Transitioning into the new year journalling prompts
Photography by Danielle Ann Rose @bydanielleannrose
As we close out 2024 and look toward 2025 it’s important to reflect on how the past year has been, what worked and what didn’t work and consider how we wish to show up for ourselves in the new year
Here are 20 journaling prompts to help you reflect on the year that was and help cultivate a strong start to the new one:
Reflecting on the past year
- What were the three biggest highlights of this year, and why do they stand out?
-What challenges did you face this year, and how did you grow from them?
-Which habits or routines served you well this year?
- What is one thing you achieved this year that you’re most proud of?
-Was there something you wanted to accomplish but didn’t?
What got in the way, and what can you learn from it?
-What relationships brought you the most joy or growth this year?
-Is there someone you need to forgive or reconnect with before the year ends?
-What emotions or experiences are you ready to leave behind as this year ends?
-What was the best decision you made this year?
-What three words would you use to describe this past year?
Setting intentions for the new year
-What do you want to focus on most in the upcoming year?
-Which habits or routines would you like to develop to support your goals?
-What does a strong, balanced start to the year look like for you?
-What is one area of your life where you’d like to improve or grow next year?
-What is a new skill or hobby you’d like to explore in the coming year?
-Who or what do you want to prioritize next year?
-What is one word or phrase you want to guide you in the new year?
-How can you show yourself more compassion and care in the year ahead?
-What specific goal do you want to accomplish by the end of the first quarter?
-How can you remind yourself to stay present and enjoy the journey throughout the year?
These prompts can help you wrap up the year with clarity and purpose while setting a strong foundation for the next chapter
