As we celebrate reaching 200/300 members in our Navigating Widowhood community via social media, I wanted to share something special with you—a collection of thoughtful journaling prompts that reflect the kind of inner work we explore in our coaching sessions.

Whether you’re new to journaling or it’s already part of your daily practice, these prompts are designed to help you reflect on your journey, acknowledge your growth, and envision your path forward.

Take what resonates with you, and remember there’s no “right” way to respond. Your honest reflections, even if just a few words, can be powerful catalysts for healing and discovery.

Self-Discovery Prompts

1. What part of yourself feels overlooked since your loss, and how might you honor it today?
2. If you could name this chapter of widowhood, what would it be called?
3. What strength has emerged in you through the process of grieving?

Life Transitions Prompts

4. How has your view of the future changed, and what excites or scares you about it?
5. What’s one aspect of your life that you’re ready to rebuild or transform?
6. What new opportunities do you see as you move forward into this new phase of life?

Empowerment Prompts

7. If you could give yourself permission to do one thing for yourself, what would it be?
8. What’s one bold step you can take toward creating a life you want to live now?
9. What does reclaiming your power look like in this stage of widowhood?

Emotional Well-Being Prompts

10. How do you want to care for your emotional well-being today?
11. What emotions feel heaviest right now, and what might lighten that load?
12. What boundary could help you protect your peace as you navigate this new life?

Relationships Prompts

13. Who in your life brings you comfort and support, and how can you show gratitude for them?
14. How can you show compassion to yourself in the way you care for others?
15. What kind of relationships do you want to nurture moving forward?

Gratitude and Joy Prompts

16. What small moments of joy have brought you comfort lately?
17. What are you most grateful for right now, and how can you savor it?
18. What’s something you’ve always loved that you could bring back into your life for fun?

Legacy Prompts

19. What values do you want to carry forward from your life before widowhood?
20. If you were to write a letter to your future self, what would you want her to remember about this time?
21. What legacy are you building as you navigate widowhood with resilience and grace?

Meaning-Making Prompts

22. What lessons have you learned from your loss that are shaping your life now?
23. If you were to create a symbol representing who you are today, what would it be?
24. What does living a meaningful life look like to you now?

With hope and compassion,

Julie

P.S. Is this the year you begin moving forward with purpose? These prompts are just the beginning of the transformative work we can do together. Send me a message to schedule your free connection call, and let’s explore how coaching can support your journey forward.