131+ ‘Self-esteem’ Writing Prompts
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A Day in the Life of a Hobby Star
Pretend for a day you are the best in the world at your favorite hobby, describe how it feels and…
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The Love Note to Yourself
Write a heartfelt love letter to yourself, focusing on your strengths, achievements, and what you appreciate about yourself.
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The Popular One
Write a story about a student who falls in love with the most popular boy/girl in high school.
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The Magic of Friendship
Write about a day when your friend did something that made you feel unique and special.
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School’s Spotlight Moment
Write a story about a time when you felt special or significant in school.
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Romancing Yourself
Write a narrative about spending Valentine’s Day completely alone, but still making it a day filled with love.
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Childhood Playground Bullies
Write about an experience with bullies or being left out during your childhood.
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Mirror of Gratitude
Pen down a letter of gratitude to yourself, acknowledging your strengths, accomplishments, and personal growth.
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Dissecting Negative Beliefs
Identify a negative belief you developed during childhood and explore its origins.
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End of an Affair
Detail an extramarital affair from the view of ‘the other person’ who suddenly decides to end it.
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The Social Media Influence
Contemplate the impact social media has had on your personal life, friendships, and self-esteem.
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Revisiting Success
Write about a time when you felt successful. What did you do and how did you feel?
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Inner Strength Discovery
Identify the life lessons and personal growth gained after surviving heartbreak.
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Time for Rebirth
November, marked by fall leaves giving way to bare trees, signifies rebirth. Write about a part of your life you’d…
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Inversion Inspiration
Instead of identifying something to change or achieve, write about habits or traits you appreciate about yourself and resolve to…
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Role of the Hero
Write about the qualities that define a hero and provide an instance where you exhibited such a trait.
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Affirming Your Unique Qualities
Write down five things that make you proud of yourself, however big or small.
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Edge of the Battlefront
Detail the life of a soldier based on a remote war-front, dealing with the paranoia and uncertainty of imminent danger.
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Reflecting on Healthy Habits
Think back on the past year and write about the healthy habits you’ve formed.
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“Battle Against Body Shaming”
A young woman fights against body shaming and works towards promoting body positivity.
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Triumph Over Troubles
Pen down an instance from your childhood where you faced a challenge and overcame it.
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Power of Positivity
Jot down positive affirmations or thoughts you had or wish to have every day for a week.
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Superhero Family
Imagine your family as superheroes. What superpowers does each member have and why?
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Rebuilding Confidence
Write about a personal achievement you are proud of, focusing on the confidence it brought you.
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The Power of Expression
Describe how writing in high school can be a powerful tool of self-expression.
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Pillars of Support
Describe a relationship with a teacher or an adult mentor instrumental in your personal and academic growth.
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Rewards & Recognition
Narrate an incident where you were recognized or rewarded in an extra-curricular activity.
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In the Shadows
Explore Ron’s thoughts and feelings living in the shadow of his successful siblings and his famous best friend, Harry Potter.
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As Good as Secondhand
Write a piece from the perspective of Ron, centered around his feelings on receiving secondhand things.
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Understanding Self-Talk
Analyze the tone and content of your self-talk during failures and stressful situations.
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The Love List
Write a list of things you love about yourself – it can include anything from physical attributes to personal skills,…
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Embracing Your Flaws
Identify a weakness that you have been trying to hide and think about why that is so.
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Power of Self-Affirmations
Write five self-affirmations that directly counter your common negative self-talk.
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Affirmations of Self-Worth
Write five affirmations that celebrate your wonderful qualities, and discuss why you feel they’re important to affirm.
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Celebrating Personal Strengths
Write about five personal strengths and how they have helped shape your life.
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Debunking Negative Self-Talk
Identify a common piece of self-criticism you resort to and debunk it with objective evidence.
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Empowering Memories
Pen down a memory where you feel empowered and describe how that has shaped you.
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Understand Your Strengths
Write about your personal strengths, how you’ve used these strengths in your everyday life, and how they positively affect you.
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Love Letter to Myself
Compose a love letter to yourself that emphasizes your love for yourself and all your positive attributes.
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The Building Blocks of Confidence
List five personal qualities or skills that boost your confidence.
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Letters to Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, one year from now, brimming with self-love and optimism.
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Pride in Accomplishments
Write about three achievements, big or small, that you’re particularly proud of.
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Exploring Body Image
Write about how you currently feel about your body and how this has changed over time.
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Snapshots of Self-Esteem
Select three moments from your life that you believe had a significant impact on your self-image.
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Yes, I Can
Think back to an achievement that you’re extremely proud of and dissect what strengths contributed to that achievement.
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Stepping into Fantasy
Write about a scenario where you’re an admirable character saving the world. Use this prompt to see yourself as a…
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Unpacking Negative Self-Talk
Choose a negative phrase you often say to yourself and rewrite it in a positive, realistic light.
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Affirmation Declaration
Record a powerful personal affirmation that you believe will help boost your self-esteem.
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A Self-Love Letter
Write a love letter to yourself, praising qualities you appreciate about yourself.
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Unchain From Comparison
Recall a time when you compared yourself with others. Write about how you can celebrate your individual journey instead.
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Power of Positive Affirmations
Craft a collection of positive affirmations tailored specifically for you and discuss why each one is relevant.
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Living My Values
List five core values dear to your heart. Share an example of when you lived according to each value.
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Morning Affirmations
Start every journaling session by writing down one positive affirmation about yourself.
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Recognizing Personal Achievements
List down your most significant accomplishments over the last year and reflect on how they helped you grow.
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Exploring Self-Gratitude
Write about one thing you are deeply grateful for about yourself and explain why.
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Journey into Self
Write about a time you overcame an obstacle and what you learned about yourself through that experience.
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Thank You Note to Self
Write a note of thanks to yourself, expressing gratitude for the things you have done for your own well-being.
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Unveiling Superpowers
Describe a situation where you felt powerless and then rewrite it highlighting your coping skills or resilience.
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Mirror Image
Consider your reflection as you view it in the mirror. Write about your thoughts and feelings.
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Gratitude for Self
List ten things you love about yourself—this can include physical attributes, talents, and characteristics.
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Affectionate Mirror
Draw parallels between yourself and a figure you admire, whether a celebrity, friend, or loved one.
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The Power of Positivity
Write a list of positive affirmations that counteract a specific negative belief about yourself.
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The Compliment Chain
Think about a compliment you’d like to receive and write it down. Why do you seek this affirmation, and how…
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Overcoming Challenges
Reflect on a significant personal or professional challenge you’ve overcome and how it’s shaped you.
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Convincing the Intern
Imagine you’re convincing an intern regarding their own worth at the company after they’ve made a minor error.
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Letter to Self
Write a letter to your future self highlighting all your achievements, strengths, and reasons you are proud of your current…
