31 Inspiring March Journal Prompts (+Ideas)
March is a beautiful time to journal about change, growth and renewal with the first signs of spring in the air.
It’s also a great time to reevaluate your goals as March officially means we’re a quarter of the way through the new year.
And it’s a perfect time for some internal spring cleaning too – and asking yourself what you need to get rid of in your life and what bad habits you need to quit.
I’ve been journaling for decades and its helped me in countless ways – from staying organized to managing anxiety and stress.
Though it’s not always easy to keep up a daily writing habit.
So I love monthly journal prompts catered to specific times of the year. They give you fresh insights and inspiration when you’re staring at a blank journal page.
So here’s my ultimate list of March writing prompts to give you a fresh lease on life with the arrival of spring.
A daily journaling practice:
- improves your creativity and self-esteem
- helps you manage stress, anxiety and depression
- boosts your sleep quality and lowers your blood pressure
- helps you with self-acceptance and self-discovery
Here are 31 journal prompts for March:
March 1: Reflect back on last month – review your planner and phone photos. What were your 3 biggest achievements you’re most proud of in February?
March 2: Reflect back on last month. What were your 3 biggest challenges in February? And what did they teach you?
March 3: Think about the new month ahead. What are your 3 biggest goals for March?
March 4: Think about the new month ahead. What are your 3 biggest worries and fears for March?
March 5: When are you too hard on yourself? What can you do this month to build more self-compassion?
March 6: What 3 self-care habits can you practice this month to help you manage with stress, anxiety and depression?
March 7: What are some new and creative ways you can spend your free time? How can you manage your screentime and social media use?
March 8: What’s no longer serving you in life? What limiting thoughts, beliefs and habits do you need to let go of?
March 9: What does a new beginning mean to you? In what ways are you making new beginnings in your own life?
March 10: Describe 3 things you’re looking forward to this spring. What do you enjoy most about the warmer, greener days?
March 11: Write about a person who inspires you. What do you most admire about them?
March 12: Write a list of 10 simple, everyday things that make you happy.
March 13: What do you love about your body? How can you take better care of your health?
March 14: Describe 10 things you’re currently grateful for.
March 15: What new hobby or passion have you been wanting to try?
March 16: What quick and simple self-care habits can you add into your daily routine this month?
March 17: What things make you feel the most energetic and alive? What always gets you excited?
March 18: How can you show more love and appreciation to the people you’re grateful for?
March 19: Write down 3 positive affirmations that you need to hear right now.
March 20: We’re about a third of the way into the new year. How do you feel about the progress you’ve made towards your goals?
March 21: Take a walk in nature and document the sights, smells and sounds of your landscape this spring. What signs of renewal and growth do you see?
March 22: Write about your favorite springtime memory.
March 23: Write about your favorite things to do on weekends and holidays.
March 24: How can you spring clean your living space? What areas could you declutter? How could you make your home more comfortable?
March 25: How can you change your daily routine to reduce your stress and anxiety?
March 26: What distractions, bad habits and toxic relationships stop you from achieving your dreams?
March 27: How can you manage self-doubt and negative thoughts? How can you build a more positive mindset?
March 28: Describe 3 things you can do when you’re nearing burnout. How can you manage overwhelm and stress in your life?
March 29: How can you spend more time outdoors this spring? How can you strengthen your connection to nature?
March 30: How can you be more present and mindful in your everyday life? What habits can you build to increase your mindfulness?
March 31: What are your three biggest goals and intentions for April?
March journal ideas
Try these journaling ideas in March to keep your writing habit fresh and inspired:
1. The next time you’re watching TV or listening to music, pick up your diary and make some flower doodles in the margins.
Doodling is a simple and easy pastime. But it actually has many great benefits to your mental health. Doodling engages and calms your mind. And it lowers the stress hormone cortisol and boosts creativity.
2. Use you diary to track your daily workouts, walks, meditation sessions and any other fitness goals you’re working towards.
Set some monthly goals that are achievable. Then draw out a monthly calendar in your diary with boxes to tick off each time you complete the activity for that day.
3. Write about gratitude in your diary as a powerful journaling technique that reduces stress, boosts happiness and improves your sleep.
It’s recommended if you’re feeling depressed, unmotivated, overwhelmed or anxious.
Read next:
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