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    183 Journaling Prompts for Infertility: Writing Your Feelings When Trying to Conceive

    Reading time: 15 minutes · Updated: Oct 30, 2023 by Dr. JayDee Vykoukal and Anna Rapp

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    Journaling is a powerful tool for connecting with your inner self and developing mindfulness. It can be a powerful tool when trying to conceive, whether you’ve just started trying to get pregnant or you are struggling with infertility.

    Keeping a journal doesn’t just help you record your thoughts; it can be a therapeutic outlet that lets you organize your ideas and reflect on your feelings while going through infertility. But sometimes, getting started with something new can be a real struggle.

    Starting a solid journaling habit is where journaling prompts come in. I hope these journaling prompts help you to get started journaling while trying to conceive, and that they help you work through any mental or emotional blocks you have about getting pregnant. A strong mind-body practice during infertility can make a world of difference.

    Consider starting a gratitude pratice for fertility at the same time; this will give you more to journal about!

    Table of Contents

    • How To Use Journaling Prompts When Trying to Conceive
    • The Benefits of Using Journaling Prompts During Infertility
    • Other Posts You Might Be Interested In
    • 183 Journaling Prompts During Infertility
      • Basic Beginner Prompts
      • Gratitude Journaling Prompts
      • Dream Journaling Prompts
      • Clearing Emotional Blocks to Get Pregnant Journaling Prompts
      • Clearing Fear Journaling Prompts
      • Intention-Setting Prompts
      • Inner Child Prompts
      • Creative Prompts
      • Self-Love Prompts
      • Health-Focused Prompts
      • Habit-Focused Prompts
      • Fun Prompts
      • Goal-Setting Prompts
      • Grief Journaling Prompts
      • Reflection Prompts
      • Motivation Prompts
      • Emotion Journaling Prompts
      • Relationships Journaling Prompts
      • Travel Journaling Prompts
      • Mindset Journaling Prompts
      • Spirituality Journaling Prompts
      • Stress Journaling Prompts
    • How To Get Started

    How To Use Journaling Prompts When Trying to Conceive

    Using journaling prompts is simple – choose the prompt that resonates with you most and start writing. Don’t overthink it; just let your thoughts flow naturally. You can also customize your prompts based on what topics are important to you.

    In addition, there are several ways to use journaling prompts:

    • To explore thoughts and feelings you’re having trouble processing on your own
    • To express prayers or desires
    • To reflect on a particular memory or event
    • To help you come to terms with difficult emotions such as fear, anger, or sadness
    • To record moments of joy or gratitude
    • As a way to set goals and track progress towards them
    • As a way to practice self-compassion
    • And much more!
    183 Journaling Prompts for Infertility: Writing Your Feelings When Trying to Conceive

    The Benefits of Using Journaling Prompts During Infertility

    Journaling prompts can help you quickly unload your thoughts, clarify what is or isn’t working, and record meaningful moments. 

    In addition to providing an emotional release, journaling also has many tangible benefits:

    • Improved mental health and well-being
    • Increased self-awareness, which can lead to better decision making
    • A deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships
    • Enhanced problem-solving skills
    • Improved organization skills
    • Greater creativity and productivity

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    183 Journaling Prompts During Infertility

    No matter what type of journaling you’re looking for, here are over 150 prompts to get your creative journaling ideas flowing.

    Basic Beginner Prompts

    Starting small can be the key to success if you are new to journaling. Here are some beginner prompts to get you going when you don’t know what to write:

    1. What are three things you are grateful for today?
    2. Write about your favorite childhood memory.
    3. What did you learn today?
    4. What do you want to accomplish tomorrow?
    5. Write about a recent challenge and how you overcame it.
    6. How can you take better care of yourself?
    7. What do you need to believe in right now?
    8. What do you need to do to thoroughly enjoy your life?

    Gratitude Journaling Prompts

    Gratitude is an essential practice for fertility, happiness, and wellness. It is evidence-based that a robust gratitude practice can make you happier. Here are some journaling prompts that can help you on your gratitude practice.

    1. What three things am I most grateful for today?
    2. What people am I grateful to have in my life?
    3. What about my body am I grateful for?
    4. What opportunities am I grateful for?
    5. How was today a great day?
    6. What are five things you use daily that you are grateful for?
    7. What is something we have today that people 30 years ago didn’t? 100 years ago? 1,000 years ago?
    8. Why are you lucky/blessed?
    9. List some good things that have happened to you recently.

    Dream Journaling Prompts

    Our dreams can reveal a lot about ourselves. Dream Journaling can be a great mind-body practice for fertility. Here are some prompts to help you explore your dreams:

    1. Write about a dream that stuck with you.
    2. What is the meaning behind one of your recurring dreams? Look up possible meanings and write about them.
    3. Describe the last dream you had.
    4. Write a story inspired by a dream you had.
    5. What is one dream you want to accomplish in real life?
    6. Write about a dream symbolic of something in your life.
    7. List the symbols in your last dream and reflect on what they mean.
    Trying to Get Pregnant? Consider adding journaling to your mind-body practice. 183 Journaling Prompts for Infertility: Writing Your Feelings When Trying to Conceive

    Clearing Emotional Blocks to Get Pregnant Journaling Prompts

    For many women trying to conceive or struggling with infertility, clearing emotional or mental blocks can be just the magic we need to get pregnant finally. For me, doing Julia Indichova’s Fertile Heart program and doing hypnotherapy were crucial for clearing my mental and emotional blocks.

    1. Do you fully believe you will have a baby?
    2. What is blocking you from 100% believing you will have this baby?
    3. What can you do to believe in your whole body that you will have this baby?
    4. What would you tell your baby, if you could?
    5. Do you feel fertile in your soul?
    6. What does your soul need to feel more fertile?

    Clearing Fear Journaling Prompts

    Fear can hold us back from living our lives. Here are some writing prompts to help you confront your fears:

    1. What is your biggest fear about getting pregnant?
    2. What is your biggest fear about having a baby?
    3. Are these fears legitimate? Why or why not?
    4. Write about your biggest fear or worry.
    5. Describe a time when you faced your fear.
    6. What is one thing you can do to overcome your fear?
    7. Write about a fear you have conquered.
    8. Create a list of things that scare you, and face one daily.
    9. What do you need to do to release any fears?
    10. Do any of your fears originate from your parents? If they do, what can you do to forgive your parents?
    11. What would you do if you had no fear of failure?

    Intention-Setting Prompts

    Setting intentions helps us focus our energy and attention. Here are some prompts to help you develop your intentions:

    1. What do you REALLY want? To have a baby by any means? To conceive naturally? To carry a baby yourself? Be specific
    2. What do you want your family to look like?
    3. What do you want your health to look like?
    4. How happy would you like to be?
    5. Write about your intention for the day.
    6. What is your intention for the week.
    7. Describe your future self.
    8. Write about what you want to attract into your life.
    9. What is your intention for this year?

    Inner Child Prompts

    Our inner child can be a source of joy and creativity. Healing our inner child can be a good way to clear mental or emotional blocks when trying to conceive. Here are some prompts to help you reconnect with or heal your inner child:

    1. What is something you loved to do as a child?
    2. Write about a time when you were playful and carefree.
    3. Draw a picture of your favorite childhood memory.
    4. List five things that make you feel childlike joy.
    5. Write a letter to your younger self, giving them advice.
    6. Describe the world you used to imagine as a child.
    7. List five things that remind you of your childhood and why they bring back memories.
    8. What is one thing you can do to connect with your inner child?
    9. What was something you were afraid of as a kid? How has it changed now?
    10. Is there something your inner child is still hurting from?
    11. If you could mother your inner child, what would you say? What would you do?

    Creative Prompts

    If you want to tap into your creative side, here are some prompts to spark your imagination:

    1. Write a letter to your future self.
    2. Describe your ideal day, from start to finish.
    3. Where would you go and why if you could time travel?
    4. Write a short story inspired by your favorite song.
    5. Draw a mind map of your current goals and dreams.
    6. List your top 10 favorite books and why you like them.
    7. Imagine your life in 5 years and write about it.
    8. Brainstorm a list of things that make you smile.
    9. Rewrite a fairy tale from a different perspective or point of view.
    10. Make an acronym for something you want to improve and explain it.

    Self-Love Prompts

    Self-love is essential to living a happy life filled with contentment. Believing in yourself is so important! Here are some prompts to help you appreciate yourself more:

    1. What is something you love about yourself that you often overlook?
    2. Write a love letter to yourself.
    3. What is unique about you?
    4. What wonderful things do you do each and every day?
    5. What about you is divine/holy?
    6. List three things you can do to practice self-care this week.
    7. What is one thing you can forgive yourself for?
    8. Write about a time when you felt your best self.
    9. To combat negative self-talk, write out the daily inner chatter you tell yourself. Would you talk to anyone else this way? How can you change it?
    10. Make a list of the qualities you admire and why.
    11. Write about what you would tell your younger self if you could return in time.
    12. Create a vision board of the life that you want to live, or create an inspiration collage with words and images related to your goals.
    13. Describe how it feels when you are in a place of self-love.
    14. Do you allow yourself to have ALL of your feelings?

    Health-Focused Prompts

    Your health is a crucial aspect of your life. Here are some prompts to help you reflect on your health and well-being:

    1. What is something healthy you did for yourself today?
    2. Write about your current exercise routine.
    3. What are three fertility-friendly snacks you love?
    4. Describe your morning routine.
    5. Write about how you would like to improve your health.
    6. What is the biggest roadblock to living a healthier more fertile lifestyle?
    7. What are three healthy fertility habits you can start today?
    8. Write out your ideal bedtime routine and describe how it makes you feel.
    9. How do your eating habits affect your mood?
    10. Describe the impact physical activity has on your mental health.

    Habit-Focused Prompts

    Developing good habits is vital to achieving your goals in any category. There are several “fertility habits” that can also boost your health and your mood. Here are some prompts to help you reflect on your habits:

    1. What is one habit you want to develop this year?
    2. Write about a habit that has improved your life.
    3. What is one habit you want to let go of?
    4. Describe a daily ritual that brings you joy.
    5. Write about when a bad habit took over your life and how you overcame it.
    6. What is one good habit that complements one of your bad habits?
    7. Describe a habit you want to adopt and how you will make it part of your life.
    8. Track a day in your life and note the good, bad, and could-be-better habits that come up throughout the day.
    9. Reflect on changes in your lifestyle over the past year and how they have affected your habits.
    10. Brainstorm a list of small steps to build the habit you want to create.

    Fun Prompts

    Journaling is not just about self-reflection; it’s also about having fun. Here are some prompts to keep things light:

    1. If you could live in any fictional world, which would you choose?
    2. Write about a funny moment that happened to you recently.
    3. What is your favorite joke?
    4. Describe a dream you had recently.
    5. List five things that make you smile.
    6. What would you do if money was no object?
    7. Write a dream bucket list and pick one item to complete this month.
    8. Make up a new recipe and describe how it tastes.
    9. Brainstorm ideas for an outdoor adventure you can take this weekend.
    10. Create your ideal movie night from start to finish, including snacks and a movie.
    11. List five things that make you laugh out loud.
    12. Make up a poem or song about your favorite hobby.
    13. Write an ode to something you love, such as your pet, a place, or a particular item.
    14. Describe the most random thing that has ever happened to you.
    15. List five favorite activities and how they make you feel.
    16. Describe the best day of your life.

    Goal-Setting Prompts

    Setting goals gives us direction and purpose. Here are some prompts to help you set and achieve your goals:

    1. Write about a goal you accomplished recently.
    2. List your short-term goals and how you plan to achieve them with achievable steps.
    3. What is one long-term goal you want to achieve? In 5 years? 10 years?
    4. Write about a failed goal and what you learned from it. Will you try again? How will you approach it differently?
    5. Describe how achieving your goals would make you feel.
    6. What is the first step you need to take to achieve your goal?
    7. List three crucial goals to you and write about why they matter.
    8. Describe your motivation for setting a specific purpose and how it will benefit your life.
    9. Brainstorm ideas for significant changes in your life and list the actions needed to get started.

    Grief Journaling Prompts

    Grieving is a process that deserves recognition and attention. Here are some prompts to help you explore your grief:

    1. Write about a loss you have experienced.
    2. Describe how you have grown since your loss.
    3. List five things that have brought you comfort during your grieving process.
    4. Write about a person who was important to you that has passed away.
    5. What is one lesson you have learned from your loss?

    Reflection Prompts

    Self-reflection is an opportunity to learn and grow. Here are some prompts to help you reflect on yourself and your life:

    1. Write about a decision you regret making.
    2. What is one thing you would change about yourself?
    3. Describe a moment of personal growth where you gain clarity on life.
    4. What is one thing you learned about yourself this year?
    5. Write about a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
    6. What have you been procrastinating on and why?
    7. List your strengths and weaknesses and reflect on how they affect your life.
    8. Review the past year and write about what you accomplished, learned, or let go of.
    9. Reflect on a time when you overcame an obstacle.

    Motivation Prompts

    Staying motivated can be challenging. Here are some prompts to help you stay on track:

    1. Write about a time you felt motivated.
    2. What is your primary source of inspiration?
    3. List three things that motivate you.
    4. Write about a time when you accomplished something you never thought you could.
    5. Describe how self-motivation helps you.

    Emotion Journaling Prompts

    Emotions are a vital part of our lives. Here are some prompts to help you understand and process your emotions:

    1. What is one emotion you struggle to express?
    2. Write about a time when you felt overcome with emotion.
    3. Describe your current emotional state.
    4. Write about an emotion you feel but can’t explain.
    5. What emotion do you wish you could express better?

    Relationships Journaling Prompts

    Our relationships shape our lives. Here are some prompts to help you reflect on your relationships:

    1. Write about a person who has influenced your life.
    2. Describe your ideal relationship.
    3. What is one thing you wish you could tell someone?
    4. Write about a friend who has been there for you.
    5. Describe what is missing from your current relationships.
    6. List your favorite things about a person (family member, friend, or partner).
    7. What can you do to make your relationship more enjoyable?

    Travel Journaling Prompts

    Traveling opens our minds and expands our horizons. Here are some prompts to help you record your travel adventures:

    1. Write about your favorite travel memory.
    2. Describe a place you want to visit someday.
    3. What is a lesson you learned while traveling?
    4. Write about a spontaneous adventure you had while traveling.
    5. Describe your dream vacation.
    6. Write about a random mishap that turned into a beautiful experience.

    Mindset Journaling Prompts

    Our mindset shapes our attitude and outlook on life. Here are some journal writing prompts to help you cultivate a positive mindset:

    1. Write about a time when you had a positive mindset.
    2. Describe what a positive mindset or abundance means to you.
    3. List five things that bring positivity into your life.
    4. Write about a time when you overcame negative self-talk.
    5. Describe your ideal mindset. What can you do to work towards it?

    Spirituality Journaling Prompts

    Connecting with our spiritual side can bring peace and perspective. Here are some prompts to help you explore your spirituality with each journal entry:

    1. Write about a spiritual experience you had that changed your perception of life.
    2. Describe what spirituality means to you.
    3. List five things that make you feel connected to a greater power.
    4. Write about a time when you felt at peace with the universe.
    5. What is one thing you can do to grow spiritually?

    Stress Journaling Prompts

    Stress can impact our mental and physical health. Here are some journal writing prompts to help you manage your stress:

    1. Write about a stressor you are currently facing.
    2. Describe your stress response, physically and emotionally.
    3. List five things that calm you down.
    4. Write about a time when you felt in control of your stress.
    5. What is one thing you can do to relieve your stress?
    6. Make a list of your current stressors. Reflect on whether they’re in your control and how you can face them with perseverance.

    How To Get Started

    Journaling is a powerful and rewarding practice. There are many different types of journaling, each with journal prompts that can help you explore yourself and your life.

    There is no right or wrong way to journal. Choose what feels most beneficial for you. All you need to get started is a notebook or piece of paper, a pen (or a blank screen), and a few minutes daily to write down your thoughts.

    This article originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. 

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