October brings leaves bursting with colors, sweater weather, and Halloween. Keeping a journal this month should reflect your past memories of the changing seasons, goals for the holidays, and past memories.
31 Journal Writing Prompts for October
- What do you hope to accomplish in October? For yourself? For your family? For work?
- What fun Halloween activity would you like to try this month? Why is this activity important to you?
- Think about your childhood. How did you celebrate Halloween? Our of all of your Halloween memories as a child, which is your favorite?
- What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume? Was it homemade or store-bought? Why did you like this particular costume so much?
- Did you attend any Halloween parties as a child? At school? Or another location? What Halloween party made the most memorable impression? Why?
- Do you want to attend or host a Halloween party this year? Why or why not?
- Do your children or grandchildren plan to dress up for Halloween? Why did they pick their Halloween costumes?
- List 5 things that made you smile today.
- What steps do you need to take to be happier every day? Organization? New job?
- If you could visit any country or state in the fall, where would you go? Why?
- If you could buy one item without worrying about the price, what would you purchase? Why?
- Describe the weather today. Cold, wet, warm? Was it typical for this time of year? Did you enjoy the day?
- Describe the most vivid dream you can remember.
- Are you happy with your job? Your daily routine? What would you train?
- What everyday item can you not without? Why?
- What is your personal definition of happiness?
- What is your favorite book? Describe the main character in the story. Why were you drawn to this book?
- What was your first pet? Describe.
- Happy Sweetest Day! How do you plan to celebrate? What is your ideal Sweetest Day?
- Write a bucket list for the last 3 months of the year.
- What one thing do you need to improve your health? Exercise? Eat better? How do you accomplish it?
- Write about cooking or baking disaster.
- Write a tale about October, Fall, or Halloween. Or ask your children to tell you a story.
- Write a letter to your future self.
- Go outside and write. (Or take pictures if it’s too cold). Describe the scene.
- What home project would you like to start?
- Write about your day from your pet’s point of view.
- What new fall recipe would you like to try? Why?
- Have you started your Christmas shopping? Are you a holiday planner?
- Thinking ahead to November, what are you looking forward to doing?
- Happy Halloween! Describe your day. Did you hand out candy? Go to a party? What was the most memorable moment?
