The very last week of 2015!  Many of us are still on vacation, but don’t let that stop you from writing in your journal.  Some of the most precious memories are made during this time of the year, and many people have some of their most profound thoughts and greatest creativity.  Keep your pen handy, your pencil sharpened, and your notebook or tablet by your side for moments when inspiration strikes and be sure to set aside some time for intentional writing each day, as well.

If you’re starting a new journal or a new section, here are a few themes you might want to consider:

Write about your daily progress on New Year’s Resolutions.

Make a journal of recipes or craft ideas you want to try and how they turned out.

Record your activities each day, like you did when you were younger in your diary.

And here are some daily prompts in case your muse is nowhere to be found in the hustle and bustle of the week:

• Choose a current event from today’s news and write about your thoughts on the situation.
• Write about how you believe a person should spend the time between Christmas and New Years in an ideal world.
• What was the most useful present you found under the tree this year? Why?
• Which was the most thoughtful present you found under the tree this year? Why?
• Which present are you the proudest about giving to a loved one? Why?
• What did you (or can you) do to help someone between Christmas and New Year’s?
• What is your most treasured memory from the week between Christmas and New Year’s this year? Describe it in detail.