You're nestled in your favourite spot, pen in hand, with the crisp pages of your journal waiting eagerly for your thoughts to dance across them. It's not just about jotting down your daily activities or venting about the latest stressors (though that can be quite cathartic too!). No, journaling as a form of self-care is like giving yourself a big, reassuring hug—a moment of mindfulness, reflection and acceptance.
15 minute write
Write a letter to yourself in the second person as if you’re writing to a friend
Be kind, be gentle
Consider the following:
What are the things you give yourself a hard time over?
How can you be kinder to yourself?
What have you done for yourself recently?
What are your body and mind telling you that you need more of?
◦Dear Self, thank you for being...
◦Dear Self, I am proud of you for...
◦Dear Self, I know things feel...
◦Dear Self, you are deserving of...
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”
Recommended reading
How We Heal - Uncover your power and set yourself free - Alexandra Elle
And breathe: a journal for self-care - Suzy Reading
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - M.D. Bessel van der Kolk
Ancestors
Nikita Gill
Your ancestors did not survive
everything that nearly ended them
for you to shrink yourself
to make someone else
comfortable.
This sacrifice is your war cry, be
loud,
be everything and make them
proud.
My self- Love Language - Three Ts
Touch:
Yoga
Massage
Bath
Skincare
Pampering
Time:
Meditation
Breathing
Creativity
Nature
Talk:
Affirmation
Gratitude
Positive self talk
“Self-care is one of the active ways that I love myself. When you can and as you can, in ways that feel loving, make time and space for yourself.”
— Tracee Ellis Ross
Answering the what
Write 5 facts and 5 feelings that have either come up from the questions or more widely on how you are feeling or thinking today.
What did I do today that made a positive impact?
What did I find difficult today?
What situations allowed me to do my best work?
What did I get frustrated by today?
Make a feel good folder
It might be in your journal, a Pinterest board, a social media space or a computer folder
Create the space that works for you
Add screenshots, videos, quotes, images, colours, memories that make you feel good
Come back to this space when you need to lift your spirits
To sum up
Remember, journaling isn't just about putting words on paper—it's about honouring your emotions, acknowledging your journey, and nurturing your soul along the way. So whether you're scribbling down your dreams, doodling in the margins, or simply taking a moment to breathe, know that each stroke of the pen is a small act of kindness to yourself.
Love this , thanks for the journaling prompts.