7 Journaling Prompts to Nourish & Strengthen You as the Seasons Change October 2, 2025 Reading Time: 3 min ShareTweetPin5Share5 SharesI don’t know what the weather is like with you, but the season is turning here with cooler temperatures. We’ve just passed September 21st, which as well as being World Gratitude Day is also an equinox—one of two dates annually where the hours of daylight and darkness are equal. The equinox marks a change in the rhythms of nature, and this planetary shift is a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with something greater than ourselves.In the northern hemisphere we leave behind the creative growth time of summer and begin gathering in, preserving and preparing. Plants draw in vital life-force to their roots to protect from winter harshness. And as the nights get longer and darker, we retreat into ourselves and our homes to rest, reflect and strengthen our spirits.But in the south, things are literally “hotting up”. Spring is underway, flowers and plants bloom—bringing forth what has been hidden. Energy increases with the lengthening days and it’s an opportunity to get creative and grow—ourselves, our gardens, careers, businesses or our lives.Are you ready for this season’s shift?We’ve just left behind the long summer/school holidays, and are shifting up a gear to get things done before the end of the year.Yet there’s still a lot of disruption and change and uncertainty around the world—both man-made and natural disasters. We live in a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity)—and sadly I don’t think this is changing anytime soon.Yes, if you’re reading this, you’re likely extremely lucky compared to many parts of the world. But there is still a lot to concern us.So it’s important to be grateful for what we have! But at the same time, we must also acknowledge our truth—whatever we feel about what’s going on in our world.The seasonal shift gives us an opportunity to reflect—to think about our priorities. So I created these journaling prompts (for both northern and southern hemispheres). Enjoy!7 Journaling Prompts to Ponder as the Seasons ChangeIf you’re heading into Fall/Autumn and WinterWhat do the shortening days and lengthening nights mean for you this year? What does the change of seasons mirror in your life?What have you learned this year that will help you as you head into the final 3 months of the year?As you reflect on the challenging events of the last few years—how have these impacted you? How are you different? In what ways have your priorities shifted as a result? How do you/will you stay positive?Example challenging events include; the COVID pandemic, the economic situation, an increase in war, awareness of systemic racism, an increase in sexism, political shifts, climate events/natural disasters etc.What is it time to let go of? What needs to be put to rest? What might you need to prepare for?What do you value? What are you looking forward to? What are you grateful for?What do you need, most of all, over the coming few months?How will you nourish yourself in the coming season?As you answer these questions, also consider what you can do to make life easier and more enjoyable:What Action/s will you take? And when will you do them? (the more specific you are the better—it’s easier to action something super-specific)If you’re heading into Spring and SummerWhat does the lengthening of the day and shortening nights mean for you this year? What does the change of seasons mirror in your life?What have you learned so far this year that will help you as you head into spring and summer?As you reflect on the challenging events of the last few years—how have these impacted you? How are you different? In what ways have your priorities shifted as a result? How do you/will you stay positive?Example challenging events include; the COVID pandemic, the economic situation, an increase in war, awareness of systemic racism, an increase in sexism, political shifts, climate events/natural disasters etc.What has been dormant over the winter? What would you like to bring forth? What actions do you need to take now so that your ideas come to fruition?What do you value? What are you looking forward to? What are you grateful for?What do you need, most of all, over the coming few months?How will you enrich your life in the coming season?As you answer these questions, also consider what you can do to make life easier and more enjoyable:What Action/s will you take? And when will you do them? (the more specific you are the better—it’s easier to action something super-specific)October Journaling Prompts Self-Reflection JournalWant some more journaling prompts? To go deeper?October Journaling Prompts eBookThis October Journal Prompts workbook and printable helps you prioritise your wellbeing and craft a life you love with kindness and intention—in just 5 minutes a day.October themes include: Empower yourself, Appreciate your unique awesomeness, Trust and believe in you and Explore your perfectionism.Learn more here >>Wrap-upWhen we deeply know ourselves, we make better decisions, learn to stand up for ourselves—and what’s important. We gain strength, creativity and feel more inspired about life.You can feel the magic of living a more creative, empowered, soul-filled life. And all this can be as simple as setting pen to paper and asking and answering questions…The equinox and season-shift gives us a focus, an opportunity and jumping-off point, to to let go of what’s no longer needed—and explore what’s coming up next. It helps us see the cyclical nature of our lives and the world we live in—transitions, beginnings and endings.So take this opportunity to reflect, prepare and take action—an important part of resilience.Remember: Change the world. Start with you!Did you enjoy these journaling prompts? You may also like:How & Why to Start Gratitude Journaling! Plus 7 Beautiful Prompts to Go DeeperGet Motivated: 6 Super Ways to Energize, Refocus & Lose those BlahsLook Ahead and Get Inspired this Fall—With HUGs!Image of Woman pondering and reflecting on bench with beautiful view by ANEK SANGKAMANEE via ShutterstockShareTweetPin5Share5 SharesLeave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.