Journal Topic Generating #1

Journal Topic Generating #1

A brainstorming session for journal topics!

People who have impacted your life.

List 5 people who are important to you and have changed your life, for better or worse. Give a short explanation (2-6 words) of why you chose these people.

Open Ended

List 5 people who have impacted your life.

Places that are special to you.

List 5 places that hold special meaning to you and 2-6 words telling why you value them.

Open Ended

Name 5 places that are special to you and tell me why they are important.

Your credo.

Credos are statements of belief. List 5 of your credos. Example: Seize the Day!

Open Ended

Write 5 credos (life beliefs) you live out in your life.

Some day I...

Finish this sentence with 5 answers. Example: Some day I will be a pilot.

Open Ended

Finish the sentence: Some day I _______________. Make 5 different "Some day I..." sentences that are true about you.

Numbers

Age of significant events in your life. List 3 ages in your life that are important to you.

Open Ended

List 5 ages where significant events occurred in your life.

Pick One Journal Entry

Finally, take 1 of these 23 topics you have written down and write for 3 minutes about whatever comes to mind about the subject.

Open Ended

Choose one of the 23 items you listed in the above slides and write a three minute free thought journal entry. This means that you simply write what comes to your mind about your topic.