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September Journal Prompt Questions

September brings about the end of summer and the start of the fall season. Your children have either already started school or preparing to return within the week. Finding quiet moments to reflect should be a priority. Do you need some journal inspiration for September?

Journal Prompt Questions for September

  1. What are your goals for September? Go into detail. Write about your personal, work, and family goals for the month.
  2. What does Labor Day mean to you? Are planning on celebrating the day?
  3. Did you like school? Why or why not?
  4. What was your favorite memory of the first day of school? How did your memory compare to your children’s first day?
  5. Who was your favorite teacher in grade school? Junior high? High school? Why did these teachers make a lasting impression?
  6. What was your favorite subject in school? What made you interested in this particular subject? Do you still find the subject interesting today?
  7. Who were your best friends in grade school, junior high, and high school? Did you remain friends with any of them after school was out?
  8. What was your favorite sport or extracurricular activity? What did you enjoy the post about the activity?
  9. If you could go back to high school, what would you do differently? Why?
  10. Did you go to your senior prom? Write the details of the night?
  11. What school activities are your children participating in? What do you like about their choices?
  12. How would you describe yourself in school? How does the description compare with who you are today?
  13. What project would you like to start for the fall season?
  14. Write about your normal daily routine.
  15. Write 5 facts about yourself, your husband (or significant other), your children, parents, and grandparents. Go into detail. Why are these facts important to you?
  16. How would you describe your current lifestyle? Are there any changes you would like to implement? Why?
  17. What is your idea of a romantic evening? When was the last time you had a romantic evening?
  18. List 10 things you would like to change in your household.
  19. What funny story or moment did you and children share today?
  20. What would you like to accomplish over the weekend? Do you want to spend more time with your family? Go out to dinner? Have a movie night? What steps do you need to take to make one these happen?
  21. What is your favorite song? Why is this particular song important to you?
  22. Describe a recent accomplishment? How do you feel?
  23. First Day of Autumn: What do you like about the fall season?
  24. List 10 fall activities for you and your family to enjoy.
  25. What childhood memories do you have about fall?
  26. Describe your last family gathering. What was successful? What could you do differently next time?
  27. Write a letter to a past teacher. No, you don’t have to send it.
  28. What changes would you like to see in yourself?
  29. What new recipe or activity would you like to try before 2020?
  30. What would you like to accomplish for the last 4 months of the year?

August Journal Writing Prompts

Keeping a journal is a wonderful way to record memories, express ideas, and release emotions. A journal does not need to be fancy. A simple spiral notebook is just as good as a leatherbound journal. Writing is the most important aspect of keeping a journal.

31 Journal Writing Prompts for August

  1. What are your personal or family goals for August?
  2. Name 10 things you want to accomplish before summer ends.
  3. Describe a funny moment from today. Did someone tell a joke? Or did your toddler do something that made you laugh? Write why the moment was funny to you.
  4. Today is Friendship Day. Write about your best friend in elementary, junior high, and high school? Did you have the same friend all the way through your school years?
  5. Write about your grandparents or older family member. What was their occupation? Where did they live?
  6. Create an August Bucket List for last-minute fun before school begins.
  7. How did you spend your day? Go into detail.
  8. What do you need to accomplish to get your children ready for the new school year?
  9. Are you healthy? What habits do you need to change in your routine to make healthier choices?
  10. What was your favorite Saturday activity as a child?
  11. Write a letter to your future self.
  12. Write a letter to your past self.
  13. List 5 long term goals.
  14. Write a review of your favorite restaurant.
  15. Describe your childhood bedroom. What posters did you hang on the wall in highschool?
  16. If you won the lottery, how would you spend the money?
  17. What is your favorite show on television? Why do you like the program?
  18. What was your favorite show during childhood?
  19. What are 10 things you could do to help the environment?
  20. What would be your ideal vacation or getaway to end the summer?
  21. What is your current pet peeve?
  22. What is your guilty pleasure?
  23. What makes you feel peaceful?
  24. Name a person you miss. Why?
  25. What family activity would you like to try? Why?
  26. Today is National Dog Day. Describe your favorite dog or other pet.
  27. List 5 things you are grateful for at this point in your life.
  28. Describe yourself in ten sentences.
  29. Describe in detail an item or recipe you made.
  30. If you could visit a fictional world, where would go?
  31. Write a memoir or letter saying goodbye to summer.

Keep in mind, there’s no right or wrong answer when writing in a journal. The experience is a personal pursuit. Always, remember to have fun when you write.

Journal Prompts for June

Are you keeping a journal? Or do you want to start writing in a journal on a daily basis? Journals are a great activity. Record your memories or daily events. Looking back on journal entries are a way to learn and understand yourself.

June Journal Prompts

  1. What are your summer plans?
  2. What are you grateful for on this day?
  3. What new activities would you like to try this summer? As a family or by yourself?
  4. Describe your family’s day? Or your day? Did the day go as planned?
  5. What can you do to help the environment?
  6. What are your personal goals for June?
  7. If you could do anything this summer, where would you go? Or what activity would you like to try?
  8. Interview your children or grandchildren?
  9. List 5 things to accomplish this upcoming week? List 5 things to accomplish this month. What steps do you need to take to finish your list?
  10. If you could interview anyone in the world, who would you pick? Why is this person so special to you?
  11. Write about your family’s history.
  12. What challenges did you overcome in the last six months? Last year?
  13. Married? Write about your first date with your partner. Single? Write about your ideal date.
  14. Flag Day in the U.S. What does the flag mean to you?
  15. What are your pet peeves?
  16. Father’s Day in the U.S. Write your favorite memory with your father or father figure.
  17. What is your favorite song? Why?
  18. How do you like to relax with your family or friends? When was the last time you participated in this activity?
  19. What is your favorite guilty pleasure? Why?
  20. What is your favorite book? Why?
  21. Summer official begins. What is your favorite childhood memory of summer? Why is this memory important to you?
  22. What is your favorite memory of the beach? Swimming pool? Why is this memory so important to you?
  23. Describe your life 5 years ago.
  24. Where would you like to be in the next year? Next five years? How can you make these goals a reality?
  25. Who is your current role model? Why?
  26. Describe in detail your dream home or summer vacation home.
  27. If you could spend an entire day alone, doing only what you want, what would you do? Why?
  28. What is your favorite summer movie? Why?
  29. What are your current feelings or mood?
  30. June marks the halfway point for the year. What are you looking forward to in the next six months? What activities would you like to accomplish?

Writing in a journal every day is a fulfilling personal activity. The journal does not need to be anything fancy. Pick up a spiral notebook or composition book to record your thoughts. Do not limit yourself to just words. Draw pictures, add memorabilia or photos, personalize your journal each day.

Journal Writing Prompts for April

Writing in a journal is a creative endeavor. Each passage provides you with a chance to express your own personal feelings and wishes. April’s warmer weather is a new beginning toward sunnier days after a long winter. Each day provides you with a chance to connect with your inner self.

  1. 5 goals for the month of April
  2. If you could change one aspect of your life, what would it be? What steps do you need to take to make this change a reality?
  3. What is your favorite movie (or book)? Why?
  4. What new skill would you like to learn? How do you achieve it?
  5. How would you like others to describe you?
  6. What is your favorite smell? Why?
  7. What was your first job? Describe your typical workday.
  8. If you could write, email or call anyone in the world, past or present, who would you pick? Why?
  9. Start a bucket list. Make one for your family and yourself.
  10. What are five things that currently bring you joy?
  11. What is your favorite inspirational quote? Why does the quote inspire you so much?
  12. What was your typical Friday night as a teenager?
  13. Write a letter to yourself. Describe your accomplishments. Be positive.
  14. What new activity would you like to try this summer for yourself or your family? Why?
  15. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
  16. What brings you peace?
  17. What was your favorite pet as a child? Why?
  18. What are you planning for your Easter weekend with your family or friends?
  19. Write your childhood memories of Good Friday and the Easter weekend. What one is your favorite?
  20. Describe coloring Easter eggs with your family. What did you talk about? Do you have a favorite moment from the activity?
  21. Did your Easter Sunday go according to plan? Why or why not?
  22. Today is Earth Day. How do you plan to celebrate? What can you do to help the Earth?
  23. Write about 3 of your friends. How did you meet? Do you still stay in contact?
  24. How would you describe your first date?
  25. Who was your favorite teacher in grade school, junior high, and high school? Why do these teachers stand out over the others?
  26. What annoys you about your family, your life, or the world?
  27. Write about your favorite family outing as a child?
  28. What are your feelings on this Sunday?
  29. Write about the world’s current events. How do they make you feel?
  30. What are you looking forward to accomplishing in May?

Have fun writing in April. Remember a journal does not need to be fancy. A composition book or a spiral notebook is perfect for containing your thoughts.

March Journal Writing Prompts

Are you currently thinking about starting a journal? Do you need a little inspiration to help you get started? Keeping a journal is an effective tool to learn about yourself, express your emotions, and keep detailed memories of the day’s events.

Writing Prompts for March

  1. What would you like to accomplish this month?
  2. Describe your current view include as many details as possible.
  3. What is your worst habit? Are you taking steps to change the habit? What do you plan to do?
  4. What do you think makes a good friendship? Who is your best friend? Who was your best  friend?
  5. List 10 things you would tell your younger self. List 10 things you would like to tell your future self.
  6. What is your inspiration?
  7. Write goals for the future include 3 months from now, 6 months, a year, five years, etc.
  8. What hobby would you like to try? Why? What do you need to start?
  9. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
  10. Could you live without the use of the Internet or cell phone? Why or why not?
  11. What would you like to learn how to do? Why?
  12. Write down a funny memory from this past week? Who was involved? Why did you find the situation funny?
  13. Do you have a current worry? Why does it bother you? What can you do to ease your worries?
  14. What holiday do you enjoy most? Why?
  15. Describe a recent dream. Who was in the dream? What do you think the dream means?
  16. Describe a normal day for you. Using the same day, write from your pet’s point of view.
  17. What does St. Patrick’s Day mean to you? Are you celebrating? What are you doing?
  18. Write down your favorite childhood memory. Why does this event mean so much to you?
  19. Write a letter to give to your children their 18th birthday or graduation day. Or write a letter to give to yourself in 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years.
  20. Celebrate the first day of spring by writing a bucket list for the season.
  21. Describe a movie or book character that inspires you.
  22. Describe your idea for perfect weekend? Is the goal achievable? Why or why not?
  23. Do you prefer to watch the sunrise or sunset? Why?
  24. What is your favorite time of day? Why?
  25. List 15 things that bring you joy.
  26. What is your vision for the future? Remember to include yourself, your significant other, your children or pets in your plan.
  27. How did or do you view yourself as a student, employee, a parent or other role in your life?
  28. If you could meet one famous person from the past, who would you pick? Why?
  29. What era would you have liked to live in? Why?
  30. Describe a book or movie recommendation. Why did you like your choice?
  31. What are you looking forward to in April? Why?