Summertime is often considered an ideal time to refresh mind,
body, and spirit and using the journal prompts listed below may help you do
just that.
Journal Prompts for a Sweet Summer
1. Repurpose or
purchase a notebook or journal and pen. Commit to reserving time each week to journal. Then make a decision not to sensor
writing and allow words to rip! For additional journal writing tips read "Tips to Recharge on Your Lunch Break" now.
2. Write about a summer adventure you’d like to experience. It doesn't have to be an expensive outing. Be creative and list things that you think or sense will bring simple pleasure. Read "Budget Friendly Activities to Inspire Joy" for ideas.
3. What books are on your summer reading
list? Jot down the titles of books you think you'd like to read this summer. Check with your local library about availability and reserve at least one book today.
4. Reflect on a childhood summer memory and write about it.
5. Describe a summer festival or event
you’d like to participate in.
6. Describe a place you want to visit
this summer.
7. What five things are at the top of your summer bucket
list? Jot them down or list them and then describe them in detail.
8. Write about a time you overcame a
fear, and how it made you feel.
9. Have you developed any summer
traditions and what are they?
10. Write about your favorite summer
outfit and why you love it.
11. What's the most important
thing you would like to do this summer?
12. What foods and drinks do you find refreshing during the summer and do you prepare them often? The picture below shows a healthy and tasty fruit infused water. Stay hydrated and sip it as you journal write.
12. What foods and drinks do you find refreshing during the summer and do you prepare them often? The picture below shows a healthy and tasty fruit infused water. Stay hydrated and sip it as you journal write.
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| Quench thirst as you sip a glass of strawberry/mint flavored water and journal away |
13. Do you try to select and prepare fresh in-season fruits and vegetables over those that come from distant lands or are out of season? Explain.
14. What is your favorite
summer sport and why?
15. Are you willing to
reserve a few moments during the day to meditate, pray, and/or engage in activities including yoga, tai chi, deep breathing exercises, or a body
scan? All are great ways to turn over cares and unwind. Do you agree or disagree and why?
16. Summer can be a season of self-discovery and personal growth. Describe a time you worked hard for something and it paid off.
17. Write about something you
love about yourself.
18. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be and why? Share that.
19. Go for a walk on a sunny, cloudy, or rainy day. When you get home, write about interesting things you noticed on your trip.
20. What color or colors remind you
of summer and do you wear clothing in those hues? Why or why not? See "Tips to Help You Use Cool Spring and Summer Colors" for inspiration.
21. List ideas to help you plan a summer picnic, barbeque, potluck, or brunch for work associates, friends, or family. Can you keep arrangements simple and fun? If you want to assemble a delicious yet easy meal, here's a recipe for coleslaw to start you off.
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| Release anxiety and worry through journal writing, and turn on the relaxtion process by being outdoors |
23. What does the word vacation mean
to you?
24. Write about someone you care
about and schedule a play date with them. Describe what things you want to do with them, and follow through. If you can’t meet with this person face to face, speak on the phone, send a hand written note to them, Facetime, or do a Zoom call.
25. Opportunities for outdoor activities abound in the summer. With time off from work or school, and freedom to do as you please, this season can be so sweet.
Perhaps you'll use free time to visit a friend or relative you haven't seen in a while. Before you do, write a short story about a summer adventure you've had in the past and reveal why you think you still remember it.
26. In what area or areas of your life could you use a refresh? Do you want to make this a goal to work toward in the coming months? Please explain.
Which journal prompts helped you connect with a secret longing or inspired a shift in perspective?
Did any journal prompts stimulate ideas about things to do or places to go this summer? Please share in the comments section below. ⚾🎈🎨🎹⛱🚲🥗
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