Monthly Journaling Challenge ♡

*Welcome to my Monthly Journaling Challenge, lovelies!*

I wanted to start this challenge to not only connect more with you all, but also give you some inspiration just in case you didn't have it for a month! I also just want to give back to the community, and I figured this would be a really cute way to do so :)

Please read all of the rules carefully, and please have fun if you're participating! ❀

RULES
1: This must be ORIGINAL- please do not copy from other creators. If you take any inspiration, please credit them. I will be entering each challenge myself as well, and will post my own entry on the 15th of each month. It is perfectly fine to use my ideas!
2: This does not need to be in your planner- it can just be a sheet of paper! However, bonus points if your submission is in one of your main journals.
3: Digital journaling IS allowed!

HOW TO ENTER:
♥ First step is to, of course, create the spread!
♥ Submit your entries by the 25th of each month. Late submissions not allowed. 
♥ You must post on your IG timeline and have me tagged in the caption/comments.
♥ Winners will be announced on the first of each following month! 
♥ Have fun and let your creativity shine! This is a must :)

*Each month will have a color bonus. This means that if you incorporate this color in your entry, you will receive a bonus point! 

*To be fair to others and give everyone a chance to win, if you are selected one month, you can no longer enter future challenges for a prize for the year. But, I highly encourage you all to continue to follow the prompts!

WINNERS
There are 3 tiers of winners! 
Tier 1- $50 giftcard*
Tier 2- $25 giftcard*
Tier 3- $10 giftcard*

Winners are selected based on the following criteria:
- Creativity of spreads (illustrations, stickers, etc.)
- Adhering to the month's theme and having thoughtful entries
- Evident effort and care to the spread
- Using the monthly bonus color

ALL winners will also be shouted out on my stories + highlights!

*Gift cards will be of the winner's choosing! Alternatively, if you don't want a gift card, I can send you the money directly, but ONLY through Paypal.*

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The Challenges By Month

January
A New Beginning
Let's welcome 2025 with a journaling challenge! Create a vision board that paints an image to us of what you'd like for this year to bring you.
Tips: Don't let any limitations stop you here. No matter how farfetched it may seem, put it in your board. Go crazy, because you never know what pieces can align out of nowhere!
Color bonus: Blue

February
Love & Gratitude
It is the month of celebrating what you love! Write or draw about the people, animals, or things in your life that you love and value.
Tips: This can be about anything, anybody, anywhere. Love is not limited to one specific aspect of our lives! Think about how these things make you feel, and why they make you feel the way they do.
Color bonus: Red

March
Growth & Reflection
This month's focus is going to be about personal growth and reflection. Write about something you've achieved this year, or how you've grown in just three short months.
Tips: These do not need to be huge goals. Did you go to work on a day where you truly felt not one ounce of energy? Did you journal every day for a week? These are all big goals, no matter how small they may seem at the moment. Tell us about it!
Color bonus: Green

April
April Showers...
For April, we're going to tackle motivation! Specifically, what keeps you motivated during those rainy moments in your life.
Tips: Write about all the small or big aspects of your life that water you and promote your growth. What is your inspiration to continue? Why is it your inspiration? What exactly is the motivating factor?
Color bonus: Pastel

May
...Bring May Flowers!
And just like flowers, tell us a way in which you've blossomed this year so far! Or, many ways. Talk about how your flowers have bloomed!
Tips: Focus on something in your life that's flourishing right now, or a dream that you're working on achieving. It doesn't matter where you are- blooming flowers are beautiful no matter which stage they're in!
Color bonus: Pink

June
Let Your Creativity Shine
We made it through the half the year- in real life and in our planners! That calls for a celebration! Be free in this page, this challenge is all about creativity. Do whatever you want, and showcase your talents!
Tips: Go all out here- sketch, draw, paint, etc. There are no rules this month!
Color bonus: Yellow

July
The End of Summer
And just like that, Summer is coming to an end, and we're in the second half of the year! Journal about your best memories so far.
Tips: Think to yourself about what made the memories so great! Did you feel a certain way, or was it something you were looking forward to that finally happened? Did something awesome happen?
Color bonus: Aqua

August
Golden Moments
What is your idea of a "golden moment"? Journal all about that one moment in your life that could not have gone better than it did.
Tips: This does not have to be something that happened in 2025! This prompt is a reflection of your entire life. Think of a moment that you relive due to how wonderful it was.
Color bonus: Orange

September
A Season's Change
As the seasons shift, reflect on a time when you embraced change or overcame a challenge this year. It's a tough thing to do, so give yourself all the credit here!
Tips: The best way to know you really overcame a struggle is to truly understand what made it so difficult to overcome. Guide us through your mindset, and don't forget to hype yourself up while you do so!
Color bonus: Purple

October
Your Favorite Spooks
We absolutely must go spooky for this month, right? Talk about one of your all-time favorite ghost stories, may they be real or fictional!
Tips: If you don't have any ghost stories that speak to you, or if you want to be ultra creative, write your own! Freak us out!
Color bonus: Black

November
Gratitude
This is the month of Thanks, after all! Write about all of the things you're thankful 2025 provided to you so far.
Tips: Did you have a really good piece of pizza recently? Did you get to do something fun that you didn't think you'd be able to do? Did the stars align just right one day? Are you happy? Say "thank you" to it.
Color bonus: Brown

December
An Outwards View
Another year, completed! You made it, and I'm so proud of you! This spread is all about looking towards the future. Are you happy with what you've accomplished in 2025 and do you plan on doing anything different for the New Year? Is there anything you don't want to bring with you to 2026?
Color bonus: Silver or Metallics