Every Sunday at 6:05 am UTC I send out The Weekly Reset.
An intentional email that helps you shift your mindset, reset your habits, and align with your values so you can take your life from ‘meh’ to magnetic.
It is packed full of short and sweet hacks, unfiltered honesty to keep you grounded and focused on your own journey, and journal prompts.
These reflective journal prompts have become super popular within my email community as they allow you to take a moment to pause and reflect.
So I thought I would put together a blog post that includes these journal prompts (I will continue to update this post with future ones) so that they are accessible to you.
Here are 101 go-to reflective journal prompts you need for your weekly reset routine.
Benefits of Sunday journaling
I dare you to name a better habit than journaling on a Sunday…
Ok, I admit there are a few.
But aside from cleaning, planning and doing jigsaw puzzles, journaling is the G.O.A.T of all Sunday self-care activities because it gives you the time and space to reflect on the past week and prepare you for the week ahead.
And this in turn helps you to better manage your time, prioritise your goals and stay productive throughout the week.
So if you find yourself feeling bored on a Sunday or struggling to stay organised during the week, then start incorporating this practice into your Sunday reset routine.
Not only will it allow you to focus on all the good things so you can celebrate your wins that often get overlooked, but journaling also helps you to gain clarity on what needs to change, as you can visually see progress and understand where things are going wrong.
Sunday journaling also helps you to:
- Mindfully ease into a new week
- Cultivate gratitude and positivity
- Prioritise self-care
- Track progress and achievements that we often overlook
- Reduce stress and overwhelm often felt on Sunday nights
- Make Monday less daunting
- Boost confidence and self-love
- Support your overall self-development and well-being
101 reflective journal prompts for your Sunday reset routine
In theory, journaling is super simple to get into the habit of doing — all you need is a pen, notebook and the below journaling prompts.
So, find a gap in your Sunday reset routine (I recommend in the afternoon or evening, as I like to split up my Sunday into sections) and dedicate time to journaling and reflecting.
You don’t need to answer all of the questions below each week.
Just choose between 2-5 prompts from the list for your weekly Sunday journaling practice.
Plus, each prompt is written in the first person, allowing you to read them aloud and keep yourself accountable.
I encourage you to bookmark this blog post so you can refer back to these journaling prompts whenever you need to.
Journal prompts for weekly reflection
- What do I want to use my Sunday for?
- How would I like to feel at the end of today?
- What steps do I need to take to make today feel fulfilling?
- How did I take care of myself last week?
- What can I do next week to prioritise myself more?
- How am I feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally?
- How can I better support myself this week?
- How will I put myself first today?
- How will I put myself first next week?
- What boundaries do I need to set this week?
- How do I want my week to go? How can I make that happen?
- What are my non-negotiables this week?
- What are my top priorities for next week?
- What intentions am I setting for this week?
- What did I learn last week that I can apply to this week?
- What small changes can I make to improve my days?
- What’s one thing I need to let go of before stepping into a new week?
- How can I invite more joy and fun into my daily routine?
- How can I reframe my mindset around Mondays?
- What is one way I can challenge myself to grow this week?
Journal prompts for reviewing progress and goal setting
- What were my achievements this week?
- What did I do well this week? How can I repeat this success?
- What progress did I make toward my goals this week?
- What challenges did I face this week?
- How can I overcome obstacles in the future?
- What is one goal I want to focus on next week?
- How can I make my week more productive?
- What helped me move closer to my goals last week?
- What set me back last week, and how can I avoid that?
- What’s one thing I can do each day to make progress?
- How can I stay motivated throughout the week?
- How did I manage my time last week? What can I improve?
- What’s one habit I can start next week to set me up for success?
- What’s a small step I can take towards a big goal?
- What’s one project I need to prioritise this week?
- How can I be more efficient with my work?
- What is one action I can take tomorrow to set myself up for a great week?
- How can I create a system that helps me achieve my goals faster?
- How do I want to show up for myself this week?
- What’s one thing I need to stop procrastinating on?
Journal prompts for gratitude
- List 3 things I was grateful for this week.
- List 3 things I am looking forward to next week.
- Write a positive affirmation for the upcoming week.
- What’s one small thing that made me happy this week?
- What was my favourite moment from the past week?
- What’s one thing I’m proud of accomplishing this week?
- Who made me feel supported this week? How can I express my gratitude?
- What’s a lesson I learned this week that I’m grateful for?
- What’s one way I took care of myself today?
- How can I celebrate my small wins more?
- What’s a kind thing someone did for me this week?
- What’s a kind thing I did for someone else?
- What’s something in my daily life I take for granted but appreciate?
- What’s one thing I used to wish for that I now have?
- How have I grown in the past year?
- How did I show up for myself today?
- What’s one moment from this week I want to remember forever?
- How did I take care of my mental health this week?
- What’s one small pleasure I enjoyed today?
- How can I spread more kindness next week?
Journal prompts for career & purpose
- How do I feel about my career path right now?
- What excites me about the work I do?
- What’s one step I can take toward my dream career this week?
- Where do I see myself in 3 years?
- What’s a new skill I want to learn?
- How can I create a better balance in my work life?
- What’s one thing I want to improve in my work routine?
- What does success look like to me?
- What are my core values when it comes to work?
- How can I advocate for myself more in my career?
- What’s a work habit I need to change?
- How can I bring more creativity into my career?
- What does financial abundance mean to me?
- What’s one work-related fear I need to overcome?
- What’s one career risk I can take?
- How do I want my work environment to feel?
- What is one boundary I need to set at work?
- How can I create more joy in my work life?
- What’s one thing I need to stop tolerating in my career?
- How can I measure my success beyond just money?
Journal prompts for health & well-being
- How am I physically feeling today?
- What’s one small health goal I can work on this week?
- How can I make movement/exercise fun for me?
- How can I make my sleep quality better?
- What’s one self-care practice I need more of?
- How have I been treating my body this past week?
- What’s one habit I can change for better well-being?
- What’s something I’m doing well in my health journey?
- How can I prioritise rest without feeling guilty?
- What’s one nutritional change I can make?
- How do I feel about my relationship with food?
- What’s one way I can reduce stress this week?
- How can I boost my energy levels naturally?
- What is one way I can be kinder to myself?
- How can I create a daily health routine that supports me?
- What’s a self-care habit I need to restart?
- How do I mentally recharge?
- What’s one unhealthy pattern I need to break?
- What’s a healthy way to reward myself?
- How can I listen to my body’s needs more?
- What does true well-being mean to me?
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Final thoughts
Remember, there is no “right” way to journal, and your technique will vary depending on your needs. It’s therefore essential that you find your own way of doing things.
Yes, some people journal for hours, but if you prefer to spend 10 minutes brain-dumping your thoughts, that’s fine too.
Build a journaling habit that works for you and journal when you most feel like it — whether that is on a Sunday or another day of the week.
Besides, regardless of when you do it, I guarantee you will still feel the numerous benefits because this is an extremely powerful tool.
You’ve got this.
Thalia xx
