December Journal Writing Prompts
🎄 Daily December Journal Writing Prompts
December 1 — A Cozy Beginning
What does “cozy” feel like to you right now—emotionally, physically, spiritually?
December 2 — Letting the Light In
Winter light is soft and fleeting. Where do you need more light in your life?
December 3 — A Memory You Treasure
Write about a December or winter memory that still warms your heart.
December 4 — Slowing Down
What is one thing you can intentionally slow down this month?
December 5 — Your Inner Warmth
What warms you from the inside out that has nothing to do with temperature?
December 6 — A Small Thing That Feels Big
What seemingly small moment recently brought you unexpected joy?
December 7 — Winter Self-Care
What does your winter self need more of? What does she need less of?
December 8 — A Story You Want to Tell
What story from your life keeps nudging you to write it down?
December 9 — Comfort Objects
What are the comforting “objects” in your life right now—mug, sweater, journal, music?
December 10 — A Season of Generosity
Where can you offer generosity—of spirit, time, attention, or kindness?
December 11 — Your December Word
Choose one word that will guide you through the rest of the month. Why that word?
December 12 — A Lesson You’ve Learned This Year
What is one lesson 2025 has taught you that you want to bring into 2026?
December 13 — Festive Feelings
What feelings surface around the holidays? Name them without judgment.
December 14 — A Love Letter to Your Creativity
Write a short love note to your creative spirit. What does she need to hear?
December 15 — A Cozy Ritual
Write about a winter ritual you love—or one you want to create.
December 16 — Moments of Stillness
Where do you find stillness? How can you create more of it?
December 17 — A Challenge You’ve Overcome
What challenge did you move through this year, and how did it shape you?
December 18 — Winter Wanderings
If you could wander anywhere today—real or imaginary—where would it be?
December 19 — A Heart That’s Healing
Write about something your heart is healing from.
December 20 — The Magic of Home
What feels like “home” to you, beyond four walls?
December 21 — Winter Solstice Reflections
What are you ready to release into the dark? And what new light is being born?
December 22 — A Gift You Can Give Yourself
What is a gift—non-material—that you can offer yourself this season?
December 23 — What Really Matters
Write a short list of what truly matters to you this holiday.
December 24 — Christmas Eve Feelings
What emotions visit you on Christmas Eve? What memories come with them?
December 25 — A Heart Full of Gratitude
List 10 things you’re grateful for today, big or small.
December 26 — Let the Year Speak
If 2025 could speak to you, what would it say?
December 27 — Dreams for the New Year
What are your quiet dreams for 2026? The ones you haven’t said out loud?
December 28 — A Moment of Magic
Write about a moment this month that felt magical or unexpected.
December 29 — What You’re Carrying Forward
What are you taking into the new year intentionally?
December 30 — What You’re Laying Down
What are you ready to release so you don’t carry it into 2026?
December 31 — A Letter to the Year Ahead
Write a letter to 2026—your hopes, your intentions, and your heart’s whispers.