Self Love Journal Prompts For Adults

Self Love Journal Prompts For Adults: Increase Your Self Esteem By Journaling

What is self love?

You’d be forgiven for thinking that self-love is not much other than a social media trend which encourages bubble baths, scented candles, a good night’s sleep, and taking your vitamins. But self-love is so much more than that. Yes, taking the occasional bubble bath does feel nice and can be an act of kindness towards yourself, but it is just a surface level commitment to something so much bigger.

Self love can be defined as the practice of taking care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Through doing this, you'll gradually develop a positive and accepting relationship with yourself. You need to treat yourself with kindness, compassion, and respect. Self-love means learning to accept your flaws and imperfections, whilst also recognizing and celebrating your strengths and achievements.

Learning to love yourself is important for your mental health and well-being because it enables you to build a strong sense of self-confidence, self-worth, and self-respect. Learning to self love is not an overnight fix, it requires small steps and incremental changes, it's so worth it in the end.

Why is self love so important?

Self love provides the foundation for healthy relationships, positive self-development, and lifelong happiness. Practicing self love means behaving in a way that promotes our own self interest and taking actions to protect our wellbeing. This can mean setting healthy boundaries (an incredible book on this topis is The Joy of Being Selfish, you can read more about it on my blog here) with those around us to prioritize our own needs.

There are some people who think that the act of self love is selfish. However, I believe that you can't be the best version of yourself to others if you haven't taken the time to care for yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup! You need to take the time to fill up your own self love cup.

Ultimately, self love is about recognizing your own value and self worth and learning to live in alignment with your true self.

Why is journaling good for mental health?

Journaling is the process of writing down your thoughts. It's a concept which has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years. At first, I wasn't entirely sure what journaling was. I remember feeling frustrated because I didn't know what I was expected to actually do! I wish someone had told me that all I needed to do was write.

'But what do you write?' I hear you ask. This is down to you and what you want to learn about yourself or get off your chest. You could start by simply writing about your day, or a recent experience which you want to explore. Journaling is a great way of uncovering your true emotions about a certain situation or topic. It allows you to gain clarity and perspective of your own thoughts and behaviours. It can also help you to identify triggers and patterns in your thinking or behaviour, allowing you to work through difficult emotions practically.

Journaling can be a useful coping mechanism for dealing with stress. Writing down the thoughts in your mind onto paper can help clear your head of negativity. It can also serve as a form of self-reflection and gratitude, helping us to appreciate the good things in our lives and cultivate a more positive mindset.

Journal prompts for self love

1. What is your favourite part of your personality?
2. Name 1 good thing about your life.
3. What is your proudest achievement?
4. What is unique about you?
5. What do other people compliment you on?

What is self esteem?

Self esteem is the way you view yourself. It is a psychological concept that reflects the degree to which you view yourself either in a positive or negative light. Self esteem can be impacted by your genetics and your environment.

People with high self-esteem usually have a positive self-image, believing in their own abilities and feeling confident in their decisions. They also tend to be more resilient in the face of challenges.

On the other hand, individuals with low self-esteem may struggle with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, which can have negative impacts on their mental health and wellbeing.

Why is self esteem important for self love?

Self esteem and self love are closely related. You can positively increase your self esteem by continuously showing yourself self love. Similarly, you can show yourself self love by being kind to your self esteem! When you have a positive sense of self-esteem, they are more likely to view themselves in a positive light, and to believe that they are worthy of love, respect, and care.

Working on improving your self-esteem can be a powerful step towards cultivating self-love in your life.

Self esteem journal prompts

1. Name 1 thing you like about your physical features.
2. Which of your values are you most proud of?
3. When do you feel most confident, and why?
4. What advice would you give to your 10-year-old self?
5. What positive impact have you made on the world?

What is self care?

Self care is an important aspect of our health and wellbeing. It's essential if we want to take care of others and fulfil other duties. How can you be the best parent/romantic partner/friend if you haven't taken care of yourself properly? Practicing self care involves prioritizing activities that benefit your own mental and physical wellbeing.

Examples of self care can include tasks like washing your hair, brushing your teeth, and eating healthily. However, there are other self care tasks which are often overlooked. Things like booking and attending your smear test, making sure you're up to date with your dentist visits, and getting an eye test are all forms of self care, too. Self care, like self love, is not selfish. It's a practice which not only benefits you, but those around you.

Why is self care so important?

Failing to take care of yourself can have consequences for your overall health and wellbeing. If you don't look after yourself properly, stress levels in your body can increase which causes your immune system to not work as effectively. When you are stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, and this can negatively impact the ability of the immune system to fight off germs.

Self care is an important tool for healthy, happy living. Your mind and body work as one, through taking care of one, you are simultaneously taking care of the other.

Journal prompts for self care

1. What activities make you feel good and bring you joy?
2. What does your ideal weekend look like?
3. Describe your perfect morning.
4. When do you feel most at ease?
5. What is the most beautiful moment you've ever experienced?

How can you make journaling a daily habit?

If you're serious about making journaling a part of your daily routine, there are some steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Try setting aside a specific time each day for journaling, whether it's in the morning, evening, or during a lunch break. Finding a comfortable and quiet place to write where you won't be interrupted can help, too. This could be a cosy corner in your home or a quiet spot in the park.

Don't worry about writing a masterpiece or trying to impress anyone with your writing. Journaling is a personal and private activity, so write whatever comes to mind, no matter how trivial or insignificant it may seem. By making journaling a daily habit, you'll be able to gain valuable insights, process your thoughts and emotions, and create a positive outlet for self-reflection and growth.

Conclusion

In conclusion, self-love, self-esteem, journaling, and self-care are fundamental components of a healthy and fulfilling life. By prioritizing these aspects of your life, you can improve your mental health, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and create a sense of balance and stability.

Start your own self love journey today

There is no better time to start practicing self love than right now! Grab a pen, a notepad or journal, and use the prompts in this article to get you started. Let me know how it goes!

*This article was originally posted on my blog www.aphroditme.com