Are you still writing your daily journal entries? Or are you just starting the journey of journal writing? Keeping a journal is a valuable tool. As a journal writer, you can express your worries, joys, memories, and much more. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for October.
- How did last month go for you, your family, friends, community, work, or school? List your highs and lows for the month.
- What are you hoping to accomplish this month? For the rest of 2022? Make a list.
- Describe your earliest childhood memory?
- What do you consider to be your most important values? Why?
- What is your biggest worry or stress in your life right now? What can you do to alleviate the situation?
- What was one thing that made you smile today? Describe.
- List 3 people who have inspired you. Why did you pick them?
- When you think about your friends, what do you value the most about their friendship? Why?
- What areas could use improvement in your personal life right now? Why?
- Is there something from your past that you cannot forgive? Why? Does the situation impact your life now?
- How do you handle conflict?
- What were you doing today at 3pm? Describe.
- What was your biggest mistake? How did you learn from the situation?
- What does unconditional love mean to you? Do you apply the same concept to yourself? Why or why not?
- Happy Sweetest Day! Write about your love story! How did you meet your significant other? Go into detail.
- If you were to dress up for an evening, what would you wear and where would you go?
- Listen to the news. How do you feel about the events happening around the world?
- What were some of your favorite childhood books? Make a list. Why do you remember these books over others?
- Is Autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
- Do you have a nickname? How did you get it?
- What is your favorite movie from childhood, teen years, and adulthood? Why?
- When you have a stressful day, what activity makes you feel better? Why?
- Describe your cozy place. Or your safe place.
- Free write for at least 20 minutes.
- Go to a café or restaurant. Write about the people you see.
- How would you describe yourself to a stranger? How would your friends or family members describe you?
- What would you like to change about yourself? Why?
- Look at the window right now. Describe the scene. Use all five senses.
- Are you looking forward to the holiday season? Why or why not?
- Describe one moment from the month that you want to always remember. Why did you pick that moment?
- Happy Halloween! Did you do anything to celebrate this spooky holiday? Write about your day.
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