October is here, and it’s definitely one of the most beautiful months of the year. We’re heading to the heart of autumn and the nature is gradually preparing to welcome winter. Crunchy leaves, rainy days, long nights, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend more time at home nurturing ourselves and embracing the coziness of the season.
We’re also heading to the end of 2025, but there’s still time to start over, focus on new goals, or keep working on old ones.
For all these reasons, it’s a good time to start journaling more often than you probably did over the summer.
That’s why today I’m sharing 25 cozy journaling prompts for October that focus on healing, self-esteem, and coziness.
I hope you’ll like them, and they’ll inspire you to practice journaling more often.
25 Cozy Journaling Prompts for October 2025
- Pumpkin: What’s the perfect autumn day like for you?
- Blanket: In what ways do you appreciate yourself daily?
- Apple pie: What’s the most beautiful part of autumn for you?
- Fog: What’s the biggest fear or insecurity that holds you back this season?
- Equinox: What are you looking forward to this month?
- Sweater: What’s your ideal October day like?
- Leaf: Is there one situation from the past that you keep revisiting with your thoughts? What kind of action can you take to prevent that?
- Cider: What’s one new thing you’d like to try before 2025 ends?
- Harvest: Reflect on how your life was last autumn. In what ways have you changed and what has stayed the same?
- Drizzle: What do you need to forgive yourself more?

- Cinnamon buns: What’s your biggest hope for this season?
- Caramel: What are the three goals that you absolutely want to achieve before the end of 2025?
- Flannel: When was the last time you felt truly understood?
- Gratitude: What are five things you’re most grateful for right now?
- Sanctuary: In what ways can you honor and respect your feelings?
- Auburn: What does romance mean to you?
- Spice: How can you get closer to your creativity this fall?
- Frost: What do you need to let go of this October?
- Crisp: Is there any area of your life that feels out of alignment?
- Acorn: Describe your ideal cozy day.
- Bonfire: What are you most passionate about?
- Orchard: How do you care for yourself when things get stressful?
- Wind: In what areas of your life do you push yourself too hard? How could you change that?
- Comfort: Have you gotten too comfortable in your comfort zone? What’s a simple way to step out of it?
- Nostalgia: Write about something or someone you miss this autumn.
These 25 journaling prompts are designed to help you connect with your inner self and address your thoughts and feelings with kindness. Whether you write some or all of them, I hope they bring you clarity and calmness.
Happy Journaling!
