50 Daily Journal Prompts for Students
What if the simple act of journaling could unlock a new level of self-awareness and confidence for students? Join us to explore the fascinating world of student journaling with 50 prompts from Listallion that go beyond the superficial, inviting introspection and growth. We categorize these prompts into key areas like school life, personal development, and friendships, each designed to help students better understand themselves and manage day-to-day stresses. Throughout this episode, we share impactful quotes and stories that embody the transformative power of journaling, providing a toolkit for self-discovery and resilience.
Reflect with us as we challenge you to ponder just one of these prompts—even without pen and paper—and witness the power of introspection firsthand. Whether it's revisiting a childhood dream or contemplating what truly brings joy, these reflections can spark personal growth and goal setting. For those eager to continue the journey, we recommend heading over to Listallion's site for more prompts and resources. As we wrap up, our heartfelt thanks go out to our listeners; keep the thoughts flowing, and join us next time as we delve deeper into the opportunities journaling presents for personal development.
LeStallion offers premium PU leather journal notebooks for writing, dedicated to all those who are pursuing their dreams and goals, or nurturing their personal development and mental health.
For More Info on LeStallion, check out:
https://lestallion.com/
Episode Transcript
Hey everyone, Welcome back for another deep dive with
us.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Always a pleasure to be here.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
Today we're tackling something that can really get
those wheels turning up in yourhead, especially if you happen
to be a student right now.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Ooh sounds intriguing .
What are we diving into?
Speaker 1 (00:15):
We're taking a look at these 50 daily journal
prompts for students.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
They're from a site called listallioncom.
They do all sorts of journalsand stuff.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Cool, I've heard of them yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
And this blog post of theirs is seriously packed with
prompts that are, like,designed to make journaling a
daily habit.
Nice, so ready to see what kindof thoughts we can unlock.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Definitely.
Let's dive in what caught youreye about these prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Well, first off, Listallion didn't just, you know
, randomly throw promptstogether.
First off, Listallion didn'tjust, you know, randomly throw
prompts together.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
They've actually got them sorted into five categories
, which is pretty neat.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Oh, that's interesting.
What are the categories?
Speaker 1 (00:50):
You've got school life.
You've got personal growth,friendships and connections.
Speaker 2 (00:55):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:55):
Hobbies and passions, and dreams and aspirations.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Wow, that's pretty comprehensive.
It sounds like they're reallyaiming for students to like
explore all these differentparts of their lives.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Yeah, it's like they're going for a much more
well-rounded journalingexperience.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Like that Holistic.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
But you know, what really stood out to me is how
some prompts are kind of whatyou'd expect, like reflecting on
your favorite subject, but thenothers have this like really
unique twist that makes you kindof stop and think more deeply.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Ah, I see what you mean.
So it's not just about, likeyou know, jotting down the
basics of your day.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
It's about prompting some real introspection.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
Yeah, it's like they're like low-key, sneaking
in some psychology lessons.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Uh-huh.
Maybe Give me an example of aprompt that stood out to you.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Okay, so instead of just asking what's your favorite
subject, yeah.
They've got one.
That's like what makes itinteresting and how do you feel
when you learn more about it.
Speaker 2 (01:52):
Oh, I like that.
It goes deeper right, it's notjust about the what, but the why
.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Exactly, and that why can tell you so much about
yourself?
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Totally.
It reminds me of that conceptof metacognition.
You know, it reminds me of thatconcept of metacognition, you
know, thinking about your ownthinking.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Oh yeah, I remember learning about that in a class.
Wasn't that supposed to be likekey for effective learning?
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Absolutely, and these prompts are like gently nudging
students toward that kind ofthing.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
It's smart.
Speaker 2 (02:19):
It's subtle but powerful.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
You know there's another one that asks about a
time you asked for help atschool.
Hmm, Interesting, which againmight seem simple, Right, but
think about it for students whomaybe struggle to reach out you
know, yeah, absolutely thatcould be huge.
It normalizes asking for help,which we all know is a super
important life skill, for sure,but it can feel scary,
(02:45):
especially when you'reyounger're younger.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Yeah, it's like you think it makes you look weak or
something right exactly.
But by reflecting on thoseexperiences maybe students can
start to see it differently yeah, like hey, asking for help,
that takes courage.
That's not weak at all exactly,and it can even help them
realize oh, there were all thesebenefits I didn't even think
about.
It's so true.
So what do you think all thismeans for, like our listeners
(03:07):
out there?
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Well, especially for the students who are maybe
listening.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Yeah, why should they care about these journal
prompts?
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Well, imagine having this toolkit filled with all
these little prompts that canhelp you deal with the ups and
downs of school.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
Yeah, I can see that.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
Like journaling.
Even just for a few minuteseach day can be like that
toolkit.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Interesting.
So it's not just about writing,it's about having a strategy to
handle stuff.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Exactly.
It can help you manage stressprocess.
All those emotions set goals,even boost your confidence and
Lestallion.
They don't just give youprompts, they throw in some like
genuinely inspiring quotes too.
Oh, like what they throw insome like genuinely inspiring
quotes too, oh like what there's, one that says every small
effort you put into learningbrings you closer to achieving
your dreams.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
I love that.
It's a good reminder that eventhe little things count, exactly
, okay.
So out of all these promptswe've talked about so far, yeah,
is there one that like reallystands out to you, and why?
Hmm, that's a tough one.
They're all so good, but youknow, the one about reflecting
on a time you felt trulyconfident really resonates with
me.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Oh interesting, why that one?
Speaker 2 (04:12):
Well, I think building self-confidence is so
important, especially duringthose student years when
everything feels new anduncertain.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Yeah, I get that.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
And by revisiting those moments of confidence,
maybe students can start tofigure out what sparked those
feelings.
Speaker 1 (04:26):
You know, oh, I see Like what made them feel strong
and how can they tap into thatagain?
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Exactly.
It's about understandingyourself better and using that
knowledge to face futurechallenges.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
That's a great point, okay.
So let's shift gears a bit andlook at the personal growth
category.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Right, let's see what we've got.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
I have a feeling there's some real gems hidden in
there.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
I'm ready.
Yeah, this personal growthsection, it's like all about
encouraging students to, youknow, become more self-aware,
more resilient, more proactivein like shaping their own lives.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
I'm seeing that it's like they've created a roadmap
for, like, personal development,but instead of strict
directions, it's all thesethought-provoking prompts.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
I like that analogy.
It's like a guide, not adictator.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
So what kind of prompts are we talking about
here?
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Well, there's one about setting a personal goal
and then like outlining thesteps to achieve it.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Oh, that's a good one .
It's not just about dreamingbig, it's about actually taking
action.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
Right and breaking it down into those like smaller
steps.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Exactly Making it feel less overwhelming, more
doable.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Okay.
So then there's this other onethat I thought was really
interesting.
Yeah, it's about likereflecting on facing challenges,
okay, and what helps youovercome them?
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Ooh, that's powerful.
We often focus on thechallenges themselves, but not
what got us through them.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
It's true, and I think that kind of reflection
can be so empowering.
You know, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
It's like every time we successfully navigate a
challenge, we're basically likerewiring our brains.
Whoa, really yeah, we'restrengthening those neural
pathways associated with likeproblem solving and resilience.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
So this prompt is kind of helping students tap
into that.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
Exactly.
Recognize those strengths,build on them.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
That's awesome.
Okay, what else is in thissection?
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Oh, and there's one in here about self-care, which I
love.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
Especially during those like super busy times that
students have.
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
They're constantly on the go.
It's like they're remindingstudents that it's OK to you
know.
Take a break.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
Recharge.
Prioritize their well-being.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
That's essential.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
Absolutely not selfish at all, and actually
Lestallion has this quote that Ithink goes perfectly with that.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
OK, let's hear it.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
It says growth happens in the little moments
when you step outside yourcomfort zone, trust the process
and embrace the journey comfortzone, trust the process and
embrace the journey.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
Ooh, I love that.
Okay, so we've talked aboutstepping outside comfort zones,
right, and the next category,friendships and connections kind
of seems to focus on that too,but in like a social context.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
Yeah, this section is all about like relationships.
You know how to build healthyconnections, how to be a good
friend.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
It's interesting how they've included that in here.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Right.
It shows they're not justthinking about academics and
personal growth.
Speaker 1 (07:10):
Yeah, it's like the whole picture, the
social-emotional stuff too.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Exactly which is so crucial, especially for students
.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Okay, so what are some of the prompts in this
category that stood out to you?
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Well, there's one that asks what makes your
closest friendships special andhow do you support each other?
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Ah, that's a sweet one.
I think that can really makeyou appreciate those close bonds
.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
It really can, and it highlights that strong
friendships aren't just aboutlike shared hobbies or whatever.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Yeah, it's deeper than that.
It's about that mutual support.
Speaker 2 (07:41):
Exactly, and there's another one that encourages
reflection on like resolvingconflicts with a friend.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Oh, that's a good one .
Conflict is inevitable, right?
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Absolutely In any relationship.
So learning how to handle thosedisagreements is a skill that
will serve them well beyondschool.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Yeah, for sure.
What other prompts did younotice in this section?
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Oh, and I love how they included one about showing
kindness to others.
Oh yeah, you know, in a worldthat can feel so self-centered
sometimes, it's a good reminderthat even small acts of
generosity can make a difference.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
Totally Spreading that positivity.
Okay, I'm ready for the nextcategory, if you were.
Speaker 2 (08:20):
Let's do it.
Hobbies and passions right.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Yeah, that one's always fun to explore.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
I think this category is so important because it
really taps into like intrinsicmotivation.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Oh, what's that?
Speaker 2 (08:31):
It's like that inner drive to do something simply
because you enjoy it, you know.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Not for any external reward or validation, just pure
enjoyment.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
And these prompts are all about getting students to
think about those passions.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Okay, so what kind of prompts are we talking about
here?
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Well, there's one that asks you to describe a time
when you felt completelyimmersed in something you love.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
Ooh, I know that feeling Like when you're so
focused you lose track of time.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Exactly.
Psychologists actually callthat a flow state.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Oh cool.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
And it's super beneficial for, like creativity,
learning, well-being, all that.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
Wow, I didn't realize there was a whole term for it.
Speaker 2 (09:09):
Yeah, and these prompts encourage students to
not only recognize those momentsbut think about how to create
more of them.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
I love that, like hacking into your own happiness
and productivity.
What else is there?
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Well, there's another one about like sharing your
passion with someone else.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
Oh yeah, that can be so rewarding.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Totally.
It can spark new ideas, createconnections, maybe even lead to
collaborations.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
So true, and let's not forget about like trying new
things.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Right, there's a prompt about discovering
something new that you enjoy,which I think is essential for
lifelong learning.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
It's like never stop exploring Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
And to kind of sum up this whole category, lestallion
has this quote that I just love.
It says your passions are awindow into your soul.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
Follow what excites you and let it lead you to
incredible experiences.
Ooh, that's beautiful.
I'm feeling inspired already.
Okay, you ready for the lastcategory?
Speaker 2 (10:02):
yeah, let's do it.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Dreams and aspirations right yep, sounds
like we're about to get deep.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
I'm ready.
This dreams and aspirationscategory, it's like where things
get really, really interestingoh how.
Well, it's all aboutencouraging students to you know
, look ahead, set those sightshigh and really picture the
future they want.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
I like that.
So what are some of the promptsthat help them do that?
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Well, there's one that asks about a dream you've
held on to since childhood.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Oh, that's a good one , especially as students are
like starting to think abouttheir path in life.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
That's a good one, especially as students are like
starting to think about theirpath in life Exactly, and by
revisiting those childhooddreams, you know, they can learn
so much about themselves.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Oh, like what.
Speaker 2 (10:43):
Well their core values, their passions, Maybe
even uncover some aspirationsthey might have like forgotten
about along the way.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
It's like reconnecting with that inner
child who wasn't afraid to dreambig.
Exactly OK so what otherprompts stood out to you in this
section?
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Hmm, there's one that asks you to think about someone
who inspires you.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
Oh, that's a classic.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Everyone needs role models.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Oh sure, Especially when you're young and trying to
figure out who you want to be.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Right.
So it's not just aboutidentifying the person, it's
about, like, reflecting on theirqualities.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Exactly what do you admire about them?
Their resilience, theircreativity, their kindness.
Whatever it is, those rolemodels can, like serve as these
guiding lights on our ownjourneys.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
I like that.
Ok.
What else is in this category?
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Well, there's a prompt about defining success,
which I think is so important.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Oh yeah, that's a big one, especially because you
know there's so much pressurethese days to achieve certain
things.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Totally, but true success it's personal.
You know it's not a one sizefits all kind of thing.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Exactly so.
This prompt is encouragingstudents to like come up with
their own definition of success.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Exactly Align it with their values, pursue what
matters to them.
It's empowering.
I love that.
It's like taking ownership ofyour own journey, absolutely.
And, of course, lestallionleaves us with another fantastic
quote here.
Okay, what is it it says?
Dream big, start small andbelieve in yourself.
Each step you take brings youraspirations closer to reality.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
Ooh chills.
That's so good.
So we've explored all fivecategories of these journal
prompts Out of all of them.
Is there one in this finalcategory that, like, really
speaks to you personally?
Speaker 2 (12:25):
You know, the one about reflecting on a small step
you took towards a goalrecently really resonates with
me.
Speaker 1 (12:30):
Interesting why that one?
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Well, I think it's a good reminder that progress
isn't always about, you know,those huge milestones.
It's often about those likeseemingly insignificant actions
that we take consistently.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
So true, like those little wins add up over time.
Speaker 2 (12:46):
Exactly.
So if I can offer one lastthought for our listeners today,
yeah, even if you don't have ajournal in hand right now,
what's one prompt from today'sdeep dive that you could ask
yourself today?
Maybe it's about that childhooddream or a personal goal you're
working towards, or simply whatbrings you joy.
Just take a moment to reflect.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
Oh, that's a great challenge, and hey, if you're
craving even more inspiration,head over to the Lestallion's
website.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Yeah, they've got the full list of 50 prompts there.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
Plus tons of other journaling resources.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Definitely worth checking out.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Awesome.
Well, that wraps up anotherdeep dive.
Thanks for joining us.
Speaker 2 (13:20):
It's been a pleasure.
Until next time.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
Keep those thoughts flowing.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Burden
The Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them. Season 5 - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Alliance, Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. Another young man admitted to the murder, and David breathed a sigh of relief, until the confessed murderer fingered David; “He paid me to do it.” David was sentenced to life without parole. Two decades later, Pulitzer winner and podcast host, Maggie Freleng (Bone Valley Season 3: Graves County, Wrongful Conviction, Suave) launched a “live” investigation into David's conviction alongside Jason Baldwin (himself wrongfully convicted as a member of the West Memphis Three). Maggie had come to believe that the entire investigation of David was botched by the tiny local police department, or worse, covered up the real killer. Was Maggie correct? Was David’s claim of innocence credible? In Death and Deceit in Alliance, Maggie recounts the case that launched her career, and ultimately, “broke” her.” The results will shock the listener and reduce Maggie to tears and self-doubt. This is not your typical wrongful conviction story. In fact, it turns the genre on its head. It asks the question: What if our champions are foolish? Season 4 - The Burden: Get the Money and Run “Trying to murder my father, this was the thing that put me on the path.” That’s Joe Loya and that path was bank robbery. Bank, bank, bank, bank, bank. In season 4 of The Burden: Get the Money and Run, we hear from Joe who was once the most prolific bank robber in Southern California, and beyond. He used disguises, body doubles, proxies. He leaped over counters, grabbed the money and ran. Even as the FBI was closing in. It was a showdown between a daring bank robber, and a patient FBI agent. Joe was no ordinary bank robber. He was bright, articulate, charismatic, and driven by a dark rage that he summoned up at will. In seven episodes, Joe tells all: the what, the how… and the why. Including why he tried to murder his father. Season 3 - The Burden: Avenger Miriam Lewin is one of Argentina’s leading journalists today. At 19 years old, she was kidnapped off the streets of Buenos Aires for her political activism and thrown into a concentration camp. Thousands of her fellow inmates were executed, tossed alive from a cargo plane into the ocean. Miriam, along with a handful of others, will survive the camp. Then as a journalist, she will wage a decades long campaign to bring her tormentors to justice. Avenger is about one woman’s triumphant battle against unbelievable odds to survive torture, claim justice for the crimes done against her and others like her, and change the future of her country. Season 2 - The Burden: Empire on Blood Empire on Blood is set in the Bronx, NY, in the early 90s, when two young drug dealers ruled an intersection known as “The Corner on Blood.” The boss, Calvin Buari, lived large. He and a protege swore they would build an empire on blood. Then the relationship frayed and the protege accused Calvin of a double homicide which he claimed he didn’t do. But did he? Award-winning journalist Steve Fishman spent seven years to answer that question. This is the story of one man’s last chance to overturn his life sentence. He may prevail, but someone’s gotta pay. The Burden: Empire on Blood is the director’s cut of the true crime classic which reached #1 on the charts when it was first released half a dozen years ago. Season 1 - The Burden In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers who all say they are innocent. They turned themselves into jailhouse-lawyers and in prison founded a lway firm. When they realized Scarcella helped put many of them away, they set their sights on taking him down. And with the help of a NY Times reporter they have a chance. For years, Scarcella insisted he did nothing wrong. But that’s all he’d say. Until we tracked Scarcella to a sauna in a Russian bathhouse, where he started to talk..and talk and talk. “The guilty have gone free,” he whispered. And then agreed to take us into the belly of the beast. Welcome to The Burden.