131+ ‘Self-esteem’ Writing Prompts
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Exploring Self-Love
Tell yourself how much you love you. Write a love letter to yourself, detailing what you admire about yourself and…
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Compliment Reflection
Write down ten positive compliments you’ve received and reflect on how they make you feel.
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Visualizing a Healthier You
Imagine a ‘future you’ that is no longer tethered to your unhealthy habits. What does life look like? How do…
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Best Version Of Yourself
Write down how you would define the ‘best version’ of yourself and outline the steps you’re taking to become this…
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Self-Love Declaration
Write a list of reasons why you love and appreciate yourself.
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Strengths Spotlight
Reflect on your strengths and detail how you have used them previously or could use them in the future.
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Strengths Inventory
Write in detail about three personal strengths and the ways you have utilized them.
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Self-Love Affirmations
Pen down five affirmations you would say to boost your self-esteem.
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Overcoming a Life Struggle
Write about a personal struggle or challenge you have overcome.
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Affirming Abilities
Write about one of your abilities or talents that you highly esteem.
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Discovering Your Strengths
List your strengths and describe a moment where each one was clearly demonstrated.
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Daily Achievements
Write about an accomplishment, however big or small, from your day.
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Embracing Excellence
Choose a talent or ability that you’re proud of and describe how it has positively impacted your life.
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Strengths Catalog
Consider your personal strengths and write about how you have or can apply them to improve your life.
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Personal Priorities
Create a list of the top five values most important to you. How do you feel when you live in…
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Library of Success Stories
Overcome any inferiority feelings by narrating your past achievements, how you achieved them, and the obstacles you overcame in the…
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Monologue of Self-Criticism
Make a list of negative thoughts or self-criticisms that often surface during your depressed episodes. Then write a paragraph refuting…
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Gratitude for Self
Write a letter to yourself expressing gratitude for your accomplishments, strengths, and even flaws.
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Sowing Seeds of Self-Acceptance
Write about three things you love about yourself and why these traits matter.
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Summoning Strength
Write about a characteristic or personal attribute that helps you manage or cope with your depression.
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Strength Discovery
Identify a tough situation you have overcome, and articulate how it strengthened you.
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Off to the Races
Write about a significant childhood event where you felt the most accomplished or victorious.