March Journal Prompts For Adults That Inspire Personal Growth

I live in Australia the Southern Hemisphere but I grew up and spent the early years of my adulthood in the North Hemisphere so when I think of March I think of spring. The March journal prompt list does not relate to spring or autumn, but there are a few prompts for both seasons as extra bonus prompts.

What should I write in my journal every morning?

The reason I share journal prompts is I know when I started journaling I did not know what to write about. Today after many years of journaling I can open my journal and just write. However, we all start somewhere and not knowing what to write could stop you from experiencing the benefits of journaling. Journaling can simply be writing about;

• what you see
• how you feel
• what you hear
• your goals and aspirations
• what you are grateful for

If you are new to journaling read the ideas on the easy journaling prompts for beginners. The article shares the benefits of journaling and 52 journal prompts.

Should I use one-word prompts or a sentence?

I personally like to use a mixture of one-word prompts, a sentence and no prompt where I just free-write. I find them all beneficial and choosing which prompt to write from really depends on the time I have available. Every day I put time aside for journaling as part of my morning routine. But … it was not always that way. There were times I only wrote maybe 3 things I was grateful for that day because I was stressed, trying to get out the door to go to work. I think it is fantastic to have a specific time to journal. For me, starting the day well includes specific morning routine habits, including journaling.

One Word Prompts For March Inspired By Dates and The Season

• Old Stuff – 2^nd March 2023 is Old Stuff Day.
• Clean Up Australia – 5^th March 2023.
• International Women’s Day – 8^th March 2023
• Butterflies – 14th of March is a day to learn about butterflies day.
• The Irish – St Patrick’s Day is 17^th March.
• Daylight Saving – 20^th March 2023
• Earth – 25^th March 2023 is the day Earth Hour takes place.
• Walking – 30^th March is take a walk in the park day.

March Journal Prompts For Adults

It’s a new month and new beginnings. There is so much we could write about. Below are 31 writing prompts for March.

1. Write about what you are grateful for at present.
2. What did you learn in February, and how does learning this one thing make you feel?
3. What goals do you have for yourself in the month of March?

Journaling provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on and set goals for yourself. This March, spend some time writing down the goals you have for yourself in the month – these can be big or small, but make sure to include steps on how to achieve them. Writing your goals can help keep you motivated and focused on reaching your aspirations.

4. In what way do you remind yourself that you are enough?
   One of the ways I remind myself is by saying daily affirmations.
5. How do you plan to show up for yourself this month?

What can you do to celebrate the arrival of a new season?

March marks the official start of a new season and can be a wonderful time to practice mindfulness and nature appreciation. Get into the spirit of the month by planning a picnic, visiting a local park or beach, planting something new in your garden, participating in an outdoor activity like hiking or biking, or simply observing how nature changes. Enjoy all there is about the season.

6. What I like to do at weekends. Write about your favourite way to spend a weekend.
7. What is your favourite flower? Why do you like that flower? If it is the season for that flower, cheer up your day and buy a bunch or maybe plant some in your garden.
8. Depending on where you are in the world, the colour of March would be different. What and how do the colours of March brighten up your day?
9. Are you active on social media? What post have you seen recently that you suddenly thought ‘that’s me’?
10. Mel Robbins, podcast host, author, and motivational speaker has a practice of high five. She high-fives her mirror every morning and suggests we do the same. Go and high-five your mirror. How did that make you feel? Did you smile? Write about high-fiving the mirror or a high 5 moment you have been part of.

I imagine that we all at some time throughout our lives have high-fived someone. Children are so quick to high-five each other, but as adults, we don’t high-five often enough. There is so much positivity in the gesture a feeling of celebration. The morning high 5 habit brings a smile to my face and can instantly change my attitude. Read about Mel Robbin’s book The High 5 Habit.

Inspired by March one word journal prompts

11. On the 2^nd March 2023, it was Old Stuff Day. Thinking about recycling habits, How could you increase how you reduce, reuse and recycle?
12. What comforts you the most? Inspired by the word warmth.
13. How can you change a routine to reduce any stress you have? I choose to exercise after work as I enjoy mindfulness activities in the morning. I find it too stressful to exercise in the morning before work.
14. The 14th of March is apparently learn about butterfly day. A butterfly is often mentioned in topics on goals in relation to reaching one’s potential. From a caterpillar to a butterfly. A butterfly is a symbol of change. Celebrate your wins, and the changes you have made this year. Write about your wins, big or small.

March Journal Prompts related to goal achievement.

15. When you look at your vision board or reflect on the past few months, how do you feel about the progress you are making towards your goals? What systems can you put in place to help you create the habits you need to achieve your goals?
    A system example is using a habit tracker.
16. What distractions stop me from being productive?
17. What do I need to focus on to achieve my goals?
18. Write down a list of your worries.
    I found keeping a worry journal by writing about your worries before you go to bed can help you worry less. Included in the post, how to sleep better and worry less are the 5 questions I ask myself if I am worrying about something.

“If there is no solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it. If there is a solution to the problem then don’t waste time worrying about it.”

Dalai Lama

18. If you won the lottery what would you do? It is good to know how you would spend your time if you won the lottery as this helps you identify your personal values and what your ideal day would look like.
19. Can you identify areas where you are optimistic and areas where you are pessimistic? In which ways can you be more optimistic? Expressing gratitude is powerful as it enriches lives.
20. In what ways can you step outside your comfort zone to grow?
21. What opportunities have come from the challenges you faced?

How can self-care rituals be included in your daily routine this month?

This March, take some time to focus on yourself and practice self-care. Self-care rituals can come in many forms such as journaling, meditating, reading a book, taking a walk or doing something creative such as painting or drawing. Depending on the amount of time you have spare in your day, pick something that is achievable but will help to lift your mood and leave you feeling refreshed and energized. Taking time out for yourself each day to do something nurturing will help you stay positive and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

20. Daylight saving is a day that in the care industry, we prompt people to change their fire alarm batteries. Fortunately, alarms are changing, and many people have 10-year alarms. We need to nourish ourselves daily to reduce anxiety and burnout. How do you recharge? How do you practice self-care?
    Self-care journal prompts can help you
21. How do you recognize when you are nearing burnout?
22. What lesson did you learn yesterday?
23. If you were able to just jet off on holiday somewhere today, where would you go and why?
24. Write about your strengths.
25. Write about your weaknesses and how they can become strengths.
26. What kindness have you shown this month?
27. In what ways do you ask for help and do you get the support you need? Think about different areas of your life, at home, at work, in your business or with your blog, and with your health.

The Last Journal Prompts

28. In what ways can you step outside your comfort zone to grow?
29. In what ways and when are you most productive? I am most productive when …
30. What opportunities have come from the challenges you faced?
31. Review your month, what went well, and what can you implement to change what didn’t go well.
    Celebrate your month, the successes and the lessons learnt.

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