21 journaling prompts for 2021
2020 has been a year, to say the least. But despite the difficulties we faced, it is important to usher in the new year with a spirit of optimism, hope, and continued dedication to self- growth. One way to uphold that spirit is through deep and consistent reflection in the form of journaling. Journaling helps with goal-setting, increases self-awareness, and bolsters gratitude for the life you have and what is yet to come. So as 2021 approaches, I encourage you to engage with these journal prompts in a way that both comforts and challenges you. I invite you to dig deep and claim a great year. It’s already yours.
Prompts:
What are the things/who are the people in your life that encourage you to grow and blossom?
How do you water and nurture yourself?
What things/people are hindering your growth? What steps can you take to release them in order to become the best version of yourself?
What are 5 lessons that you have learned about yourself during the pandemic?
What do you do to get yourself out of a hard place?
Choose 3 songs that represent your current emotion. Why did you choose those songs?
Compile a gratitude list. Don’t think about it, just write all that you are grateful for in your life.
What qualities do you admire about yourself?
How do you see fear manifesting in your own life? How can you work to combat the hold that fear has over you?
What is one memory that you will always cherish? What makes that memory so special?
What does the word “growth” mean to you?
Who are the most important people in your life? What have you learned from them and how do they inspire you?
Meditate for at least 5 minutes. How did it make you feel?
How do you practice self-care? How can you be more purposeful about how you care for yourself, especially in times of turbulence or strife?
What book has impacted your life the most? What lessons did it teach?
Name one way you “made lemons into lemonade” this week.
What is something you need to grant yourself forgiveness for? Write it down, then let it go.
What is something you need to grant someone else forgiveness for? Write it down, then let it go. If applicable, reach out to that person.
Set tangible and purposeful goals for this week and commit to doing them.
Find a quote that inspires you and write it down. What are some ways that you can carry out that quote in your own life?
Write a letter to yourself for you to read at the end of 2021.
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