Journal Prompts for Reflection
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As 2019 comes to a close, the month of December is starting to feel like a great time to think about the past, present and future. To reflect on all your goals for the new year and all the achievements AND failures.
Holding onto memories is so important, especially if you want to look back on them one day. Writing in a journal is a great way to do this.
One of my favourite things to do at the end of the year and beginning of the new year is to write in my journal about how the year has gone. Such as my experiences and how they’ve helped me to grow in the space of 12 months.
We should always set aside time for reflection. Whether it is by talking to someone, thinking about it or writing it down. When you cannot make reflection into a daily, weekly, or monthly habit you should at least make it an annual ritual.
For some of us, writing things down in a journal is an easy task. The thoughts and ideas flow easier. But I know that journaling isn’t for everyone and it can be difficult to find a good place to start. That’s why using journal prompts is so widely recommended. Prompts for writing help you to narrow down your thoughts and what you want to talk about or focus on.
More than that, journal prompts are a great way to direct your attention an energy in your journey. Especially when a lot of people are at risk of only discussing the negative aspects in their lives without considering the positives. I know this because I used to be like this when I first started journaling. While I still talk at length about the bad parts of my life, I also set a great deal of time to write about the good things, or even the mundane.
I thought I’d share a couple of journal prompts for you to use as inspiration or guidance as you approach the new year. Or even if you just want to write in your journal for the fun of it. These prompts were fun to write and create, as I tried to make them centered on reflection, introspection, positivity and planning the future. I hope you enjoy using them in your own journal.
If you’re interested in starting a journal but have no idea what to write, stay here and read the rest of this blog post. These are my journal prompts for reflection for the past, present and future. Let’s get into them!
30 journal prompts for reflection
Write about the most recent thing that brought you joy.
Write about the most recent time you were stressed. Did things work out?
What lessons did you learn this year?
Write about 5 things you achieved this year. They can be big or small achievements.
Write about a meaningful book/film/tv series you watched/read.
Write about a time you overcame your fears.
List 10 things you are happy to have in your life.
Write about your daily routine.
Write about a person you’re happy to have in your life and why.
Write about something or someone who inspires you.
List 10 things you like about yourself as you are right now.
Write about 5 changes you made in this year. E.g. habits, relationships, goals, mindsets
Write about 3 things that are going well in your life.
Write about 3 of your strengths and 3 of your flaws.
What do you think about change? Is it a bad or good thing?
What is 1 thing you’re concerned for in the new year?
What is 1 long-term goal you’d like to set for yourself?
If you could learn anything new what would it be?
Write about your ideal day/night.
List 5 dream jobs you can see yourself doing.
Write about your goals and how you plan to achieve them.
In what ways can you take better care of yourself?
List 10 things to do in the New Year. E.g. activities, outings, errands.
What do you want more of next year?
What do you want less of next year?
Write about your dream life. E.g. career, relationships, goals, lifestyle
Write about a reoccurring thought cycle you had this year.
How can you be the best version of yourself next year?
Write a summary of your highlights and lowlights of the year.
Do you feel ready for the new year?
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