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The first 5 minutes of class should be spent writing in your gratitude journal!!!

Journal Prompts

April 23: Reflect on the role of gratitude in your personal growth.
April 22: Reflect on how you've grown emotionally this year.
April 21: 
How do you currently feel about the balance between your time commitments and your ability to engage in leisure and meaningful activities? 
April 17: Write about a person who has influenced your growth as a person.
April 16: Reflect on the most important lesson you've learned this year.
April 15: How have your values evolved over time?
April 14: Write about a challenge you've overcome and what you've learned from it. 
April 11: How do you stay present in your relationships?
​April 10: Write about a time that mindfulness helped you manage stress.
April 9: Reflect on your current mindfulness activities. Do you only practice during our 5 minutes? Does it help? How can you improve this or add to this?
April 8: Write about your eating habits. Do you feel like you eat a good diet? Are you mindful when eating? What things would you like to change?
April 7: How do you find inspiration in your daily life?
April 4: What are your favorite ways to express your creativity?
April 3:
April 2: 
April 1: 
What topic or cause ignites a fire in you? How can you dive deeper into this passion, and how might it align with a larger purpose?
​March 31: Think back to when you were a child. What activities or hobbies made you lose track of time? How can you incorporate those passions into your life now and in the future?
March 19: Write about a time you felt truly rejuvinated. 
March 18: Reflect on the role of physical activity in your well-being.
March 17: Write about a time when self-care made a difference in your life.
March 14: Reflect on your current self-care routine.
March 13: What does self-care mean to you?
March 12: Write about a place that brings you peace and happiness.
March 11: What are your favorite ways to unwind after a long day?
March 10: How do you ensure that you get enough rest and relaxation?
March 7: Write about the impact achieving your goals will have on your life. 
March 6: Reflect on the role of persistence in goal achievement. 
March 5: Write about a person who inspires you to achieve your goals.
March 4: What are the steps you need to take to achieve the biggest goals you wrote about yesterday?
March 3: What are your top three goals for this month? These can be academic or personal.
Feb 28: What are some ways you practice gratitude in your daily life?
​Feb 27: Reflect on a time that you made a difficult decision. How did it turn out for you?
Feb 26: Reflect on the importance of self-care when facing challenges. 
​Feb 25: Reflect on how you handle difficult emotions?
Feb 24: How do you turn negative experiences into positive lessons?
Feb 21: How do you handle disappointment?
Feb 20: Reflect on the role of honesty in your relationships...this includes boyfriend/girlfriend, parents, teachers, and friends.
Feb 19: How do you support your friends and family during tough times?
Feb 18: Reflect on the impact you want to have on the world. 
Feb 17: Write about a future experience you are excited about. 
​Feb 13: Write about your vision for your ideal future.
Feb 12: 
How often do you find yourself comparing to others? What areas of your life are most  affected by social comparison?What steps can you take to reduce negative comparisons?
Feb 11: How do you maintain strong connections with the people who matter most?
​Feb 10: Write about a time when you had to forgive someone. 
Feb 7: Write about a time when you felt deeply connected to someone.
Feb 6: Write about a relationship that is important to you.
Feb 5: 
Reflect on a place that holds special memories for you. 
Feb 4: Write about a time when you had to rely on others for support.
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Feb 3: Think about your social media use. Do you think you spend too much time on social media sites? If so, why do you do it? Most importantly, how do you feel after spending time on social media
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Jan 31: What are some challenges you anticipate in the future and how will you prepare for them?
Jan 30: Think about a time you really wanted something and got it. Did this "thing" bring you the joy that you anticipated? Why or why not? How long did you continue to receive JOY from said item?
Jan 29: What are your strategies for maintaining balance in your life?

Jan 28: How do you manage stress and anxiety?
Jan 27: Write about a challenge your are currently facing. 
Jan 24: Write about a time you inspired someone else.

​Jan 23: How do you handle rejection?
Jan 22: Reflect on a fear you've overcome. 
Jan 21: What are your top three goals for this year?
​Jan 17: Write about a person who has influenced your life positively.
Jan 16: Write about a childhood memory that shaped who you are today.
Jan 15: What is your passion in life and why?

Jan. 14: Write about three things that you LOVE about yourself.
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©Katrina Uhl

Katrina Uhl
Floyd Central High School
6575 Old Vincennes Road
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
812.542.8504, Ext. 30111
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I commit to embracing happiness as a daily choice, grounded in gratitude for all that I have and all that I am becoming. I will show kindness in my thoughts, words, and actions, recognizing the power of small acts to create a ripple effect of joy. I will serve others with an open heart, knowing that lifting others enriches my own life. I strive for continous growth, always seeking to learn, evolve, and be the best version of myself. Through love, service, and self-awareness, I create a life of meaning, connection, and purpose.
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