35 New Year Journalling Prompts To Start 2021 With Clarity

The New Year is a powerful time of the year for taking some solitude to reflect, declutter, take stock and release anything no longer needed. We can use this time of the year to understand the highs, lows, blocks, and beliefs that both hindered and helped us during 2020.

In order to invite in new possibilities and goals for the New Year, we must create space first through identifying what we learned, and what we want to let go of. We can create space by shining light on old patterns, understanding where they came from, and how to create new ones that support us.

Journalling is a powerful way to declutter the mind and release anything that wants to be cleared. From this place we often experience realisations which cultivates a greater sense of clarity. When we check in with journalling often, we cultivate a deeper relationship with our inner world. Often it just takes a few good journalling prompts to get started.

It’s important not to judge what wants to be written, and to honour that sometimes information or emotion can be cleared from the subconscious mind that our conscious brain doesn’t understand or know how to comprehend. Be kind, and allow yourself to clear whatever needs to come through.

It can be helpful to find a space that you will be uninterrupted, and perhaps make a tea or light a candle to create a relaxing environment for your journalling practice. A little journalling each day can go a long way!

35 New Year Journalling Prompts

How was I feeling at the start of 2020?
What lessons have I learned this year?
What did I overcome this year?
What challenges arose to meet me this year?
What lessons did I learn from these challenges?
What did COVID19 teach me?
How have I navigated uncertainty? How have I overcome change?
What have I learned about relationships? Which relationships have expanded, which ones have dropped away?
What new relationships would I like to manifest?
How would I like to be a better friend next year?
What am I proud of this year?
What did my friends teach me this year?
What did I learn from my family this year?
What have I realised about myself this year?
What were the highlights of my year?
How did I love myself this year?
Is there anything I need to say to anyone before the year ends?
What are some beliefs I would like to let go of?
What are some patterns I would like to let go of?
What would I like to invite more of into 2021?
What would I like to achieve in 2021?
How can I love myself deeper in 2021?
How would I like to be creative in 2020?
What would I like to expand in 2021?
What would I like to learn in 2021?
What would I like to explore further in 2021?
What am I committing to on an internal level?
What am I committing to on an external level?
Are there any pressures or self sabotage I’d like to let go of?
What’s my mantra for 2021?
Are there any boundaries I’d like to introduce in 2021?
What have I loved the most about 2020?
What am i most excited for in 2021?
Who is the most authentic version of myself?
What would I like my morning routine to be in 2021?

I hope you enjoy! I’ll be working through these prompts myself over the break.

35 New Year Journalling Prompts

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