Planning Journal Prompts

How can I break down my biggest goal into smaller, manageable steps?

What resources do I already have that could help me start? What gaps do I need to fill?

How can I break down this complex topic into more manageable pieces?

What skills would most benefit my professional growth in the next year?

How can I better align my professional development with my long-term career goals?

What's the next strategic move in my career path? What steps will get me there?

What impact would I like to make through my volunteer work this year?

How can I better align my product roadmap with market opportunities?

What risks or challenges might impact my product's success?

What career exploration or preparation should I focus on this semester?

What financial habits or skills do I need to develop for my university years and beyond?

What adult milestone am I working towards, and what steps can I take to achieve it?

What pressures do you feel about your future? How can you address these concerns?

What academic challenge are you facing? Break down possible solutions step by step.

What adventures do I want to create this summer?

What new routines do I want to establish this autumn?

What theme or intention do I want to set for this new year?

What three priorities would make this week successful?

What adjustments do I need to make to stay on track this week?

What do I need to complete before the week ends?

How can I create a meaningful transition into the weekend?

What intentions do I want to set for the coming week?

What kind of experiences do I want to create on my next trip?

How do I want to feel during my next vacation? What would create that feeling?

How can I break down my biggest goal into smaller, more manageable steps?

Write a script for a difficult conversation you need to have. What are your main points? How can you express them with both clarity and compassion?

Answer these three questions: What challenged me today? What inspired me? What do I hope for tomorrow?

What do you want to embrace in this season? Set three intentions that align with the energy and opportunities of this time of year.

How would you like your family relationships to evolve? What small steps could you take to nurture these connections?

Design your dream adventure. Where would you go? What would you do? What would you hope to discover?

List 10 things that bring you joy, from tiny pleasures to big celebrations. How could you incorporate more of these into your life?

1. Write your main goal. 2. List 3 reasons why this goal matters. 3. Identify 3 potential obstacles. 4. Plan 2 strategies for each obstacle. 5. Set 3 measurable milestones.

Choose a topic that interests you. Write three potential research questions. For each, explain why it's significant and how you might investigate it.

Create a timeline of this transition. Where were you six months ago? Where are you now? Where do you hope to be in six months?

Design your ideal retirement day. What activities would fill your time? How would you create meaningful routine?

How might your relationships change in retirement? What connections do you want to strengthen or develop?

What type of movement brings you joy? Set three realistic fitness goals that focus on how you want to feel.

Choose one health habit you'd like to develop. Break it down into tiny, manageable steps. How will you track progress?

Plan your next art project. What materials will you need? What steps will you take? What do you hope to achieve?

What aspects of your musicianship do you want to develop? Create a plan for growing in these areas.

What are your short-term and long-term financial goals? Break them down into specific, actionable steps.

What matters most to you in your work? List your non-negotiables and nice-to-haves for your next role.

Where do you want to be in your career in 3-5 years? What steps can you take now to move toward that vision?

Choose one project you're working on. Break it down into the smallest possible steps. What's the very first action you can take?

What systems help you stay organized? Design a new system for something you struggle with, making it as simple and foolproof as possible.

What resources and support systems do you have available? What additional help might you need? How can you access more support?

How do you handle social situations without alcohol? Design strategies for different social scenarios.

Create a detailed plan for handling vaping urges. What specific actions will you take when cravings hit?

What's the most audacious goal you could achieve in the next 30 days? Map out your daily shipping targets to make it happen.

Design your perfect "shipping day" schedule. How can you maximize focused development time while eliminating all non-essential activities?

What's your ideal work-life rhythm? Design a sustainable schedule that maximizes both productivity and personal wellbeing.

Design your content pillars. What 3-5 core themes align with both your expertise and your audience's needs?

How can you make your current projects more future-proof? Identify potential vulnerabilities and solutions.

Design your ideal future scenario. What specific steps can you take today to move toward it?

Create three possible scenarios for your industry's future. How would you thrive in each one?

How can you create more meaningful quality time together amid busy schedules? Design a realistic plan.