Journal Writing Prompts for December

December, the last month of the year, are you ready to end 2023? Writing journal entries is a great way to explore the month, work through your emotions, set goals, or preserve memories. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for December.

1. How did November go for you, your family, your friends, and your community? List the highs and lows of the month.
2. What are your goals for December? Write down 5.
3. Free write for at least 15 minutes.
4. What is your favorite part of the day? Why?
5. What is one thing you wish more people knew about you?
6. What type of music helps you relax? Why?
7. Write about an event or activity that did not go as planned.
8. What can you do to keep yourself from feeling overwhelmed this month?
9. How do you maintain balance in the different aspects of your life?
10. Write a letter to a friend or family member to show them how much you care.
11. What is your favorite motivational quote? Why is this one so important to you?
12. Favorite moment from today.
13. When you were a child, did you have an imaginary friend? Describe.
14. What is your favorite song right now? Why do you like this one?
15. What makes you feel secure? Why?
16. Describe your mood today.
17. What is your favorite place to visit? An art gallery? Museum? Nature trail? Why do you like this place?
18. What were you doing at 3pm today?
19. What or who made you smile today? Describe the situation.
20. Do you plan on going on a winter vacation? Go into details.
21. Happy First Day of Winter! What do you like about the winter months?
22. Create a winter bucket list.
23. What are your holiday plans?  Go into detail.
24. Christmas Eve! How did your day go?
25. Merry Christmas!
26. Describe the best part of your holiday celebrations?
27. What holiday parties, gifts, or gatherings worked out as planned?
28. Write out your goals for 2024.
29. Do you have any resolutions for 2024?
30. Write about your favorite memories from this month!
31. New Year’s Eve! What did you do to ring in 2024

Have a fantastic month! Happy writing!

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.