February journal prompts
February is the month of love, which is lovely if you like Valentine's Day and a bit much if you don't. These prompts cover all of it — friends, family, favourite places, the cat — and leave the heart-shaped chocolates optional.
- 1Who made me laugh most this winter? Write down what they said.
- 2What does being loved look like in small, everyday ways?
- 3Write a thank-you letter to a friend you've never properly thanked.
- 4Which place do I love most, and when did I last go there?
- 5What's something I love about myself that I rarely say out loud?
- 6Describe the first time I met my best friend.
- 7What's a song that reminds me of someone? Why?
- 8List the small things someone did for me this month.
- 9What would my perfect, entirely unromantic day off look like?
- 10Which book, film or show do I love more than is reasonable?
- 11How do I like to be looked after when I'm ill or tired?
- 12Write about a pet — mine, a friend's, or one from childhood.
- 13What's the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for me?
- 14What signs of spring have I noticed so far?
- 15Who could I surprise with a letter this week?
How to use these
Pick one, set a timer for ten minutes, and write without stopping to correct anything. Don't worry about answering the question exactly — the prompt is only there to get the pen moving. If one doesn't land, skip it. Try the random prompt generator if you can't choose.