Best January Journal Prompts in 2023

Journaling in January can be a powerful tool for setting intentions and creating positive change. As we start a new year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to set goals for the future. Journaling can help us to gain clarity and focus, and it can inspire us to make more mindful and intentional choices. By answering journal prompts about New Year's resolutions, goals, and intentions, we can gain new insights and perspectives, and we can identify areas for growth and improvement. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or you're just getting started, incorporating journaling into your January routine can be a valuable tool for personal growth and development.

37 January Journal Prompts

Who do I need to forgive in my life? What feelings am I holding onto from the past?

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What is one way I can push myself out of my comfort zone in the new year?

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What does having a fresh start mean to me?

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If I were my manager, would I be happy with my work performance this past year?

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How do I want to take care of myself in the new year?

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In what ways can I be healthier in the new year?

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How can I give back more in the new year?

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What does the new year mean to me?

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What lessons did I learn in the past year?

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If I could spend more time doing one activity in the new year, what would it be?

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What relationships would I like to develop further over the next six months?

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What would I like to subtract from my life in the new year?

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If I had to define myself in terms of principles, what would they be?

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What do I want to add to my life in the new year?

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If I could go back and change one decision, what would it be?

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What is one habit I currently have that I would like to get rid of in the new year?

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What is something I love to do on cold winter nights?

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What would I like my financial life to look like in five years?

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What can I do to be in a better financial position by the end of the new year?

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What is one of my key learnings from the past year?

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Who were the most important people in my life in the past year?

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What challenges did I face in the past year?

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How do I want to grow in the new year?

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What is one habit that I would like to build in the new year?

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If I had to choose a single word or theme to describe the new year, what would it be?

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What is one thing that I desire for my career?

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Is the life that I am living the life I want?

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What is one new thing I can try in the new year?

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What do I want to celebrate from the past year?

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What do I want to let go of in the new year?

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What is something I love now that I could never have imagined I would like in the past?

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What is one way I would like to improve my physical health?

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What am I most excited about in the new year?

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How did I grow in the past year?

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What do I need to leave behind from the past year?

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What is one thing I am most grateful for from the past year?

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Did I achieve the career goals I set out for myself this past year?

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