How to use the Fleck Deck
There are no rules.
Just you, a pen, and a few quiet minutes to meet yourself on the page.
The Fleck Deck was designed to make journaling feel simple, not serious. Each card offers a prompt to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect – without pressure or perfection.
Still, if you’re wondering where to start, here are a few ideas.
Tips for getting started
Set a timer. Five or ten minutes is enough. Let your hand lead and your mind follow.
Let go of expectations. There’s no right way to answer, no perfect sentence to write.
Don’t chase breakthroughs. Some days will feel profound, others will feel mundane – it’s all working.
Choose your own path.
- Shuffle and pull one card at random.
- Pick a prompt that catches your eye.
- Or pull three cards and choose the one that feels a little uncomfortable (that’s often where the good stuff hides).
Use the themes as a guide. Each category supports a different headspace – whether you need calm, direction, or a dose of gratitude.
The five themes
The Fleck Deck includes fifty prompts across five categories. Each one meets you where you’re at—whether your mind is racing, your heart is full, or you just need a pause.
Curiosity: Explore who you are
For self-discovery, identity, and understanding what makes you tick.
Use when you want to explore what matters most.
Clarity: Untangle what’s in your head
For reflection, perspective, and decision-making.
Use when you’re stuck in your own head.
Creation: Move forward with purpose
For intention-setting, manifestation, and creative flow.
Use when you want to dream, plan, or find your rhythm again.
Celebration: Remember the good
For gratitude, joy, and appreciation.
Use when you’re feeling flat or need a reminder of how far you’ve come.
Comfort: Soothe, Release, Exhale
For emotional processing, grounding, and gentle release.
Use when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or tender.
How to choose
There’s no rulebook.
Some days you’ll want a surprise – so shuffle and pull one at random.
Other days, you’ll know exactly what you need:
Feeling scattered? Try Clarity or Comfort.
Feeling stuck? Go for Creation or Curiosity.
Feeling flat? Pick Celebration and write it like a note to yourself.
Write as much or as little as you like. One line or a whole page. Both count.
The Fleck Deck isn’t about perfect prose or daily discipline. It’s about taking a minute to meet yourself as you are. Each card is a doorway back to calm, clarity, and connection.