Self-Compassion Journal Prompts
This is a list of journal prompts to assist with episode 59: Why Self-Compassion is Important and How to Start Being Self-Compassionate Today
Journal Prompts:
What does self-compassion mean to you? What is your relationship with self- compassion? Does self-compassion come easy to you or is this something you want to begin to become more conscious of?
Do you find it easier to be compassionate to others more than it is to yourself? If so, explore why this is.
Think of a time when you made a mistake and you got upset with yourself. This could be recent or from your past. What words of self-compassion could you offer yourself now? What words of kindness can you offer to yourself?
Write a love letter to yourself. I invite you to write this in your journal or write it on a blank sheet of paper with markers or colored pencils. Write yourself a letter expressing how much you love yourself. Writing about all your amazing qualities and how far you’ve come on your healing journey. This is a chance to allow yourself to bask in your own gloriousness. Don’t hold back, write about how much you love you!
In what ways or areas of your life can you be more gentle with yourself? Write down 3-5 ways or areas of your life, and kind words to support yourself in being more gentle with yourself.
Is there an area in your life where you are holding yourself to an “unrealistic” or “impossible” standard? How can you offer yourself self-compassion for this unrealistic standard or expectation of yourself? What kind words can you offer yourself as you rephrase or reevaluate this standard or expectation?
What’s something you are afraid to do even though you know it would be best for you? Is there something that your heart has been asking you to do but you’ve been feeling scared? I invite you to write to yourself as if you are your future self (who has already overcome this fear) offering your current self advice on healing and overcoming this fear.
What activities, phrases, or tools help you to feel safe and secure? Are there ways you can include these more into your daily life?
What words can you offer yourself to help build yourself up? Are there any phrases that come to mind? Also, what phrases do you usually use that could be viewed as negative or critical about yourself? Are there new phrases you could start using that are kinder and more compassionate?
Take some time to reflect on your childhood or teen years. Was anyone in your family compassionate? Was anyone in your family not compassionate? Do you think that any family patterns or dynamics make it difficult (or easy) for you to be self-compassionate?
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