This post is all about the most inspirational january journal prompts to start your year on the right foot.

Are you looking to start the new year with focus, direction, energy, and motivation? In this blog post, you´ll find the 56 best inspirational january journal prompts for new year motivation.

Taking the time to review, reflect and plan before the start of the new year is essential to help you start 2023 with the motivation, clarity, and energy to conquer your dreams and build the life of your dreams.

Every day we wake up, we have the power to decide where to focus our time and energy: either on continuing with a life that makes you unhappy and unfulfilled or on starting to build your dream life, one that gives you chills every time you think about it.

So my question to you is: what do you choose to focus your time and energy on today?

If you are ready to build the life of your dreams and become your best self, you´ve come to the right place!

And in order to help you achieve just that I have prepared for you a list of the 56 best inspirational january journal prompts for new year’s motivation.

These journal prompts are designed not only to motivate you for the new year but also to help you reflect and review this past year, the highlights, the ups, and downs, the successes, and the learnings…

So get cozy, grab a cup of coffee or tea, your journal and get ready to:

-Review and reflect on your past year

-Find yourself

-Manifest the best version of yourself

-Set goals

-Find clarity and direction

But before we start with these journal prompts, I want to remind you to never underestimate the power of writing. Even though this might seem like a little silly exercise, it´s surprising what we can achieve when we have a clear direction and goal in our life. And writing is one of the best ways to achieve just that.

So having said this, let´s begin!

Yearly Review Journal Prompts

#1 What changes did you make last year that you are happy with?

#2 What were your 3 biggest successes this year? How did you feel when you accomplished them?

#3 What is your favorite memory of last year? Why is it so special?

#4 What was your biggest lesson from last year?

#5 Take a look at the new years’ resolutions you wrote last year (if you have), which ones did you accomplish? Which ones did you not? Why do you think you didn’t achieve these goals?

#6 Where were you one year ago? How did you feel? How have you changed from your past self?

#7 What are 3 things you are grateful happened to you this past year?

#8 I want you to think of your life areas (finances, personal development, health, career and relationships) and rate how you felt in each this past year individually from 1-10 without thinking too much about your answer.

• What areas have the lowest score? Why do you think they have such a low score?
• What are the areas with the highest score? Why?
• What are the areas you would like to improve/ focus more on this year?

#9 What is something you are proud you overcame this past year?

#10 What is one limiting belief that has stopped you from achieving your goals this year?

#11 What is one emotion that I let it control me this past year?

#12 Describe your energy in the past year in one word.

#13 What were your top three challenges/ failures this year?

#14 Describe your worst experience/ memory.

#15 What negative aspects of your life do you want to leave in the past? And, what positive aspects of your life do want to bring into the new year?

New Year January Journal Prompts

#1 What’s your word for the new year that encompasses your intentions and goals?

#2 What bad habits are you ready to break this year?

#3 Write three things you love about yourself.

#4 Next time this year I will have…

#5 What is the best thing you can do for yourself this year?

#6 Find a quote that vibrates with you and makes you feel motivated. Why does this quote uplift you so much? How can you take action on these words?

#7 What are 5 things you are proud of yourself for right now?

#8 What wish would you dream and go for if you knew you couldn’t fail?

#9 Why is this goal so important? How will achieving this goal improve your life?

#10 What are your new years’ resolutions for this year? If you haven´t written them yet, here is a list of 70 insanely simple new years goals to help you become your best self!

#11 What advice would you offer a friend on making 2023 their best year?

#12 Who is your biggest inspiration at the moment? Why do they inspire you? 

#13 What is one thing you can do to be a little more like them?

#14 How can I give myself more love this year? Write 3 actions to take care of yourself.

#15 I feel like my best self when I´m…

#16 Which people in your circle make you feel the most supported?

#17 Which people in your circle are holding you back?

#18 Choose 5 affirmations to empower you this month.

#19 What is one new skill you would like to learn this year?

#20 If you were being totally, authentically you, how would you look, walk, talk, sing, and dress?

#21 I am the happiest when…

#22 This year will be amazing because…

#23 What can you do this year to be happier?

#24 What character traits do you admire the most in other people? Do you think these traits are part of your personality? If not, how can you adopt these personality traits?

#25 Am I living my life at the fullest right now?

#26 Make a list of 7 things you really want to get done this year.

#27 Make a list of things you want to let go of this year.

#28 Where do you see yourself a year from now?

#29 If you were completely fearless for one day, what would you do?

#30 What does my inner thoughts say about me? Do I like what they say?

#31 What do I want to prioritize this year?

#32 What are your top 3 self-improvement goals for the year?

#33 What are your top 3 health and wellness goals for the year?

#34 What are your top 3 financial resolutions for the year?

#35 What are your top 3 spiritual goals for the year?

#36 What are your top 3 career resolutions for the year?

#37 How have your goals changed since last year?

#38 Describe 4 ways to keep your mental health in check.

#39 What is one thing you really want to try this year?

#40 Create a vision board for your 2023 goals. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create the perfect vision board!

#41 What is your biggest fear? What can you do this year to overcome it?

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this blog post on these 56 motivational january journal prompts for New Years motivation.

Remember to every day make the conscious decision to focus your time and energy on building the life of your dreams.

And even though it may seem tempting to let fear control our lives because it´s “easier” or “safer”. We either way have to live with the pain and the fear, but you can choose which one to live with: the pain of regret or the pain of growth.

Never forget that you are worthy of even your deepest desires!

What are some of your new years’ resolutions? I would to read you in the comments!