"While there can be many forms of love—from your family to friendships to children—arguably the most important kind is the love you feel for yourself (because you can’t give from an empty cup). Self-love–along with self-care–are concepts that easily get tossed around and put on the back burner, but showing yourself some TLC sends a message to your subconscious that you are worthy of so much affection. Regularly journaling and practicing affirmations not only serve as daily reminders of how uniquely great you are, but they can also give you the confidence to become your highest, best self, leading to more meaningful relationships and fulfilling experiences. Read on for 60 journal prompts and affirmations to get you started on your self-love practice.
Journal Prompts on Self-Love
1. I am worthy of happiness because…
2. I am worthy of love because…
3. Describe your dream self-care day (then, plan a date to do it).
4. Write down five things you are grateful for.
5. Name something you can do right now that your future self will thank you for, and make a plan to carry it out.
6. What are you looking for in a romantic relationship? How can you give it to yourself?
7. Who inspires you? What attributes do you share?
8. Name something you love about your body that isn’t related to what it looks like.
9. Write down five things you can do this week to bring joy to your routine.
10. What makes you feel most alive?
11. Write down five nice things people have said about you recently.
12. What’s standing in the way of your feeling happier, and what can you do to change that?
13. If time and money weren’t an issue, what would you do with your life? Dream a little.
14. When are you saying “yes” when you want to be saying “no?”
15. Look back on the last five years and share the accomplishments you are most proud of.
16. If you could talk to your younger self, what would you tell her?
17. Where can you incorporate play into your life?
18. Write down 30 things that make you smile.
19. What are three self-love habits you can incorporate into your routine?
20. What can you do this week for your body? Your mind? Your soul?
21. “I secretly enjoy…”
22. Describe five traits you liked in yourself as a child.
23. List out your daily habits. Which ones are nurturing? Which ones aren’t?
24. Describe the items in your home that bring you joy. Which ones aren’t bringing you joy, and why are you keeping them?
25. What does “self-love” mean to you?
26. What current habits are harmful to your sense of self-love?
27. When do you feel the most confident in yourself?
28. What are three flaws you accept about yourself?
29. What boundaries do I need to set for myself (in work, relationships, finances etc.)?
30. Describe yourself positively in 10 words.
Affirmations on Self-Love
1. I am enough.
2. Thank you, body, for my ability to…
3. I am worthy of love.
4. Everything I need is already within me.
5. I let go of all that does not serve me.
6. Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line.
7. I choose progress over perfection.
8. I have a lot to offer the world.
9. I am not my mistakes or flaws.
10. I honor my own life path.
11. I am balanced.
12. My inner world creates my outer world.
13. I can reclaim my power.
14. I deserve to be happy and joyful.
15. The universe has my back.
16. It is a good day to be alive.
17. Good things are ahead of me, good things are coming.
18. I don’t need someone else to feel happiness.
19. I’m okay with my imperfections. Nobody is perfect.
20. I am the hero of my own life story.
21. I will not compare myself to strangers on the internet.
22. I am doing the best I can with what I have in this moment.
23. I am allowed to take up space.
23. My worth is not determined by the outcome.
25. I am proud of my accomplishments–no matter how small.
26. Failures and mistakes help me move forward.
27. Today I am aiming for good enough, not perfection.
28. I am committed to personal growth today.
29. My voice and opinions matter.
30. I am on my way to becoming the best version of myself.
Calissa Kirilenko, Breathwork Facilitator & Contributing Wellness Writer
Calissa is a Wellness Writer for The Everygirl who specializes in covering subjects surrounding mental health, meditation, and self-care. She is also a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and works with clients to heal through the power of their breath.