Self-Love Journal Prompts to Help You Remove Your Negative Beliefs

• 1. What makes you feel good about yourself? Describe what it feels like when you have admiration, respect, acceptance, etc., for yourself.
• 2. Think back over the last week. What would make you happy? Write down all that comes to mind. When you’re finished, read through your list and choose one thing from each column. Do this exercise daily for 30 days and notice how much happier you become.
• 3. Have you ever been a bad listener? Try listening more attentively as an experiment and see if you hear different things than usual. Did you learn anything new?
• 4. Acknowledge one positive quality in yourself every day. Notice what happens after a few days of doing so. Will you be surprised at how quickly your attitude improves when you start writing out these affirmations?
• 5. Pick three qualities you want to change about your personality. For instance, I’d like to be less critical, more understanding, and more compassionate. Make your goals specific and realistic. You’ll likely need to work hard at changing your behaviour.
• 6. Ask yourself, “What am I afraid of?” If you can get rid of one fear today, will you feel free and confident in your life? Can you think up 10 ways to overcome this fear?
• 7. Are any of your beliefs limiting you? Could they be holding you back from achieving your dream? Start thinking in terms of positive assumptions, rather than negative ones.
• 8. Reflect on your family history. Who did you admire the most? Why? Was he/she someone you aspire to emulate now?
• 9. Imagine that the world has no secrets. In your notebook, write down a secret. Then close your eyes and picture yourself telling the person who had shared this secret with you. See yourself explaining why sharing this information was not only right but also necessary. Now open your eyes and read your notes aloud.
• 10. List five people to whom you owe gratitude. Next time you see them, say thank you, even though you may not feel like it.
• 11. Choose one word to describe yourself (e.g., creative, courageous, funny). Spend some time thinking about what that word means and how you might embody it in your life.
• 12. Write about your ideal partner. Include qualities such as kindness, intelligence, humor, etc.
• 13. Get really clear on what you want in a relationship. Create a vision board to remind you of all the wonderful things you desire in a romantic union. Put up this collage above your desk or bed.
• 14. Is there something you wish you could change about yourself? Make a plan to pursue it. This may involve taking steps toward achieving your goal and overcoming obstacles.
• 15. Give yourself a compliment. Focus on one aspect of yourself. What do you like best about yourself? Be specific.
• 16. Consider the characteristics of a parent or mentor who inspires you. How does this individual inspire you? Does his/her behavior serve as a model for you?
• 17. Make a list of your favorite memories, pastimes, hobbies, talents, ideas… whatever brings to mind joyful moments in your life.
• 18. Find a photo that says “Me” and paste it somewhere where you see it regularly. Remind yourself often that you are truly beautiful.
• 19. What is your greatest achievement?
• 20. Think about a role model. Does this person have a positive influence on your life? How can you emulate him or her?
• 21. Write down an accomplishment you’ve achieved recently. It doesn’t matter if the task took a long time! Take pride in any small success.
• 22. Do you have a good friend you enjoy spending time with? What makes this friendship special?
• 23. Have you taken risks lately? What changes can you make tomorrow?
• 24. Pick one hobby you’d like to develop more. What skills would you need to learn? Where would you find support?
• 25. Remember a time when you felt especially happy. What caused this happiness? What other time(s) brought you joy?
• 26. You are strong, intelligent, kind… What else am I capable of? Identify at least two strengths you want to cultivate further.
• 27. What’s one thing you could be doing everyday to help others?
• 28. What are the top three ways you give back? Share one way you care today.
• 29. Recall a time when you demonstrated generosity. Recall a time when your generosity made you feel powerful.
• 30. What are the traits you admire most in another human being? Are you willing to adopt these same traits in your own life?
• 31. Create a reminder note to keep you focused on self love. What will you write? When will you set it aside?
• 32. Can you name anyone in your life whose words of encouragement positively affect you every day? How can you get them to speak kindly to you?
• 33. Who do you consider a true friend? Describe how he or she has supported you through tough times.
• 34. Imagine your ideal day. Imagine going out into nature, enjoying yourself, meeting new people. What would you do?
• 35. What was your first experience of self-love? Tell me about it. Did your parents encourage it? What helped lead you to discover self-worth?
• 36. What are some ways you can take better advantage of the days ahead?
• 37. Recall a time when someone encouraged you; what was it about their manner that inspired you?
• 38. Make a wish list of all the things you desire in life. For each item: What circumstances must come together for you to achieve your goal?
• 39. What role models from history inspire you? In what areas should we emulate them?
• 40. What character trait do you admire the most in yourself? What action did you take to foster it?
• 41. What qualities are you cultivating now? Why are they important to you?
• 42. What does hope mean to you? How can you begin supporting it in others?
• 43. List five ways you contribute kindness to others.
• 44. What can you do to improve one area of your life right away?
• 45. If you were offered a gift by someone who knew you had a dream and was committed to helping you realize it, what would it be?
• 46. What are your hobbies? What activity brings you pleasure?
• 47. Have you ever been told something that made you angry but later realized it wasn’t so bad after all? What changed?
• 48. What is one skill you’d like to master? How will you practice this talent?
• 49. Think about times when you’ve given generously to others. What feelings came up as a result of this giving?
• 50. Do you think we live during any particular era in our lives? What might this influence which relationships we form with people?
• 51. What are you passionate about? What do you believe makes you happiest?
• 52. What personal values matter the most to you? Is there anything you’re not willing to compromise on?
• 53. What are some actions you could take to create more opportunities for positive change?
• 54. What kinds of relationship problems need resolution?
• 55. What have you learned about love today?
• 56. What lessons can you offer to those around you?
• 57. How well do you know yourself? Where is there room for growth?
• 58. What do you look forward to most about tomorrow?
• 59. If you knew you couldn’t fail but you also could succeed, which choice would you make?
• 60. What do you enjoy doing best?
• 61. What do you feel grateful for? What does gratitude bring to your life?
• 62. Which person in your family inspires you? Whose friendship inspires you? What special quality does she possess?
• 63. What qualities do you prize in other people? Which ones do you require in yourself?
• 64. As you move through life, whom do you seek advice from?
• 65. What habits do you cultivate that nourish you? What would happen if you let go of those that limit you?
• 66. What’s your strongest suit? What’s your greatest weakness? Are these two equally valuable?
• 67. What can you learn from the experience of others?
• 68. What are your core beliefs? Can you share them with others?
• 69. What matters most to you at this moment?
• 70. What’s happening in your life at the moment?
• 71. What are you focusing on right now?
• 72. Who have you recently thanked for making your life better? Why?
• 73. If you could give yourself a single piece of advice, what would it be and why?
• 74. What is your favorite quote? Why do you find it inspiring?
• 75. What’s your biggest fear? What belief prevents you from facing it head-on?
• 76. What is your ideal world? What would you like to see unfold throughout time?
• 77. What gives you joy? What gives you strength?
• 78. What are you working on right now? What has been challenging and rewarding?
• 79. Forgive what? Who should be forgiven first?
• 80. With whom do you share secrets?
• 81. What is your vision for the coming year? What changes would you like to see?
• 82. Has anything changed in your life? What did that change involve?
• 83. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? And your least success?
• 84. What do you want to accomplish next?
• 85. What are you looking forward to in the coming week?
• 86. From where do you draw inspiration for creativity?
• 87. What do you hope to achieve in the future?
• 88. To whom do you turn for guidance?
• 89. What’s your motto?
• 90. What’s one thing you don’t own that you’d really like to own?
• 91. What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind?
• 92. Who do you admire? Why? What makes someone inspirational?
• 93. When was the last time you felt truly inspired by another human being? Was it when you were young or when you were older? Explain.
• 94. What do you want out of life?
• 95. What role model(s) do you follow? Why?
• 96. What do you cherish the most? Why?
• 97. What does love mean to you?
• 98. What is the quality you value most in others? Explain.
• 99. What do you spend money on? Is there any area of your life in need of improvement?
• 100. What is your idea of perfect balance?
• 101. What does home mean to you? Have your notions of home changed over time? Explain.
• 102. What are your priorities in life today? Do they match up with who you’ve become as an adult?
• 103. Name three things you dislike about yourself. Write down how you plan to fix each one.
• 104. If you had only 72 hours left on earth, what would you choose to do?
• 105. In what ways have you grown since high school? In what ways would you like to grow?
• 106. Name five people you think of often. Share something special that you remember about each person.
• 107. How has aging affected you? Could you be more open to sharing your experiences with others?
• 108. In what way do you feel younger than everyone else?
• 109. When was the last major change in your life? Did you enjoy it?
• 110. What are you grateful for?

Conclusion

I hope that these journaling prompts have helped you to be a more confident person that deserves to live their dream life.

When you love yourself and take care of your mental health properly, as well as your personal development…I believe that you will have the confidence to show up and live your dreams. 

Take the time needed to write down all of your positive affirmations and then make sure to go through them daily.

The key to success is to keep moving forward…keep believing in yourself! I wish you good luck on your journey!