Journal Prompts for Going into 2026

Pick one. Write ugly. Stop when you want.

Prompts for Naming What You’re Carrying

• What feels heavy right now, even if I don’t fully understand why?

• What am I tired of holding together?

• What has followed me from year to year without resolution?

• What emotions keep showing up lately, even when I don’t invite them?

Prompts for Creating Internal Safety

• What helps my body feel slightly less tense?

• Where do I feel safest during the day, even briefly?

• What does my body ask for when it’s overwhelmed?

• What signals tell me I’m nearing my limit?

Prompts for Home + Environment

• Which spaces in my home feel supportive?

• Which spaces feel demanding?

• What objects make me feel grounded when I see or touch them?

• What could be made easier with one small change?

Prompts for Moving Toward 2026 Gently

• What do I want less of in the coming year?

• What am I not willing to push through anymore?

• What rhythms feel sustainable right now?

• What would “enough” look like this season?

You worked hard and now you deserve something shiny.