Journaling prompts to use for 2025. Ideas to get you started with a regular journaling practice. You can answer in as much or as little detail as you like. This is just for if you struggle to think of things to write about or like a guided approach for each day.
Each month’s prompts will be added as it approaches.
January
1. What is something you want to leave behind in 2024 and bring into 2025?
2. How do you define personal growth, and what does it look like for you this year?
3. What is the best way you could start your morning today?
4. What is a piece of advice you received that you want to remember this year?
5. If you could collect one thing, what would it be, and why?
6. How do you prioritize your tasks when life gets overwhelming?
7. What is something about your childhood that makes you smile?
8. What is a hobby or skill you’d like to start this year?
9. What does “freedom” mean to you in your everyday life?
10. If you could improve one habit, what would it be?
11. What is your favorite place to spend time outdoors, and why?
12. How do you handle unexpected changes to your plans?
13. What is a cause or issue you deeply care about?
14. How do you stay hopeful when things feel difficult?
15. What is a small act of self-care you can do today?
16. What does “living authentically” mean to you, and are you doing it?
17. What is a comfort food or drink you always turn to?
18. How do you decide when to take a break?
19. What is something small that made you smile today?
20. How do you handle regrets from the past?
21. What is one trait you admire in others and want to develop yourself?
22. How do you decide what kind of person you want to be this year?
23. What is your favorite way to unwind at the end of the day?
24. What does “kindness” mean to you, and how do you practice it?
25. How do you define “success” for yourself?
26. What is something you’ve learned from a mistake in the past?
27. What is a color that makes you feel calm or happy?
28. How do you keep track of ideas or inspirations?
29. What is one thing you’d like to simplify in your life?
30. How do you decide what to let go of in your life?
31. What is one thing you’d like to do differently next month?
2. How do you define personal growth, and what does it look like for you this year?
3. What is the best way you could start your morning today?
4. What is a piece of advice you received that you want to remember this year?
5. If you could collect one thing, what would it be, and why?
6. How do you prioritize your tasks when life gets overwhelming?
7. What is something about your childhood that makes you smile?
8. What is a hobby or skill you’d like to start this year?
9. What does “freedom” mean to you in your everyday life?
10. If you could improve one habit, what would it be?
11. What is your favorite place to spend time outdoors, and why?
12. How do you handle unexpected changes to your plans?
13. What is a cause or issue you deeply care about?
14. How do you stay hopeful when things feel difficult?
15. What is a small act of self-care you can do today?
16. What does “living authentically” mean to you, and are you doing it?
17. What is a comfort food or drink you always turn to?
18. How do you decide when to take a break?
19. What is something small that made you smile today?
20. How do you handle regrets from the past?
21. What is one trait you admire in others and want to develop yourself?
22. How do you decide what kind of person you want to be this year?
23. What is your favorite way to unwind at the end of the day?
24. What does “kindness” mean to you, and how do you practice it?
25. How do you define “success” for yourself?
26. What is something you’ve learned from a mistake in the past?
27. What is a color that makes you feel calm or happy?
28. How do you keep track of ideas or inspirations?
29. What is one thing you’d like to simplify in your life?
30. How do you decide what to let go of in your life?
31. What is one thing you’d like to do differently next month?
February
1. Name a daily habit that brings you a little joy.
2. Think back to the last time you were interrupted—how did you handle it?
3. Describe your perfect Saturday morning in three sentences.
4. What’s a task you’d gladly hand off or ask for help with?
5. Share something new you’ve tried recently and how it turned out.
6. How will you celebrate or show love this month?
7. Reflect on a recent goal you achieved.
8. Is there anything you’ve decluttered lately, or want to tackle soon?
9. When faced with uncertainty, what tools help you make decisions?
10. Write about your favorite thing to do when you’re not feeling well.
11. How do you celebrate when you finish a big project?
12. What’s a personal strength you’re proud of and want to use more often?
13. How have you made your space feel cozy or inviting?
14. What’s a small way you show someone you care?
15. What’s something new you’ve discovered about yourself this month?
16. How do you quiet self-doubt when it pops up?
17. What scent brings you comfort or makes you feel at home?
18. In your own words, what does “peace of mind” mean?
19. Is there a task you’ve been putting off? What’s stopping you?
20. How do you typically spend your lunch or break time?
21. Write down one simple thing you can do today to make tomorrow better.
22. How do you know when a relationship is successful?
23. What’s a recent small win you feel proud of?
24. How do you make time for fun in your daily life?
25. What’s one way you’ve cared for yourself recently?
26. Recall a random act of kindness—either something you did or witnessed.
27. What’s a treat or indulgence that always brightens your day?
28. When was the last time you truly felt present, and what were you doing?
2. Think back to the last time you were interrupted—how did you handle it?
3. Describe your perfect Saturday morning in three sentences.
4. What’s a task you’d gladly hand off or ask for help with?
5. Share something new you’ve tried recently and how it turned out.
6. How will you celebrate or show love this month?
7. Reflect on a recent goal you achieved.
8. Is there anything you’ve decluttered lately, or want to tackle soon?
9. When faced with uncertainty, what tools help you make decisions?
10. Write about your favorite thing to do when you’re not feeling well.
11. How do you celebrate when you finish a big project?
12. What’s a personal strength you’re proud of and want to use more often?
13. How have you made your space feel cozy or inviting?
14. What’s a small way you show someone you care?
15. What’s something new you’ve discovered about yourself this month?
16. How do you quiet self-doubt when it pops up?
17. What scent brings you comfort or makes you feel at home?
18. In your own words, what does “peace of mind” mean?
19. Is there a task you’ve been putting off? What’s stopping you?
20. How do you typically spend your lunch or break time?
21. Write down one simple thing you can do today to make tomorrow better.
22. How do you know when a relationship is successful?
23. What’s a recent small win you feel proud of?
24. How do you make time for fun in your daily life?
25. What’s one way you’ve cared for yourself recently?
26. Recall a random act of kindness—either something you did or witnessed.
27. What’s a treat or indulgence that always brightens your day?
28. When was the last time you truly felt present, and what were you doing?
March
1. What’s something new you’d love to learn this year, and what’s the first small step toward it?
2. When your plans go off track, what’s your go-to way to reset or adapt?
3. Think back to a moment last week that made you smile—what happened?
4. What’s a self-care habit that actually fits into your daily routine?
5. What’s something you’ve let go of recently that felt like a relief?
6. If you could dedicate a whole day to one hobby or passion, how would you spend it?
7. What’s a fun way you’d like to celebrate a recent win—big or small?
8. When was the last time you did something that made you feel genuinely proud?
9. What’s a recipe or food you’ve been curious to try making?
10. How does your morning routine set the tone for your day? Would you change anything?
11. What’s one change you’ve been considering but haven’t made yet?
12. When you start feeling overwhelmed, what’s something that helps you reset?
13. What’s a memory of a friend or mentor that always makes you feel inspired?
14. What’s something unique or special about you?
15. If you had an extra hour in your day, how would you use it?
16. What are your ideal pizza toppings?
17. When was the last time you felt a strong sense of connection to a group or community?
18. How do you process feedback—do you take it in easily, or does it take time?
19. What’s a simple pleasure that always makes your day better?
20. What’s one sign that tells you it’s time to rest and recharge?
21. If you could start a personal tradition or ritual, what would it be?
22. Do you track your goals or prefer to go with the flow? What works best for you?
23. What’s a piece of advice you wish you’d believed sooner?
24. How do you feel about stepping outside your comfort zone?
25. What’s a small luxury that makes life feel a little more special?
26. What’s a book, show, or movie that’s really stuck with you lately?
27. If you could revisit any place you’ve been, where would you go and why?
28. What’s something you’re looking forward to in the next few weeks?
29. If your ideal day had a theme, what would it be?
30. What’s one word that describes how you want to feel next month?
2. When your plans go off track, what’s your go-to way to reset or adapt?
3. Think back to a moment last week that made you smile—what happened?
4. What’s a self-care habit that actually fits into your daily routine?
5. What’s something you’ve let go of recently that felt like a relief?
6. If you could dedicate a whole day to one hobby or passion, how would you spend it?
7. What’s a fun way you’d like to celebrate a recent win—big or small?
8. When was the last time you did something that made you feel genuinely proud?
9. What’s a recipe or food you’ve been curious to try making?
10. How does your morning routine set the tone for your day? Would you change anything?
11. What’s one change you’ve been considering but haven’t made yet?
12. When you start feeling overwhelmed, what’s something that helps you reset?
13. What’s a memory of a friend or mentor that always makes you feel inspired?
14. What’s something unique or special about you?
15. If you had an extra hour in your day, how would you use it?
16. What are your ideal pizza toppings?
17. When was the last time you felt a strong sense of connection to a group or community?
18. How do you process feedback—do you take it in easily, or does it take time?
19. What’s a simple pleasure that always makes your day better?
20. What’s one sign that tells you it’s time to rest and recharge?
21. If you could start a personal tradition or ritual, what would it be?
22. Do you track your goals or prefer to go with the flow? What works best for you?
23. What’s a piece of advice you wish you’d believed sooner?
24. How do you feel about stepping outside your comfort zone?
25. What’s a small luxury that makes life feel a little more special?
26. What’s a book, show, or movie that’s really stuck with you lately?
27. If you could revisit any place you’ve been, where would you go and why?
28. What’s something you’re looking forward to in the next few weeks?
29. If your ideal day had a theme, what would it be?
30. What’s one word that describes how you want to feel next month?
April
1. What is a new routine or habit you’ve started this year?
2. How do you approach solving a recurring problem in your life?
3. What is one thing about your home that you’re grateful for?
4. What’s your ideal vacation?
5. What is a skill you’ve been wanting to improve?
6. How do you handle being out of your comfort zone?
7. What is a recipe or meal that reminds you of home?
8. How do you celebrate milestones in your life, big or small?
9. What’s something unexpected that made you laugh recently?
10. What are some creative ways you stay connected with others during busy times?
11. What is a small item or token that holds great value to you?
12. What would your ideal “lazy day” look like from start to finish?
13. What is something about springtime that brings you joy?
14. What is a favorite outdoor activity you enjoy?
15. When something doesn’t go your way, how do you usually bounce back?
16. What is something you’re grateful for today?
17. How do you show appreciation to the people in your life?
18. What’s your favorite seasoning to add to food?
19. What is a hobby or pastime you’d like to try this year?
20. What’s your favorite movie genre?
21. What’s a quote or phrase that’s resonated with you lately?
22. How do you decide what’s worth your time and energy?
23. What is something you’ve achieved recently that felt rewarding?
24. What’s a small fear or hesitation you’re working to overcome?
25. What’s your favorite way to recharge after a long week?
26. What is a smell, sound, or sight that instantly makes you feel calm?
27. Where do you keep your creative ideas—and how do you revisit them?
28. What’s something memorable a friend or mentor has taught you?
29. What’s your favorite vegetable?
30. If this season had a soundtrack, what would be the first song on it?
2. How do you approach solving a recurring problem in your life?
3. What is one thing about your home that you’re grateful for?
4. What’s your ideal vacation?
5. What is a skill you’ve been wanting to improve?
6. How do you handle being out of your comfort zone?
7. What is a recipe or meal that reminds you of home?
8. How do you celebrate milestones in your life, big or small?
9. What’s something unexpected that made you laugh recently?
10. What are some creative ways you stay connected with others during busy times?
11. What is a small item or token that holds great value to you?
12. What would your ideal “lazy day” look like from start to finish?
13. What is something about springtime that brings you joy?
14. What is a favorite outdoor activity you enjoy?
15. When something doesn’t go your way, how do you usually bounce back?
16. What is something you’re grateful for today?
17. How do you show appreciation to the people in your life?
18. What’s your favorite seasoning to add to food?
19. What is a hobby or pastime you’d like to try this year?
20. What’s your favorite movie genre?
21. What’s a quote or phrase that’s resonated with you lately?
22. How do you decide what’s worth your time and energy?
23. What is something you’ve achieved recently that felt rewarding?
24. What’s a small fear or hesitation you’re working to overcome?
25. What’s your favorite way to recharge after a long week?
26. What is a smell, sound, or sight that instantly makes you feel calm?
27. Where do you keep your creative ideas—and how do you revisit them?
28. What’s something memorable a friend or mentor has taught you?
29. What’s your favorite vegetable?
30. If this season had a soundtrack, what would be the first song on it?
