As another year ends and a new one begins, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the year ahead. Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery, helping you process the lessons, challenges, and joys of the past 12 months while envisioning the life you want to create moving forward into the new year.
To support you in this reflective & intentional journey, we've curated 24 thought-provoking journal prompts. These are designed to help you uncover personal insights, celebrate your growth, and set meaningful intentions for the new year. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or new to the practice, these prompts will guide you in connecting with your inner self and paving the way for a fulfilling year to come.
So, grab a cosy spot, your favourite pen & notebook, and let’s dive into this reflective and intentional practice together!
- What were your top highlights of 2024?
- What are you most proud of this year?
- In what ways have you grown and evolved as a person this year?
- What small wins might you have overlooked this year, that deserve to be celebrated?
- What challenges have you worked through this year? What have you learned that you can carry forward into the new year?
- Reflect on three small moments this year that made you feel truly joyful. How can you create more of these experiences in the future?
- In what ways have you been supported by others this year, and in what ways have others shown you love? How can you show your gratitude to these people?
- In what ways have you positively impacted the lives of others this year?
- What was the best NEW thing you tried this year?
- What activities, behaviours, or habits best served your well-being in 2024?
- What fears or doubts did you overcome this year, and how did that feel?
- When you are 80 years old, what would you look back on that happened in 2024, and say, “yes, that was worth doing!?” How can you bring more of this sense of aliveness into your life next year?
- What areas of your life do you most want to focus on next year, and why?
- What is something new you want to explore or learn next year?
- What limiting beliefs or thoughts do you want to release, and what empowering beliefs can you replace them with, as we head into 2025?
- What are three common behaviours or things you can leave behind in 2024, to make room for new possibilities in 2025?
- What does success look like for you in 2025—not necessarily just achievements, but in how you feel, and way you live your life?
- How do you want to challenge yourself next year?
- What would your ideal day look like in 2025? How can you work towards making more of these days a reality?
- If you could be 5% more confident next year, what would you do?
- What are three small habits you can commit to in 2025, either daily or weekly, that will ultimately support your well-being?
- What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming year?
- What is one word, or phrase that you would like to define your year ahead?
- Imagine it’s December 2025, and you’re looking back on an incredible year. What would you want to say you accomplished, experienced, or felt during the year? How do you want to feel?
By working through these journal prompts, you’ve given yourself the space to reflect on your growth and set intentions for the future—a powerful gift of self-awareness and care.
As you move into 2025, let your reflections remind you of the strength, joy, and lessons you’ve gathered, and let your intentions guide you toward the life you truly want to create. This practice isn’t just about closing a chapter—it’s about embracing the blank page of the year ahead with hope and purpose.
Here’s to a fulfilling 2025, filled with moments that align with your heart’s deepest desires. Keep returning to these prompts whenever you need to realign, reimagine, or simply reconnect. The journey ahead is yours!
