Spec Journaling
Spec Journaling is a minimally guided and simple style of journaling created to go along with the Spec Journal (scroll down for the link to download for free with no email required). You can also use the prompts with your own paper or digital journal, or you can come up with your own!
Below are some examples of words of the day, quotes of the day, and journal prompts of the day to go along with your free matching Spec Journal!
WORD
OF THE DAY
mar·vel·ous
causing great wonder; extraordinary.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.”
-Amelia BarrJOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What is something marvelous that happened because of something simple in your life?
WORD
OF THE DAY
gen·u·ine
truly what something is said to be; authentic.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Are you choosing to be who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be? Why or why not?
WORD
OF THE DAY
duen·de
a quality of passion and inspiration.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“Give light and people will find the way.
-Ella BakerJOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What are some ways you could inspire those around you?
WORD
OF THE DAY
day·dream
a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“Visualization is daydreaming with a purpose.”
-Bo BennettJOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What do you daydream about?
WORD
OF THE DAY
nour·ish
provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What nourishes your soul?
WORD
OF THE DAY
give
freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
How does giving make you feel?
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WORD
OF THE DAY
dis·cov·er
find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What can you do today to help your future self discover more joy?
WORD
OF THE DAY
bliss
perfect happiness; great joy.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What brings you feelings of bliss?
WORD
OF THE DAY
mind·ful
1. conscious or aware of something.
2.focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, especially as part of a therapeutic or meditative technique.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Write about right now. Describe what’s going on with each of your five senses in this very moment.
WORD
OF THE DAY
clarity
1. the quality of being coherent and intelligible.
2. the quality of transparency or purity.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity.”
-Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Write about something you need clarity on and the steps you will take to find that clarity.
WORD
OF THE DAY
pa·tience
the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“There’s no advantage to hurrying through life.”
-Masashi KishimotoJOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Are you hurrying through life? How could your life change for the better if you slowed down?
WORD
OF THE DAY
selcouth
strange; uncommon.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What strange things make your heart happy?
WORD
OF THE DAY
re·splend·ent
: shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Describe your ideal future as a beautiful story.
WORD
OF THE DAY
at·a·rax·y
a state of serene calmness.
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What could you accomplish if you pursued wholeness instead of perfection?
WORD
OF THE DAY
moonshot
a very challenging and innovative project or undertaking
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”
-Brene Brown
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What is the most challenging project or undertaking you’ve been a part of?
WORD
OF THE DAY
moxie
1 : energy, pep
2 : courage, determination
3 : know-how
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“Love all the things that makes you strong.”
-Amiri Baraka
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
What gives you energy, courage, and determination?
WORD
OF THE DAY
la·con·ic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“Quiet people have the loudest minds.”
-Stephen King
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
Take the loud thoughts from your head and put them on paper.
WORD
OF THE DAY
strive
make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
QUOTE
OF THE DAY
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
-Nelson Mandela
JOURNAL PROMPT
OF THE DAY
