The Best Journaling Prompts for Coaching and Therapy with Men

Journaling prompts can be a powerful gateway to transformation, especially for men who are new to emotional exploration. The right question at the right time can unlock insights, shift perspectives, and invite change. The Wise Warrior Journal includes dozens of guided prompts crafted specifically for this purpose, but here are a few standout examples that coaches and therapists can begin using immediately.

5 Journaling Prompts to Use with Male Clients:

1. "What emotion do I tend to avoid, and why?"
   Helps identify emotional blind spots and resistance points.
   

2. "When did I last feel proud of myself?"
   Encourages self-recognition and confidence-building.
   

3. "What belief about myself might be holding me back?"
   Promotes critical self-reflection and mindset awareness.
   

4. "Who in my life do I struggle to connect with, and what might be beneath that?"
   Supports deeper relational insight.
   

5. "If I could say one thing to my younger self, what would it be?"
   Fosters healing and compassion.
   

Using Prompts Effectively in Sessions:

• Assign them as reflection homework between sessions.

• Use a prompt to open or close a coaching/counseling conversation.

• Invite clients to choose one that speaks to them most, then discuss.

Prompt-driven journaling doesn’t just help clients go deeper—it helps them go inward, which is often where the real work begins.