Journaling in the morning is the perfect way to express yourself.

Morning journaling can help set the tone for the day. It allows you to write down your to-do lists, goals for the day, and even affirmations you want to go by.

Here are 10 journal prompts to start your morning off:

This morning, I hope to…

This prompt means tell what you aspire to get done in the morning. Are you planning to go for a jog? Do you want to cook a big breakfast or do you want to grab a sandwich on your way to work? Write down at least three things you hope to do or feel this morning.

I slept…

Write down how you slept the previous night. Did you sleep in peace or was your back killing you? Did the rain help you sleep better? Jot down a few adjectives to describe how you slept.

I hope today brings…

Start the day by listing a few things you hope the day brings you. It could be peace, safety, or even just joy.

I dreamed about…

Journaling your dreams is a great way to get more conscious about what you dream about. Are you dreaming of good things or scary things? Who keeps appearing in your dreams? Writing down your dreams is a great way to also start remembering them.

Right now, I feel…

How do you feel when you first wake up? Are you feeling okay? Does your body feel okay? Get personal with yourself and say how you feel at that moment. Journaling can help keep track of patterns of how you may be feeling.

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One thing I hope to accomplish this morning is…

What is the one thing you want to do this morning? Instead of overfilling your cup with tasks, focus on one thing you want to do and ask yourself why you want to accomplish this one thing.

My top ten tasks today are…

There’s nothing wrong with writing out everything you need to do for the day. It’s a great way to get organized.

The key to doing the tasks is to prioritize them.

My affirmations for today are…

Write down a few feel-good words or quotes you want to live by this morning.

When you’re brushing your teeth, eating breakfast or driving to work, say those affirmations to yourself.

My morning feels …

Take a deep breath and explain how the morning feels. Is it dreary outside or is the sun shining? Explain how the morning feels and you can tie in how it makes you feel.

Today is better than yesterday because…

Reflection is key in journaling. How did yesterday feel and why must today be better?

Why do you want today to be better than yesterday? Jot down at least five reasons today has to be better than yesterday for growth and productivity.

For more journaling tips check out my latest journaling guide for 2024.