This post gives you 55 summer journal prompts and ideas for creativity, inspiration and self-reflection.
Looking for summer writing inspirations?
Whether you’re stuck in writer’s block, feeling bored, or simply want to keep your journaling practice momentum going, this list of summer writing prompts can be just what you need help.
Writing prompts are excellent for sparking creativity and self-expression, especially when you’re unsure of what to write or need a burst of inspiration.
If you’re using writing prompts for personal growth, then they are a great tool to help you process your thoughts, feelings and emotions, and deepen your understanding of yourself.
Related: How To Start Journaling: 7 Tips for Beginners
Summer Journal Prompts
- Describe your last summer. What are your hopes and plans for this summer?
- How have you grown since last summer?
- Describe your ideal summer day from start to finish.
- What’s your favourite summer memory?
- Reflect on your favorite summer memory from high school. What made it so special?
- List 5 things you want to accomplish by the end of this summer.
- What are you most looking forward to this summer?
- What do you love most about summer?
- List 3 things you’re most grateful about summer.
- What do you see yourself doing the most this summer and why?
- What summer recipes are you looking forward to trying this summer?
- What do you like most about hot weather?
- What do you dislike most about summer?
- Describe your worst summer memory.
- What’s on your summer bucket list?
- Who are you most looking forward to seeing this summer?
- Describe your summer ritual.
- What’s your summer diet?
- Describe summer in one word.
- What’s your favourite summer food?
- Describe your summer self-care routine.
- Write about a place you’ve always wanted to visit for summer and why.
- What does summer mean to you?
- Describe your perfect summer.
- Describe your first summer job experience.
- Will you be doing any reading this summer? If so, which books have you selected? Explain your choice.
- How do you stay motivated and disciplined to reach your goals during the summer?
- What do you need to release before the summer season starts?
- Reflect on a summer that changed your life. What happened, and how did it impact you?
- List some solo activities you planned on doing this summer.
- What summer event excites you the most?
- What are your must-dos or must-haves for each summer?
- If you’re given a free plane ticket to travel anywhere you’d like this summer, where would it be? Explain your choice.
- Write about a fun summer tradition you have or would like to start.
- How can you make this summer more meaningful and memorable?
- What impact does summer have on your habits and routines?
- What are your favorite summer songs?
- How can you show up for yourself this summer?
- Visualize your summer. What feelings came up?
- What’s your favorite summer outdoor activity?
- What’s your favorite summer indoor activity?
- How do you handle the heat and stay cool during the summer?
- What’s something that’s a work-in-progress that must be completed by the end of this summer?
- Which is your favourite summer month and why?
- Write about a summer goal that scares you a little bit but excites you at the same time.
- What are your favorite ways to relax and unwind during the summer?
- Describe your typical summer routine.
- Does summer affect your productivity? Why or why not?
- Write about a summer hobby you want to try.
- What are some ways you can give back to your community this summer?
- Describe your most unusual summer experience.
- Create a summer playlist.
- What do you need to release before autumn starts?
- Where is your favourite summer vacation and why?
- Create a list of all the things you learned this summer.
Want more summer journaling ideas?
Be sure to check out our monthly themed journal prompts for June, July and August!
