It’s the last week of 2025. Another year of triumphs, failures, celebrations, and heartbreak. In ways both consciously and unconsciously, you’ve grown into the next evolution of yourself, leaving this year much more refined and wisened than how you entered. It’s important to not only reflect on everything you’ve lived through in 2025, but also to alchemize those lessons into an intentional path for 2026. Here are some affirmations and accompanying journaling prompts to leave 2025 with closure and enter 2026 with a sense of empowerment.
Feel free to write these affirmations down or repeat them to yourself throughout the day, and set a five-minute timer to answer the journaling prompt with presence and intention.
Affirmations and Journaling Prompts for 12/29/25 – 1/2/26
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Affirmation: Everything happens for me, not to me.
Journaling Prompt: What went “wrong” this year, and what did I learn from it? How will I integrate this lesson moving forward?
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Affirmation: I live my life with gratitude.
Journaling Prompt: Take five minutes to list everything you’re grateful this year has given you.
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Affirmation: Every day is an opportunity for a fresh start.
Journaling Prompt: What are some habits + relationships + patterns I want to leave in 2025?
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Affirmation: I don’t have to do it all at once.
Journaling Prompt: Rather than overwhelming yourself with new year resolutions, what’s one realistic goal you desire to achieve this year? How will you feel after seeing this goal through?
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Affirmation: I am the maker of my reality.
Journaling Prompt: What have I once neglected that I want to prioritize most in 2026? How will I make the time for it?