1. How did my day go? What are some good things that happened to me? 

2. What things or activities worsen my depression? 

3. What helps me cope when I encounter these things? 

4. How can I be productive and get help for my depression? 

5. Describe my ideal self. How can I get closer to that? 

6. Create a mindfulness practice and write about your experience. 

7. Write about 3 self-care actions and act upon them. 

8. What are my goals for the day? 

9. What is my happy place and why? 

10. Did I practice self-care today? If not, why?  

Depression can be a beast. It takes your energy and swallows it up. Remember depression is an everyday battle, but if you keep ahead of it and write about it in a journal, it can be a great coping mechanism. You are not alone in your battle.