Journal Writing Prompts for January

Is one of your New Year’s resolution to keep a daily journal? Are you uncertain about how to begin? Or do you just need a little inspiration? Check out the following journal writing prompts for January.

1. Happy New Year’s Day! How did you spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? Did your celebrations go as planned?
2. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Why or why not?
3. Write 5 things about the holiday season that you do not want to forget. Go into detail.
4. Write a good-bye letter to 2020.
5. What did 2020 teach you about yourself, family, friends, community, and the world?
6. Write 10 major goals for 2021.
7. Write 3 minor goals for January.
8. What are your hopes for 2021 for yourself, family, friends, community, and the world? Provide details.
9. What is your favorite quote? Why does this quote bring you inspiration? Do you have a new quote for 2021?
10. What is your favorite time of day? Why?
11. Free write for 15 minutes. Don’t forget to set a timer.
12. What made you laugh today? Why was this moment funny?
13. Create a blessing or gratitude list. Try to list at least 10 things.
14. What small acts can you do in 2021 to make the world a better place?
15. What new thing would you like to try in 2021?
16. In what ways would you like to improve your life in 2021?
17. Create a local bucket list. For example, visiting small businesses or order take out from individually owned establishments can be part of your list.
18. Using 5 words, describe yourself. Be positive. Be kind to yourself. Why did you pick these 5 words?
19. Pick one word to describe 2020. Now pick another word to describe 2021. Why did you pick these two words?
20. Pick a book title for your life. Yes, this can be a totally made-up title. Why did you pick this title?
21. What songs bring you inspiration? Why?
22. Write about a loved one who has passed.
23. Describe your neighbors in detail.
24. If you could own a business, what would you do? Why?
25. List 3 of your favorite television shows. Why do you like these programs?
26. Describe your day in detail.
27. What is the most stressful thing in your life right now? What are you doing to combat the stress? Can you change the situation?
28. Write a letter to your future self. Describe how you think 2021 will go for you and your family. Seal the letter. Read at the end of the year.
29. Write a book review.
30. What you like to change about yourself? Be realistic.
31. What were the high and low points of January 2021?

Author: Rebecca C.

I am just a person who loves to photograph and write about the world around me. View all posts by Rebecca C.