10 Journal prompts to ignite your herbal passion this summer
At the beginning of each season I like to get a nice cup of tea, find a quiet space outside, and spend some time journaling about the past season, and what I’d like to experience in the next.
I find this to be a useful exercise in both my personal and professional life, because I like to focus on how I want to feel and what I want to experience each season, and then let the rest fall into place organically.
For example, if I know my goal for this season is to feel calm, I’m going to set myself up for success by making sure that I can impact my stress in the best possible way. I’ll make sure I have lots of calming sights and sounds in my workspace, prepare some sleeping remedies or recipes that will help me get the best possible sleep and make sure that I make more time to spend with my husband and our animals. And of course, lots of time in nature!
If you can start to live by the seasons, you will find that your life will be a lot more organic and flow a lot easier. We are meant to live by the seasons, naturally. We can follow a plant lifecycle to better understand this idea.
Spring Season
Renewed energy, optimism, and the pursuit of new goals and experiences emerge in spring. Like plants awakening from dormancy, we become eager to engage with the world and take action.
Spring Season Word Bank
New Opportunities
Youth
Energy
Optimism
Hope
Growth & Development
Engagement
Action
Summer Season
Growth, passion, and stability define this season. During summer, people actively pursue their goals, celebrate personal achievements, and experience deep fulfillment. Like nature's own season of abundance, this phase represents a peak in human productivity and accomplishment. While filled with energy and ambition, summer also offers moments for quiet reflection—both on our past experiences and our dreams for the future.
Summer Season Word Bank
Growth
Achievement
Passion
Energy
Stability
Security
Responsibility
Commitment
Autumn Season
Transformation and reflection characterize this season. It's a time for introspection, accepting life's impermanence, and contemplating meaningful changes—much like the changing leaves and shortening days of autumn.
Autumn Word Bank
Reflection
Transformation
Acceptance of Change
Openness to Growth
Inner Connection
Finding Balance
Celebrating Abundance (and the harvest!)
Winter Season
Like hibernation in nature, winter is a time of reflection, rest, and renewal. Our bodies naturally adapt to the cold weather and shorter days through changes in metabolism, energy levels, and sleep patterns. The "winter life cycle" represents a period when humans both physically and mentally adjust to the changing season—creating space for rest, inner reflection, and preparation for future growth and challenges.
Winter Word Bank
Rest
Reflection
Preparation for Growth
Mental and Emotional Balance
Now that you understand more about what each season represents, use the following journal prompts to get ready for the summer. Enjoy!
Us the below 10 journal prompts to ignite your herbal passion this summer:
Reflecting on the past season — Spring, what do I need to release in order to move forward?
What experiences do I want to craft for myself this season?
What is one goal I can set for myself (or my herbal business) for this season?
What is one thing I’d like to study this season? Why do I want to study that?
What relationships should I nourish this season?
Are there any relationships I need to let go of or set new boundaries for in this season?
What book(s) are in my “to read” pile this season?
What self care practices do you want to continue or implement this season?
What are your overall thoughts about the upcoming season?
Choose a single word to represent this season—one that you can root yourself in and return to as a guidepost for how you want to live these months.
