Journal prompts for further reflection

The following are some journal prompts you can use to reflect on your year and cultivate greater self understanding. When we take time to reflect we can learn our lessons and not need to repeat the painful curriculum of life too many times. We can also have more compassion for ourselves and others. Self reflection can be a vital part of a peaceful and fulfilling experience. Please enjoy.

What went well?

What surprised you?

What didn’t go the way you expected?

What disappointed you?

What was your word of the year?

If you didn’t have a word of the year, what could your word for next year be?

What was your theme this year?

If you didn’t have a theme of the year, what could your theme for next year be?

What was your biggest takeaway this year?

Who was in your corner this year?

What was Winter like?

What was Spring like?

What was Summer like?

What was Autumn like?

What was your greatest “curriculum” this year?

What was the deepest mud this year?

When did the lotus blossom this year?

How are you different after this year's experiences?

How are you the same after this year's experiences?

Who or what was your greatest source of support this year?

Who was there for you when things were hard?

What did you learn this year? 

Did you set any lunar cycle intentions over this year (If so, how was that for you)?

Did you take any trips this year (If so what did you learn about yourself while you were away)?

How can you offer yourself greater self care?

How can you offer yourself greater self understanding?

How is your self esteem after the year you’ve just had?

How can you show up for yourself more next year?

How was your home environment?

How was your home cooking experience?

How was your physical health?

How was your experience of being nourished this year?

How was your experience of your familial relationships?

How was your experience of your romantic relationship(s)?

How was your experience of your career or work?

What gains have you made this year, whether personal, professional, spiritual or other?

What losses have you sustained this year? How did you handle them? 

What have you learned this year that you could share with others?

How has your unique journey prepared you for what happened this year?

How does your unique fractal self express differently after the experiences of this year?

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