Best Self Esteem Journal Prompts in 2023

Self Esteem Journal Prompts

Self-esteem is a measure of how we think and feel about ourselves. If you struggle with self-esteem, you might feel like others are judging you all the time or that you’re not as worthy or special as other people. It is something that needs to be nurtured so that it can grow and develop over time. While, in some cases, low self-esteem stems from past trauma, low confidence, or other negative events in life, there are many ways to boost your self-esteem so that you become more comfortable with who you are. Self-esteem boosting activities and journal prompts can help you discover more about yourself and begin to love yourself more fully. Writing about personal experiences can also help release emotions and heal old wounds. The following self-esteem journal prompts will assist in helping you develop a healthier sense of self and increase your confidence.

47 Self Esteem Journal Prompts

What do I need to forgive myself for? How can I start that process?

Open Prompt

What is one way I can push myself out of my comfort zone in the new year?

Open Prompt

What is one good thing that happened to me today?

Open Prompt

What is one of the best compliments I have received? How did that make me feel?

Open Prompt

How do I want to take care of myself in the new year?

Open Prompt

What is the best professional compliment I have received?

Open Prompt

When do I feel most confident?

Open Prompt

When do I remember feeling appreciated?

Open Prompt

What obstacles do I face in taking better care of myself? How can I overcome one of them?

Open Prompt

Am I comfortable with my current work-life balance? If not, what can I do to improve it?

Open Prompt

What lessons did I learn in the past year?

Open Prompt

I am most proud of . . .

Open Prompt

Is there something I feel guilty about?

Open Prompt

In what area of my life do I wish I had more autonomy?

Open Prompt

What is a physical feature of mine that I like?

Open Prompt

What qualities do I bring to a friendship?

Open Prompt

What is one of my favorite hobbies, and why?

Open Prompt

If I had to define myself in terms of principles, what would they be?

Open Prompt

What does adventure mean to me?

Open Prompt

What small or big win in my work can I celebrate today?

Open Prompt

What is something I can do for myself today?

Open Prompt

What do I consider my greatest professional success?

Open Prompt

Do I want to be remembered? If so, what for?

Open Prompt

What is one way I think journaling could improve my life?

Open Prompt

What is something I can thank myself for?

Open Prompt

What personal needs am I sacrificing to meet the needs of others?

Open Prompt

What is the best thing that happened today?

Open Prompt

What activity do I enjoy doing with a friend?

Open Prompt

How does my significant other make me feel loved?

Open Prompt

What made me smile today?

Open Prompt

What do I consider my greatest personal success?

Open Prompt

At what age did I feel grown-up?

Open Prompt

How do I want to grow in the new year?

Open Prompt

What is one new thing I can try in the new year?

Open Prompt

What is something I am good at? What makes me good at it?

Open Prompt

What do I want to celebrate from the past year?

Open Prompt

What is one of my favorite aspects of being a parent?

Open Prompt

What is something I love now that I could never have imagined I would like in the past?

Open Prompt

Remember a time when I was happy, and write about it.

Open Prompt

With whom do I need to set boundaries?

Open Prompt

How did I grow in the past year?

Open Prompt

What is a time I went out of my comfort zone while traveling?

Open Prompt

What can I learn from a mistake I have made?

Open Prompt

What would make my younger self proud of me now?

Open Prompt

What is one way I add value to the world?

Open Prompt

What is something I am grateful for about myself?

Open Prompt

What is one way I would like to get out of my comfort zone?

Open Prompt

Clearful Guided Journaling Library Prompts - iOS and Android app

Discover more journaling prompts and become your best self with Clearful

Start a digital journal in Clearful to gain clarity and direct your life with intention.