One meaningful prompt for every week of the year. Use these to deepen your journaling practice, spark reflection, and make each week more intentional.

JANUARY - Fresh Starts & Intentions

Week 1: What does "my best year" mean to me?

Describe what success looks like for you this year. Not what others expect—what YOU truly want.

Week 2: What habit would change my life if I did it consistently?

Think small and specific. What one daily or weekly practice would make the biggest difference?

Week 3: What do I want to let go of from last year?

Mistakes, grudges, limiting beliefs, toxic relationships, or old versions of yourself that no longer serve you.

Week 4: How do I want to feel at the end of this year?

Focus on emotions, not achievements. Proud? Peaceful? Connected? Grateful? Adventurous?

FEBRUARY - Self-Love & Growth

Week 5: What do I need to forgive myself for?

We're all carrying something. What would it feel like to put it down?

Week 6: What's one thing I'm doing well that I don't give myself credit for?

You're better at something than you think. What is it?

Week 7: If I treated myself like I treat my best friend, what would change?

How would you speak to yourself differently? What would you encourage yourself to do?

Week 8: What does self-care actually look like for me (not Instagram's version)?

Real self-care. What genuinely refills your cup?

MARCH - Clarity & Direction

Week 9: What am I avoiding that I need to face?

That conversation, project, decision, or truth. Name it.

Week 10: What would I do if I weren't afraid of failing?

Remove fear from the equation. What becomes possible?

Week 11: What's draining my energy lately?

People, commitments, habits, scrolling, overthinking? Where is your energy going?

Week 12: What lights me up right now?

What makes you lose track of time? What excites you? What are you curious about?

APRIL - Relationships & Connection

Week 13: Who do I need to reach out to?

Someone you've been thinking about. Someone you miss. Someone who needs to hear from you.

Week 14: What relationship in my life needs more attention?

Partner, friend, family member, or even your relationship with yourself.

Week 15: What boundaries do I need to set (or reinforce)?

With your time, energy, emotions, or availability. Where do you need to protect yourself?

Week 16: Who brings out the best version of me?

These are your people. How can you spend more time with them?

MAY - Gratitude & Appreciation

Week 17: What ordinary moment from this week am I grateful for?

The small stuff. The Tuesday afternoon that was just... nice.

Week 18: What challenge am I grateful for because of what it taught me?

Past or present. What hard thing shaped you for the better?

Week 19: What part of my daily routine do I take for granted?

Hot water, coffee, a comfortable bed, a quiet morning? Notice what you have.

Week 20: Who has impacted my life that I've never properly thanked?

Write it here. Or better yet—tell them.

JUNE - Reflection & Adjustment

Week 21: What's working well so far this year?

Mid-year check-in. What progress have you made? What feels good?

Week 22: What needs to change in the second half of the year?

Be honest. What's not serving you? What needs adjustment?

Week 23: What goal did I set that I no longer care about?

Permission to pivot. You're allowed to change your mind.

Week 24: What unexpected good thing has happened this year?

The surprise. The thing you didn't plan but are grateful for.

JULY - Joy & Play

Week 25: When did I last feel pure joy? What was I doing?

Recreate this. Make space for it. Chase this feeling.

Week 26: What did I love doing as a child that I've stopped doing?

Drawing, exploring, building, imagining? Can you bring it back?

Week 27: What would I do this week if I prioritized fun?

Actually prioritize it. Put it in your calendar.

Week 28: What makes me laugh?

Who, what, where? Seek out more of this.

AUGUST - Purpose & Meaning

Week 29: What do I want to be known for?

Not famous—just known by the people who matter to you. What legacy are you building?

Week 30: What problem do I want to help solve in the world?

Big or small. Local or global. Where does your purpose point?

Week 31: What am I doing now that future me will be proud of?

You're building something. What is it?

Week 32: What would I regret not doing?

If this year ended tomorrow, what would you wish you'd tried?

SEPTEMBER - Seasons & Change

Week 33: What season of life am I in right now?

Growth? Rest? Transition? Struggle? Harvest? Name it and honor it.

Week 34: What do I need to release to make room for what's next?

Clutter, commitments, beliefs, stuff. What needs to go?

Week 35: What's one area of my life that needs a "reset"?

Health, home, relationships, work, finances? Where do you need to start fresh?

Week 36: What am I ready for?

The next level. The new chapter. The scary thing. What are you ready to step into?

OCTOBER - Goals & Action

Week 37: What goal can I still achieve before the year ends?

Three months left. What's actually possible if you focus?

Week 38: What's the smallest step I can take toward my biggest goal?

Make it laughably small. Now do it.

Week 39: What do I keep saying I'll do "someday"? Why not now?

Call out your own excuses. What's really stopping you?

Week 40: What does "success" mean to me (in my own words)?

Not society's definition. Not your parents' version. Yours.

NOVEMBER - Challenges & Resilience

Week 41: What hard thing did I get through this year?

Acknowledge it. You survived. You're still here.

Week 42: What's something difficult I'm currently facing?

Write it down. Sometimes naming it reduces its power.

Week 43: What strength have I discovered in myself this year?

You're stronger than you think. Where did you prove it?

Week 44: Who or what helped me through a difficult time?

Honor your support system. Express gratitude.

DECEMBER - Reflection & Celebration

Week 45: What am I most proud of from this year?

Big or small. Public or private. What matters to you?

Week 46: What surprised me most about this year?

The plot twist. The unexpected turn. The thing you didn't see coming.

Week 47: What do I want to carry into next year?

Lessons, habits, relationships, mindsets. What's worth keeping?

Week 48: What did I learn about myself this year?

You're different than you were in January. How?

BONUS WEEKS (for years with 52+ weeks)

Week 49: What moment from this year do I want to remember forever?

The one that makes you smile just thinking about it.

Week 50: What would I tell my January 1st self?

What wisdom would you share with the person who started this year?

Week 51: How have I grown this year?

Not just achieved—grown. Who have you become?

Week 52: What intentions do I want to set for next year?

Not resolutions. Intentions. How do you want to show up?

HOW TO USE THESE PROMPTS:

Option 1: Sequential

Use one prompt each week in order. Follow the natural rhythm of the year.

Option 2: Intuitive

Scan the list weekly and choose whichever prompt speaks to you most.

Option 3: Theme-Based

Use all January prompts in January, all February prompts in February, etc.

Option 4: Random

Close your eyes, point to the page, use that prompt.

Option 5: Repeated

Come back to powerful prompts multiple times throughout the year. See how your answers change.

TIPS FOR WORKING WITH PROMPTS:

Set a timer: 10-15 minutes. Don't overthink it.

Write freely: First draft is for you only. No editing, no judgment.

Go deeper: If a prompt sparks something, keep writing. Follow the thread.

Be honest: The value is in the truth, not in sounding good.

It's okay to skip: If a prompt doesn't resonate, move on. Come back later or don't.

Date your entries: Future you will want to know when you wrote this.

Revisit: Reread entries from earlier in the year. Notice growth and patterns.

These weekly prompts are perfect for deepening your journaling practice. Pair them with daily gratitude (3 things you're thankful for) and you have a complete system for making this your best year yet."

Happy journaling! 📝✨

These prompts are designed to meet you where you are—whether you're seeking clarity, celebrating growth, or working through challenges. There's no right or wrong way to use them. Just show up, be honest, and let the writing guide you.