54+ ‘Self-image’ Writing Prompts
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Facing the Mirror
Explore a character grappling with their reflection as they come to terms with their true personality.
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Hidden Benevolence
Write from the perspective of an antihero trying to hide their random acts of kindness.
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Self-Portrait
Write a detailed self-description, defining both your physical attributes and personal traits.
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The Hero’s Fall from Grace
Write about a superhero who makes a tragic mistake that leads to their downfall.
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Loving My Reflection
Write a letter to your reflection sharing five things you admire about your appearance.
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True Identity
In a world where everyone wears masks, write about a day where everyone’s true identities are revealed.
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Fractured Image
A character discovers a shocking secret about their past, altering their understanding of their life and identity.
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Shadow and Light Cocktail
Write about how your light and shadow work together to create the unique blend that is ‘you’.
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Affirmation Bank
Create a list of 20 positive affirmations for yourself, focusing on your strengths and accomplishments.
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Body Positivity Dialogues
Choose one physical characteristic you love about yourself and dwell on why it holds significance for you.
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Unmasking The Inner Critic
Write a letter to your inner critic expressing your feelings towards them.
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Positive Self Portrait
Describe yourself through a positive lens, emphasizing your strengths, interests, and pleasant memories.
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A Letter From Future You
Write a letter to your current self from your future self, reassuring you about your self-image.
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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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Room of One’s Own
Describe the room that represents your self-image. Details could include furniture, colors, room size, and even the view from the window.
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Map Your Self-Image
Create a visual or written ‘map’ of your current self-image, including both positive and negative components.
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Mirror in the Words
Write a detailed physical and emotional self-description as if you were encountering yourself for the first time on the street.
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Affirming Strengths
Write about five strengths you possess and how they have supported you in challenging times.
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Intrinsic Power Words
Describe yourself in positive power words and elaborate on what those words mean to you.
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Love Letters to Myself
Write a love letter to yourself, focusing on aspects you appreciate and admire about your own personality.
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Affirming Your Worth
Write a letter of appreciation to yourself that highlights your unique qualities and accomplishments.
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Cultivating Gratitude for Self
Identify and reflect on three things you appreciate about yourself every day.
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Unpacking Criticisms
Write about the internal and external criticisms you’ve faced, and explore their validity.
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Morning Affirmations
Start every journaling session by writing down one positive affirmation about yourself.
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Dialogue With Future Me
Write a conversation you’d have with the version of yourself 10 years from now. Ensure it’s filled with words of love and encouragement.
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Gratitude Gleanings
List five things you are grateful for about yourself and expand on why you appreciate these attributes.
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Rewriting the Past
Recall an event that left you feeling negative about yourself, and write a new narrative from a compassionate, understanding perspective.
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Affirmation Archive
Choose a few affirmations or positive statements that resonate with you and elaborate on them.
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Shattering the Negativity Mirror
Describe one negative belief you have about yourself, and why you think you hold this belief.
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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 your achievements.
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Rediscovering Identity
Reflect on how your recovery journey has reshaped your understanding of your own identity.
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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 person.
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Journey to Discovery
Write down up to five talents or strengths you possess and how you discovered them.
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Chronicle of Strengths
Select three of your strongest character traits and narrate instances where each has served you well.
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Reflecting on Inner Strength
Write about a time when you were able to find strength within yourself to withstand hardship or overcome adversity.
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Monumental Adulting Moment
Write about the first time you felt like an adult, the circumstances surrounding that event, and how it developed your perspective on adulthood.
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Reversing Fortune
In a single day, your character, an underdog accustomed to struggles, wins the lottery.
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In Conversation With My Reflection
Describe a surreal encounter of engaging in deep conversation with your reflection.
