Reflection Prompts: Joy

Explore one or all of these journal prompts. Allow your journaling practice to be judgment free. Let go of any ideas of how this practice “should” look and give yourself permission to free write. Keep you pen to paper moving and let your inner wisdom come through. If it feels helpful, set a timer for 15 minutes and notice how much you can process, explore and learn in that short of time.

  1. When was the last time I felt joyful? Describe in as much detail as you can.

  2. What does joy typically feel like in my body?

  3. If I created a “joy list”—taking note of people, places, experiences, food, sensations, moments that bring me joy, what would be on it?

  4. What helps me tap into the emotions, feelings and sensations of joy?