Does motherhood have you feeling stressed out and ran into the ground? Are you constantly looking for ways to find a little “me “ time and peace of mind? Well girl, you certainly aren’t the only one. I’ve been there, felt that and found a couple ways to relieve stress as a stay at home mom and can’t wait to share to my favorite…journaling. Keep reading to discover 30 journal prompts to help stay at home moms relieve stress. You aren’t alone on this battlefield sis, I’ve got your back.
Journaling is one of my favorite ways to relieve stress. Not just the stress of parenthood and being a mom to three but also the general stress life brings. If you don’t know, I’ve had a very rough time since 2022. I lost my brother to a seizure that led to brain death, my oldest nephew was murdered, my uncle died from cancer and my families matriarch at the great age of 94 passed away too. Plus, throughout all this I’ve been homeless, dealing with the aftermath of an affair, and overall truly feeling like I’m in a transformative period of time in life. Yes, it’s a lot. No, I’m not okay. But, let’s stay on track because I can go on and on.
How Does Journaling Help with Stress
Journaling acts as an emotional release which helps us to relieve stress. Have you ever thought about how much lighter you felt after venting to a close friend? You feel good, you feel relieved even if it’s just for a moment. Journaling is almost exactly like that. The only difference is your writing instead of talking and since no one will be reading your journal you can truly get everything off your chest. You don’t have to worry about offending anyone or leaving out things you don’t trust others to know. Journaling allows you to be completely unfiltered.
The Basics of Journaling:
Journaling looks different for everyone but, basically it’s a form of writing that helps get your words, thoughts, feelings and etc. onto paper. For some it’s writing cohesive sentences into a notebook or journal each day. I like to think that’s what I do but in reality my entries are hardly ever daily or cohesive. But, that’s okay because journaling is a form of self-expression and anything you can manage to get on that paper counts. But, because journaling looks different for everyone I want to share a little bit about some popular different types or styles of journaling
What Type of Journal is Right For You:
Reflective journaling: The basic form of journaling where you create daily entries talking about your day and you’re feeling throughout it. I love this style of journaling when it comes to release and reflection. Sometimes I will open up an old journal read random entries. It’s amazing to step back in time and remember something I may have been going through or feeling that is IRRELEVANT today. It helps me remember that “all things shall pass” and to keep on keeping on.
Dream journaling: This is super simple. You can keep track of your dreams here or your future goals and aspiration. I tend to incorporate my dream journaling with my reflective journaling. But I want to make it a habit to remember my dreams more often so I may buy a journal just for this purpose.
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Gratitude journaling: As you might expect this is basically a form of journaling where you share your gratitude and grace. You write out what’s happening that you’re thankful for and it’s really a beautiful and simple way to open your eyes to the positive side of your life. In my experience having gratitude even for the little things greatly improves my perception of life. Try it.
Bullet journaling: If you’re looking to be more organized bullet journaling is perfect for you. Since you’re in charge of the design you can create spaces for quick notes/journal entries. But mostly with bullet journals you will keep track of your schedule, to-do list, goals appointments. They are so many great youtubers with amazing looking bullet journals. This is definitely one you have to put your heart in.
Art journaling: Perfect if you want to add color and even more personal flare. Art journals usually incorporate drawings and other visual aspects for you to enjoy and express yourself.
Here are 30 journal prompts to help stay at home moms relieve stress
1. What are one or two anxious thoughts you’ve had recently? What may help you reduce them?
2. What are 3 things you’re grateful for right today
3. When you’re feeling super low, what helps you feel better?
4. Who help you feel most supported and safe?
5. Write about a challenging time in your life. How did you get through it?
6. List 5 things that often cause the most stress in your life
7. Where are you holding the most tension in your body?
8. What natural environment (beach, forest, snow, etc.) do you feel most peaceful in?
9. What’s something you can do today that your future self will thank you for?
10. If you could give advice to yourself 5 years ago, what would it be?
11. Describe your ideal morning routine.
12. What does your typical reaction to stress look like? Is it helpful or destructive?
13. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
14. Describe your perfect relaxing evening in your current life and one relaxing evening in your dream life. How can you get closer to your dream life evening?
15. What does self-care look like for you?
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16. As a stay at home parent, what about your situation do you appreciate the most?
17. As a stay at home parent, what about your situation do you find to be the most stressful?
18. Describe what your dream life looks like
19. What does your ideal vacation look like?
20. Describe one activity that embodies the word “relaxation” for you
21. When you have a bad day, what or who helps you feel better?
22. Name a positive thing that’s happened in the past week
23. What fears are holding you back?
24. What does intentional living look like for you?
25. What song or song lyrics help you feel calmer and more relaxed?
26. What phrase or inspirational quote always makes you feel better?
27.Write down everything that’s causing you anxiety and stress. If it helps, tear the page up when you’re done.
28. Write through what your stress levels are like on the weekend versus during the week. If they’re a lot lower on the weekends, how can you bring some of that energy into the week?
29. Name something you can do today that’s a step in the right direction of how you want to change or improve your life
30. What do you feel challenged by right now?
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