December journal prompts invite you to reflect, celebrate, and prepare for the new year ahead. Each of these prompts encourages you to look back at the past year with gratitude, focus on the present season, and set meaningful intentions for the future. These journal prompts will help you capture the spirit of December.
50 December Journal Prompts
- What were my top three accomplishments this year, and how do they make me feel?
- What am I most grateful for this December?
- Describe one memorable holiday from the past.
- What are three things I want to leave behind as the year ends?
- How can I be kinder to myself this month?
- What new traditions do I want to start or continue this holiday season?
- List three people who positively influenced my life this year. Why am I thankful for them?
- What goals am I excited to set for the new year?
- Describe a holiday tradition I cherish and why.
- If I could give myself any gift, what would it be?
- What life lessons have I learned this year that I want to carry forward?
- How can I show more appreciation for the people in my life this December?
- What was my biggest challenge this year, and what did it teach me?
- Reflect on a holiday meal from your past. What memories does it bring up?
- What is one word that captures the essence of this year?
- What do I hope to experience in the new year?
- How do I feel about endings and beginnings as I approach the new year?
- What is one skill I want to improve or learn next year?
- If I could go back to the beginning of the year, what advice would I give myself?
- Describe a moment of peace or joy I felt recently.
- How has my perspective on the holidays changed over the years?
- What are three things that went differently than planned this year, and how did I adapt?
- Write a letter to my future self a year from now.
- What are my favorite books, movies, or music from this year?
- Describe an act of kindness I witnessed recently.
- How can I better balance my time between work and personal life?
- What does the perfect winter day look like for me?
- What is my vision for my life in the coming year?
- List three habits that helped me grow this year.
- What is my most treasured memory from the past 12 months?
- How has my relationship with myself changed this year?
- What is something I want to improve about myself in the new year?
- Describe a winter scene that brings me comfort or nostalgia.
- Who inspires me, and why?
- What brings me the most peace during the holiday season?
- How has my approach to self-care evolved this year?
- What values do I want to focus on in the coming year?
- What’s the most important lesson I learned this year?
- List five things that always bring me happiness.
- What am I most proud of myself for this year?
- How can I make more time for things I enjoy in the new year?
- What are my favorite holiday memories as a child?
- What qualities do I want to nurture in myself next year?
- What are my three biggest dreams for the future?
- If I could describe the past year in a color, what would it be and why?
- How can I give back to my community this season?
- What are my favorite winter activities, and why?
- What song or music embodies my mood this December?
- What do I want to bring more of into my life in the new year?
- How do I want to remember this December, and what small moments will make it special?
As you journal through these December prompts, take a moment to acknowledge your growth, reflect on what matters most, and prepare for a fulfilling new year. Let this season be a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal.
Which of these prompts speaks most to you this December?
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