Best Self Love Journal Prompts in 2023
Self-love can be a difficult concept to grasp. It's not as easy as just saying you love yourself—because, let's be honest, how many of us do that on a daily basis? Nevertheless, self-love is something that we all need to work towards. And through journal prompts, you can explore your feelings and find out ways in which you can start loving yourself more. But what does it mean to love yourself? And how do you actually begin doing it? Journaling is one of the most effective ways to get to know your true self and discover who you are as an individual. By writing about yourself and your insecurities, you will begin to see them from a third-party point of view. This will help you understand where your insecurities stem from and give you insight into why you have them in the first place. So try out these self-love journal prompts, find what works for you, and see where it leads!
71 Self Love Journal Prompts
What do I need to forgive myself for? How can I start that process?
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What is one way I can push myself out of my comfort zone in the new year?
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What is one good thing that happened to me today?
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What is one of the best compliments I have received? How did that make me feel?
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What is a happy moment I remember from my childhood?
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What does an ideal Valentine's Day look like to me?
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How do I want to take care of myself in the new year?
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Who do I love in my life?
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In what ways can I be healthier in the new year?
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What is the best professional compliment I have received?
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What are ways I can wind down and relax before sleep?
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When do I feel most confident?
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When do I remember feeling appreciated?
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What can I change about my bedtime routine to have a more restful sleep?
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What obstacles do I face in taking better care of myself? How can I overcome one of them?
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What lessons did I learn in the past year?
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What do I need to do to become a better person?
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I am most proud of . . .
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If I could spend more time doing one activity in the new year, what would it be?
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In what area of my life do I wish I had more autonomy?
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What is a physical feature of mine that I like?
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What qualities do I bring to a friendship?
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What is one of my favorite hobbies, and why?
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What would I like to subtract from my life in the new year?
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If I had to define myself in terms of principles, what would they be?
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What small or big win in my work can I celebrate today?
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What is something I can do for myself today?
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How would I spend my time if money didn't matter?
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What do I want to add to my life in the new year?
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What made me laugh today?
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What do I consider my greatest professional success?
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Do I want to be remembered? If so, what for?
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What is one habit I currently have that I would like to get rid of in the new year?
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What is something I can thank myself for?
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What personal needs am I sacrificing to meet the needs of others?
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What are ways I can practice self-care daily?
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What is something I love to do on cold winter nights?
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What is the best thing that happened today?
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What is something that is limiting me from accomplishing what I want to accomplish?
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What made me smile today?
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What do I consider my greatest personal success?
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What is one of my key learnings from the past year?
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What was one of the most fun moments of my life?
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At what age did I feel grown-up?
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How do I want to grow in the new year?
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What is one habit that I would like to build in the new year?
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When I need help, is it easy or hard for me to ask for it?
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Is the life that I am living the life I want?
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What is one new thing I can try in the new year?
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What is something I am good at? What makes me good at it?
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What do I want to celebrate from the past year?
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What do I want to let go of in the new year?
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What is one of my favorite aspects of being a parent?
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Did I learn anything about myself while on the trip?
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What is something I love now that I could never have imagined I would like in the past?
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Remember a time when I was happy, and write about it.
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What am I grateful for today?
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What is one way I would like to improve my physical health?
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What is something I do not like about my living environment? How could I change it?
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With whom do I need to set boundaries?
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How did I grow in the past year?
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When was the last time I laughed uncontrollably?
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What is a time I went out of my comfort zone while traveling?
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When am I most at peace?
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What do I need to leave behind from the past year?
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What is one thing I am most grateful for from the past year?
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What can I learn from a mistake I have made?
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Was there anything in my day that made me excited?
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What would make my younger self proud of me now?
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What is one way I add value to the world?
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What is something I am grateful for about myself?
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