Norton - 101 Creative Journaling Prompts: Inspiration for Journaling and an Introduction to Art Journaling

101+

Creative Journaling
Prompts

Inspiration for Journaling and an Introduction to Art Journaling

By Kristal Norton

101+ Creative Journaling Prompts

Inspiration for Journaling and an Introduction to Art Journaling

By Kristal Norton

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Journaling is an amazing tool to help you work through emotions, to document the special moments in life, and to express yourself. But whether you are new to journaling, or have been at it for years, Im sure youve had days where you simply dont know what to write about. Ive come across this problem one too many times myself so Ive brainstormed, researched, and compiled 101 of my most favorite, inspiring prompts to refer to when Im stuck.

Sometimes I answer a prompt directly, and other times just reading them sparks something else inside of me. They have helped me to get to know myself better, get thinking, and have inspired me. So, Im sharing my personal list of prompts with you in hopes that they will serve you as well as they have been serving me.

But these prompts are not only great for traditional journaling; theyre inspiring for art journaling as well. As an avid art journaler, I have found these prompts to be a great starting point for many of my most favorite art journal pages. Throughout this book, I share images of my art journal pages inspired by the prompts, in hopes that they show you how each prompt can be used and interpreted in many ways.

As a bonus, I have for you an exclusive private video of me choosing a random prompt from the book and creating an art journal page from start to finish. I hope it gives you a better idea of how a prompt can inspire a whole art journal page instead of just giving you a starting point for traditional journaling. (A link to the private video is included in the Bonus section.)

If art journaling has you intrigued, Ive also included 20 of my favorite art prompts to help get you loosened up. They are so quick and easy that even a beginner would enjoy. I hope they inspire you to start a creative journal if youve never tried it before. If you do art journal, may they be an inspiration for you when youre feeling stuck.

May you never be at a loss for inspiration again!

Using This Book

When at a loss for words, you can simply flip through the book until one of the prompts speaks to you. Instead of going through the book from beginning to end, use it as a reference to find a prompt that inspires you in the moment.

If youd rather be surprised and are up for a challenge, you can choose a prompt randomly. I have provided (in the Bonus section) a link to download a PDF version of all the prompts in this book. Simply print it out, cut the prompts out into individual strips, and then keep them in a pretty container on your desk. That way, they will be right at your fingertips when you need them most, and you can pluck one from the container for an instant challenge.

The Magic of Art Journaling

While journaling alone can help free yourself of mental burdens and allow you to live your life in awareness; when paired with creativity it creates even more magic.

But dont be scared off by the words creativity or art. Anyone can art journal, even if you cant draw a stick figure! Art journaling is simply the act of combining imagery with words in order to express yourself. Even the word imagery can be taken loosely. Just start with whatever you feel comfortable with, whether it be scribbles, doodling, photos, or magazine clippings. There are no rules in art journaling; its all about experimenting, playing, and discovering your true self.

When you start to express yourself visually along with your words, your creative spirit begins to soar free. (And yes, even you too have a creative spirit!) You release and express more of your emotions, and you dig deeper into who you are as a person. The simple act of adding color, scribbles, or imagery to your journal will cause you to spill open more and create with such freedom that it allows you to find the clarity and self awareness you didnt even know you were searching for.

To learn more about creative journaling, visit my website for a free Art Journaling 101 e-Course. This isnt your average art journaling course where I as the artist try to teach you how to use paint and other mediums like I do oh no.

I understand that art journaling is a personal experience, where each person develops their own style and preferences. Within the free e-course, I touch upon supplies and techniques you may want to try, but we focus more on finding time to journal, overcoming fears, finding your style, and more through videos, articles, and images. Come on over and experience the world of art journaling. You can register for the free class here: http://kristalnorton.com/art-journaling-101/

Journaling Prompts

Hopes, Dreams, & Goals

What is something you want to learn how to do?

What is something you wish you could know about?

Whats your wildest dream?

What is something that you are always wishing for?

What would you do if money were no object?

What is something you wish you could do?

What is something you want to do better than you do now?

What would your perfect day look like?

What did you do this week that brought you closer to your goals?

List 25 fun things youd like to do this summer.

What would you do if you know you couldnt fail?

Write out a bucket list, i.e., things you want to do or accomplish before you pass.

What place do you wish you could visit right now?

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Lifes Moments

Tell about something that is beautiful to you.

If you could relive one moment from yesterday what would it be? Describe it in detail.

What is the best thing that ever happened to you?

Tell about something that made you want to do better.

How did you wear your hair as a child? Did you like it or hate it? Is there a specific memory that comes to mind?

Tell about something that made you feel thankful.

Describe a childhood memory that you would love to relive.

Write about a memory involving food, e.g., did your grandmother make a special treat on holidays?

Tell about something that taught you an important lesson.

What is the best advice youve ever received?

What was your favorite toy as a child? Describe the toy, or write about a memory involving it.

Describe an accomplishment that you are most proud of.

What is the biggest mistake you made this week?

Journal about an imaginary friend you had as a child. What did you do together? How did people react? If youve never had one make one up now.

What is something you wish you could do over?

What is your very first memory?