience.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
That's what it's all about, right, learning to roll
with the punches.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
And come out stronger .
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Exactly.
That's a skill you need, nomatter what you do in life.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
So true.
You know, as we're talking, I'mstruck by how these prompts go
beyond just you.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Beyond the individual .
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Yeah, like they make you think about your legacy your
impact on the world.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
That's big.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It is right.
It's like that prompt.
Which one, what mark do youwant to leave on the world?
Speaker 2 (09:37):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
Seriously, it makes you think.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
It does, but it's so important to consider.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
Why.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
It pushes young people to think bigger.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Than themselves.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Exactly to see a future they want to be a part of
.
Speaker 1 (09:50):
It's about finding your purpose.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
However big or small.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
And maybe that purpose changes.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (09:56):
Which is totally fine .
Speaker 2 (09:57):
The key is to be open to that change, to keep
questioning and reflecting.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And these prompts give you a way to do that.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
A framework.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
I'm realizing something that's a this PDF.
It might be for high schoolers,yeah, but honestly, these
prompts are universal.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
You're right, I'm finding them insightful.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Me too, and I'm way past my teenage years.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Exactly Introspection .
Speaker 1 (10:19):
It's for everyone.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
It's a lifelong journey.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Before we get to our final thoughts.
Speaker 2 (10:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
I want to hear from our listeners.
Yeah, those 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Which one spoke to you the most?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Ooh, good one.
And why Make you think?
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Take a moment to consider it.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
We'll be right back with part three.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
All right, welcome back.
Hope you had some time Toponder those resonated.
Exactly.
It's amazing how you know asimple question can get you
thinking so deeply.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
It's true, speaks volumes about journaling,
doesn't it?
Speaker 1 (10:52):
As a tool for self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Even if you're not like a writer.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Putting those thoughts and feelings into words
.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
It's powerful stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Illuminating for sure .
Speaker 1 (11:02):
We've talked a lot about high schoolers, but I
think it's important to saythese prompts.
They're for everyone.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Oh, absolutely, it doesn't matter if you're
navigating teenage angst.
You're dealing with.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
Career stuff, personal life, whatever.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
It's universal.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
Taking time to reflect.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
You can make a world of difference.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
I know I've found it helpful.
Speaker 2 (11:20):
Journaling.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Yeah, over the years, In what way?
To process those tough emotions.
You know, okay, make sense ofthings when I'm confused, even
just to appreciate the goodstuff To be grateful.
Exactly, it's like having aconversation with yourself.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
A safe space.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Where you can be honest, vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (11:39):
Sometimes that's all it takes.
To see things differently, gainsome perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
What I love about this collection.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
So many different ways to explore.
So many tasks, from personalgrowth relationships to
creativity.
Future planning.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
There's something for everyone.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
And the beauty is, you can revisit these prompts,
go back to them Again and againAt different stages in your life
.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Exactly the answers might change your back to them.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Again and again.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
At different stages in your life.
Speaker 1 (12:04):
Exactly.
The answers might change.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Your insights might deepen.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
But the journey.
Speaker 2 (12:08):
The journey continues .
Speaker 1 (12:09):
It never ends.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
It doesn't.
And remember, there's no rightor wrong way to journal.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
Oh, that's important.
Speaker 2 (12:17):
Some like it structured.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
Others like to just free flow.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
It's all good.
The key is, yeah, find like tojust free flow.
It's all good.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
the key is yeah, find what works for you, make it a
habit, a regular practice youknow, wrapping up this deep dive
, I'm feeling hopeful.
Hopeful why these prompts?
They're simple yeah but theyremind us remind us of what that
we have the power the power todo what to shape our own story I
love that we become the authorsof our own lives.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Choosing how we respond to challenges, to
victories.
Defining who we want to be.
Speaker 1 (12:50):
So if you're feeling stuck, lost, even just curious
what's inside, Inside yourself.
Pick up a journal, startwriting.
Speaker 2 (12:57):
You might be surprised at what you discover.
Who knows, maybe those wordswill inspire your future self.
Speaker 1 (13:02):
That's a nice thought .
Speaker 2 (13:03):
It is, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Well, that's it for this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
Time flies.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Thanks for joining us and until next time.
Keep exploring, keep divingdeep.
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