25 Soul-Searching Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

Finding your true authentic self is a thrilling journey. The first step in this process is being all the way 100 with yourself. 

No sugar coating. No fronting. No B.S.

The Oxford Dictionary defines self-discovery as the process of acquiring insight into one’s own character. 

Self-reflection questions are a great way to get past the B.S. and really dig deep into your inner world.

Begin the adventure of uncovering your truest self with this specially curated list of  journal prompts for self-discovery.

25 Self-Discovery Prompts

Grab a notebook and pen. Sit down and write a response to these important soul-searching prompts.

  1. What are you most proud of?

  2. If you could do anything, what would be?

  3. What are your best attributes?

  4. Write about your first experience with love.

  5. Who inspires you the most?

  6. What is your favorite activity?

  7. Write about your best childhood memory.

  8. List three words that best describe you.

  9. What is your definition of success?

  10. When you die, what will your obituary say?

  11. If money wasn't a problem, what would you do?

  12. Create a bucket list for your life.

  13. Write a letter to your teenage self.

  14. Where is your favorite place to go? Why?

  15. What do you want more of in life?

  16. Things I have vs. Things I don’t have

  17. I can’t be deeply happy unless I have…

  18. I respect…

  19. Describe a recurring dream that you have experienced.

  20. What do you worry about?

  21. What should a mother do for her daughter?

  22. What should a father do for his daughter?

  23. Write a thank you letter to yourself.

  24. I would be willing to die for…

  25. I would be willing to physically fight for…

  26. Name 5 people who inspire you. How have they impacted you?

Next Level Tip:

Go back through your journal responses and highlight some of your main points. Identify any repeating thoughts and reflect more deeply on these ideas. 

To sum things up…

This is just the beginning!

You can start out with these journal prompts for self-discovery and move into writing on a daily basis. 

These self-discovery questions and self-reflection questions are guaranteed to ignite your journey to finding your true authentic self.

You got this, Empress!

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