December is a month of both endings and new beginnings. It’s a time to celebrate the holidays, reflect on the year behind us, and set intentions for the one ahead. Journaling during this season can help you process your experiences, savor special memories, and step into the new year with clarity.
Whether you write daily or just when you need a mindful pause, these prompts will inspire meaningful reflection and help you close the year with gratitude.
15 December Journal Prompts
- What are my three favorite memories from this past year?
- What challenges did I overcome, and how did they shape me?
- Who am I most grateful for this year, and why?
- What traditions or rituals make December feel special to me?
- How have I grown as a person over the past twelve months?
- What is one accomplishment from this year that I am especially proud of?
- What lessons did I learn that I want to carry into the new year?
- What does “celebration” mean to me, and how do I want to embrace it this season?
- What is one thing I would like to release before the year ends?
- How can I give back or spread kindness during the holiday season?
- What is a favorite holiday memory from childhood that still brings me joy?
- How can I take better care of myself during the busyness of December?
- What do I want to leave behind in this year, and what do I want to welcome into the next?
- What word or intention do I want to guide me into the new year?
- Write a gratitude letter to the year, thanking it for all the lessons and moments it gave me.
Final Thoughts
December is the perfect month to pause, reflect, and prepare for fresh beginnings. By using these journal prompts, you can capture meaningful memories, process the ups and downs of the past year, and create space for hope and intention as you step into the next chapter.
