Guided journaling programs you can start right now.
Open a guided program, grab your journal and follow along. Journal Party gives you the prompts, timer and music. You write on paper. Journal Party never sees what you write.
These guided programs are free to use. Each one gives you a short set of prompts, a timer and music, and you write in your own journal. Pick one, set aside ten minutes and start on paper.
Every program on this page is a complete session. The prompts appear one at a time on your screen, the timer keeps you moving, and the music helps you settle in. You do not need any special supplies, because a notebook and a pen are enough. If you like the rhythm, come back tomorrow and try another one.
Want more? Browse prompts by theme or explore the full program library.
Programs on this page
- Midday Clarity: Release & Refocus
Two prompts, six minutes, in the middle of the day. Put the morning down and choose the one thing the afternoon is for.
2 prompts · 6 min
- 5-Minute Morning Journal
Three prompts, five minutes, before the day starts. Name what today holds, pick the one thing that matters, and write the line you will carry into it.
3 prompts · 5 min
- 5-Minute Wind Down
Three prompts, five minutes, at the end of the day. Empty what is still in your head, look at the moment you keep replaying, and set one thing down before you close the book.
3 prompts · 5 min
More from the program library
Included with Premium. The 3 programs above are free when you sign up.
Mark the Moment
23m · 6 prompts
Write the Review While It's Still Fresh
26m · 7 prompts
Day Becomes Story
23m · 6 prompts
Stop Checking for the Reply
22m · 6 prompts
Reset the Day That's Already Off Track
22m · 6 prompts
Retire the Excuse You Keep Using
26m · 7 prompts
Common questions
What is a guided journal program?
A short series of prompts with a timer and music that you answer by hand in your own journal.
Do I need a special journal?
No. Any notebook and pen will do.
How long does a program take?
The minutes are shown on each program. The programs on this page take between 5 and 6 minutes.