31 Journal Writing Prompts for October

Are you looking forward to October? Chilly evenings are a perfect time to write in your journal. Whether you are just beginning or have been writing in a journal for years, check out the following journal writing prompts for October.

1. How did September go for you, your family, friends, co-workers, school, community, etc.?
2. What are you hoping to achieve this month?
3. Are you still experiencing the effects of the pandemic in your area?
4. Are you religious? How would you describe your spirituality?
5. List 5 skills you want to learn in your lifetime. What steps are you taking to learn these new skills?
6. Free write for a minimum of 10 minutes or longer.
7. Close your eyes. Count to 5. Look to your right. Open your eyes. Write about the first object you see.
8. When you visualize the future, what do you see for yourself, family friends, work, etc.?
9. What are your top priorities in your life right now? Why?
10. Write a letter to your future self.
11.  Describe your life in 10 words. Why did you pick those words?
12. Do you believe you are a good friend? Why?
13. How do you cope with stressful situations?
14. Describe your day in detail.
15. The best part of today was ________.
16. The worst part of today was ___________.
17. Write a personal manifesto for living a fulfilled life.
18. What is your main worry or fear that always seems to stay with you? What steps are you taking to ease this situation?
19. Who is your oldest friend? How did you meet? How come you have been friends this long?
20. If you decide to write a book, what genre would you pick? Why?
21. Write a review of your favorite restaurant, book, or movie.
22. My favorite fall activity is________.
23. Describe a past role model who made an impact on your life.
24. Describe a current role model.
25. What kind of business or organization would you like to start? What is holding you back?
26. If you could live inside of any novel, what storyline would you pick? Why?
27. What do you believe is lacking from your life right now? What can you do to change it?
28. Are you looking forward to the upcoming holiday season? Why or why not?
29. What do you hope to accomplish in the remaining months of 2021?
30. List the highs and lows for the month.
31. Happy Halloween! Describe your day.

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.