This month feels BIG to me. It’s the month I turn 50, my 25th wedding anniversary with my loving husband, and my son’s 18th birthday (my youngest). It feels like the start of a new era and I’m celebrating by journaling throughout this pivotal time. 

Entering a new era in your life, whether it’s marked by personal growth, a significant life change, or a new year, is a powerful opportunity for reflection and intentionality. I’m sharing 31 Journal Prompts that I’ll be diving into this month. These prompts are designed to help you explore your thoughts, dreams, and aspirations as you step into this new phase with clarity and purpose.

This process is the beginning of co-creating the life you’re moving towards with your current self, subconscious, and future self.

Let’s get started! 

Special Note: Our brains are goal-achieving machines. When you start a statement as if it’s already happening, you’re beginning the co-creation of this vision. Your body is already starting the process of connecting with this new decision or vision you have for your future self. Answer each prompt as it it’s already happening.  

1. What does the phrase “new era” mean to me personally?
2. What are the top three goals I want to achieve in this new era?
3. How do I envision my ideal life in the next year?
4. What habits or behaviors do I want to leave behind as I enter this new phase?
5. Who do I want to become in this new era? Describe this version of myself in detail.
6. What are the most significant lessons I’ve learned in the past year, and how will they guide me moving forward?
7. What are my biggest fears about stepping into this new era, and how can I overcome them?
8. How can I cultivate more gratitude in my daily life?
9. What are the core values that will guide me in this new phase of life?
10. What positive changes do I want to make in my relationships with family and friends?
11. How can I take better care of my mental and physical health in this new era?
12. What are the top three skills or knowledge areas I want to develop?
13. How can I create a more balanced and fulfilling work-life integration?
14. What passions or hobbies do I want to explore or deepen?
15. How do I want to contribute to my community or the world in this new era?
16. What does success look like for me now, and how has this definition changed over time?
17. How can I practice more self-compassion and self-love?
18. What are the daily rituals or routines that will support my growth and well-being?
19. What limiting beliefs do I need to release to step fully into this new era?
20. How can I create a living space that reflects and supports my new aspirations?
21. What experiences do I want to have that will enrich my life in this new era?
22. Who inspires me, and what can I learn from their journey?
23. What are the most important boundaries I need to set to protect my energy and focus?
24. How can I be more present and mindful in my everyday life?
25. What role does spirituality or personal growth play in my life, and how can I deepen this connection?
26. What does financial freedom mean to me, and what steps can I take to achieve it?
27. How can I better manage stress and maintain inner peace?
28. What legacy do I want to leave behind, and how can I start building it now?
29. What does happiness mean to me, and how can I cultivate it daily?
30. How can I use my strengths to overcome challenges and seize opportunities?
31. Looking back on this journal entry a year from now, what do I hope to have accomplished and experienced?

Use these prompts to guide your journaling journey, helping you to navigate this new era with intention, reflection, and a sense of purpose. Each entry is an opportunity to connect with your inner self, set clear intentions, and take inspired action toward creating the life you envision.

This is my birthday gift to you. Happy journaling, my friend!