13-Day Self-Love Journaling Prompts
Day 1 — Self-awareness
- What am I feeling right now? (Hint: name emotions and bodily sensations)
- What thought or event most likely led to this feeling? (Hint: look for the immediate trigger)
Day 2 — Self-compassion
- When was I most self-critical recently? (Hint: describe like telling a kind friend)
- What would I say to a dear friend in the same situation? (Hint: write it to yourself)
Day 3 — Self-acceptance
- Which part of myself do I most resist accepting? (Hint: habit, trait, body part)
- What positive or useful role has this part ever played? (Hint: even flaws try to protect you)
Day 4 — Self-kindness
- List three kind sentences I can say to myself when I struggle.
- Try one now — how does my body respond? (Hint: notice breathing, softening)
Day 5 — Self-forgiveness
- Name one thing I feel guilty/ashamed about. (Hint: describe briefly, no judgment)
- What would forgiveness look like? (Hint: apology, restitution, letting go)
Day 6 — Self-patience
- Where am I expecting fast results from myself?
- Break a bigger goal into micro-steps. (Hint: choose one tiny step today)
Day 7 — Self-worth
- List 5 reasons I have value (Hint: not achievements—qualities, presence).
- Name one belief I’d hold if I truly felt worthy. (Hint: turn into affirmation)
Day 8 — Self-respect
- Where have I said 'yes' but meant 'no'? (Hint: describe a moment)
- What boundary could protect my energy this week? (Hint: be concrete)
Day 9 — Self-trust
- Recall a time I trusted myself and it worked out. (Hint: even small examples count)
- Make one small promise to myself and plan to keep it.
Day 10 — Self-care
- What replenishes me physically, mentally, emotionally? (List real actions)
- Schedule one self-care act for tomorrow. (Hint: write where/when)
Day 11 — Self-empowerment
- When did I feel capable recently? (Hint: what choices led there?)
- What decision can I make this week toward something I want?
Day 12 — Self-expression
- What am I holding back from saying/showing? (Hint: name fears)
- Try a small act of expression today (Hint: keep it low stakes).
Day 13 — Self-love (Integration)
- If I treated myself like someone I loved, what would change daily?
- Write a short loving note to myself. (Hint: 2–4 lines to keep & reread)
Weekly Reflection Wrap-up
- Three things I noticed this week (emotion, pattern, win):
- One habit to keep next week (tiny, specific):
- One person or resource I’ll reach out to if needed: