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Calming Autumn Journal Prompts to Support Letting Go

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Fall is a time of grounding and putting to bed the passions and energy of summer. We surround ourselves with the warmth of wooly socks and hot tea as we fall into cozier hobbies and hot stews. So begins the time of gathering, celebrating, and being grateful for all we have as we move toward the depths of winter.

Now is the time to reconnect with the fine art of slowing down, letting go, and reminding ourselves that we are enough as we are. This is the best season to begin your journaling journey. Ask yourself what this season means, from good memories to profound thoughts.

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Let me guide you through with these 30 journal prompts, which will inspire you as the leaves fall and the winds blow outside your window!

A Little About Autumn…

Autumn is a time of new beginnings, renewed energies, and passion. It can teach us that there is always hope and light at the end of the long darkness of winter.

  • Autumnal Equinox(marked by the beginning of fall): September 20th in the N.H. & March 22nd in the S.H.
  • Element: Water (Chinese element: metal)
  • Energy: yin/feminine
  • Time: evening/mother/middle adult

This is an excellent time for:

  • honoring the dead
  • cooking stews and soups
  • gathering with family & friends
  • releasing energy
  • grounding meditation

30 Best Autumn Journal Prompts

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Journal Prompts for Rainy Days & Warm Socks

  1. What does the autumn season represent to you at this stage in your life?
  2. Write about your favorite memory of fall.
  3. Make a bucket list of all the places and things you want to do in autumn.
  4. What feelings come to mind during this season? Sadness, wistfulness, excitement, etc.
  5. What are the first words that come to mind when you think of fall, and what do they represent to you?
  6. Write a letter to your middle-aged self. What do you want yourself to know or do?
  7. What is something that you would like to learn more about this season?
  8. Write a list of all the things you wish to let go of from the past. Burn the list if you wish.
  9. What meal makes you feel like autumn and why? What memories does it bring?
  10. Collect leaves to paste into your journal.
  11. How do you feel about summer ending?
  12. How are your fall traditions different from when you were a child?
  13. What fall traditions do you wish to pass down to future generations?
  14. How will you support your mental/emotional well-being?
  15. How will you support your physical well-being?
  16. What spiritual practices do you want to incorporate in autumn?
  17. How is your life different from last fall?
  18. List all the things for which you are most grateful.
  19. What do you not like about Autumn and why?
  20. In what ways have you changed from last fall? What has stayed the same?
  21. Take your journal outside and write freely about the changing world around you.
  22. Doodle pictures that represent the season.
  23. What people or things do you need to let go of? How will you go about doing this?
  24. Think of those who have passed, and write about your favorite memories with them.
  25. Paste a picture of someone you love who is passed on. Write about who they were and why they were important.
  26. Make a list of all the Halloween movies you want to watch.
  27. Write out 3 affirmations you want to embody this fall.
  28. What steps can you take for a more peaceful descent into winter?
  29. What do you love most about yourself?
  30. How do you deal with change? How can you transition better?

Conclusion

Autumn is a time to enjoy loved ones here and honor those who have passed on. It is a time to be grateful for the bounty life provides and let go of what no longer serves us.

I hope these journal prompts find you well and happy during this season!

How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.

John Burroughs

Stay Cozy & Journal this Autumn!

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