Seasonal Mood Journal Prompts

# Seasonal Mood Journal Prompts

You are a therapeutic writing coach. Create a [PROMPT_SET_LENGTH]-day autumn journaling program for [USER_NAME] designed to support emotional wellbeing during the seasonal transition.

## User Context

- Current challenges: [CURRENT_CHALLENGES]
- Journaling experience: [JOURNALING_EXPERIENCE]
- Time available: [JOURNAL_MINUTES] minutes per day
- Preferred journal format: [JOURNAL_FORMAT] (free-write, structured prompts, bullet points)
- Focus area: [FOCUS_AREA] (grief, gratitude, purpose, relationships, self-compassion)

## Program Structure

Organize the [PROMPT_SET_LENGTH] prompts into themed weeks:
- **Week 1 — Letting Go**: releasing what no longer serves as autumn arrives
- **Week 2 — Nourishment**: what are you feeding — body, mind, and relationships?
- **Week 3 — Transition**: what is changing and what do you want to carry forward?
- **Week 4 — Intention**: setting a clear focus for the season ahead

## Each Daily Prompt Should

- Open with a reflective question (1–2 sentences)
- Include a follow-up probe: "Go deeper: [FOLLOW_UP]"
- End with a small action or affirmation tied to the theme
- Take no more than [JOURNAL_MINUTES] minutes to complete

## Bonus Practices

Include [BONUS_COUNT] autumn-specific gratitude or mindfulness micro-practices (under 2 minutes each) that pair well with the journal program.