
Happy October! Today, I want to share with you 31 self-reflection questions for October. October is a perfect month for shadow work and self-growth. So here are some writing prompts that you can use during the spooky season.
31 self-reflection questions for October
- What is no longer essential in your life? Will it be easy to let go of these things, places, people?
- What are your biggest hopes and intentions for October?
- Who are you when you’re by yourself? Who are you in the crowd of people?
- What ghosts from the past still haunt you? How can you forget them forever?
- Which memories do you want to cherish forever?
- What energy do you think you project into this world? How would others describe you?
- Currently, what are some of your biggest fears? Can they actually become a reality? What can you do to prevent it?
- What things in your life are you in charge of?
- What excites you in the upcoming seasons? And what makes you sad?
- Are you a friend to yourself?
- Does death scare you? What are your views on death? How can you make peace with this aspect of our lives?
- When was the last time you truly enjoyed Halloween?
- Do you tend to your inner child? What does it crave now?
- When was the last time you said kind words to yourself? And to others?
- How can you create and shape your own world?
- Are your dreams uplifting and inspiring to you? Or do they upset and drown you?
- How can you be a better person today for your future self?
- Are you able to live and enjoy the present moment? Are you able to notice small details? How can you improve this aspect of your life?
- Do you remember who you were when you were a child? What kind of a kid were you? What were your interests and hobbies?
- How are you feeling right? Why?
- How can you make your life more joyous and celebrate it more often?
- What are your favorite “cold weather” foods? Is there anything else you want to try?
- Would you choose to live forever or stay mortal? Why? What is the most important aspect?
- What opportunities can you create for yourself in the upcoming months?
- What is a piece of advice you’d give your younger self?
- When you’re older, who do you hope to become?
- What are some things you wished you knew sooner?
- Is it harder to forgive yourself or others? Who or what do you need to forgive in order to move forward?
- If you could time travel, what decade or year would you choose to go? What would you hope to learn, see, hear, try, taste?
- Are you a mysterious person or an open book? Or someone who falls in between? Why? How do you build trust with others?
- How did you change in the last month? Do you recognize yourself from the beginning of this month? Are you happy about these changes?
I hope these questions are helpful to you and you will be able to dig deeper to find your true self.
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