Journaling Prompts for the Person Who Wants It All
- Lay Jordan
- Jul 26
- 6 min read
Unleash your multi-passionate potential through guided self-reflection. These journaling prompts help you navigate the beautiful complexity of wanting it all—revealing connections between your diverse interests, identifying energy-giving pursuits, and creating a sustainable approach to your many passions. Discover how to honor your complex nature while finding clarity, purpose, and joy across all your endeavors.
Do you ever feel the deep yearning to live multiple lives in one lifetime? The desire to pursue numerous interests, creative outlets, and career paths simultaneously? This powerful longing can cause profound mental confusion as we try to reconcile our many passions with the practical constraints of time and energy. While I initially planned to write about blockages, I felt that journaling would provide a more hands-on experience to conclude this series.
To get the most from this post, I recommend first listening to Episode 56 of A Little Atypical podcast: 'POV: You want to live multiple lives in a lifetime.' It establishes the foundation for everything we'll explore here and provides valuable context for these journaling prompts.
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Journaling offers a powerful tool to bring clarity to these complex desires and help integrate your various passions into a cohesive life. Here are 10 journaling prompts specifically designed for multi-passionate individuals who refuse to choose just one path:
10 Journaling Prompts for the Multi-Passionate
Morning vision quest: Imagine waking up to your ideal day, not a fantasy vacation, but a genuinely attainable day in your current life. What sensations greet you first? As you move through the hours, how does your energy flow between your passions? Which 2-3 interests would receive your deepest attention, and why do these specific areas call to you right now? What specific boundaries would you establish to protect this vision?
Passion synergy mapping: Draw a web connecting your seemingly disparate interests. Where do surprising intersections emerge? Consider how your analytical skills from your finance interest might enhance your creative writing, or how your love of hiking influences your approach to problem-solving. Detail specific examples where cross-pollination between passion A and passion B has created something neither could produce alone.
Energy archeology: Track your energy levels before, during, and after engaging in each of your interests for one week. Which activities consistently replenish rather than drain you? When do you experience "flow state" where time dissolves? What environmental factors or companions amplify this energy? What patterns emerge about time of day, duration, or sequence that maximize your vitality?
Seasonal wisdom cultivation: If your passions followed nature's rhythms, which currently deserves the full bloom of spring? Which needs the quiet dormancy of winter? What indicators tell you when a passion is shifting seasons? Create a seasonal calendar for your interests, considering external factors (work cycles, family needs) and internal cues (intuition, physical energy). How might embracing seasonality free you from the pressure of simultaneity?
Core values constellation: For each of your diverse interests, identify the underlying values it serves (e.g., creativity, service, mastery, connection). Map these into a constellation. Which values appear most frequently? Which interests satisfy multiple core values simultaneously? What neglected values might explain new passions that have recently emerged? How does this constellation reveal your authentic life purpose?
Multi-passionate mentor study: Research three people who successfully integrate multiple passions similar to yours. Beyond surface-level inspiration, analyze their specific systems, daily routines, and decision frameworks. What boundaries do they establish? How do they handle transitions? What have they intentionally sacrificed? Write a detailed case study of one role model, extracting actionable strategies you could implement within 30 days.
Resistance excavation: When overwhelm strikes about your many interests, pause and physically locate where you feel this in your body. What specific thought patterns trigger this sensation? Beneath the surface fear ("I'll never accomplish anything"), what deeper limiting beliefs reside ("My worth depends on achievement")? Dialog with your resistance through written conversation, allowing it to reveal its protective purpose. How might you honor its intention while creating a new relationship with your multi-passionate nature?
Essential core identification: If circumstances forced you to focus on only three passions for the next year, which would you choose? Rather than just naming them, explore what specifically about each is non-negotiable for your wellbeing. What qualities make these three essential while others could pause? What needs do they fulfill that cannot be met elsewhere? How might temporary elimination actually strengthen your relationship with all your interests?
Seamless integration architecture: Design your ideal day with transitions between interests that feel like doorways rather than walls. What physical spaces would support this flow? What rituals would help you close one activity and open to another? How would you manage different mental modes and energy requirements? What technology would you use (or intentionally avoid) to maintain presence across contexts? Create a detailed blueprint addressing time blocking, environment, relationship boundaries, and internal mindset shifts.
Legacy manifestation: Write your biography from the perspective of someone reflecting on your completed life journey 50 years from now. How did your diverse passions ultimately interweave to create your unique contribution? What unexpected connections emerged over decades that couldn't be seen in individual moments? Which pursuits evolved into something entirely different? What surprising impact did your multi-passionate approach have on others? What wisdom about integration would you most want to pass on?
How to Use These Prompts
Don't feel pressured to answer all prompts in one sitting. Consider choosing one prompt that resonates with your current situation and exploring it deeply. Return to these prompts regularly as your relationship with your various passions evolves.
Remember that wanting many things isn't a character flaw, it's a sign of curiosity and zest for life. The challenge isn't to narrow your interests but to design a life that honors your complex, multi-faceted nature.
Happy journaling!
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Xoxo,
Lay 💋
Episode Description:
Are you a multi-passionate individual who dreams of exploring diverse paths, careers, and ways of living? Do you feel the constant pull to embrace all your interests, even when the world tells you to "pick a lane"? Then welcome to A Little Atypical, the podcast for wellness-minded individuals ready to defy expectations and design a life that truly nourishes their multifaceted soul.
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the desire to live multiple lives in a lifetime. If you've ever felt "unfocused" or "scattered" for having too many passions, you're not alone!
We'll explore:
Embracing Your Multi-Passionate Nature: Why your varied interests are your superpower, not a weakness.
Connecting Your Passions: Strategies for finding natural transitions and unexpected merges between your diverse interests.
Careers for the Multi-Passionate Soul: Discover fulfilling job paths like Creative Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Trend Forecasting, and even Academia that allow you to constantly evolve and explore.
Navigating External Judgment: How to stand strong in your vision when others question your choices and offer limiting advice.
The Power of Being Misunderstood: A revolutionary mindset shift. "Being misunderstood is divine protection." Learn why not everyone needs to 'get' you, and how this can actually safeguard your authentic self.
Cultivating a Quality Life: Prioritizing what truly matters (health, creativity, and exploration) beyond societal expectations.
Plus, get a peek into our host's current loves, accomplishments, and recent mindset shifts (including a new sleep hack and a completed Google certification!). We wrap up with an inspiring oracle card pull that perfectly encapsulates our message: Your potential is endless, and your throne is big enough for all versions of you.
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