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Journal Jar 710 suggestions on what to write in your journal unknown |
(I can’t remember where I got this. Please write me if you know who made this)
These are questions designed to make journal keeping easier. Just pull out a
slip of paper with a question each night and answer it in your journal
Who are some of my favorite people? Why?
Who am I closest to in my immediate family? How did our relationship grow?
What are my goals and dreams?
What do I look like?
Who is my best friend? What is she/he like?
Who are some of my "school friends"?
Have I ever learned something from being in an argument with someone? If yes, what?
What is the most valuable principle I've learned through my experiences with others?
What is my most embarrassing moment?
When was I the most proud of myself?
When were my parents most proud of me?
Have I ever stood up for what I believe, even when it was very hard? When?
What are some of my jobs at home?
What does my bedroom look like? Do I share a room? Am I comfortable in my room? What do I like best about my room?
Have I ever written a story, poem, or song I would like to add to my journal?
Who are my church leaders?
Who's my favorite schoolteacher? Why?
What do I think of myself?
Am I pleased with what I look like? If I could change any part of myself what would it be?
What is the weirdest dream I've ever had?
Do I like school? Why?
What's my best subject in school?
What's my least favorite subject in school?
Am I involved in any clubs or extra-curricular activities? (Sports, dance, choir, etc.)
Who is the prophet of the church right now? What am I learning from him?
What are some events that are happening in the world right now? (Include newspaper clippings).
Who is my favorite General Authority speaker? Why?
What has been a General Conference talk that has had an impact on me?
Describe a time when I felt the spirit very strongly.
What is my seminary class like? Who's in it? Who's my teacher?
What's my favorite thing about my teacher? What am I studying this year? Do I enjoy it? Does the spirit thrive there?
What is my most favorite thing to do at home?
What's my most favorite movie, book, poem or song?
What are some of my talents?
Do I enjoy my everyday life? What's it like?
What's my favorite Christmas memory?
What's my favorite Christmas present I remember getting?
What are my favorite family holiday traditions?
Do I have a testimony? Write it down.
Where is my most favorite place to go, what is it like?
Have I ever had a "crush" on someone? Who, and do I still like him now? Describe him, and what attracts you to him.
Do I have a favorite sport, talent, etc.?
Describe each member of my family in my journal.
What's the best thing I've ever done with my life?
What is my favorite area in nature?
What pets have I had? Which one was my favorite?
What is my full name and who am I named after? If I could change it, what would I call myself?
What is my favorite scripture and what thoughts or feelings does it provoke?
Has anything major happened since the last time I wrote in my journal?
If I've received my patriarchal blessing, what is the most significant part to me?
Describe a time when I lost myself in the service of someone else. How did it feel?
Who are my Young Women teachers right now and how have they taught me the values?
What is my favorite food? When I cook for my family, what do I enjoy making most?
What childhood experiences do I remember, (funny stories, accidents, memories playing, etc.)?
What's my favorite music group? Why?
What's my favorite movie?
What's my favorite book in the scriptures? Why?
What has been my favorite Young Women's Mutual Night Activity?
What callings have I served in? How did I grow spiritually by serving?
What's my home life like? How could I improve or strengthen it?
What are my goals for the future?
What do I want to do after I get out of school?
What talents do I have that I want to strengthen?
What challenge or trial do I really want to overcome? How am I going to do it?
What is my favorite Young Women Value? Why?
Am I a good communicator? How can I improve this?
Am I a good listener? How can I improve this?
Am I a forgiving person? Is there anyone I need to forgive and what's the game plan?
Am I a good friend to other people? If so, how? If not, what can I do to improve this?
What can I do to strengthen my testimony?
Did I have a blanket or a favorite toy growing up?
What was my favorite birthday? What was the best birthday gift I ever got?
Describe my first driving experience.
Write about feeling loved and by whom.
Write about something or someone in your life that helped to grown and change.
Write about having to apologize to someone and patch things up.
What are the things I love and admire about my mother?
What are the things I love and admire about my father?
What are my relationships like with my brothers/sisters?
What was I interested in when I was a child? (Barbie, My Little Pony, etc.)
Who was my favorite elementary school teacher?
Who is/was my favorite junior high teacher?
Who is/was my favorite high school teacher?
What has been my favorite family vacation? Why?
What do I know about my grandfathers?
What do I know about my grandmothers?
Am I close to any aunts, uncles or cousins?
Have I ever done baptisms for the dead? What did I think and feel about it?
Describe your favorite summer activities.
Describe your favorite winter activities.
What qualities do I want in a husband/wife?
What kind of mother/wife do I want to be?
Do I have any favorite names picked for my future children?
If I could live anywhere, where would it be? Why?
If I could have anything I wanted out of life, what would it be?
What do I know about my Savior? What are feelings about Him?
What are my goals for making it back to live with my Father in Heaven?
Write about something you are grateful for.
Write your feelings about the scriptures.
Write about how a prayer was answered.
Write about something that drives you batty.
Write about how you feel about your country or serving your country.
Write about something you are grateful for.
Write your feelings about the scriptures.
Write about how a prayer was answered.
Write about what you like to read. What's your favorite book?
Write about your favorite kinds of movies to see. What are you favorites?
Write about receiving a long awaited letter.
Write about your favorite job.
Write about your least favorite job.
Write about getting your mission call.
Write about your M.T.C. experience.
Write about your mission president and your companions.
Write about some of your favorite mission memories.
Write about the best year you ever had.
Write about your favorite teacher.
Write about your favorite school memories (elementary, jr. high, sr. high, college, etc.)
Write about something that drives you batty.
Write about a talent you have and how you developed it.
Write about a family heirloom and your feelings about receiving it.
Write about callings you have served in.
Write about your grandparents.
Write about your father.
Write about your mother.
Write about your brothers.
Write about your sisters.
Write about your best family memories.
Write about your favorite part of growing up.
Write about your hardest good-bye.
Write about leaving the nest and the first time you lived away from home.
Write about your best Thanksgiving.
Write about your best Christmas.
Write about your favorite vacation.
Write about a favorite family pet.
Write about your first driving experience.
Write about the best picnic you ever went on.
Write about one of your child's best birthdays.
Write about the time you found out you were having a child.
Write about the best Valentine you ever received.
Write about your worst cooking disaster.
Write about the birth of your 1st child.
Write about the birth of each of your other children.
Write about the cutest thing one of your children ever did.
Write about your feelings on being a parent.
Write about your best birthday and best birthday gift.
Write about your first love.
Write about your most embarrassing moment.
Write about the kindest things anyone ever did for you.
Write about the funniest thing that ever happened to you.
Write about when you received your testimony.
Write about how your husband asked you to marry him or how you asked your wife.
Write about the place you chose to marry and why.
Write about who was at your wedding and your feelings about those people.
Write about what you remember about your wedding day and your feelings.
Write about whom you married.
Write about the first time you told each other, "I love you."
Write about your worst blind date.
Write about a silly crush.
Write about feeling loved and by whom.
Write about something or someone in your life that helped you to grow and change.
Write about having to apologize to someone and patch things up.
Write about the schools you have attended and what education you received.
Write about what you most daydream about.
Write about your favorite food and why it's your favorite.
Write about what you afraid of and why.
Write about the first place you ever remember living.
Write about something or someone who you remember fondly.
Write about a testimony building experience.
Write about the best party you ever went to.
Write about your favorite thing to do when you just want to hang out.
Write about when your first child left home.
Write about forgetting something important you should have remembered and how you felt.
Write about the loss of a family pet.
Write about a favorite family "remember when".
Write about the loss of someone close to you.
Write about your best friend.
Write about your child's first day of school.
Write about buying your first home.
Write about your spookiest Halloween and your favorite costumes from the past.
Write about your child's first haircut.
What was the worst nightmare/dream you ever had?
Who is your favorite comedian, and why?
Tell about the last time you laughed so hard that it made you cry.
Ask your mother or father to tell you of an event in their lives when they were your age, and record the story in your journal.
What is the earliest memory you have about being in school?
Write about the day you were baptized.
What do you envision that your life will be like in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
What is your favorite hymn? Research it, and find its history.
What is the worst trouble you've ever gotten into?
Name a book you loved, and tell why? Share it with someone.
What is the bravest thing you've ever done?
If you could change your name, what would it be, and why?
What is your idea of a perfect friend?
What is your ideal mate?
Describe the best day you have ever had (or just a really good day).
If you could go back in time and have lunch with someone, who would it be, and why?
What is your favorite book? Describe the book.
Write a poem about one thing in the room you are in. (it can be about anything...an object, a pet, a person, anything).
Describe your church. What it looks like, what order everything is? (i.e. Sacrament, Sunday school, YW....)
What is your earliest memory?
Describe your favorite teacher.
If you had to live in a different time, what would it be and why?
Describe your best friend.
Have your parents write what a day in their life is like, and put that in your journal.
Do/did you have special names for your grandparents?
Do/did you have special feelings when going to visit your grandparents?
Do you have a piece of furniture or other item that is a family heirloom? Describe it, who gave it to you and what it means to you and your
family.
Describe your childhood family home. Was there any special view from it? What was your bedroom like? Did you have to share it? What did
you do to make it your own?
As a child did you have a special object (blanket, doll, stuffed animal, etc.) that you slept with? Did it have a name?
Can you remember what you daydreamed about when you were little, as you looked out your window?
How did you receive your mail? Can you recall getting anything special or exciting?
Did your family eat in the kitchen or the dining room? Did everyone have a special place to sit?
What kind of appliances did your home have when you were a child?
Who delivered to your house? Milkman? Iceman?
Was there much music in your house? How did you listen to it?
Was there any place in your house that scared you? Basement? Attic? Any place where you felt especially cozy?
Did your home have a lawn? Flowers? Trees? Vegetables? Did you help care for it?
What was your favorite season of the year?
Did you have a family "library"? Did your family read often?
Which news stories made the greatest impression on you?
Did your parents have friends over often? Can you remember what their parties were like?
Which room did the family gather in most often?
How did you keep cool in the summertime?
What magazines did your parents have around? Did you read them?
The first time you went away for more than a few days, what feelings went through you when you came back and caught sight of your house?
Who was your best friend in your neighborhood?
Did you and your friends play at your homes, in the streets, playgrounds or fields? Did you have a playhouse?
Did you collect anything? Bugs, baseball cards, marbles, china figures?
How did you go downtown and get back home? Car, trolley, bus, walking, etc.
Were you ever in a flood, tornado, snowstorm, earthquake, or other natural disaster?
Did anyone in your neighborhood have a fancy garden, gazebo, pond or tree where you liked to play or visit?
Did you go to the library?
What were your favorite board games?
Did you ever go door-to-door trying to sell anything to neighbors?
Where did you go swimming?
Did you have an imaginary friend when you were growing up?
What family customs do you recall which may have had their origins in a foreign land? Describe family traditions that you remember from your
childhood.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? Describe them. Tell a story about you and each of them.
Describe a perfect Autumn day.
How old were you and your husband/wife when you were married?
How old were your parents when they were married?
What do you think about movies? What is your favorite movie?
What is your advice to those younger than you?
Did you and your father share any interest? Tell about your relationship.
Describe a perfect summer day.
What do you remember about shopping with your mother? Any particular store?. What was your favorite store?
What did your father do for a living? (How did he get to work, what time did he go and get home, did he take a lunch, who did he work with,
and did he get any special training for his job?
What political party comes closest to representing your own point of view?
How do you feel about politics?
Where were you and what were you doing the day President Kennedy was shot.
Where were you and what were you doing the day the first man landed on the moon?
Where were you and what were you doing the day the space shuttle exploded?
Where were you and what were you doing the day the Berlin wall came down?
Tell about the birth of your first child.
What special things did you do with your father?
Do you remember any special feelings you had as a child regarding fears, fantasies, etc.?
Describe your favorite type of clothing.
Between the ages of 5-10 what was your favorite activity?
Thinking back, was there a teacher or class that had a great influence on you?
Tell about how, when, and where you learned to drive, and any memorable experiences while learning.
What were your father's best traits? His worst? Ones you share?
How did you like being the oldest, youngest, or middle child?
Did it have any particular advantages of disadvantages?
Describe a typical school day as a child in elementary school.
Do you recall any special event which took place on your block or in your neighborhood while you were growing up--fires, accidents, etc.
What do you feel has been the most significant world event that has taken place during your lifetime and why?
Describe a favorite vacation in your married years.
Where did your grandparents live? What was their home like?
Tell about any pets you had as a child.
Tell about any religion practices in your home. Tell of any faith promoting stories.
Tell about any exciting experiences in scouting, camping, or hunting.
Were there any events, world or local, that changed your life?
What do you remember about yourself as a teenager? What was important to you? What were your dreams?
Tell about your teenage social life. Tell about your friends, dances, movies, dating, outings, and church functions.
Tell about your early romances?
Did you serve in the military? If so where and when? What do you most remember about the experience?
Tell about some of your neighbors as a child.
What things do you enjoy doing today that you also enjoyed as a child?
Wwhat is a special smell you remember from your childhood?
Tell about a special date you had with a boy/girlfriend, your fiancé?
Tell about your favorite aunt.
Did you wish you had more sisters or brothers? Why?
What Is your greatest joy? What is your greatest sorrow?
What is the biggest lesson in life you found to be true?
What is the most important lesson, message, or advice you've learned that you'd like to pass on for others to profit by?
What is ONE WORD on how to live successfully.
Describe a night at grandma's house.
Have you met or worked with any famous people? Who, where, when?
Tell about a frustrating experience you've had with your car.
Tell a courtship story about your parents, how they met, etc. Then tell the same about you.
Would you choose differently if you could choose your occupation again? Why, how, and any advice?
What was your most (really!) embarrassing moment?
Describe your mother's wedding dress. What do you know about her wedding?
Describe getting a Christmas tree with your family as a child, how was it decorated, and when did you put it up?
Did you go to college or take any special vocational training?
Describe a typical day during high school years.
Tell about your marriage. When, where, by whom, parties given, receptions, maid of honor, best man, colors, flowers, special music.
How did you first meet your in-laws?
What convinced you most in your choice of a spouse?
What are some of your favorite smells?
Describe your cooking skills as a young spouse.
How did your mother or father wake you up in the mornings?
What are you frightened of?
Did you have a bicycle? What was it like?
Share a principle you have learned, or one you have taught.
What was the first piece of furniture you bought?
Describe a perfect spring day.
Describe a childhood Christmas.
What special things did you do with your mother?
How was discipline carried out in your home?
What is the most adventuresome thing you've ever done?
Were you ever in a drama, speech, sport, pep club, etc.?
Describe a perfect winter day.
Tell about how you came to acquire any family heirlooms.
Do you have a favorite author? Who? Any favorite books as a child?
Tell about your favorite uncle.
Do you remember any of your four grandparents? What were their names and do you have any memories of them?
Describe your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses, tuxedos.
Describe a typical school day during your Junior high years.
Describe a "sound" from your childhood.
Do you remember a special birthday party you've had, given or been to?
Describe your first paying job. What was the salary?
How do you feel about winning and losing?
How did you become engaged?
What did you want to be when you grew up?
What did your grandfather do for a living?
Describe walking down main street of your hometown.
What do you think about television?
What were your mothers best traits? Her worst? The ones you share.
Describe your Sundays.
Tell about any conditions surrounding your birth that you are aware of and tell any interesting stories about your beginnings.
Tell about your parents philosophy of raising kids, discipline, and rules.
Tell about your mother's personality, characteristics, stature, coloring, talents, temperament, family stories about her, her role in your home, etc.
Tell about your father, his personality, characteristics, stature, coloring, talents, temperament, family stories about him, his role in your family, etc.
Tell about any interesting or important visitors to your home.
Tell about a favorite vacation from your childhood.
Describe your first home/apartment as a young couple.
Describe your first "crush" and what he/she was like.
Describe your wedding day.
Did you have a close relationship with your grandparents? Explain.
What is your principal occupation and what circumstances led to it?
How did your mother spend her time?
Where did your parents live when they first married? Tell about other places they lived as well.
What musical instrument do you wish you could play?
What was your favorite Saturday activity as a child?
Do you have a favorite brother or sister? What makes them special?
If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
Tell about each of your children, names, etc. Characteristics and differences, problems, joys, sorrows, accomplishments, etc.
What is your child-rearing philosophy?
Tell about your grandchildren...how many, names, how you feel about being a grandparent.
Tell about your life as the children left home. New interests, what you did with the extra time, new employment, moves, hobbies etc.
What is your secret for good health?
What are your food preferences? How did they come about?
Tell about any civic or political activities you are involved in.
What do you think brings good or bad luck?
Tell about home cures, or old wives tales such as hiccups, warts, toothaches, colds etc.
Traditional hobbies and skills in your family: cooking, sewing, quilting, woodworking, doll/toy making, gardening, baking, canning, furniture
refinishing, singing, playing musical instrument(s), painting, etc., etc., etc.
Tell about any ancestors you know about, dates, names, etc., for historical purposes, and any stories about them.
Tell about the changes you've seen during your lifetime; society in general, technology, fashions, fads, morality, politics, etc.
Tell about your philosophy for handling money.
What are your most precious and deeply imbedded values?
What personality trait do you admire the most about yourself.
If you had your life to live over again, what would you change?
Did or do you look forward to retirement? Tell about it.
Do you feel that you had a career, or just a job?
What was the best part of being a parent? The worst?
Do you like to cook? What is your favorite recipe?
Do you doodle? What figures tend to come up? Boxes? Circles? Faces? Words and letters? Animals?
What is the first thing you turn to in the newspaper?
Have you ever taken your grandchildren on a trip with you? One at a time, or in a group? Did you have fun?
What was the hardest thing that you ever had to do?
What big things do you regret? Was there a turn in the road you think you should have taken?
What was your biggest challenge? How did it turn out for you?
What's the biggest bargain you ever bought? What did you spend way too much on? What was your most foolish purchase?
How would you like to be remembered by your children?
Grandchildren?
How is your sense of humor? Do you like to tell funny stories? Do you like to play practical jokes. Have you had one played on you?
Did you serve a mission for your church? Tell about it.
Do you speak any foreign languages?
What have been the names of your pets?
Did your family take vacations? Did you go to the same place or did you travel?
Do you remember any special stories your grandparents told you?
Did your grandparents live nearby? Did the house have any special cooking smells? How big was the kitchen?
Did your family pass down any superstitions?
Did anyone in your family do handiwork? Needlework? Woodwork etc.?
Describe how your family dressed. Any special clothing?
Did your mother wear a special perfume you remember?
Did your father wear cologne or after-shave?
What was it like when you took your spouse to meet your family?
Did the Great Depression affect your family?
How was your name chosen? Are you named after anyone?
Do you remember any special Aunts and Uncles?
Are you right-handed or left-handed?
Did you have any major illnesses as a child?
Did you have your tonsils out before going to school?
Do you wear glasses? Have you always worn glasses?
What is my favorite food? Why?
What food will I never eat? Why?
What food would I like to try? Why?
What is your favorite ice cream? Why?
What is your least favorite ice cream? Why?
Describe your perfect day.
Who is president of the United States? What do you know about them?
Who is governor of the state? What do you know about them?
Who is mayor of the city? What do you know about them?
What are your New Year's Eve traditions?
How do you celebrate Easter?
What does Christ's sacrifice mean to you?
What is your favorite Primary song?
What is your favorite hymn?
What is your favorite YW value?
What is the hardest YW value to work on?
What does 1 dozen eggs currently cost? A loaf of bread? A gallon of milk? A gallon of gas?
What is the most popular music group and song today?
What is the most popular movie?
If you could buy your own car, what would it by and why? What color?
How many children to you wish to have after you marry? Boys or girls or both?
Which temple would you like to be sealed in and why?
What colors would you choose for your wedding reception?
What refreshments would you choose for your reception?
What foreign language would you like to learn?
What is your favorite TV program? Why?
If you could go back in time, what time period would you choose and why?
Would you have been a good pioneer? Why or why not?
If you had lived when Joseph Smith did, would you have believed his testimony of seeing God, the Father, and been willing to read the
Book of Mormon?
What is the nicest thing your mom has ever done for you?
What is the nicest thing your dad has ever done for you?
What is the meanest thing that has ever happened to you?
What is a good age to get married and why?
Who was your favorite Primary teacher and why?
Who was your favorite elementary teacher and why?
What was the hardest topic you have ever had to speak about?
What was the easiest topic you have ever had to speak about?
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Do you have a favorite professional sports team? Who?
If you could choose any profession, what would it be and why?
What profession do you hope your future husband will work in? Why?
Describe the school you attend.
Describe your dream date.
Describe your dream home.
What is your least favorite TV program and why?
Who is your favorite actor? Why?
Who is your favorite actress? Why?
Who do you look like your mom or dad?
Who do you act more like your mom or dad?
What is something that always brings a smile to your face?
What is something that always makes you feel sad?
Do you have any traditions for the 4th of July? What?
What is your dream vacation?
Where do you hope to attend college and why?
If you could be any animal what would you choose and why?
If you were old, what would you want your family to remember most about you?
What is the best thing your parents have ever said to you?
What do your parents say to you that drives you crazy?
What was your first job? How did you feel about it? How much did you get paid?
Tell about your first experience in mowing the lawn.
Tell about your first day of school and any classmates you remember. Who was your teacher?
Tell about your blessing day from your parents memories.
Tell about your best Halloween costume ever. Describe it in detail.
Who is your favorite Book of Mormon character? Why?
Who is your favorite Old Testament character? Why?
Who is your favorite New Testament character? Why?
What is your favorite article of faith? Why?
Do you have an favorite item of clothing? Why do you like it?
Describe something you will never wear in public.
What is your favorite flavor of gum to chew?
What is your favorite candy bar?
What is one bad habit you would like to get rid of? Why?
What is one habit you would like to develop? Why?
What is your best memory from Girls' Camp?
Describe the best fireside you have ever been to.
Do you have a favorite item that belongs to your grandparents that you would like to have someday? What?
What is the longest period of time you have gone without sleep? How did you feel? Why did you loose sleep?
What is the earliest you have ever had to get up in the morning? Why?
What is the latest you have ever gone to bed? Why?
What is your favorite board game? Why?
What is your least favorite board game? Why?
How much does it cost to go to a movie at the theater in 1999? How much is popcorn, drinks, and candy?
How much does a new pair of Levi's cost in 1999?
How much does a pair of shoes cost in 1999?
What would be your ideal family pet? Why?
What is your favorite food at Christmas time and why?
What is your favorite summertime food and why?
What is your favorite type of cookie and why?
What is the best invention so far?
What would you invent that would help you right now?
How would you try to bring about world peace?
How many minutes to do spend on the phone in one day?
How different would your life be if you did not have the truth and knowledge of the gospel?
What was the best surprise you ever received?
What is the best birthday party you have ever had or attended?
If you were on a deserted island what 5 things would you want to have with you and why?
If you were to go to the moon what 3 things would you take with you?
Who is your favorite Olympian athlete? Why?
Describe a typical Saturday for you and your family.
What is your most memorable family home evening?
What would you like to do as a family?
What is your favorite Christmas song?
What is your favorite type of pie?
When did you get your first bike?
When did you get your first set of scriptures?
Who baptized you? Who came to the baptism? Did other children get baptized that day?
How much does a cassette tape cost in 1999? a CD?
What is your favorite household chore to do?
What is your least favorite household chore to do?
If you could star in any movie which would it be and why?
Who would you choose for a leading man if you were the actress?
Who is your favorite cartoon character?
What is your favorite holiday?
What would be the ideal gift to receive for your 18th birthday?
What is your birthstone and what color is it?
What day of the week were you born and what time of day?
How much did you weigh when you were born and how long were you?
Who is your favorite US president so far?
If you can decorate you room in any color and style what would you choose and why?
What does the value "FAITH" mean to you?
What does the value "DIVINE NATURE" mean to you?
What does the value "INDIVIDUAL WORTH" mean to you?
What does the value "KNOWLEDGE" mean to you?
What does the value "CHOICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY" mean to you?
What does the value "GOOD WORKS" mean to you?
What does the value "INTEGRITY" mean to you?
Who is your favorite latter-day prophet and why?
What is your favorite color of Christmas lights?
What is your shoe size?
How tall are you?
How much do you weigh?
How long is your hair?
What size clothes do you wear?
Describe the street you live on.
What is something you are really proud of yourself for?
What is something that you have never done but would like to?
What is something that few people know about you?
Do you have a middle name? If so, who were you named after or what does it represent? If no middle name, what would you choose as a middle name or are you glad you don't have one and why?
Name three generations of family members on your mother's side, starting with yourself and any additional information.
Name three generations of family members on your father's side starting with yourself and any additional information.
What items would you furnish your living room with when you have your own home?
What items would you furnish your bedroom with when you have your own home?
What type of yard would you like when you have your own home?
Would you choose to live in the city, country, or small town when you grow up and move away from home and why?
Will you raise your children the same way you have been raised? What would you do different?
If you could be a vegetable which would you choose and why?
If you could be a fruit which would you be and why?
If you could travel to another planet which would you choose and why?
When Christ comes again will you recognize him? How?
What is a typical Sunday in your home?
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
Read about the Last Supper in Matthew 26:26-28, Mark 14:22-24 & Luke 22:17-20. Write in your journal what the words of the prayers mean.
Find four scriptures about faith. Write the references in your journal. Memorize one and record it in your journal. Write a shortsentence or two telling what the scripture means to you.
Read Alma 7:23-24 and D&C 121:45. In your own words list thedivine qualities given in these scriptures. How can you develop each quality. Write down your ideas.
Read Luke 2:40-51. For one week make a special effort to do what your parents ask of you the first time they ask. During the second week, do your assigned jobs without having to be reminded. Record in your journal how doing this made you feel.
Read Helaman 5:6 and talk to your parents about what your family name means to them. Record these characteristics in your journal andwrite a short statement about how you can honor your family name.
Read D&C 18:10. Record in your journal what this scripture tells you about your individual worth.
Read 1 Nephi 15:8, 2 Nephi 32:3, Alma 37:37, 3 Nephi 18:20 and D&C 552. 9:7-9. Write how these scriptures can help when you must make a choice or solve a problem.
Look up AGENCY in the index to the triple combination. From those scriptures listed, choose three from the Book of Mormon or Pearl of Great Price. Read these scriptures and then write a short statement about how choosing good over evil gives you more freedom.
Read Moses 7:32 and Moses 4:1-4. What did Satan choose to do and how did Heavenly Father respond? Share you answers in your journal.
Read 3 Nephi 13:1-4 and for two weeks record the quiet acts of service that your family members perform. Share what you have learned.
Read Mosiah 2:17 and Matthew 5:16, 25:34-40. What do these scriptures teach about service and good works? Plan an act of service and then record your feelings in your journal.
Read Alma 39:11-13. What effect did Corianton's behavior have on the Zoramites? Record in your journal a situation where your behavior could cause others to questioned what church members believe.
Read Alma 32:28-29. Think about your testimony. Plant a seed in a container, put it in a sunny window, water it, and watch it grow. Each day read the scriptures, pray, and feel your own faith grow. After a month, record your feelings in your journal.
Read 1 Corinthians 3:16 and record the meaning of this scripture in your journal. Talk with a friend about your commitment to avoid drugs, alcohol, and immodest dress and behavior. Record this experience in your journal.
Read John 14:26 and 2 Nephi 32:5. Write in your journal how the Holy Ghost can help you make good choices in your daily life.
Read D&C 130:21 and identify several blessings you have received through choosing to be obedient. Record these blessings in your journal.
Read Mosiah 18:7-10. List three ways you can comfort others or help them bear their burdens. Choose one way and help someone in need. Record your experiences in your journal.
Read Mosiah 18:9 and the YW theme state that you should "stand as (a witness) of God at all times and in all things, and in all places." Choose three ways to do this and keep the commitment for at least two weeks. Record your experiences in your journal.
Read James 1:5-6 and Joseph Smith - History 1:11-20. Record in your journal what these scriptures teach you about Joseph Smith's history.
Read Ether 12:12-18. Write in your journal about an experience you have had or that you are aware of that is an example of faith.
Read 2 Peter 1:4-8 and choose one of the qualities listed. Use the Topical Guide to select a scripture that illustrates that quality. Write the verse on a card. Read the card at the beginning of each day for two weeks, and practice that quality during the day. At the end of two weeks, record in your journal how you felt as you tried to become more Christ-like.
Read Alma 56:45-48 and 57:21. Think about what qualities a mother needs before she can teach her children to have faith and base their decisions on gospel truths. What do these verses mean in your life now and in your preparation to be a mother? Record your thoughts in your journal.
Read Genesis 1. At the end of each day of the creation, God evaluated his work and "saw that it was good". For at least one week, evaluate your activities at the end of each day, and list in your journal at least one good thing you did.
Read D&C 46:11-12.. Ask a family member, YW leader, or best friend to write down the positive qualities they see in you. Put these comments in your journal and think about how you can use your gifts to make yourself and others happy.
Read 2 Nephi 5:27 and Mormon 9:14. Practice an attitude of happiness in all situations for one week. Record your feelings in your journal.
Read 2 Nephi 2:11, 15-16, and 27-28. Think about the blessings of responsibilities of agency. Why are we accountable for our choices, and how does making correct choices allow us to be free? Record in your journal your understanding of the principle of agency.
Read Mosiah 4:26, Galations 6:9-10 and Matthew 5:16 and 25:34-40. Ponder on why service is a fundamental principle of the gospel. Record your thoughts about service in your journal.
Read 3 Nephi 12:16. Make a list of 5 ways you can let your light shine. Select one of these ways and do it for two weeks. Record your experiences in your journal.
Read 3 Nephi 13:16-18 and D&C 59:13-14. For two fast Sundays strive to make your fast more meaningful. Record in your journal your feelings and thoughts about the principle of fasting.
Read Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-14 and Alma 13:28-29. Choose one of the qualities listed in those scriptures and for two weeks during your daily prayers ask to have the Holy Spirit guide you as you practice that quality. Record your progress in your journal.
Read Moroni 8:25-26 and the information under the heading "Repentance" in the Bible Dictionary. Write in your journal what repentance means to you.
Read Moroni 10:32 and think about what it means to "deny yourselves of all ungodliness". For two weeks eliminate actions that are offensive to the Spirit of God. Record in your journal your experiences.
Write about your earliest memory.
Write about your first toy.
Write about your first best friend.
Write about your first airplane flight.
Write about your first dance (Formal, casual? School, church?)
Write about your first formal dress/suit.
Write about your first painting or artwork.
Write about your first day of school: Pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high school, college.
Write about your first pair of high heel shoes.
Write about your first boyfriend/girlfriend.
Write about your first crush.
Write about your first time cooking for others. (i.e. dinner party, Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.)
Write about your first car.
Write about your first gardening experience.
Write about your first home.
Write about the first movie you remember seeing in a movie theater.
What's the weirdest advice you've been given? The best? Worst? Whose advice have you followed?
What subjects would you like to study?
What strengths have you developed over your life?
What do you do to show others you love them?
What is your purpose/goal in keeping a journal?
"I am glad my parents taught me......"
Describe a time when you felt rejected.
What's troubling you at this time?
Describe the first time you remember saying 'I love you' to
someone outside of your family.
What stops you from listening?
"I really like to show others I love them by......"
Describe what is going on around you right now, in detail.
What has inspired you to hold on when all looked lost?
What memories do you treasure most?
What do you feel is dangerous?
What fruit is your favorite, least favorite?
Describe your idea of a perfect romantic evening.
Who would you want to portray you in a movie about your life? Why?
Name as many relatives as you can and talk about how your relationships are/were.
"I am guided by the following beliefs, values and principles......"
Write about spiritual experiences you have had.
Who do you need to forgive?
In what small way have you been loving today
"If I had the courage to speak my mind, I would say......"
"To be more mature today, I will......"
Write about your morning routine. How did you come to adopt it?
What stops you from being creative?
Talk about your birth: when and where, who was present, what events surrounded your birth.
What would you title your autobiography? Explain.
Where could you live happily for a long time? Why? What can you do to make your current surroundings more like that place?
Today what I like about my life is?
Write a list of things you really enjoy doing.
Do you take in/enjoy positive experiences or complements?
Do you hold any anger or resentment towards others? Why? What do you think it will take to resolve these feelings?
How would you describe unconditional love? Write about an experience you have had with unconditional love - giving and/or receiving.
Describe a place that your really love in as much detail as possible. What is it about this place that you love?
Describe yourself in metaphors (example: I am the wing of the dove in flight).
Who would you really like to get to know? Someone in your life now? Someone famous? Someone from history?
What do you feel are the rewards for being creative?
What sustains you through difficult times?
What songs do you sing in the shower?
What are your best/worst qualities?
Try to write an imaginary dialogue with a famous person, historical figure, or role model.
Describe the ideal peaceful place for you. No rules, make it as fantastic as you would like.
If you could be any person from history, who would you be and why? Would you do things any differently then they did?
How did you meet your spouse/love of your life/significant other?
Write a list of 101 things you want to do in your life.
What matters in your life?
What are you thankful for? Who are you thankful for?
"Around other people I am......"
Describe when you have been most scared.
Describe the flavor of your favorite food.
What emotions surface during thunderstorms?
Recall some events that happened before the age of six.
Who would you consider your complete opposite, and what is that person like?
Make a list of important days in your life.
Talk about one of your work experiences.
What is your earliest memory?
Talk about a favorite teacher.
Talk about when you did something dumb.
If you could find out the truth about one thing, what would you want to know?
"When I have a problem, I......"
What in your life has made you feel the most powerful?
Detail some events that took place wile you were in grades 1st - 6th.
Is there a particular day in your life that helped change your sense of self? What happened that day?
Write about experiences you have had giving and receiving compassion?
Describe the street you live on.
What sort of things come to mind first when you think of your teenage years?
Tell one of your favorite stories about yourself. About your spouse. About your children.
What makes you laugh?
What gets your most attention?
"I would like to devote more time/effort to......"
What do you see is the difference between 'want' and 'need'?
What books or movies have changed your life? How?
What is your favorite musical or play? What is it about that production that you like?
"I am a friend to......"
Describe your favorite dream.
What was the last compliment you received?
Talk about your childhood experiences with holidays.
What good thing(s) have you done today?
What was your first job? What were your responsibilities? How much did you make?
What is something that is different today than when you were growing up? Which do you prefer and why?
"I want to be remembered for......"
What thought/feeling is pressing for your attention today?
Describe your first puppy love.
Describe your grandparents and what you know about their lives.
Tell of a time when you had to be able to physically endure.
Where do you go to find inspiration? Describe it?
What was the most difficult subject in school for you, and what made it such a challenge?
"It was better when I was growing up because......"
What could you do to open your heart today?
"I am always proud of my child(ren) for......"
Record your favorite poem. Explain what it means to you and why you love it?
Talk about your extended family.
Write a letter to a best friend.
What qualities do you like in a friend?
If you could be given any skill or ability, which would you want?
Do you ever challenge the rules? Describe on instance.
What was it like to be a child?
Imagine that you could be invisible in any situation you wanted. What/where would it be?
What does the love of a pet feel like?
Describe your favorite piece of music and how it makes you feel. When are you likely to want/need to list to it?
When in your life have you experienced the most growth?
Write about people who have helped shape who you are today, either positively or negatively
"I really like the music of __________ because......"
Has there ever been a time you got a wish that you later wished you hadn't gotten?
"My life will be better when......"
Describe some of your favorite experiences at the beach.