November 2, 2024 • 8 mins
50 Self Esteem Journal Prompts
What if you could rewire your brain for positivity and unlock a newfound sense of self-worth? In our latest episode, we uncover practical strategies to boost self-esteem, inspired by Lestallion's compelling blog post on self-esteem journal prompts. We'll walk you through how celebrating your victories, no matter how small, can deposit confidence into your self-esteem bank account. Discover the power of embracing positive experiences to strengthen neural pathways and recognize the impact you have on others, illuminating the value you bring to the world.
But that's not all—get ready to build a comprehensive self-esteem toolkit that includes the crucial practice of self-love. Imagine treating yourself with the same kindness and compassion you extend to friends. We'll discuss the importance of envisioning your future self and finding personal tools that resonate with you to foster ongoing growth. While the journey of self-esteem has its highs and lows, the key takeaway is to keep showing up for yourself, believing in your potential. We hope you'll leave this episode feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to tackle any self-esteem challenges that come your way.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, so like, have you ever scrolled through social
media and just felt kind ofcrappy about yourself?
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah, totally yeah , Like it's so easy to get
caught up in those comparisons,you know.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
Definitely, and that's exactly why I think this
deep dive is so important.
We're going to be talking aboutself-esteem.
Which we could all use a littleboost of, sometimes right,
seriously, so back on June 12thwe saw this awesome blog post
from Lestallion with 50, 50self-esteem journal prompts.
It's like a self-esteem bootcamp.
(00:34):
I love that 50.
That's dedication Right.
And what I really appreciate isthat they go beyond the surface
level.
I mean, yeah, write three nicethings about yourself can be
helpful, but these prompts aredifferent.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Totally.
They seem designed to reallymake you think, dig deep into
those beliefs that shaped yourself-image.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Okay, so instead of going through all 50, which
would probably take us like ayear, I thought we could focus
on some of the key themes thatstood out to me.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
I love that idea, like a self-esteem tapestry with
all these different threadswoven together.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Ooh, I like that analogy.
Okay so, thread number oneCelebrating your victories.
Okay so, thread number oneCelebrating your victories.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yes, Lestallion has prompts like write about a time
you felt truly proud of yourself, or even what seemingly small
accomplishment are you proud oftoday?
Speaker 1 (01:14):
I love that they included the small wins.
It's so easy to just brushthose off like, oh yeah, did the
dishes big whoop.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Right.
But those little victories,they matter more than we think.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Okay, so our brains have this annoying thing called
a negativity bias.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Negativity bias.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Basically, we're wired to focus on the negative,
like that one bad comment on anotherwise amazing post.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Oh my gosh yes.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
So when we take the time to celebrate those small
wins, it's like rewiring ourbrains for positivity.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Okay, I am all about rewiring my brain for positivity
, but how does that actuallyboost our self-esteem?
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Think of it this way Each time you acknowledge a win,
big or small, you're depositingconfidence into your
self-esteem bank account.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Ooh, I like that analogy.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
So maybe you didn't finish that huge project today,
but you did organize your deskand answer those emails.
Those are wins.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Okay.
So it's not about waiting forthose massive achievements, it's
about recognizing the dailywins that add up over time.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Exactly it's about shifting your internal dialogue
from self-criticism toself-encouragement.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Which, speaking of self-encouragement, brings us to
our next thread the power ofpositive experiences.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Yes, this one is all about tapping into those
feel-good memories.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Give me an example.
What kind of prompts fall intothis category?
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Well, there's one that asks you to describe a time
you felt completely at peaceOoh yeah.
Or a happy memory that alwaysmakes you smile, or even a
compliment from a stranger thatmade your day.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Oh, the compliment from a stranger one is so true,
like it's amazing how a few kindwords from someone you've never
met can totally shift your mood.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
It's like this little burst of validation, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Totally.
But is there a deeper reasonwhy revisiting those positive
memories is good for ourself-esteem?
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Absolutely.
Our memories aren't just staticfiles in our minds.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Okay, this is where it gets interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:04):
Each time we recall a positive experience, we
actually strengthen the neuralpathways associated with those
positive emotions.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
So it's not just wallowing in nostalgia, it's
actually rewiring our brainsagain.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Exactly.
You're training your brain toaccess those positive emotions
more easily which can have aripple effect on your overall
well-being.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Okay, I am so here for this positivity boot camp,
but how do we make thesepositive changes stick, like,
how do we turn them into lastinghabits?
Speaker 2 (03:32):
That's a great question and it's something
Lestallion addresses in some ofthe other prompts.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Well, don't leave me hanging, Tell me more.
Okay, so we're training ourbrains to focus on the positive,
both our wins and good memories, but Lestallion doesn't stop
there, right?
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Right, there's more to this self-esteem tapestry.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Lay it on me.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
This next thread is about recognizing our impact on
the world around us.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Like how our actions affect others and how realizing
that can boost our self-worth.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
I remember a prompt about that, Something like think
about how your talents havehelped someone.
How did it make you feel yes?
Speaker 2 (04:08):
It that?
Something like think about howyour talents have helped someone
?
How did it make you feel?
Yes, it's amazing how much ourself-esteem can get a boost when
we recognize that we're makinga difference it's like we're not
just individuals, we're part ofsomething bigger exactly.
And our actions?
They have ripple effects.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
Sometimes we don't even realize the impact we're
having totally like even smallthings can make a big difference
exactly Exactly Like.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
maybe you helped a coworker with a project or just
lend a listening ear to a friend, those little acts of kindness.
They matter.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
It's like those warm, fuzzy feelings you get from
doing good deeds, but amplifiedbecause we're connecting it back
to our own self-worth.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Right, and sometimes we need that little reminder to
focus on the good we're puttingout into the world.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Makes sense, Okay.
Focus on the good we're puttingout into the world Makes sense,
Okay.
So we've got celebratingvictories, embracing positive
experiences and recognizing ourimpact.
What's next?
Speaker 2 (04:54):
This next one is crucial Self-love.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
Oh boy, that's a big one.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
Right.
It's about recognizing our ownworth and treating ourselves
with the same kindness andcompassion that we hopefully
offer to others.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
I'll be honest, this is the one I struggle with the
most Like.
Sometimes being kind to myselffeels way harder than being kind
to others.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
You're definitely not alone in that.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
It's so easy to be our own worst critics, right.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
Seriously so how do we even begin to shift that
inner dialogue?
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Well, that's where Lestallion's prompts come in
handy.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
Give me an example.
What kind of prompts are wetalking about here?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
There's one that asks what are three things you
genuinely like about yourpersonality?
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Ooh, I like that one.
It makes you stop and actuallyappreciate your good qualities.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Exactly.
Or there's another one thatsays imagine your best friend is
feeling down.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
What would you say to them?
Now?
Say those same things toyourself.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Oh, wow, yeah, we're often way harder on ourselves
than we would ever be on someonewe care about.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Exactly so.
It's about bridging that gapand extending that same
compassion inward, and that'swhat self-love is all about.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
It's like giving ourselves permission to be
imperfect, to mess up and stillbe worthy of love and respect.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Exactly, and that's a powerful message to embrace.
So where do we go from here?
What's the final thread in thistapestry of self-esteem?
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Okay, so we've got celebrating our wins, those
positive experiences, andrecognizing our impact, oh and,
of course, showering ourselveswith self-love.
Where do we go from here?
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Well, this is where things get really exciting.
This last thread is all aboutfuture.
You.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Future you.
I like the sound of that.
This last thread is all aboutfuture you, future you.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
I like the sound of that.
Right Lestallion has a bunch ofprompts in this section about
setting goals, envisioning yourfuture self, really connecting
with your aspirations.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
Ooh yeah.
There was one prompt about that, like if you could achieve
anything, no limitations, whatwould your future self be most
proud of?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
I love that one.
It's so powerful because itforces you to think big picture.
It reminds you that you're notdefined by your current
limitations.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
It's like that saying shoot for the moon, Even if you
miss, you'll land among thestars Exactly.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
And in this case, we're shooting for a future
version of ourselves thatembodies all the amazing
qualities we've been nurturingthrough these other prompts.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
So we're not just daydreaming about this ideal
future self.
We're actually taking steps tobecome that person.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Yes, and there's something so powerful about
setting goals that are alignedwith your values and passions.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's like those goals light a fire under you.
They give you a sense ofpurpose and direction.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Exactly, and every step you take toward that goal,
no matter how small, reinforcesyour belief in yourself and your
ability to create the futureyou want.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I love that.
So we've covered a lot ofground today celebrating
victories, embracing thepositive, recognizing our impact
, practicing self-love andenvisioning our future selves.
It feels like we've createdthis incredible roadmap for
self-esteem.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
I like to think of it as a self-esteem toolkit.
Yeah, you've got all thesedifferent tools at your disposal
.
Now it's about finding the onesthat resonate with you and
using them to build yourself up.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
And remember it's a journey, not a destination.
There will be days when youfeel amazing and days when
you're like I'm back to squareone, but the important thing is
to keep showing up for yourself,Keep practicing those self-love
habits and keep believing inyour potential.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
So, to our awesome listeners out there, we hope
this deep dive has left youfeeling inspired and empowered
to tackle those self-esteemgremlins.
And remember Lestallion's wordsyour future is as bright as
your belief in yourself.
Until next time, keep divingdeep.
Okay, so like, have you ever scrolled through social
media and just felt kind ofcrappy about yourself?
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah, totally yeah , Like it's so easy to get
caught up in those comparisons,you know.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
Definitely, and that's exactly why I think this
deep dive is so important.
We're going to be talking aboutself-esteem.
Which we could all use a littleboost of, sometimes right,
seriously, so back on June 12thwe saw this awesome blog post
from Lestallion with 50, 50self-esteem journal prompts.
It's like a self-esteem bootcamp.
(00:34):
I love that 50.
That's dedication Right.
And what I really appreciate isthat they go beyond the surface
level.
I mean, yeah, write three nicethings about yourself can be
helpful, but these prompts aredifferent.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Totally.
They seem designed to reallymake you think, dig deep into
those beliefs that shaped yourself-image.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Okay, so instead of going through all 50, which
would probably take us like ayear, I thought we could focus
on some of the key themes thatstood out to me.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
I love that idea, like a self-esteem tapestry with
all these different threadswoven together.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Ooh, I like that analogy.
Okay so, thread number oneCelebrating your victories.
Okay so, thread number oneCelebrating your victories.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yes, Lestallion has prompts like write about a time
you felt truly proud of yourself, or even what seemingly small
accomplishment are you proud oftoday?
Speaker 1 (01:14):
I love that they included the small wins.
It's so easy to just brushthose off like, oh yeah, did the
dishes big whoop.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Right.
But those little victories,they matter more than we think.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Okay, so our brains have this annoying thing called
a negativity bias.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Negativity bias.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Basically, we're wired to focus on the negative,
like that one bad comment on anotherwise amazing post.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Oh my gosh yes.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
So when we take the time to celebrate those small
wins, it's like rewiring ourbrains for positivity.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Okay, I am all about rewiring my brain for positivity
, but how does that actuallyboost our self-esteem?
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Think of it this way Each time you acknowledge a win,
big or small, you're depositingconfidence into your
self-esteem bank account.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Ooh, I like that analogy.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
So maybe you didn't finish that huge project today,
but you did organize your deskand answer those emails.
Those are wins.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Okay.
So it's not about waiting forthose massive achievements, it's
about recognizing the dailywins that add up over time.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Exactly it's about shifting your internal dialogue
from self-criticism toself-encouragement.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Which, speaking of self-encouragement, brings us to
our next thread the power ofpositive experiences.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Yes, this one is all about tapping into those
feel-good memories.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Give me an example.
What kind of prompts fall intothis category?
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Well, there's one that asks you to describe a time
you felt completely at peaceOoh yeah.
Or a happy memory that alwaysmakes you smile, or even a
compliment from a stranger thatmade your day.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
Oh, the compliment from a stranger one is so true,
like it's amazing how a few kindwords from someone you've never
met can totally shift your mood.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
It's like this little burst of validation, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Totally.
But is there a deeper reasonwhy revisiting those positive
memories is good for ourself-esteem?
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Absolutely.
Our memories aren't just staticfiles in our minds.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Okay, this is where it gets interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:04):
Each time we recall a positive experience, we
actually strengthen the neuralpathways associated with those
positive emotions.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
So it's not just wallowing in nostalgia, it's
actually rewiring our brainsagain.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Exactly.
You're training your brain toaccess those positive emotions
more easily which can have aripple effect on your overall
well-being.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Okay, I am so here for this positivity boot camp,
but how do we make thesepositive changes stick, like,
how do we turn them into lastinghabits?
Speaker 2 (03:32):
That's a great question and it's something
Lestallion addresses in some ofthe other prompts.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Well, don't leave me hanging, Tell me more.
Okay, so we're training ourbrains to focus on the positive,
both our wins and good memories, but Lestallion doesn't stop
there, right?
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Right, there's more to this self-esteem tapestry.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Lay it on me.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
This next thread is about recognizing our impact on
the world around us.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Like how our actions affect others and how realizing
that can boost our self-worth.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
I remember a prompt about that, Something like think
about how your talents havehelped someone.
How did it make you feel yes?
Speaker 2 (04:08):
It that?
Something like think about howyour talents have helped someone
?
How did it make you feel?
Yes, it's amazing how much ourself-esteem can get a boost when
we recognize that we're makinga difference it's like we're not
just individuals, we're part ofsomething bigger exactly.
And our actions?
They have ripple effects.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
Sometimes we don't even realize the impact we're
having totally like even smallthings can make a big difference
exactly Exactly Like.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
maybe you helped a coworker with a project or just
lend a listening ear to a friend, those little acts of kindness.
They matter.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
It's like those warm, fuzzy feelings you get from
doing good deeds, but amplifiedbecause we're connecting it back
to our own self-worth.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Right, and sometimes we need that little reminder to
focus on the good we're puttingout into the world.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Makes sense, Okay.
Focus on the good we're puttingout into the world Makes sense,
Okay.
So we've got celebratingvictories, embracing positive
experiences and recognizing ourimpact.
What's next?
Speaker 2 (04:54):
This next one is crucial Self-love.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
Oh boy, that's a big one.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
Right.
It's about recognizing our ownworth and treating ourselves
with the same kindness andcompassion that we hopefully
offer to others.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
I'll be honest, this is the one I struggle with the
most Like.
Sometimes being kind to myselffeels way harder than being kind
to others.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
You're definitely not alone in that.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
It's so easy to be our own worst critics, right.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
Seriously so how do we even begin to shift that
inner dialogue?
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Well, that's where Lestallion's prompts come in
handy.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
Give me an example.
What kind of prompts are wetalking about here?
Speaker 2 (05:26):
There's one that asks what are three things you
genuinely like about yourpersonality?
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Ooh, I like that one.
It makes you stop and actuallyappreciate your good qualities.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Exactly.
Or there's another one thatsays imagine your best friend is
feeling down.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
What would you say to them?
Now?
Say those same things toyourself.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Oh, wow, yeah, we're often way harder on ourselves
than we would ever be on someonewe care about.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Exactly so.
It's about bridging that gapand extending that same
compassion inward, and that'swhat self-love is all about.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
It's like giving ourselves permission to be
imperfect, to mess up and stillbe worthy of love and respect.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Exactly, and that's a powerful message to embrace.
So where do we go from here?
What's the final thread in thistapestry of self-esteem?
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Okay, so we've got celebrating our wins, those
positive experiences, andrecognizing our impact, oh and,
of course, showering ourselveswith self-love.
Where do we go from here?
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Well, this is where things get really exciting.
This last thread is all aboutfuture.
You.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Future you.
I like the sound of that.
This last thread is all aboutfuture you, future you.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
I like the sound of that.
Right Lestallion has a bunch ofprompts in this section about
setting goals, envisioning yourfuture self, really connecting
with your aspirations.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
Ooh yeah.
There was one prompt about that, like if you could achieve
anything, no limitations, whatwould your future self be most
proud of?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
I love that one.
It's so powerful because itforces you to think big picture.
It reminds you that you're notdefined by your current
limitations.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
It's like that saying shoot for the moon, Even if you
miss, you'll land among thestars Exactly.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
And in this case, we're shooting for a future
version of ourselves thatembodies all the amazing
qualities we've been nurturingthrough these other prompts.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
So we're not just daydreaming about this ideal
future self.
We're actually taking steps tobecome that person.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Yes, and there's something so powerful about
setting goals that are alignedwith your values and passions.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's like those goals light a fire under you.
They give you a sense ofpurpose and direction.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Exactly, and every step you take toward that goal,
no matter how small, reinforcesyour belief in yourself and your
ability to create the futureyou want.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
I love that.
So we've covered a lot ofground today celebrating
victories, embracing thepositive, recognizing our impact
, practicing self-love andenvisioning our future selves.
It feels like we've createdthis incredible roadmap for
self-esteem.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
I like to think of it as a self-esteem toolkit.
Yeah, you've got all thesedifferent tools at your disposal
.
Now it's about finding the onesthat resonate with you and
using them to build yourself up.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
And remember it's a journey, not a destination.
There will be days when youfeel amazing and days when
you're like I'm back to squareone, but the important thing is
to keep showing up for yourself,Keep practicing those self-love
habits and keep believing inyour potential.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
So, to our awesome listeners out there, we hope
this deep dive has left youfeeling inspired and empowered
to tackle those self-esteemgremlins.
And remember Lestallion's wordsyour future is as bright as
your belief in yourself.
Until next time, keep divingdeep.
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