April journal prompts
April is a season of growth, that none of us can really deny. The flowers bloom, days get longer, and nature reminds us that change is possible with every raindrop. But what about the changes we want to make in our own lives?
One of the biggest barriers to personal growth that I see, whether it’s with food, habits, or self-trust, is our mindset. There are two different perspectives we work from, and only one of them is helpful.
The one that isn’t, is called a fixed mindset, which keeps us stuck, believing we "just are the way we are”. It’s a hinderance, especially when compared to the supportive growth mindset I want to encourage you to adapt. When we take action from this place, we open up possibilities, which helps us see setbacks as opportunities instead of failures.
So for this month’s journal prompts, I’m going to help you identify limiting beliefs, reframe them, and step into a mindset that allows you to actually make the changes you desire. We are going to work through this process on a weekly basis to make it less overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take action in a different way or on a different timeline!
All that matters this month is that you embrace curiosity, so you can see how much potential is already within you. It’s time for you to challenge what’s been holding you back, so you can move forward with confidence! You deserve that.
And a friendly reminder, in case you’re a perfectionist like me, growth isn’t about always doing it “right”; it’s about being open to learning and evolving. The way you speak to yourself, the way you view challenges, and the way you show up for yourself all shape your future.
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Week 1: Recognizing a Fixed Mindset
1. Where in my life do I tend to say, “That’s just how I am”?
2. What’s one habit I’ve tried to change but always seem to get stuck on? What do I tell myself when I struggle?
3. Do I believe that my relationship with food and my body is something I can improve? Why or why not?
4. What fears come up when I think about changing my eating habits or mindset around food?
5. How would I approach challenges differently if I believed growth was possible?
Week 2: Reframing Limiting Beliefs
6. What’s a belief I’ve held about myself that no longer serves me?
7. How can I reframe a past “failure” as a learning experience?
8. Think about a time you overcame a challenge. What did you learn from that experience?
9. When I feel like giving up, what’s one reminder I can tell myself to keep going?
10. What’s one supportive thought I can practice when I catch myself thinking in absolutes (e.g., “I always mess up” or “I’ll never change”)?
Week 3: Taking Action with a Growth Mindset
11. What’s one small habit I can start practicing this week that aligns with the person I want to become?
12. How do I usually handle setbacks? What’s a more supportive way I could respond?
13. What would I do differently if I truly believed that progress matters more than perfection?
14. What’s one area in my life where I want to grow, and what’s the first step I can take?
15. Who in my life models a growth mindset? What can I learn from them?
Week 4: Reflection & Looking Forward
16. How have my thoughts about growth vs. fixed mindset shifted this month?
17. What’s one limiting belief I have let go of or started to challenge?
18. What new evidence do I have that I am capable of change?
19. What’s one thing I’ve accomplished this month that I’m proud of?
20. How can I continue practicing a growth mindset beyond this month?