30 Inspiring November Journal Prompts (+ Ideas)
November is a great month to journal with lots of long autumn nights to curl up with your favorite leather notebook and fluffy blanket.
And it’s the perfect time to reignite your daily journaling practice if you haven’t written in awhile.
November also means we’re nearing the festive holiday season and the end of the year. And that’s a great time to look back on this year and ask yourself if you’re still aligned with the life you really want.
The bare trees and bitingly cold weather mean it’s the start of the long hibernation season before the rebirth of spring.
And that means quiet evenings with your favorite scented candles and steaming mugs of herbal tea as you quiet your mind and take some time for yourself.
November is dark and moody and a beautiful time to get honest with yourself about your negative self-talk and your daily routine.
I’ve been journaling for decades and I love to use seasonal journal prompts to beat writer’s block and savor the season’s beauty.
So here are my favorite seasonal journal prompts – especially crafted for November to inspire your writing this late autumn.
Writing in a journal every day:
- boosts your confidence
- improves your self-esteem
- makes you more creative
- helps you manage anxiety and depression
- helps you sleep better
- lowers your blood pressure
Here are 30 November journal prompts:
November 1: Reflect back on last month (and review your planner and phone photos). What were your 3 happiest moments and proudest achievements in October?
November 2: Reflect back on last month. What were your 3 hardest challenges in October? What lessons did they teach you?
November 3: Think about the month ahead. What are your 3 biggest hopes for November?
November 4: Think about the month ahead. What are your 3 biggest worries and fears for November?
November 5: Describe a recent time you spoke too harshly to yourself. How can you be kinder to yourself?
November 6: What new self-care habit can you try this month when it gets dark and cold early?
November 7: Write down 3 activities you can do in the evenings instead of scrolling your phone. How can you spend some quality time with loved ones or unwind after a hard day?
November 8: What’s a toxic habit that’s holding you back? How would your daily life look without it?
November 9: What part of your daily routine needs a reset right now?
November 10: Describe your perfect autumn day in detail from waking up until evening. What sights, sounds, smells and feelings are there?
November 11: What are some small changes you can make to make your living space more comfortable?
November 12: Write a list of 10 simple things that bring you happiness. How can you bring these things into your daily life?
November 13: Describe your current morning routine. What’s working well and what needs to change?
November 14: Describe 10 things you’re grateful for right now. Write in detail and let yourself experience the full emotion of gratitude.
November 15: What are you grateful for this season? What are your favorite things about November?
November 16: Describe your evening routine. What’s working well and what needs to change?
November 17: What is eating up your energy right now? How can you stay more grounded?
November 18: How can you feel less rushed and hurried in your everyday life?
November 19: Write down 3 positive affirmations that you need to hear right now. What solace can you offer yourself?
November 20: What new experience would you like to try this month?
November 21: Take a walk in nature and document the sights, smells and sounds of November. How is nature changing around you?
November 22: What’s an act of kindness you can extend to yourself or someone else this month?
November 23: How can you be more confident in your everyday life? How can you compare yourself less to others?
November 24: Describe the last time you felt overwhelmed. How can you better streamline your schedule?
November 25: Describe your favorite childhood November or autumnal memory.
November 26: What is some negative self-talk that you keep repeating to yourself? Do you really think it’s true?
November 27: How you can spend more time outdoors this November? How can you strengthen your connection to nature?
November 28: What kind of holiday season would you love to have this year? What would you like to avoid?
November 29: Describe your favorite moments of this month. What will you remember about this November?
November 30: What are your three biggest hopes for December and the holiday season?
November journal ideas
Try these journaling ideas in November to get inspired:
1. The next time you’re watching TV or listening to music, pick up your journal and draw some floral doodles in the margins.
Doodling is a simple and easy pastime. And 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 journal to track your daily workouts, walks, meditation sessions and other goals you’re working towards.
Set some monthly goals that are achievable. Then draw out a monthly calendar in your journal with boxes to tick off each time you complete that day’s activity.
3. Write about gratitude in your journal as a powerful journaling technique that reduces stress, boosts happiness and improves your sleep.
Gratitude journaling is especially recommended if you’re feeling depressed, unmotivated, overwhelmed or anxious.
Read next:
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