Hi lovelies! For my first blog post in February, I've decided to do something that I came up with the other night! Every month this year I'm going to post Journal Prompts + answer each prompt for the month. My challenge to you all is to do the same! I know I'm starting this year late, so I'll begin with the month of February! 😃 Journaling is a great habit to develop because it allows you to slow down and think. Taking the time to write each day can also help you to reduce your stress levels. I personally journal because I find it enjoyable, not because I'm looking for any other benefits in it. But, it's nice to know that there are other good reasons for journaling as well. Writing in your journal does not have to be an obligation that takes all of the fun out of the process.
February Journal Prompts
1. Your favorite place
-Daybreak Lake (or any place with a fantastic view + a great place to sit and soak it all in!)
2. A person whom you admire
-My Mother of course!
3. One thing the world needs more of
-Goodness being shared!
4. The best compliment that you have received
-That my eyes look like Hershey Chocolate Syrup ;)
5. What do you need to be content?
-My family, my friends, Finding little things that make me happy, Staying busy/helpful + having the Gospel in my life!
A quote I have written in my journal is ‘Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.’ ~Lao Tzu
I love this quote because it shares with us what should really be important in our lives!
6. Three small steps that could change the world
-If people gave more time to help others, Appreciate what they have and not what they don't + Actually go out in the world to better themselves instead of being lazy.
-If people gave more time to help others, Appreciate what they have and not what they don't + Actually go out in the world to better themselves instead of being lazy.
7. How do you take care of yourself when you are stressed?
-SLEEP! I also try to plan out my days with fewer things on my plate, which really helps.
8. Five things to do less often
-Not judging people, Catching myself thinking "this sucks", Going to bed so late, Insecure about myself + To stop having a negative attitude towards things.
-Not judging people, Catching myself thinking "this sucks", Going to bed so late, Insecure about myself + To stop having a negative attitude towards things.
9. Five things to do more often
-Complement people, Being a better friend/person, Finding ways to enjoy my days better, Being positive + Meeting new people.
-Complement people, Being a better friend/person, Finding ways to enjoy my days better, Being positive + Meeting new people.
10. Your favorite book
-The Summer I Turned Pretty By: Jenny Han
-The Summer I Turned Pretty By: Jenny Han
11. Three favorite book characters
-Isabel "Belly" Conklin from The Summer I Turned Pretty, Elizabeth Gilbert from Eat, Pray, Love + Sodapop Curtis from The Outsiders.
-Isabel "Belly" Conklin from The Summer I Turned Pretty, Elizabeth Gilbert from Eat, Pray, Love + Sodapop Curtis from The Outsiders.
12. Destinations you dream of traveling to
-Spain, Australia, Seattle, Disney World, NYC, Nashville, Hawaii, Europe, (and many many more! I want to travel the world someday!!)
-Spain, Australia, Seattle, Disney World, NYC, Nashville, Hawaii, Europe, (and many many more! I want to travel the world someday!!)
13. Do you work better in the morning or at night?
-Both: It depends on how the day is going!
-Both: It depends on how the day is going!
14. Your ideal morning routine
-Waking up, Getting ready for the day, Eating breakfast, Planning my day out with the least amount of stress, Learning new things about myself or others + Being productive with what I do that day!
-Waking up, Getting ready for the day, Eating breakfast, Planning my day out with the least amount of stress, Learning new things about myself or others + Being productive with what I do that day!
15. The movie you tell your friends to see
-She's the Man! :)
-She's the Man! :)
16. An important quote
-Pass it all on "one". This quote for me means to stay motivated and work as hard as you can!
-Pass it all on "one". This quote for me means to stay motivated and work as hard as you can!
17. What do you want to learn?
-As many things as my brain can absorb. I'm fascinated with other cultures and the rich history of places!
-As many things as my brain can absorb. I'm fascinated with other cultures and the rich history of places!
18. A moment you will always remember
-When I got accepted into my dream school. The University of Utah!!
-When I got accepted into my dream school. The University of Utah!!
19. One way you can help a friend
-By always being there for them, not matter what!
-By always being there for them, not matter what!
20. The best day you had last week
-Friday, I had no class + was able to stay productive with my time doing things that needed to be done!
-Friday, I had no class + was able to stay productive with my time doing things that needed to be done!
21. Five things you like about yourself
-My laugh, personality, ability to read people, I like that I always try to find the good in someone + My sense of humor!
-My laugh, personality, ability to read people, I like that I always try to find the good in someone + My sense of humor!
22. A good thing from today
-I learned a lot of things about myself today!
-I learned a lot of things about myself today!
23. An accomplishment you are proud of
-Going to college when people thought I wouldn't! Also I feel accomplished about going to school full-time + working all at once.
-Going to college when people thought I wouldn't! Also I feel accomplished about going to school full-time + working all at once.
24. A time when someone helped you
-I let one of my professors help me map out my Moonshot. (A personal goal)
-I let one of my professors help me map out my Moonshot. (A personal goal)
25. What are your priorities in life?
-Finishing school/Graduating with a degree, Helping others as much as I can, Taking everything the world throws at me and turning it into experiences that will change me into being a stronger human-being, Working hard + Staying positive!
-Finishing school/Graduating with a degree, Helping others as much as I can, Taking everything the world throws at me and turning it into experiences that will change me into being a stronger human-being, Working hard + Staying positive!
26. Something you don't understand
-Why people have to go through certain trials when they don't deserve to.
-Why people have to go through certain trials when they don't deserve to.
27. Describe the view from your window
-It's gloomy, cold + snowy with a bunch of trees everywhere.
-It's gloomy, cold + snowy with a bunch of trees everywhere.
28. The last thing that made you laugh
-Watching the Ellen DeGeneres show! I love that woman so much + hope to meet her someday! :)
-Watching the Ellen DeGeneres show! I love that woman so much + hope to meet her someday! :)
29. Something your passionate about
-Photography: I enjoy taking candid shots. It's not only soothing, but it's a place where I can be myself without worrying about things. I love looking back at what I took and remembering those memories.
Wow, I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as I loved writing it! I learned a lot about myself answering these prompts. Which is wonderful! I think this year is going to be a great one!! I invite you all to do February's Journal Prompts! And see what you learn about yourself! Thanks for stopping by + joining along in the happiness!
-Photography: I enjoy taking candid shots. It's not only soothing, but it's a place where I can be myself without worrying about things. I love looking back at what I took and remembering those memories.
Wow, I hope you enjoyed reading this blog as much as I loved writing it! I learned a lot about myself answering these prompts. Which is wonderful! I think this year is going to be a great one!! I invite you all to do February's Journal Prompts! And see what you learn about yourself! Thanks for stopping by + joining along in the happiness!
Next on "Happily Amanda": All things Valentine's Day! ❤
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