November journal prompts
November is bonfires, fog, and the realisation that Christmas is closer than you'd like. It's a quiet month, and a good one for gratitude — before the busy bit starts.
- 1What am I grateful for that I usually take for granted?
- 2Describe a bonfire night from my childhood.
- 3What does a quiet weekend at home look like for me?
- 4Who has helped me this year? How could I thank them?
- 5What's something I'm looking forward to in December?
- 6What's a smell that reminds me of winter?
- 7What do I want to remember about this year?
- 8What would make this Christmas feel less stressful?
- 9List the warmest things I own.
- 10Which people do I want to send cards to this year?
- 11What's a tradition I'd like to start?
- 12What's the best present I've ever given?
- 13What am I proud of this year that nobody else knows about?
- 14What does a grey day feel like, and how do I brighten one?
- 15What could I say no to this month to leave room for rest?
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.