Winter Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

50 Winter Journal Prompts

Ever wish you could bottle up that cozy, snuggled-up-inside-while-it's-snowing-outside feeling and make it last all winter long? That's exactly what we're exploring today through the beautiful practice of journaling. We’ve dived into Clara Penrose’s thought-provoking blog post, "50 Winter Journal Prompts" from Lestallion, to handpick some gems that will fuel your winter self-discovery. From cozy evenings by the fire to deep reflections on how winter spurs personal growth, we're unpacking the prompts that invite you to savor every bit of this magical season.

Join us as we break down our favorite prompts from categories like memories and traditions, cozy and comfort, and reflection and growth. Picture your ideal winter evening at home, complete with all the little sensory details that make it special. Discover how journaling can be your oasis of calm amidst holiday stress, and see how winter can be a catalyst for personal growth. This episode invites you to actively embrace winter, using quiet moments to learn more about yourself and truly appreciate the beauty of the season.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Ever get that feeling .
You know the one where you'reall snuggled up inside while
it's snowing outside.
Yeah, like a warm drink on acold day, but all season long.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
Definitely.

Speaker 1 (00:09):
That's what we're diving into today.
Sounds cozy.
We're talking about how to makethat feeling last all winter
with journaling.

Speaker 2 (00:15):
Winter's got that special something, doesn't?
It Makes you want to think andreflect.

Speaker 1 (00:19):
Right and journaling.
It's like the perfect way toexplore that feeling, All those
little things that make winterwell, winter.

Speaker 2 (00:27):
Totally agree.
It's like winter and yourthoughts just kind of click
together.

Speaker 1 (00:32):
And guess what?
We found this awesome blog postto help us out.
It's called 50 Winter JournalPrompts by Lestallion.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
Lestallion.

Speaker 1 (00:41):
Yeah, catchy name Right, it's written by Clara
Penrose.

Speaker 2 (00:44):
Oh, I've heard of her .

Speaker 1 (00:45):
Yeah, she's got some great stuff out there.

Speaker 2 (00:47):
I've been meaning to check out her work.

Speaker 1 (00:49):
We'll get ready, because 50 prompts that's a lot.
We're going deep and pickingout the most interesting ones,
the ones that'll really get youthinking.

Speaker 2 (00:57):
The best of the best, then.
Exactly I like it, I like it.
So are we talking just a jumbleof prompts, or is there some
kind of system to this madness?

Speaker 1 (01:07):
Oh, there's definitely a method to the magic
.
They're grouped into thesereally cool categories, things
like memories and traditions.
You know warm, fuzzy stuff.

Speaker 2 (01:16):
Makes sense.

Speaker 1 (01:17):
And then there's cozy and comfort, always a personal
favorite.

Speaker 2 (01:19):
Oh, for sure Gotta love those.

Speaker 1 (01:21):
And to round things out, there's reflection and
growth.

Speaker 2 (01:24):
So each category is like a different angle to look
at winter.

Speaker 1 (01:28):
Exactly.
It's like she mapped out thiswhole world of winter
self-discovery.

Speaker 2 (01:36):
Instead of just letting the season happen to you
, you get to really experienceit, learn from it.
I like where this is going.
It's like actively embracingwinter instead of just waiting
for spring.

Speaker 1 (01:41):
Exactly.
Use those quiet moments to grow, to learn about yourself.
What about you?
Any category calling your namealready.

Speaker 2 (01:48):
Hmm, tough choice.
They all sound intriguing, butif I had to pick, cozy and
comfort is calling to me.

Speaker 1 (01:55):
Me too.
Long winter nights just makeyou want to reflect and relax a
bit.

Speaker 2 (01:59):
Totally.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to slow down to
appreciate how quiet andbeautiful winter is.

Speaker 1 (02:06):
And journaling.
It's the perfect way to connectwith yourself on that deeper
level.
Couldn't agree more Okay, socozy and comfort.
There was this one prompt thatreally got me thinking.
It was describe your perfectwinter evening at home, Classic.

Speaker 2 (02:20):
Right yeah.

Speaker 1 (02:21):
But it makes you think about all those little
details, all the things you love, about those cozy nights.

Speaker 2 (02:26):
It's funny how those little things, they can really
make a difference in yourjournal, you know.

Speaker 1 (02:30):
Absolutely.

Speaker 2 (02:31):
When you're writing about like a warm fire or the
smell of spices or how soft yourblanket is, it's like you're
really there again, not justwriting it down.

Speaker 1 (02:40):
You're really feeling it all over again.

Speaker 2 (02:42):
Yeah, exactly, and especially during the holidays,
when things get so crazy, it'slike this little island of peace
.

Speaker 1 (02:48):
It's really like a mindfulness exercise almost.

Speaker 2 (02:50):
Totally.
You're present in the momentwith all your senses.

Speaker 1 (02:54):
It's like you're really there.
Yeah, I'm picturing myself nowcozy chair, warm fire, big fuzzy
blanket and a cup of herbal teaNice and steamy don't forget a
good book, or maybe just somecandles oh, candles for sure,
and some quiet music in thebackground perfect, seriously
yeah even just thinking about it, I feel more relaxed already

(03:14):
see stress just melts away.
It really does.
That's actually a good point.
Journaling like this it's areally powerful way to deal with
stress, especially around theholidays.

Speaker 2 (03:24):
Oh, absolutely Everyone's stressed then.

Speaker 1 (03:26):
It's like you're creating this peaceful little
world for yourself, even if it'sjust on paper.

Speaker 2 (03:31):
Like a little escape.

Speaker 1 (03:32):
Exactly Okay.
So this next prompt is a bitdifferent.
It's from the reflection andgrowth category.

Speaker 2 (03:38):
Okay, let's hear it.

Speaker 1 (03:39):
It says describe how winter inspires you to grow and
change.
What do you think?

Speaker 2 (03:45):
That's a good one, you know, it's interesting how
winter, when everything's quietand still, it's like the perfect
time for us to grow on theinside.

Speaker 1 (03:53):
It's true.

Speaker 2 (03:54):
It's like nature's telling us to take a break,
recharge, just like the treesand animals do.
I love that.

Speaker 1 (03:59):
Winter is a time to let go of the old and make way
for the new.

Speaker 2 (04:03):
Exactly, and there's something about that process
that reflecting inward, that'sreally good for you mentally.

Speaker 1 (04:10):
Right.
You connect with what'simportant to you, set new goals.
You come out of winter feelinglike a new person.

Speaker 2 (04:16):
Refreshed, renewed and using journaling to guide
that process.
It's incredibly powerful.

Speaker 1 (04:22):
So it's not just about making it through winter,
it's about making the most of it.

Speaker 2 (04:25):
Absolutely, and with journaling you're creating this
safe space to do that, to reallyfigure yourself out.

Speaker 1 (04:32):
It's like that conversation you have with
yourself, but without anyoneelse's opinion.

Speaker 2 (04:36):
Exactly no judgment, just you and your thoughts.

Speaker 1 (04:39):
It's like winter gives you this pause, button
time to really think about whereyou've been and where you're
going.

Speaker 2 (04:43):
And journaling.
It's like taking control ofthat pause.
You know You're figuring thingsout for yourself, not relying
on anyone else to tell you whoto be or what to do.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
You're writing your own story, even when it feels
like everything's on hold forwinter.

Speaker 2 (05:03):
Exactly.

Speaker 1 (05:04):
So we've only scratched the surface of all the
prompts Claire gives in herpost, but anything standing out
to you so far.
You know I'm really drawn tothat idea of winter as a time
for growth.

Speaker 2 (05:13):
It's easy to think of it as just waiting for spring,
but she makes it about more thanthat.
It's finding that good stuff inevery season, even when it's
cold and everything.

Speaker 1 (05:18):
And speaking of finding the good stuff, there's
a whole category on nature inthose prompts.
Remind you that even in winternature's still pretty amazing.

Speaker 2 (05:27):
It's about appreciating the little things,
I guess.

Speaker 1 (05:29):
Definitely.
And that brings us to our finalthought for today.
Think of it like a littlesomething extra for your own
journaling journey.
How can you take what we'vetalked about today, that feeling
of reflection, of startingfresh, and carry it with you
even when winter's over?

Speaker 2 (05:45):
Good question, because you don't want that
growth to just disappear when itgets warm again, right?

Speaker 1 (05:49):
Exactly.
It's about making those lessons, those things you learned about
yourself, a part of youreveryday life.

Speaker 2 (05:56):
Makes you appreciate all those quiet moments you get.

Speaker 1 (05:59):
Absolutely so this winter, when you're curled up
with your journal and a warmdrink, remember you're not just
writing about the season, you'rewriting about you.
It's a journey that keeps goingeven after the last snowflake
falls.

Speaker 2 (06:13):
Couldn't have said it better myself.