As the year winds down, this season nudges us to pause, reflect, and reconnect—not just with our goals and plans but with ourselves. It’s an invitation to explore how far you’ve come in your relationship with your body, your mind, and the way you show up for yourself.
For many of us, this time of year brings both joy and challenges—family gatherings, food-centric traditions, and societal pressures to “start fresh” in the new year. But you don’t need a resolution to transform. You need a revolution in how you treat yourself: with compassion, curiosity, and trust.
These journaling prompts are designed not only to help you reflect on the year and dream about the future but also to dig deeper into the areas of mind-body connection, emotional eating, and breaking free from the dieting mindset. Let’s celebrate the vibrant, unapologetic life you’re building, starting now.
Journaling Prompts to Reflect on the Year That Was
This is your moment to look back and honor your journey—messy, beautiful, and all yours.
- What has shifted in how you see or treat your body this year?
- Were there moments when you felt at home in your body? What were you doing, and how can you invite more of that into your life
- How has your relationship with food evolved this year?
- What’s one belief about your body or your worth that you challenged or let go of?
- What’s something you’ve done to care for yourself emotionally, physically, or mentally that you’re proud of?
Honor the Present Moment
In the swirl of holiday chaos, take a moment to check in with yourself and ground in the now.
- How does your body feel today? If it could talk to you, what would it say?
- What seasonal foods or traditions truly bring you joy, and how can you savor them fully?
- When was the last time you honored your hunger—physical or emotional—without judgment? How did it feel?
- What does it mean to you to be kind to yourself right now?
- If you’re feeling pulled in many directions, what’s one thing you can do to center yourself and feel grounded?
Dream Big for the Year Ahead
These journaling prompts aren’t about “fixing” yourself (you’re not broken!) or setting rigid goals. They’re about stepping boldly into the life you want to live.
- If you could rewrite the story of your relationship with your body and food, what would it say?
- How do you want to feel in your body next year? What choices or practices will support that feeling?
- Imagine yourself in one year. How have you grown in self-trust, body confidence, and emotional resilience?
- What would it look like to live free from dieting, body-shame, or the pressure to “control” yourself?
- What’s one thing you want to do next year that celebrates your body for all it can do?
Celebrate and Let Go
Before moving forward, take time to honor what you’ve learned and release what no longer serves you.
- What’s something you’ve learned about yourself through your relationship with food and your body this year?
- Are there old habits, beliefs, or patterns related to dieting or body image that you’re ready to let go of? Write them down and imagine setting them free.
- What small (or big!) wins can you celebrate in how you’ve shown up for yourself this year?
- How can you carry the lessons of this year into the next while leaving behind the guilt, shame, or pressure?
- What’s one thing you want to thank your body for today?
A Mind-Body Connection Check-In
Your journal is a powerful space to strengthen the connection between your mind and body. These prompts will help you listen to what your body is telling you and honor its wisdom.
- What physical sensations have you noticed lately, and what emotions might they be linked to?
- When you’re stressed, how does your body respond? What helps soothe or support you in those moments?
- How do you define self-trust, and how can you deepen it in your relationship with your body?
- Think of a time when you let go of the “rules” and ate intuitively. How did that experience feel?
- What would a day of joyful movement look like for you—movement that feels good, not forced?
Reclaiming Joy and Connection with these Journaling Prompts
As you move through the season and into the new year, remember: You are not a project to be fixed. You are a dynamic, ever-evolving person worthy of care, joy, and celebration.
Take your time with these prompts. Let them guide you, surprise you, and reconnect you with the bold, magnificent life you’re creating.
Which prompt resonates with you the most? Share your reflections—I’d love to hear how you’re honoring yourself this season.
