Looking for a playful way to get your journaling community talking and sharing? Guessing Game prompts make it easy to spark fun discussions, encourage participation, and break the ice for every type of member. Use these templates to bring fresh energy and engagement to your journaling space.
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Guessing Games are a proven way to create low-pressure entry points for community members to participate, especially in journaling communities where sharing personal insights can feel intimidating. By focusing on clues and lighthearted questions, members are encouraged to interact without the fear of judgment or making mistakes.
This content type activates curiosity, inviting everyone to speculate and connect over shared experiences. The playful nature of Guessing Games lowers barriers for lurkers and regulars alike, building rapport and camaraderie. Over time, these simple interactions help foster a more open and interactive journaling culture.
Guess what tool I use every morning to start my journaling practice?
💡 Example: "Guess what tool I use every morning to start my journaling practice? (It's a favorite pen!)"
Can you guess which color ink I wrote with today? Hint: it is not black.
💡 Example: "Can you guess which color ink I wrote with today? Hint: it is not black. (It was green!)"
I journaled about a season today. Guess which one!
💡 Example: "I journaled about a season today. Guess which one! (It was autumn.)"
Guess what time of day I usually do my journaling?
💡 Example: "Guess what time of day I usually do my journaling? (Morning!)"
Can you guess my favorite journaling prompt from this week?
💡 Example: "Can you guess my favorite journaling prompt from this week? (It was 'What inspired you today?')"
I wrote about an animal in my journal today. Guess which one!
💡 Example: "I wrote about an animal in my journal today. Guess which one! (It was a fox.)"
Guess how many minutes I spent journaling yesterday.
💡 Example: "Guess how many minutes I spent journaling yesterday. (20 minutes!)"
Can you guess if I prefer lined or blank pages for journaling?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if I prefer lined or blank pages for journaling? (Lined!)"
Today I used a quote to start my entry. Guess who said it: 'The journey is the reward.'
💡 Example: "Today I used a quote to start my entry. Guess who said it: 'The journey is the reward.' (Confucius!)"
Guess what I drew in the margins of my journal today.
💡 Example: "Guess what I drew in the margins of my journal today. (A sun!)"
I wrote about a place I want to visit. Can you guess where?
💡 Example: "I wrote about a place I want to visit. Can you guess where? (Japan!)"
Guess which day this week I skipped journaling.
💡 Example: "Guess which day this week I skipped journaling. (Thursday!)"
Can you guess if I journal better with music or silence?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if I journal better with music or silence? (Music!)"
I journaled about a feeling today. Guess which one: happy, calm, or curious?
💡 Example: "I journaled about a feeling today. Guess which one: happy, calm, or curious? (Curious!)"
Guess how many journals I currently have in use.
💡 Example: "Guess how many journals I currently have in use. (Three!)"
Can you guess the first word I wrote in my journal today?
💡 Example: "Can you guess the first word I wrote in my journal today? (Grateful!)"
I wrote about a food memory. Guess what food it was.
💡 Example: "I wrote about a food memory. Guess what food it was. (Pizza!)"
Guess whether I journaled indoors or outdoors today.
💡 Example: "Guess whether I journaled indoors or outdoors today. (Outdoors!)"
Can you guess if I used stickers or washi tape in my journal today?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if I used stickers or washi tape in my journal today? (Stickers!)"
I journaled about a dream last night. Guess if it was a good or bad dream.
💡 Example: "I journaled about a dream last night. Guess if it was a good or bad dream. (Good dream!)"
Guess which month I started my current journal.
💡 Example: "Guess which month I started my current journal. (April!)"
Can you guess if I wrote more or less than a page today?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if I wrote more or less than a page today? (Less!)"
I used a prompt about gratitude today. Guess one thing I was grateful for.
💡 Example: "I used a prompt about gratitude today. Guess one thing I was grateful for. (My dog!)"
Guess if I wrote with my left or right hand today.
💡 Example: "Guess if I wrote with my left or right hand today. (Left hand!)"
Can you guess what mood my handwriting looks like today: neat or messy?
💡 Example: "Can you guess what mood my handwriting looks like today: neat or messy? (Messy!)"
I wrote about a childhood memory. Guess the age I was.
💡 Example: "I wrote about a childhood memory. Guess the age I was. (Seven!)"
Guess if my journal today is more words or more drawings.
💡 Example: "Guess if my journal today is more words or more drawings. (More words!)"
Can you guess which weather inspired my journal entry?
💡 Example: "Can you guess which weather inspired my journal entry? (Rainy weather!)"
I journaled with a hot drink today. Guess what it was!
💡 Example: "I journaled with a hot drink today. Guess what it was! (Tea!)"
Guess if I journaled alone or with company today.
💡 Example: "Guess if I journaled alone or with company today. (Alone!)"
Today I journaled about a book. Guess the genre.
💡 Example: "Today I journaled about a book. Guess the genre. (Mystery!)"
Can you guess if my journal entry was planned or spontaneous?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if my journal entry was planned or spontaneous? (Spontaneous!)"
Guess if I used a digital or paper journal today.
💡 Example: "Guess if I used a digital or paper journal today. (Paper!)"
I journaled about someone who inspires me. Guess if it is a friend or celebrity.
💡 Example: "I journaled about someone who inspires me. Guess if it is a friend or celebrity. (Friend!)"
Guess which journaling style I used today: bullet, narrative, or list?
💡 Example: "Guess which journaling style I used today: bullet, narrative, or list? (List!)"
Can you guess if my journal entry was long or short today?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if my journal entry was long or short today? (Short!)"
I wrote about a goal today. Guess if it is personal or professional.
💡 Example: "I wrote about a goal today. Guess if it is personal or professional. (Personal!)"
Guess what inspired my journal entry today: a song, a movie, or a walk?
💡 Example: "Guess what inspired my journal entry today: a song, a movie, or a walk? (A walk!)"
Can you guess if I skipped journaling last weekend?
💡 Example: "Can you guess if I skipped journaling last weekend? (Yes, I did!)"
Choose a template that fits your community's vibe and post it as a new thread or story. Pin a Guessing Game prompt as a weekly feature or use them to kick off live chats. Encourage members to reply with their guesses, and follow up later with the answer or reveal. For best results, tag members or reply to their comments to keep the momentum going and show appreciation for their participation.
Guessing Games work across all platforms. For forums, use as weekly threads. On chat-based platforms, try as daily quick posts or polls. Social media groups can use images or emojis as clues. Always follow up with replies or reactions to boost algorithm visibility and show appreciation.
Guessing games are a creative way to highlight lesser-known prompts or techniques, such as 'morning pages' or 'bullet journaling future logs.' Present a snippet or a description as the clue, and let members guess the technique. This not only sparks curiosity but also educates members about new methods to enhance their practice.
Examples include posting an excerpt from a famous diarist and asking members to guess the author, or sharing a description of a journaling method (like gratitude logs) and having members identify it. These games prompt participants to draw on their own journaling experiences and explore different reflective practices.
Focus guessing games on journaling concepts, famous journal excerpts, or types of prompts rather than asking members to share or guess about personal entries. For example, you might describe a common journaling challenge (like 'dealing with writer’s block') and have members guess strategies to overcome it.
Share snippets of decorated journal spreads, washi tape patterns, or handwriting samples and ask members to guess the journaling technique used (e.g., collage, doodling, calligraphy). This leverages the highly visual nature of journaling and encourages members to discuss materials and aesthetic choices specific to the craft.
Guessing games can feature challenges like 'Guess the prompt that helped this member break through a journaling slump' or 'Guess which imperfection was embraced in this journal spread.' This normalizes common struggles and opens dialogue around overcoming barriers unique to journaling, making members feel supported and inspired.
Absolutely. Creating niche-specific games, like guessing the medium used in an art journal page or identifying symbols from dream journal entries, ensures relevance and deeper engagement. It also helps members with specialized interests connect and share tips tailored to their journaling style.
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