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7 Writing Prompts for a New Year
The beginning of 2023 is a great time to write about intentions.
One of the many beautiful things about the start of a new year is that it can be an inspiration for change and transformation. A new year can be viewed as a chance to reflect on the past and get us ready to embark into the future. Perhaps you’re interested in experimenting with a new form of writing or have other ideas for New Year’s resolutions.
Writing down our thoughts increases our chance of manifesting them. As Maya Angelou said, “Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” It’s important to keep your journal in a place where it’s easily accessible. Keep it close not only so you can be ready to write, but as an opportunity to frequently review your musings over the course of the year, and perhaps add or delete as your thoughts evolve with the circumstances of your life.
Writing as a way to foster change in our life is one way to begin the new year. There are two ways to do this. The first way is by engaging in stream-of-consciousness writing, otherwise known as automatic writing or writing without stopping for 15–20 minutes. The second way is using writing prompts. Sometimes we just need prompts to get us going. Here are a few to give you a jumpstart:
1) Write a letter to yourself in which you reflect on 2022. How did it go for you…
