Dec 12, 20233 min read

End-of-Year Reflection Journal Prompts for Sensitive Souls

For most of us, and especially sensitive women (and neuro-divergent souls), self-love is not an easy task... But, self-reflection & journaling can really help. As the year draws to a close, it's a perfect time (or excuse) to slow down and recognise how 2023 really went. I personally always find that looking back at the past year, allows me to celebrate and acknowledge growth and victories, even the smallest one. As a highly sensitive person, I self-reflect all year long, (yes that's just what we do...) but I also get lost in the loops of my mind, overthinking and still feeling strongly the frustration and deception from what I didn't achieve.

So, by self-reflecting on the past year, we get to celebrate successes, analyse our failed opportunities and learn from the lessons left by each experience. By identifying where we could have done better, we can readjust our objectives and plan for the future while fuelling our motivation. In short, end-of-year introspection prompts are very useful when our brain never stops and give us a solid foundation to approach the new year with clarity & determination

Let's embark together in these end-of-year reflection journal prompts and see what 2023 was all about!

Find the free printable PDF version right here

20 End-of-year reflection journal prompts

1. Mindful Milestones:

Let's begin by acknowledging & celebrating our achievements, big or small.

Reflect on the moments of 2023 that made your heart sing and recognise the strength within you.

In 2023, I am very proud of myself for........
What are three achievements of 2023 that you are most proud of?
How have these achievements contributed to your personal growth?
Reflect on a challenging moment of 2023. How did you grow from it? How did you approach it? What did you learn? How did it feel? What did it make you realise? How did you find the resources to get through it?

2. Navigating Emotions:

For our sensitive heart, emotions can be rich and vibrant. Explore the spectrum of your feelings throughout the year. Recognising how you felt, naming the emotions you went through, is a great way to improve your well-being.

What emotions stand out as lessons or trumphs?
This year, I really felt joy & happiness when........ What factors contributed to this happiness?
This year, I really struggled with......... What emotion are you particularly proud of having overcome in 2023?
How easy or difficult was it for you to find some self-compassion in 2023?

3. Self-Discovery Moments:

Reflect on the moments of 2023 when you discovered something new about yourself. What stands out in your self-discovery journey this year? Whether through challenges or joys, these moments contribute to your evolving story & help you in your identity exploration.

In 2023, what hobbies or activities did you discover that brought you genuine joy & made you feel closer to your "true self"?
What’s one thing you particularly enjoy doing well this year?
What did you discover about yourself in 2023?
Jot down 3 great compliments you’ve received in 2023. How did they make you feel?

4. Relationship Dynamics:

Examine your relationships – personal and professional. What connections enriched your life, and which ones required recalibration?

List three people – that you feel grateful for their presence in 2023.
Identify a relationship that brought positive growth. How did it contribute to your personal development?
Reflect on a communication challenge in a relationship. How did you navigate it, and what did you learn?
I really appreciated earlier this year when my friend ....
What qualities do you value most in your relationships?

5. Career Choices:

Considering the significant impact work has on our lives, whether you work for yourself or for someone else, let's reflect on your work life in 2023.

In 2023, I felt like my work-life balance was....
What work-related milestones are you proud of this year?
In 2023, I am proud for achieving..... at work.
What aspects of your current job, do you feel you carried out particularly well in 2023?
How did you navigate challenges in your professional life, and what did those challenges teach you?
Assess your work-life balance. Did you achieve a healthy equilibrium, and what adjustments do you wish you had made?

As you embark on this reflective journey, just remember that every step, every emotion, and every discovery is a testament to your resilience... Embrace the wisdom gained and carry it into the new year with self-love as your guiding light.

If you loved this but want to get deeper in your relationship with yourself, try my free self-date workbook here or book a 1:1 session with me to make a self-love plan for 2024 :)