Hi Baddies, I hope you’re having a great day! Can you believe it’s another year already? When people say the older you get, the faster the years fly by, I truly understand.
Taking a moment to reflect is like checking your compass. It helps you see how far you’ve come, where you are now, and where you want to go. While it’s important to move forward, it’s equally important to acknowledge how far we’ve come, what we’ve accomplished, and where we can improve.
If you’ve always wanted to journal but didn’t know where to start, this is for you. I’m sharing my process and some prompts to get you going.
I love journaling and will always advocate for it because it provides a dedicated space for self-discovery and reflection. It’s a place where I can untangle my thoughts and emotions, process experiences, and gain clarity that might otherwise elude me. Journaling allows me to track my personal growth, identify patterns in my behavior, and celebrate both big wins and small victories.
Ultimately, it’s a powerful tool for self-care, offering a sense of grounding and helping me navigate life’s ups and downs with greater intention. These Journaling prompts for reflection and Goal setting will cover joys, lessons, challenges, and moving forward into 2025.
Celebrating the Highs – My Happiest Moments
It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, but remembering the good times fuels our happiness and resilience.
One of my happiest moments was visiting the zoo and seeing a giraffe. I love giraffes, animals, and wildlife, so that day spent in nature was incredibly important to me. It was a moment of pure joy and excitement.
Another highlight was my master’s graduation. Everything I had worked for over the past two years came to fruition. The joy and pride I felt in myself were truly priceless.
Journaling Prompt for you: What were your top three happiest moments of the year? What made them so special? What senses do you associate with those memories?
Lessons Learned – Growth Through Experience
We’ve all heard the cliché, “We all face challenges, but it’s how we learn from them that shapes us.” Unfortunately, it’s true, and it’s something we all have to navigate.
This year, I learned that I tend to focus on things when they don’t go well, sometimes letting them ruin my entire day or mood. I noticed this in Q2, and it’s something I’ve been working on. A bad event doesn’t have to equal a bad day, and a bad day doesn’t have to equal a bad life.
Journaling Prompt for you: What were the biggest challenges you faced this year? What did you learn from them? How have they made you stronger?
Everyday Joys – Appreciating the Little Things
The everyday joys are the ones that stay with us longer because we experience them daily. Some of my daily joys included drinking tea, listening to my favorite podcasts, and taking morning walks. These activities made me feel in control of my time and my life, like a true adult.
Journaling Prompt for you: What are some things you enjoyed in your daily routine this year? What brought you simple joy?
Habits to Leave Behind – Making Space for the New
To make room for new and positive experiences, we sometimes need to let go of old habits. I have some habits I’m letting go of, as well as mindset shifts that need to happen. While I’m not sharing my specific bad habits (they’re too personal), it’s important to identify and acknowledge them. This will be challenging, but picture the positive impact it will have on your life.
Journaling Prompt for you: What habits are you ready to release? What positive changes will this create in your life? Be specific and intentional.
Setting the Tone for 2025 – My Theme and Priorities
Choosing a theme helps you focus your energy and intentions. It’s like a guiding star. You can choose one to three themes. Mine is “doing things scared.” Yours could be “balance” or “growth,” for example. I chose this because it’s the anthem I want to guide everything I do. I want to embrace doing things even when I’m scared.
Priorities for 2025
- Health: Prioritize physical health by [add specific actions here].
- Finances: Improve financial health by [add specific actions here].
- Love/Relationships: Deepen relationships by [add specific actions here].
- Creativity: Nurture creativity by [add specific actions here].
- Career: Advance career by [add specific actions here].
Journaling Prompt for you: What is your theme for 2025? What are your top priorities in each of these areas: health, finances, love/relationships, creativity, and career? What specific steps will you take to achieve them? I suggest adding more themes that’s personal to you.
I hope these journaling prompts for reflection have inspired you to start your journey of reflection and intention setting. Remember, you have the power to create the life you desire. You don’t have to rush this process; take your time. This is your journal. Let go of self-judgment, truly see yourself, and you’ll be able to move forward.
If you have journaling prompts, I am happy to see them. Leave them in the comment section below.
Sending you so much love and light!
Until next time,
Funke