Holding a Sign with a Journaling Prompt

Video Series

Holding a Sign with a Journaling Prompt

Summary

Pick a thought-provoking journaling prompt from the workbook, write it on a sign, and stand in a public place, capturing people’s reactions and engagement.

Purpose

This format creates curiosity and interaction, making people stop and think about their own lives. Using a real journaling prompt from the workbook makes it directly tied to self-reflection, encouraging people to engage in meaningful conversations and see the value of journaling in everyday life.

By choosing a compelling, open-ended prompt, this content sparks self-awareness, making viewers intrigued to answer the question themselves—and ultimately, check out the workbook to explore more prompts.

Brainstorm

Which question challenges limiting beliefs or shifts perspectives?
What’s a deep but relatable question that makes people reflect?
Which prompt has helped you gain the most clarity?
Which question would spark an interesting discussion?

On-Screen Text

“What’s one belief about yourself that no longer serves you?”
“What advice would your future self give you right now?”
“What’s a recurring thought you need to let go of?”
“If you weren’t afraid of failing, what would you do?”
“What’s one decision you made that changed everything?”

Content

Opening Hook – Start with you holding the sign, letting people naturally react.
Filming Reactions – Capture people stopping, reading, and thinking.
Optional Interaction – Ask some passersby if they’d like to share their thoughts.
Text Overlay Response – Share what people wrote or said in response.
Tie It to the Workbook – End by flipping the sign to reveal, “This is just one of the many prompts inside the workbook—grab yours today!”

Shot List

Opening shot: You standing in a scenic or high-foot-traffic location holding the sign.
Reaction shots: Close-ups of people stopping, reading, or smiling at the question.
Engagement shots: If comfortable, film people writing their responses or sharing their thoughts.
Final shot: You flipping the sign to reveal “This is just one of many prompts from the workbook—start reflecting today!”

Call-To-Action

“This is just one of the many prompts inside the workbook—grab yours today and start reflecting!”

Caption

Opening Hook (Make It Intriguing)

Example:
“I took a question straight from the workbook and asked strangers to reflect on it… The responses were incredible.”

Describe the Experience

Example:
“Some people walked by, some took a second to think, and a few shared something deeply personal with me.”

Encourage Engagement – Ask a Question

Example:
“How would YOU answer this question?”

Call to Action – Subtly Introduce the Workbook

Example:
“This is just one of the many prompts inside the workbook. If you want to dive deeper into self-reflection, check it out!”

Hashtags – Optimize for Discoverability

Example:
#DeepQuestions #JournalingPrompt #SelfReflection #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #TherapyTools

Engagement Question

“What’s one question that always makes you stop and reflect?”

Tips

Choose a powerful journaling prompt from the workbook—one that sparks deep thought.
Film in a visually engaging location (parks, coffee shops, busy streets, scenic spots).
Capture authentic, raw reactions for emotional impact.
Encourage online participation by asking people to comment their answers.
End with an open-ended thought to keep viewers thinking after watching.