Reflect on 2024: Journaling Prompts and Intentions for the Year Ahead

Although the lead-up to Christmas is often a hectic time filled with socialising, gift shopping, and preparing the perfect festive meal, winter itself invites us to slow down, rest, and reflect. Now the year 2024 is coming to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on the year that has gone by and to set intentions for what lies ahead.

Winter is an ideal time for introspection as we naturally slow down and go more inwards. By evaluating the past, we can set meaningful goals and intentions for the future with greater focus and purpose. So it helps us to make sure we’re not just living reactively, but intentionally. It is also a way to reconnect with our authentic selves and ensure we’re living in alignment with what truly matters. Probably the best way to reflect is by journaling. Underneath you can find 21 journaling prompts to help you to reflect.

Gratitude and Wins

1. What are three things you are most grateful for this year?

2. What was your biggest accomplishment, and how did it make you feel?

3. What unexpected surprises brought you joy?

Challenges and Lessons

4. What was the most challenging moment of the year, and what did you learn from it?

5. Are there any mistakes or regrets you experienced? What insights have you gained from them?

6. How have you grown or changed as a person this year?

   
   

Relationships

7. Which relationships brought you the most support or happiness?

8. Is there someone you’d like to thank or reconnect with?

9. Were there any relationships that felt draining or misaligned with your values?

   
   

Self-Care and Wellbeing

10. How did you care for your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing this year?

11. What habits or routines helped you feel balanced?

12. Is there anything you’d like to change or improve in how you look after yourself?

    
    

Career and Personal Goals

13. What progress did you make towards your goals or aspirations?

14. Did any opportunities arise that you didn’t expect?

15. What would you like to focus on professionally or personally next year?

    
    

Fun and Creativity

16. What was the most fun or exciting thing you did this year?

17. How did you express your creativity?

18. Were there any hobbies, activities, or interests you rediscovered or want to explore further?

    
    

Reflection and Moving Forward

19. If you could summarise this year in one word or phrase, what would it be?

20. What are you most proud of when you look back over the year?

21. What intentions would you like to set for the coming year?

I hope you will enjoy reflecting on the year 2024 and celebrate all you have achieved! I wish everyone a beautiful and relaxing Christmas. And may you be able to accept and move with the rhythm of winter. Be quiet, take your rest and turn inwards, so you can get ready to bloom in spring.

Much Love, Kim