What does winter mean to you? Do you relish the chance to slow down and do less? Or does the wintry weather and shorter days dull your sparkle?
If you tend to fall into a winter slump, let’s help you see the cooler months in a different light so you can embrace the magic and beauty of the season!
Because what if this winter becomes your most nourishing yet? What if you make this winter wonderful?
Pop the kettle on, cosy up with your favourite journal and pen, and flow through these empowering prompts to finish with a powerful intention for the season ahead!
Journaling Prompts to Make Winter Wonderful
- What are the words you associate with winter and your past experiences with this season? Use the list here as a starter and write down any others that come to mind. Circle those that make you feel warm and fuzzy in one colour, and underline those that put a dampener on your spirits in another colour.
Rugging up 𑇐 Muddy puddles 𑇐 Comfort food 𑇐 Hiking & winter walks 𑇐 Cold 𑇐 Journaling or visioning 𑇐 Magical Moments 𑇐 Gentle yoga or stretching 𑇐 Frosty 𑇐 Warming by the fire 𑇐 Winter Solstice 𑇐 Gloomy 𑇐 Jigsaws & board games 𑇐 Warming soups 𑇐 S.A.D. 𑇐 Scarves & beanies 𑇐 Reflection 𑇐 Peaceful 𑇐 Netflix marathons 𑇐 Slowing down 𑇐 Whale watching 𑇐 Isolating 𑇐 Dark 𑇐 Cosy nights in 𑇐 Short days 𑇐 Creative projects 𑇐 Sleeping in 𑇐 Winter dinner parties
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Keeping your list of words in mind, what do you want more of this winter? And what do you want less of? Overall, what would you like to be different about how you experience winter this year?
- If winter tends to drag you down, let’s flip the script! Ask yourself, how can you celebrate winter? What can you only do in winter that you love?
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Winter extends a beautiful invitation to hibernate and catch up on your fave podcasts, movies, comedians, books & mags. Make a list that you'd love to watch, read and listen to.
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How can you nourish your body during winter? We straight away think of gorgeous hearty broths, soups and casseroles, but what are your favourite winter foods? Which fruit and veg do you love that are in season? What recipes would you love to try?
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Baby it's cold outside...but it's also exhilarating! What are your favourite and fun ways to get movement into your day in winter?
A Wonderful Winter Intention
Now…with all of these juicy journaling insights in mind, you can create an empowering intention to take you through the cosy months!
Your intention will sum up the way you want to feel, and how you want to focus your energy for the season ahead. To supercharge your intention, keep it short, emotive and in the present tense so it has the energy of coming to life now!
Here are a few winter-inspired ideas to spark your thinking:
- I bring joy to my wintry days by making time for creativity, play and the things that light me up.
- This season I’m excited to embrace the long winter nights with sacred self-care rituals that will soothe my soul so that I feel centred, aligned and ready to take on the world!
- I create a cosy, nurturing home that feels joyful and warm, and allows me to rest, recharge and rejuvenate.
- This winter I’m excited for rainy indoor days to set up my test kitchen and cook up a storm to nourish my family.
- I choose to be more present with my family on winter weekends and choose fun activities to feel uplifted, strengthen our relationship and create more core memories.
- Over winter, I write down my gratitude list each day to boost my mood, see all the goodness I have in my life in the cold months and create a joy-filled archive!
- This winter I make connection my priority, and reach out to loved ones daily to warm my soul and theirs.
Now it’s your turn! What will be your winter intention?
Once you've finished, take a moment to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? Has this journaling helped you to transform your winter mindset and see how you can embrace the season with warmth, joy and intention? We sure hope so!
Looking for more guided journaling inspo? Check out our Soul Journal and Mindfulness Journal to energise your wintry days!