Write Your Summer Story: Simple summer journaling prompts for self-discovery

Summer may be the only season where we’re more interested in relaxation than we are motivated by achievement. 

We love the slow rhythm of summer.  The lazy summer days may mean an afternoon nap followed by the romance of warm summer nights, perfect for outside dining. 

Our minds are quieter in summer which provides the perfect backdrop for introspection. 

Summer journaling can be a powerful tool for capturing your thoughts, feelings, and anticipated experiences.  The slower pace allows you to explore your memories, set intentions for the rest of your year, and reconnect with your inner thoughts and expectations.

In this blog post, we thought it might be fun to take advantage of the slower pace of summer to gently reconnect with your thoughts and desires.    

But we’d miss the simple spirit of the summer if we made this hard.  And so, we’ve provided you with a series of prompts to make it easier for you to get in touch with your feelings.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply savoring a quiet moment in your garden, our prompts are meant to offer you the perfect backdrop for easy introspection.

We hope these prompts will inspire you to reflect on your past, accept the present, and envision your future – all without feeling any personal judgment or regret.       

Grab your favorite notebook and pen, and find a cozy spot.  Free your mind and let the summer breeze guide your thoughts as you enter this journey of reflection and creativity.  Let’s go!

TwoWomen Summer Journaling Prompts

🍉Think about your favorite summer memory from your childhood.  Got it?  Good.  How do you think it shaped who you are today?

🍇Reflect on a significant experience from a past summer. What did you learn from it?  Did it contain a “life lesson?”  How did it influence your life?

Now let’s move from the past to the present. . .

❤️Can you think of at least three things you love about this summer? How can you hold on to these experiences and incorporate more of these joys into your daily life?   

🍑Spend time outdoors this summer and write about how nature makes you feel. What stands out for you?  Think of and journal about the sights, sounds, and scents of this summer. 

🎈List five things you are grateful for this summer. Do these things feel different than any other season?  How and why are they different?  How do these elements enhance your life?

✨Do you want to try something new this summer?  The good news is there’s still time!  You might want to start by creating a bucket list of new experiences or hobbies you’ve always wanted to try and why they are meaningful to you. 

🍓If you could travel anywhere this summer, where would you go and why? What would you hope to experience there?

Personal Growth

🍇Think about how you’ve changed or grown in the past year.  Associate that growth to this summer’s experiences.  How will the summer experiences help you to continue this journey?    

🍓What intentions do you want to set for the remainder of the summer? What can you put in place to ensure you will follow through on these intentions?

🎈Acts of Kindness: Can you remember an act of kindness from this summer?  How did it make you feel, and what impact did it have on others?

Staying Connected and Beyond

✨Have you met someone special this summer? Write about staying in touch as the summer comes to an end.  What can you commit to, so the friendship stays alive?  Is there anything you’d like to share or discuss with them before the summer ends? 

Looking Ahead

🍓As summer comes to an end, what dreams or goals do you want to focus on for the upcoming months? How can you start working towards them now?

🍉Are there any experiences you’d like to pass on to future generations about summer plans and traditions?  What would be a fun way to share these stories?

Wishing you a summer of peace and delight❤️❤️ We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a comment below!