April is a beautiful time of year for journaling. We are getting into a new season that is known for fresh beginnings – spring! It’s a great time to reengage if you’ve been neglecting your journal practice. And if you’ve been going strong all year, I think that spring just breathes some new life into everything we do.

You can find previous month’s prompts here (you can do any of these prompts at any time…some prompts have a seasonal feel to them, but they will translate well to any month):

March Journal Prompts

February Journal Prompts

January Journal Prompts

December Journal Prompts

November Journaling Prompts

October Journaling Prompts

September Journaling Prompts

August Journaling Prompts

April Journal Prompts

I have provided 30 prompts – one for each day of the month. You can go through the list in order, mix it all up, or skip the prompts entirely that don’t interest you. You may find that one prompt really resonates with you and want to journal on that for several days, or even for the entire month. Remember that journaling is very personal and that there is no “formula” for doing it right. Most of my own journaling involves just writing out my thoughts and feelings based on things I was feeling, something I experienced, or something that I needed to work out in my head and heart.

How to Use These April Journal Prompts

There is no right or wrong way to journal. You may find yourself journaling for pages and pages on one prompt, and only writing down a word or a short sentence for another. That’s totally okay!  This is your journal, and your journey.

Some of these prompts have a spiritual feel. That’s because for me, journaling is a spiritual practice. However, if that word doesn’t resonate with you just replace anything of that nature with “highest self” – that is really what we are all working towards here. 

I do recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into your journaling practice. All you need to do is write down one thing you’re grateful for each day (although you can certainly write down as many as feels right – here’s a lot more help if you are new to gratitude journaling!).

How to Use These April Affirmations

I have included a printable page of affirmations for you, as well as a place in the printable journaling packet that encourages you to write your own affirmations. You can write them down (I always recommend this) and/or say them out loud. Saying them out loud is very powerful! You can also use these as a mantra if you meditate, or just as reminders to yourself throughout the day. You can read this post about how to use affirmations for more help – I really believe in affirmations and think they have a place in your journaling practice, too! 🙂

Here are your April Affirmations:

• I am. (this one is my favorite, and you might notice that I use it a lot!)
• I am surrounded by love and support.
• I am capable. (another favorite)
• I have everything that I need.

What Type of Journal to Use

Again – no rules here! Use whatever journal you like the best. I have included journaling printables here. You may want to use these (as you’ll see, I have one for “long form” journaling and one for shorter entries). I’ll be releasing new ones every month, so you may want to use these and keep them together in a binder or folder. Or you can use any notebook you have around the house. Some people like to keep a digital journal (hmmm…like a BLOG!), or just keep a file on their laptop. I type a lot faster than I write, but I always use a pen and paper to journal with. It just feels more cleansing to me.

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive to get started though. Truly, all you need is a place to write. <3 

I have written out all 30 of the prompts below. You can download the April Journal Prompts, along with the Journaling Printables, at the bottom of this post. 

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

Journal Prompts for April

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

You can also download by clicking on the black and white download button below. Have trouble? Shoot me an email and I will send you the files.

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Ritter Sport sent me some chocolate. Ritter Sport makes my favorite chocolate. So I said yes, I actually will work for chocolate, and here we are.

I printed these on cardstock, cut them out, and used leftover Christmas twine (resourceful, eh?) to attach them to full-size Ritter Sport chocolate bars. They will be passed out to my favorite people. But you could use these so many ways. Punch a cute hole in the corner, grab some fancy ribbon, and attach to any chocolate you desire.

How to download your printable cowgirl valentines

Y’all. Y’all. I know I have a lot of ads and they’re annoying. Please don’t send me an email telling me this. These ads literally keep this blog afloat (and on a good month, it pays for itself and six bottles of cheap wine, or a few bales of hay, depending on how I choose to look at it). So all that to say, if you can’t figure out how to download…email me. I will send the file to you!

But for the rest of you, you can download them by clicking here or clicking on the black and white “download” button below (it says, “click here to download”).

I hope you put these to good use and give everyone cute valentines! And in case I haven’t told you lately…I am grateful for you. Thank you for being here.

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Back in July, I started a “real” job. I went back to insurance full-time, which is what I did before the kids were born. And if you have an employer-sponsored health plan, you probably know that many plans renew on the first of the year. So, it was back to my first busy insurance season in many, many years, and that slowed down the calendar-making! But here we are. Back for another pretty printable flower calendar! 🙂

Using Your Printable Floral Calendar

Print this calendar out and stick it in a 3-ring binder. Or, you can frame it – swap out the calendar each month, and use a dry erase marker on the framed glass. This is also perfect for a Big Happy Planner!

This calendar is designed to print on 8.5″x11″ paper. 

Use any paper you like! This is my favorite paper (I have a subscription to it, and I get two reams every few months – every time I print something on it and take it out in public, people comment on how awesome it is – in fact, today I got an email from Amazon saying this month’s subscription would be late and would I still like it? Yes, please).

Printable 2026 Floral Calendar

I had a lot of fun making these pages, and I hope you will love them! This calendar is pretty, it’s functional, and it’s free. It is kind of an ink goblin, and I’m sorry about that. Last year I made one in a slightly less ink goblin-y format, but I haven’t had time to make one yet this year.

Also – if you are European, this is for you: I’m sorry we are weird in America. I really am. You’re right – it doesn’t make sense that we start our calendars on a Sunday. I agree with you! In an alternate universe, I would make one that starts on a Monday as well…and if I find the time, I will (I would prefer it too, actually, now that I think about it). But I don’t have one at this time (if I do, I will update this post sharing it).

And yes – I made another Harry Potter calendar for 2026. Last year the Harry Potter-themed calendar was a huge hit, and it brings me so much happiness to know that people actually come back every year for the new one. You can download the 2026 Harry Potter calendar here.

More Free Printables

Want more free printables? You can find all of my printables in one place here.

And just a side note – if you feel the need to send me a rude email about the ads, or leave a rude comment – I’m sorry!! I wish I didn’t have to have ads either, but they literally pay for my hosting, all the fancy stuff I use to make these printables, and then if I have a good month, a few bales of my hay for my horse. I can’t get rid of them. Look for the black and white “download” button to download, or just shoot me an email and I will gladly send you the file.

To download this free printable 2026 floral calendar, just click here, or click on the black and white download button below. If you have any trouble with the file, shoot me an email and I will send you the calendar that way! I can’t wait to see how you use your calendar. I would love it if you’d tag me on social if you ever share it. Please tag me at @shopcarrieelle so I can see. <3 

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December is a great time of year for journaling. Despite all the activities around the holidays, I find that December is a time when people reflect deeply and start work out how they want the next year to look. It’s a magical time, for many reasons.

You can find previous month’s prompts here (you can do any of these prompts at any time…some prompts have a seasonal feel to them, but they will translate well to any month):

November Journaling Prompts

October Journaling Prompts

September Journaling Prompts

August Journaling Prompts

December Journal Prompts

I have provided 31 prompts – one for each day of the month. You can go through the list in order, mix it all up, or skip the prompts entirely that don’t interest you. You may find that one prompt really resonates with you and want to journal on that for several days, or even for the entire month. Remember that journaling is very personal and that there is no “formula” for doing it right. Most of my own journaling involves just writing out my thoughts and feelings based on things I was feeling, something I experienced, or something that I needed to work out in my head and heart.

How to Use These December Journal Prompts

There is no right or wrong. You may find yourself journaling for pages and pages on one prompt, and only writing down a word or a short sentence for another. That’s totally okay!  This is your journal, and your journey.

Some of these prompts have a spiritual feel. That’s because for me, journaling is a spiritual practice. However, if that word doesn’t resonate with you just replace anything of that nature with “highest self” – that is really what we are all working towards here. 

I do recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into your journaling practice. All you need to do is write down one thing you’re grateful for each day (although you can certainly write down as many as feels right – here’s a lot more help if you are new to gratitude journaling!).

How to Use These December Affirmations

I have included a printable page of affirmations for you, as well as a place in the printable journaling packet that encourages you to write your own affirmations. You can write them down (I always recommend this) and/or say them out loud. Saying them out loud is very powerful! You can also use these as a mantra if you meditate, or just as reminders to yourself throughout the day. You can read this post about how to use affirmations for more help – I really believe in affirmations and think they have a place in your journaling practice, too! 🙂

Here are your December Affirmations:

• I am surrounded by magic.
• I am not afraid to go deep.
• I project love.
• I have the answers I need inside of me.

What Type of Journal to Use

Again – no rules here! Use whatever journal you like the best. I have included journaling printables here. You may want to use these (as you’ll see, I have one for “long form” journaling and one for shorter entries). I’ll be releasing new ones every month, so you may want to use these and keep them together in a binder or folder. Or you can use any notebook you have around the house. Some people like to keep a digital journal (hmmm…like a BLOG!), or just keep a file on their laptop. I type a lot faster than I write, but I always use a pen and paper to journal with. It just feels more cleansing to me.

If you’re looking for a Dot Grid Journal, we make and sell a beautiful one (I am totally biased, but I made these specifically because I was dreaming about a journal just like this…so I made one). You can use code CEJOURNAL for $5 off any Dot Grid Journals (they are made in Texas and have the most beautiful paper!). 

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive to get started though. Truly, all you need is a place to write. <3 

I have written out all 30 of the prompts below. You can download the October Journal Prompts, along with the Journaling Printables, at the bottom of this post. 

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

Journal Prompts for December

How does December’s energy feel to you?

Does December bring up any issues for you?

How can you go deep within this month?

How can you share your light with the people around you?

How can you send love to everyone, even people you’ve never met?

What is your current favorite thing to eat?

Who can you talk to when you need someone to listen?

What are you grateful for today?

How does your family make you feel?

What is something powerful you’ve read lately?

What do you love to do the very most?

How can you respond to someone you disagree with from a place of love and compassion?

When is the last time you tried something new?

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?

What is something you can do to practice presence the next time you feel anxious or worried?

What can you do to show your home that you love it?

What can you do to show your body that you love it?

Write down three affirmations that feel meaningful to you, right now.

When is the last time you felt entirely at peace?

Who can you forgive? How does the idea of forgiveness feel?

How can you receive love from yourself and those around you?

What book are you reading right now (or what book did you most recently finish)?

Write about your day today. 

What way have you experienced spirit lately? If you don’t want to use the word spirit, you can use it interchangeable with love, peace, or understanding.

What is something magical that has happened to you this month?

Do you feel lonely?

When you feel lonely, how can you connect with others?

When you feel joy, how can you spread that joy to others?

When you feel sad, how can you acknowledge and honor that feeling?

When you are having a low-energy day, how can you use that feeling to reset and recharge?

What wondeful things await you in the future?

December Journal Prompts CarrieElle

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

You can also download by clicking on the black and white download button below. Have trouble? Shoot me an email and I will send you the files.

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How to Use this Vision Board Kit

If you’ve never made a vision board before, welcome! I am so glad you’re here. I love vision boards – I even wrote an entire book about them! In fact, that book is a good place to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed or want more guidance – you can buy it on Amazon here, or grab a signed copy from me from my shop. You can also check out all of my free vision board resources here (there’s a lot of free stuff, from printables to instructional posts to samples!). 

This is not the only vision board kit I offer for free…if you want this same kit, but exploding with color and rainbows – you can find it here! Or, you can take a look at my neutral vision board kit.

This vision board (sometimes called a dream board) kit includes 60 affirmations, 160 vision board images, and 90+ inspiring words to get you started. Plus, it’s got templates!

When I teach vision board classes, I always start off with this…

“The only rule about vision boards is that there are no rules about vision boards.” And I mean it. Go with your gut!

I have taught so many vision board workshops…this kit is a culmination of all the things I have learned about vision boards through writing my book and seeing literally hundreds of vision boards come to life!

To use the items included in this kit, you’ll need printer paper, a color printer, sticker paper (or, you can just use regular paper and a glue stick), scissors, and something to write with. If you want to add other photos, like pictures you’ve collected from magazine or have aroud the house, make sure you also have glue or a craft adhesive.

What’s Included in these Vision Board Printables?

This colorful printable vision board template kit has over 30 pages of vision board tools! Here’s what’s included:

• Inspiring words
• Affirmation cards
• Circles, badges, and ribbons to decorate and write on
• Word of the Month page
• Vision board planning page (so you know what you want to put on the board before you start making it!)
• Simple vision board templates

• Goal creating/tracking page
• Habit tracker
• Gratitude tracker
• Books to read page
• Vision board words in pretty fonts and colors
• Stickers
• 100+ images to decorate your vision board with

Where to find more Vision Board printables

Looking for more printables? Here are the other free printables I have available on the blog, from how to make a vision board to free vision board printable templates to vision board cards that are perfect for dressing up your goals!

This vision board kit, but in RAINBOW!

Goal Setting Vision Board (this is great for setting goals in a visual format)

Abundance Vision Board Template (I love this one!)

Vision Board for Kids (yep, kids can get in one the fun, too!)

Vision Board Quotes (here are 12 quotes I love for vision boards…and you can print them out and use them, too!)

Vision Board Topics (if you don’t know what to include, be sure to check out these popular topics)

Printable Money Affirmation Cards (you’ll want these if you have financial goals!)

Printable Affirmation Cards (these are perfect if a little self-love is in order)

Printable Vision Board Template (this template is simple, straight forward, and covers many aspects in your life)

You can download your free Carrie Elle Printable 2026 Vision Board kit by clicking here, or by clicking on the black and white download button below. Have trouble? Shoot me an email and I will send it your way!

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November is a great time of year to start journaling. We tend to focus on gratitude this time of year, and I think that sort of introspective practice really lends well to journaling.

You can find previous month’s prompts here (you can do any of these prompts at any time…some prompts have a seasonal feel to them, but they will translate well to any month):

October Journaling Prompts

September Journaling Prompts

August Journaling Prompts

November Journal Prompts

I have provided 30 prompts – one for each day of the month. You can go through the list in order, mix it all up, or skip the prompts entirely that don’t interest you. You may find that one prompt really resonates with you and want to journal on that for several days, or even for the entire month. Remember that journaling is very personal and that there is no “formula” for doing it right. Most of my own journaling involves just writing out my thoughts and feelings based on things I was feeling, something I experienced, or something that I needed to work out in my head and heart.

How to Use These November Journal Prompts

There is no right or wrong. You may find yourself journaling for pages and pages on one prompt, and only writing down a word or a short sentence for another. That’s totally okay!  This is your journal, and your journey.

Some of these prompts have a spiritual feel. That’s because for me, journaling is a spiritual practice. However, if that word doesn’t resonate with you just replace anything of that nature with “highest self” – that is really what we are all working towards here. 

I do recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into your journaling practice. All you need to do is write down one thing you’re grateful for each day (although you can certainly write down as many as feels right – here’s a lot more help if you are new to gratitude journaling!).

How to Use These November Affirmations

I have included a printable page of affirmations for you, as well as a place in the printable journaling packet that encourages you to write your own affirmations. You can write them down (I always recommend this) and/or say them out loud. Saying them out loud is very powerful! You can also use these as a mantra if you meditate, or just as reminders to yourself throughout the day. You can read this post about how to use affirmations for more help – I really believe in affirmations and think they have a place in your journaling practice, too! 🙂

Here are your November Affirmations:

• I can make the world better.
• I am living in love.
• I live in a state of gratitude.
• Everything that is available is available to me.

What Type of Journal to Use

Again – no rules here! Use whatever journal you like the best. I have included journaling printables here. You may want to use these (as you’ll see, I have one for “long form” journaling and one for shorter entries). I’ll be releasing new ones every month, so you may want to use these and keep them together in a binder or folder. Or you can use any notebook you have around the house. Some people like to keep a digital journal (hmmm…like a BLOG!), or just keep a file on their laptop. I type a lot faster than I write, but I always use a pen and paper to journal with. It just feels more cleansing to me.

If you’re looking for a Dot Grid Journal, we make and sell a beautiful one (I am totally biased, but I made these specifically because I was dreaming about a journal just like this…so I made one). You can use code CEJOURNAL for $5 off any Dot Grid Journals (they are made in Texas and have the most beautiful paper!). 

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive to get started though. Truly, all you need is a place to write. <3 

I have written out all 30 of the prompts below. You can download the October Journal Prompts, along with the Journaling Printables, at the bottom of this post. 

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

Journal Prompts for November

How does November’s energy feel to you?

What does November mean to you?

How can you remember to practice gratitude every day?

What is something new you can work on this month?

What feelings does November bring up for you?

What are you worried about this month? How can you stay present when this worry shows up?

Write a letter to someone you are grateful for. You can send it, or just keep it in your journal.

What is your favorite show ever? What is it about that show that you love so much?

What is the last book you read? What did you take away from it?

Share a quote that resonates with you right now.

What future event can you prepare for now?

Think of something you wish was different in this world. How can you positively be that change I the world?

What is something you have in common with a person you disagree with?

How can you support a family member this month?

What is your love language?

What is something you’ve always wanted to learn?

What is something you’ve always been interested in, even though you have no desire to do it yourself?

What is your favorite article of clothing? Why is it your favorite?

How can you share more love on this planet?

Write about a dream you’ve had recently. Unpack it.

What makes you feel settled?

Write down three things you’re grateful for right now.

How can better serve your community?

Now that some time has passed, what is something that happened in October that was meaningful?

Write down three affirmations.

How has your life changed in this last year?

How have you grown spiritually this month? Does this area of your life feel strong, or is it something you can work on?

What makes you feel grounded and centered? How can you bring more of this into your life, or access it at any time?

Is any part of you in pain? Acknowledge it.

How will you be better today (or tomorrow, if you’re journaling before bed)?

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂 

You can also download by clicking on the black and white download button below. Have trouble? Shoot me an email and I will send you the files.

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You can print out this calendar and stick it in a 3-ring binder. This is also perfect for a Big Happy Planner!

Printable Harry Potter-Inspired 2026 Calendar

I hope you have as much fun looking at this calendar, and finding all the little surprises, as I had making it! It’s easy to get stuck in the same themes for each month, but I added a few new things this year: Dueling Club, a life-or-death chess game, Gringott’s, the Tri-Wizard Tournament, and an homage to the Hogwarts houses.

I also changed up the quotes (as I always do!).

There are lots of ways you can use this calendar, from printing it out and putting it in a binder to using a frame and swapping it out each month (use a dry erase marker to write on it).

And a quick note for my European friends…I know, I know, Americans are weird and our calendars start on Sundays. Every year I have a few people ask for one that starts on Mondays (my planner starts on a Monday, it certainly makes more sense, so I get it!). This year, I am making one that starts on a Monday. You’ll have to write in the dates, because that part takes me forever…but I hope you’ll love it. (As of October, it’s not ready yet…stay tuned).

If you’re new to printables, you can see exactly how I get gorgeous, pro-quality prints every time with my home computer here.

Here are some tools that I use when I am playing with printables (this paper recommendation is legit, I promise – if you order a printed version from me, this is what it will be printed on):

• Paper (I actually have this paper on subscription from Amazon – I get a couple of reams sent to me automatically every two months, it is beautiful for planners. I always use this when I print things for meetings or presentations, and everyone comments on how nice it is!)
• 3-hole punch
• Binder (this is the cutest one I could find – it comes in lots of different prints)

This calendar is designed to print on 8.5″x11″ paper. There’s room at the top of each page to punch holes for a binder.

If it’s still 2025 where you are, you might love this 2025 Harry Potter calendar! But wait – there’s more! I also have Harry Potter-inspired printable stickers AND Harry Potter-inspired printable bookmarks (they are all super fun).

And if you’re looking for flowers…you can download the 2025 floral calendar here. The 2026 version is on its way. If you don’t mind adding the dates yourself, you might love this lovely undated floral calendar.

Want it printed for you?

You can order a printed version of this calendar. It is just the printed pages, it’s not a hanging calendar. You’ll get a crisp, bright calendar on the Best Paper Ever. If you’d like, I will add a 3-hole punch or a BIG Happy Planner punch to it as well. Read the listing for more info and to pick your punch job!

More Free Printables

Want more free printables? You can find all of my printables in one place here.

And because last year I shared a picture of my horse in this post (it was my sweet mare, Sally), here’s another horse picture for you – also sweet Sally!

To download this free printable 2026 wizard magic calendar, just click here or click on the black and white download button below. (Want the 2026 floral calendar? You can get that calendar here).

If you have any trouble with the file, shoot me an email and I will send you the calendar that way! I can’t wait to see how you use your calendar. I would love it if you’d tag me on social if you ever share it. Please tag me at @shopcarrieelle so I can see. <3 

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This month, I’ll be sharing the prompts every day on Instagram, too – come join me! 

Also, if you did last months prompts, you’ll notice that some are the same…that’s because I think some things are important to address regularly. But as you’ll see below, there are no rules in journaling. Skip any prompts you don’t like!

You can find previous month’s prompts here:

September Journaling Prompts

August Journaling Prompts

October Journal Prompts

How to Use These October Journal Prompts

I have provided 31 prompts – one for each day of the month. You can go through the list in order, mix it all up, or skip the prompts entirely that don’t interest you. You may find that one prompt really resonates with you and want to journal on that for several days, or even for the entire month. Remember that journaling is very personal and that there is no “formula” for doing it right. Most of my own journaling involves just writing out my thoughts and feelings based on things I was feeling, something I experienced, or something that I needed to work out in my head and heart.

There is no right or wrong. You may find yourself journaling for pages and pages on one prompt, and only writing down a word or a short sentence for another. That’s totally okay!  This is your journal, and your journey.

Some of these prompts have a spiritual feel. That’s because for me, journaling is a spiritual practice. However, if that word doesn’t resonate with you just replace anything of that nature with “highest self” – that is really what we are all working towards here. 

I do recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into your journaling practice. All you need to do is write down one thing you’re grateful for each day (although you can certainly write down as many as feels right – here’s a lot more help if you are new to gratitude journaling!).

How to Use These October Affirmations

I have included a printable page of affirmations for you, as well as a place in the printable journaling packet that encourages you to write your own affirmations. You can write them down (I always recommend this) and/or say them out loud. Saying them out loud is very powerful! You can also use these as a mantra if you meditate, or just as reminders to yourself throughout the day. You can read this post about how to use affirmations for more help – I really believe in affirmations and think they have a place in your journaling practice, too! 🙂

Here are your October Affirmations:

• I am enough.
• I find the love in everyone.
• My Highest Self is always with me.
• Small changes equal big changes.

What Type of Journal to Use

Again – no rules here! Use whatever journal you like the best. I have included journaling printables here. You may want to use these (as you’ll see, I have one for “long form” journaling and one for shorter entries). I’ll be releasing new ones every month, so you may want to use these and keep them together in a binder or folder. Or you can use any notebook you have around the house. Some people like to keep a digital journal (hmmm…like a BLOG!), or just keep a file on their laptop. I type a lot faster than I write, but I always use a pen and paper to journal with. It just feels more cleansing to me.

If you’re looking for a Dot Grid Journal, we make and sell a beautiful one (I am totally biased, but I made these specifically because I was dreaming about a journal just like this…so I made one). You can use code CEJOURNAL for $5 off any Dot Grid Journals (they are made in Texas and have the most beautiful paper!). 

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive to get started though. Truly, all you need is a place to write. <3 

I have written out all 31 of the prompts below. You can download the October Journal Prompts, along with the Journaling Printables, at the bottom of this post. 

Journal Prompts for October

1. How does October’s energy feel to you?
2. What does October mean to you?
3. You are now in the final quarter of the year. What does that mean to you?
4. Does October bring up any emotions you need to work through?
5. What is special about this month?
6. What books are you reading or will you read this month?
7. Is there something you can release? How can you remind yourself that you have released this when it returns? Is this something new, or something you’ve been trying to release for a long time?
8. Compare this October to last October. You can compare what you did to what you’re doing, how you felt to how you’re feeling, or any aspect of the months that feel similar or dissimilar. 
9. What are you loving right now?
10. Are you watching the news? Is that serving you? 
11. How can you be present, right this second?
12. What is something new you’d like to learn? 
13. How have you grown spiritually?
14. How was today?
15. Take three deep breaths in and out. Once your breath settles, let the words flow.
16. What earthly delights can you never get enough of?
17. Who inspires you?
18. What is something nice that happened to you lately?
19. How can you connect with someone you disagree with?
20. What is an affirmation that is meaningful to you? When do you use it?
21. What is something you’re grateful for?
22. Instead of journaling today, write a note to someone you love and deliver it to them.
23. Now that some time has passed, what was something that happened in September that was impactful?
24. Who has helped you this month?
25. How do you communicate with your Higher Self?
26. Describe the perfect morning. Can you replicate any of that in your daily routine?
27. What is magic?
28. How have you connected with your community this month?
29. What does abundance mean to you?
30. Write about your week using stream of consciousness. Just let it flow. Then read it back and see if there are any surprises or messages in your writing.
31. How did October feel?

You can download the Journal Prompts here. 🙂

You can download the Journal Prompts here.

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This month, I’ll be sharing the prompts every day on Instagram, too – come join me!

September Journal Prompts

How to Use These September Journal Prompts

I have provided 30 prompts – one for each day of the month. You can go through the list in order, mix it all up, or skip the prompts entirely that don’t interest you. You may find that one prompt really resonates with you and want to journal on that for several days, or even for the entire month. Remember that journaling is very personal and that there is no “formula” for doing it right. Most of my own journaling involves just writing out my thoughts and feelings based on things I was feeling, something I experienced, or something that I needed to work out in my head and heart.

There is no right or wrong. You may find yourself journaling for pages and pages on one prompt, and only writing down a word or a short sentence for another. That’s totally okay!  This is your journal, and your journey.

Some of these prompts have a spiritual feel. That’s because for me, journaling is a spiritual practice. However, if that word doesn’t resonate with you just replace anything of that nature with “highest self” – that is really what we are all working towards here.

I do recommend incorporating a gratitude practice into your journaling practice. All you need to do is write down one thing you’re grateful for each day (although you can certainly write down as many as feels right – here’s a lot more help if you are new to gratitude journaling!).

How to Use These September Affirmations

I have included a printable page of affirmations for you, as well as a place in the printable journaling packet that encourages you to write your own affirmations. You can write them down (I always recommend this) and/or say them out loud. Saying them out loud is very powerful! You can also use these as a mantra if you meditate, or just as reminders to yourself throughout the day. You can read this post about how to use affirmations for more help – I really believe in affirmations and think they have a place in your journaling practice, too! 🙂

What Type of Journal to Use

Again – no rules here! Use whatever journal you like the best. I have included journaling printables here. You may want to use these (as you’ll see, I have one for “long form” journaling and one for shorter entries). I’ll be releasing new ones every month, so you may want to use these and keep them together in a binder or folder. Or you can use any notebook you have around the house. Some people like to keep a digital journal (hmmm…like a BLOG!), or just keep a file on their laptop. I type a lot faster than I write, but I always use a pen and paper to journal with. It just feels more cleansing to me.

If you’re looking for a Dot Grid Journal, we make and sell a beautiful one (I am totally biased, but I made these specifically because I was dreaming about a journal just like this…so I made one). You can use code CEJOURNAL for $5 off any Dot Grid Journals (they are made in Texas and have the most beautiful paper!). 

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive to get started though. Truly, all you need is a place to write. <3 

I have written out all 30 of the prompts below. You can download the August Journal Prompts, along with the Journaling Printables, at the bottom of this post. 

Journal Prompts for September

1. How does September’s energy feel to you?
2. What does September mean to you?
3. What will the beginning of fall bring to your life?
4. Does September bring up any emotions you need to work through?
5. What do you love more about fall?
6. What books are you reading or will you read this month?
7. What can you release? How can you remind yourself that you have released this when it returns?
8. Compare this September to last September. You can compare what you did to what you’re doing, how you felt to how you’re feeling, or any aspect of the months that feel similar or dissimilar. 
9. What is your favorite thing to eat right now?
10. How would it feel to take a break from social media?
11. How can you present, right this second?
12. How has your spiritual self been tested this month? 
13. How has your spiritual self grown this month?
14. What happened today?
15. Take three deep breaths in and out. Once your breath settles, let the words flow.
16. How are you treating your body this month? What have you done well? What does your body need to feel better?
17. Have you given love to your home this month? What have you done to make it feel special?
18. What is something positive you’ve seen in the media lately?
19. How can you focus on what brings people together, rather than on what tears people apart?
20. What is an affirmation that is meaningful to you? When do you use it?
21. Give examples of when you’ve felt loved.
22. Give examples of when you’ve loved others.
23. Now that some time has passed, what was something that happened in August that was impactful?
24. Who has helped you this month?
25. How can you be content, just the way you are?
26. What three things are you grateful for right this second?
27. Have you nurtured your spiritual self in September?
28. How have you connected with your community this month?
29. How can you be open to receiving more money?
30. How did September feel?

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Fall Self-Care Printables

In case you’re wondering if this is part of a series, the answer is, of course, yes! You can grab the Spring Self-Care Bundle here and the Summer Self-Care Bundle here.

This bundle of pretty autumn-themed self-care printables is designed to help you reset, focus, and live your best life this summer. Here’s what’s included in this comprehensive printable pack.

Self-Care Bingo is a fun and engaging way to do something nice for yourself. It’s also very low-stress…most of the items take only a few minutes or might be things you would do, anyway. Anyone can win this bingo game!

The Fall Self-Care Calendar is designed for you to fill in the dates and add a little something nice for yourself every day. Yoga? Meditation? A text message to a friend? You choose! (If you want more calendars, check out the undated floral calendar here).

Use the Fall Goals Worksheet to pinpoint a specific goal. Print out as many as you need. Use the space to define your goal and sketch out a plan.

Moods got you down (or up)? Use the Monthly Mood Tracker to keep track of how you feel every day. Look for patterns after you’ve completed the entire season.

If you’re looking to do something nice for yourself, this 30-Day Wellness Challenge will make you feel accomplished AND better about yourself. Try it every month!

Use the gorgeous Habit Tracker to track any habits you’re working on. This tool is a great companion to the goal worksheet.

Gratitude is self-care. I promise. Try it and you’ll see what I mean. Use this simple 31-Day Gratitude Tracker to begin establishing a daily gratitude practice.

Put the Fall Cleaning Checklist to work in your personal life, home, and even online.

Dive into journaling with these Fall Journaling Prompts. Reuse them each month, or reach for my September, October, and November journaling prompts for a more specific journaling experience.

Put those prompts to work on the dedicated Fall Journaling Page. Print out as many as you need.

Reflect on the season with the Fall Reflection page. It includes a few questions to ask yourself as you wrap up fall and head into winter.

Cut out the nine affirmation cards and draw one every day to live by. Or, add them to your planner or your bathroom mirror for a daily boost. You can find more affirmation cards here.

How to Use These Self-Care Printables

If you’re new to printables, you can see exactly how I get gorgeous, pro-quality prints every time with my home computer here.

Use any paper you like! This is my favorite paper (I have a subscription to it, and I get two reams every few months – every time I print something on it and take it out in public, people comment on how awesome it is).

You can put these in a 3-ring binder, or, like I’ve done here, a BIG Happy Planner. Just be sure you have a paper punch that works with the Happy Planner.

Download your Fall Self-Care printables by clicking here or on the black and white download button below. Have trouble? Shoot me an email or leave a comment, and I’ll send it over!

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