October has a way of making us want to slow down, settle in and enjoy the season, but it can also be a great time to check in with yourself. These journal prompts were created to help you do a little of both. You’ll find that each week has a different focus, beginning with what deserves more of your time and attention right now. There are no rules for working through them. Answer one each day, choose a few that stand out or simply come back to the list whenever you feel like spending a little time with yourself. By the end, you’ll have more than a collection of journal entries – you’ll have a snapshot of what mattered to you, what you enjoyed and what you want to carry forward.
WEEK ONE: More of What Matters
Make room for what you want more of in your days.
- What would I love to say I did by the end of October?
- What deserves more of my attention right now?
- Where could I give myself a little more grace?
- What have I been putting off that would feel good to finally do?
- What is something I want to do just for me?
- What can I take off my plate this month?
- What habit would I like to return to?
- What is working well in my life right now?
- What part of my routine could use a little reset?
- What is one small change that would improve my days?
WEEK TWO: A Little More Me
Focus on making yourself a priority.
- What always puts me in a better mood?
- What is something I genuinely love doing alone?
- What hobby would I love to spend more time on?
- What is my favorite way to recharge?
- What does my perfect free evening look like?
- What is one thing I could do for myself this week?
- What is something I want to try purely because it sounds fun?
- What is something about myself I’ve learned to appreciate?
- What do I wish I gave myself permission to do more often?
- What is one promise I’d like to make to myself?
WEEK THREE: Shake Up the Routine
Fun, curiosity, spontaneity, and making ordinary days more interesting
- Where could I go that I’ve never been before?
- What could I do differently this week just to mix things up?
- What is something I’ve always wanted to learn?
- What would make an ordinary weekday feel special?
- What is something nearby I’ve always wanted to check out?
- What is something I’ve never tried because it felt outside my comfort zone?
- What is a new food or recipe I’d like to try?
- What is something I’ve wanted to do but keep waiting for someone else to do with me?
- Where haven’t I been lately that I’d love to revisit?
- What’s one thing I want to do before October is over?
WEEK FOUR: Soak Up the Season
Late October, seasonal fun, memories and heading toward November
- What has been my favorite October moment?
- What haven’t I done yet that I still want to squeeze into October?
- What has made this month feel like fall?
- What seasonal treat have I loved most?
- What have I watched, read, or played that I loved this month?
- What deserves a spot in my October highlight reel?
- What did I do for myself this month?
- If October had a title, what would I call it?
- What do I want to carry with me into November?
- What am I looking forward to next month?