Stoic Journal Templates

Guided reflection practices from the ancient philosophers

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Then you must consider what you have to do that day."

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Choose Your Practice

Each template is designed to build self-awareness and strengthen your character through consistent reflection.

Daily Reflection Journal

Morning preparation and evening review. The core Stoic journaling practice following Marcus Aurelius and Seneca's methods for examining your day.

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Weekly Review Template

Look back on your week with Stoic eyes. What went well? Where did you fall short? What did you learn? A structured approach to weekly reflection.

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Gratitude Journal

A Stoic approach to gratitude - not toxic positivity, but genuine appreciation for what you have while it's yours. Practice negative visualization and mindful thankfulness.

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Obstacle Log

Track challenges and how you responded. Turn difficulties into training opportunities. Document what triggered you and how you can respond better next time.

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Values Clarification Worksheet

Identify your core values and assess whether your actions align with them. A practical tool for ensuring you're living according to your principles.

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Monthly Character Assessment

Rate yourself on the four cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance. Track your character development over time with honest self-evaluation.

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Why Stoic Journaling Works

The Stoics didn't journal to record events. They journaled to examine themselves, prepare for challenges, and strengthen their character. Marcus Aurelius wrote his Meditations as private notes to himself - reminders of how to live well.

Seneca ended each day by asking himself three questions: What bad habit did I curb? What virtue did I practice? In what way am I better than yesterday?

This isn't about keeping a diary of what happened. It's about becoming more aware of how you're living and where you can improve.

  • Build self-awareness: Notice patterns in your reactions, triggers, and habits.
  • Prepare for challenges: Anticipate difficulties and plan your response in advance.
  • Process emotions: Examine feelings without being controlled by them.
  • Track progress: See how you're growing over weeks and months.
  • Strengthen virtues: Consciously practice wisdom, courage, justice, and self-discipline.
  • Let go: Release what you can't control through structured reflection.

Start with the Daily Reflection Journal. Five minutes in the morning, ten at night. That's all it takes to begin the practice that shaped emperors and philosophers.