5 Simple Christmas Journal Prompts to Reflect on 2024
Christmas is right around the corner! Snow is falling, trees are decorated, and vacation leaves are approved! There’s just one thing missing: Christmas journal prompts to reflect on the year!
Tis the season for gratitude, love, and happiness. What better way to end the year with a little reflection? If you’re not sure how to get started, answer these 6 journal prompts:
1. What Makes You Most Excited About Christmas?
Reflect on the past Christmas’ and how it made you feel. What stood out? Reflecting on what excites you the most gives you an idea of the kind of person you are. Do you like spending time with people? Giving gifts? Putting on shows for your family? Writing in-depth and personal Christmas cards? Cooking? Are you there to socialize and have a good time? There isn’t one right answer. The key is to be as honest as possible with these Christmas journal prompts.
2. Describe the Perfect Christmas.
The perfect Christmas exists, even if it’s just in your head. Yup, you can go wild with this Christmas journal prompt.
Does snow need to fall for you to consider it Christmas? Do you need fancy decorations, Christmas trees, and gifts, or are you more low-key?
Some people prefer a small gathering as long as there is good food and company. Others want to go all out, especially because Christmas happens only once a year. Be as creative as you can and don’t leave out the details. Write down your heart’s desires, even if it’s a bit unrealistic.
3. Describe the Worst Christmas.
This time, be more realistic. Reflect on the worst Christmas you experienced. Describe everything that happened and how it made you feel. Was it because of something someone said? Was it a logistical issue at a party? Write down your experience even if it wasn’t that bad.
4. What Are You Grateful for This Year?
Think about the highs and lows of this year. What went well? What didn’t? This can be a tricky question to answer, especially if your year hasn’t been so great. Just remember that there is always something you can be grateful for.
5. What Are You Looking Forward to Next Year?
Don’t write down your New Year’s resolutions, save that for later. Write down what you’re looking forward to doing. It doesn’t have to be anything specific. Maybe you’re looking forward to the trips you have planned. Maybe a loved one will be visiting. List all the possibilities of what you want to do, even if its not set in stone.
Expand on These Christmas Journal Prompts
These journal prompts all have one purpose: to make you reflect on the past, but also to be present in the moment. You want to know the secret to why people seem so happy during the holidays? It’s because they actively do what they can to see the good throughout the year, celebrating their loved ones and having an open mindset. Not sure how to get that? Read 3 Mindsets Shifts to Have Before Christmas 2024. So keep journalling and getting to know yourself. The more we ask ourselves questions, the better we understand.
