Journal writing is a great way to get your thoughts down on paper (or on the computer). Set aside time each day to write. If you need inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for February.
- The second month of 2021 is here! How did January go for you? Your family? Work? School?
- What do you hope to accomplish this month? Try to write down at least 5 goals.
- Are you still working on your New Year’s resolutions? Or did you already break them? Go into details.
- Are you still facing restrictions due to the pandemic? What are your concerns right now?
- What makes you feel safe during this pandemic? Why?
- Did you get the vaccine? Why or why not?
- Do you plan on watching the Super Bowl tonight? Why or why not? What is your favorite part of the Super Bowl?
- What parts of your life would you like to change or make improvements? Why?
- Who inspires you at this time in your life? Why?
- Free write for at least 10 minutes. Set a timer.
- What do you love about your life right now? Work? School? Family? Provide details into each area.
- Write down your travel destinations. Write 5 big travel destinations. Then, write down 10 local ones. Why did you pick these?
- What was the best part of your day? Why?
- Happy Valentine’s Day! How did you spend your day? Did you do something special?
- What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? Why?
- What is your best trait? Why?
- What are you doing for self-care? Make a list of current self-care routines. Now, add at least 5 more items to try.
- Pick a good friend or close family member. Write why this person is so important to you.
- Write a letter to someone you admire. (You don’t have to send it)
- Write down your 5 favorite songs. Why does each one of these songs mean so much to you?
- If you had a chance to act in any movie or television series (current or past), what would you pick? Why?
- Write about a time in your life when you felt special or honored?
- Write about a random childhood memory.
- Write about what you were doing at exactly 1pm. Use extreme details.
- Write a review of a local establishment.
- Write about a high school memory.
- Write about a difficult time in your life. How did you get through it?
- What are you looking forward to next week? Next month? For the remainder of the year?