- Brianna Paruolo
Journal Prompts for the New Year
Updated: May 22
Take some time to reflect on 2022 and set yourself up for a successful 2023 by using these journal prompts.

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I have compiled a list of 10 journal prompts to help you reflect on 2022 and prepare for 2023.
2022
My favorite memories from this year were….
The biggest challenge I faced and have overcome/still overcoming was…
I am proud of myself for…
Three things I did to practice self-love…
Three things I learned this year were…
2023
One thing I’m taking from the previous year into the new year is…
Three ways I will continue to practice self-love…
Experiences I’m welcoming in the new year are…
One thing I’m focusing more on this year is…
Three things I want more of and Three things I want less of this year…
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