December 16, 2024 • 15 mins
50 Self Love Journal Prompts
Unlock the secrets of self-love and personal growth through the transformative practice of journaling. Have you ever wondered how recognizing your unique qualities can set the stage for profound self-awareness and growth? Join us as we explore practical journaling prompts that guide you from self-criticism to self-appreciation. Discover the power of celebrating your appearance, acknowledging your positive impact on others, and embracing the traits that make you truly unique. We also discuss how treating yourself with kindness and compassion, as you would a dear friend, is vital. The episode highlights self-care as an active choice and underscores the importance of setting healthy boundaries to preserve personal peace.
Journaling isn't just about putting pen to paper—it's a catalyst for change and a tool for self-discovery. We delve into the profound impact that self-reflection can have on your journey of personal development. By embracing the transformative power of self-love, you can nurture a deeper connection with yourself. Our conversation encourages you to celebrate your strengths and achievements, paving the way for greater self-awareness and appreciation. Tune in and embark on this enlightening journey with us, as we aspire to inspire and support you in nurturing a more profound relationship with yourself.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back for another deep dive.
Oh, we're tackling self-lovetoday.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Ooh, self-love.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
But um.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
We're not keeping it uh.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
Like super surface level.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, we're going through.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
We're getting practical with it.
Love that With 50 journalingprompts.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
And these are from a blog post over at listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Okay, cool.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
So it's kind of like a crash course in self discovery
discovery through journalingprompts one prompt at a time.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Yeah, and I think what's really cool about this is
, you know, you see so muchstuff out there about self love.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
But it can be really surface level like just you know
list all the things you loveabout yourself.
Yeah, but this digs into, likethe why behind it.
But this digs into like the whybehind it, which is really
really important, I think.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Yeah, and the way that the blog breaks them down
into categories.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Instead of it just being 50 random prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
It feels like a guided journey.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
I love that.
You know Totally.
Yeah, ready to jump into thefirst one.
Yeah, let's do it All right.
So the first category isrecognizing your unique
qualities.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Recognizing your unique qualities, it's all about
the things that make you you.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
But sometimes we need a little nudge to remember what
those are.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
We do.
That's what these prompts arefor.
They're like these nice littlereminders to celebrate, you know
your strengths, your talentseven like those little quirks
that make you stand out.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Okay, so one prompt asks Okay.
What's one thing you love aboutyour appearance?
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
Now this might seem super simple, right, but it
forces you to like shift awayfrom self-criticism.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
And actually find something positive.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
That's a good exercise in challenging like
those negative thoughts that wehave.
Instead of focusing on what wedon't like, we're actively
searching for something weappreciate about our appearance.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay, another one that I thought was really
interesting.
It says think of a positiveimpact you've had on someone
else's life.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (01:58):
It's so easy to get caught up in our own worries
that we forget the good thatwe're putting out into the world
.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
Totally Like.
It's a reminder that we allhave the power to make a
difference no matter how big orsmall.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
And reflecting on those moments can really boost
our confidence and ourself-worth.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Okay, there's one more from this category I have
to mention.
Let's hear it.
Think about a habit or traitthat makes you unique.
It's like a celebration ofindividuality.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It is In a world that often pushes conformity.
I think, that's a reallyimportant message.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Yes, Embracing what makes you different is a key
part of self-love.
So from these, like threeprompts.
I feel like this first categoryis all about laying the
groundwork for self-love, thefoundation yeah, I feel like
this first category is all aboutlaying the groundwork for
self-love.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
The foundation.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Yeah, recognizing your strengths Totally, your
impact, your unique qualities.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
That's a pretty solid foundation.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
It is.
It's about recognizing yourinherent worthiness, not because
of what you achieve Right, butsimply because of who you are.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
And speaking of worthiness, Ooh.
The next category.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Cultivating kindness and compassion.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Kindness and compassion Takes that idea even
deeper.
I love it, so Tell me more.
This is about Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Treating yourself, okay, with the same gentleness
and understanding.
Yeah, that you would offer to aclose friend.
That's good, you know likerecognizing that you deserve
your own love and care just asmuch as anyone else does.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
And so one prompt that really stuck with me from
this section.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
What is one way you can show kindness to yourself
today?
Such a simple question, right,but it encourages you to make
self-care an active choice.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
Yes, I love that.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
It's a reminder that self-love isn't something that
just happens.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
It's something we have to cultivate and practice,
like any other skill.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Like anything else we want to get good at Totally.
I'm going to practice it.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
Okay, another one that I really liked was right
about a moment when you forgaveyourself for a mistake.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Ooh, that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
It's so easy to dwell on our shortcomings.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
You know.
But this prompt encourages usto let go of that self-judgment.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
It's interesting because journaling about
self-forgiveness can help youidentify and challenge those
negative thought patterns thatkeep you stuck.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Like taking those negative thoughts out of your
head.
Exactly, and putting them onpaper.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
Where you can examine them more objectively.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
You can really see them for what they are.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And maybe start to challenge their validity.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Exactly, and that can be a really powerful step
towards self-compassion.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
And speaking of challenging things, Okay, here
we go.
There's another prompt in thiscategory that's all about
setting boundaries.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Ooh, I like boundaries, Me too.
Good stuff.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
What's one boundary you've set that has helped you
maintain peace?
Speaker 2 (04:57):
So setting boundaries is an act of self-respect.
Yeah, it's about recognizingwhat you need, to feel safe and
comfortable and thencommunicating those needs to
others.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
It's also about recognizing that you're not
responsible for other people'shappiness or well-being.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Such an important distinction, yeah, especially
for people who tend to putothers' needs before their own.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
So if the first category was about like building
a foundation of self-worth, thesecond category seems to be all
about building like a supportsystem for yourself, totally.
You know, self-kindness,self-compassion, absolutely
Healthy boundaries.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Essential.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Those are pretty essential tools for navigating
life.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Absolutely.
It's about creating a safe andnurturing space for yourself,
both internally and externally,and from that space we can start
to really see our strengths.
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
And celebrate our achievements, which just happens
to be the focus of the nextcategory.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Okay, let's talk about it.
Yeah, it's interesting how likewe're so focused on
self-improvement, always likestriving for more.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
But we forget to acknowledge how far, we've
already come.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Right, it's all about setting goals.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
Reaching for the stars.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
But sometimes we need to pause and appreciate the
view from where we are right now.
Love that you know.
And this next category yeah.
Is all about that.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Embracing your strengths and achievements.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Embracing your strengths so good and
achievements.
I like it.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
So there's this trumped.
That, I think, sums it upperfectly.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
OK.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
It says describe an accomplishment you're proud of.
Ok, like not just a goal.
You checked off the list.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:33):
But something you genuinely feel good about.
Speaker 2 (06:36):
It encourages you to savor those moments of success.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
You know, let them really sink in and boost your
self-belief.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
It's like building evidence for your own
awesomeness Building evidencefor your own awesomeness.
I love it.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
That's going on a t-shirt.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Okay.
So here's another one that Ithink is really interesting.
Right, think of a goal yourecently reached, okay, and what
it taught you about yourcapabilities.
It's not just about theachievement.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
But what you learn about yourself.
I love that Along the way.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Like connecting your achievements, yeah, to your
inner strengths.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Maybe you discovered that you're more resilient than
you thought.
Yes, more creative.
Yeah, more organized.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Those are valuable insights.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Totally, and those insights can fuel your
motivation.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
To keep going Totally , even when things get tough.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Which, speaking of tough, Okay, here we go.
There's this prompt Okay.
Right about a time when youkept going Ooh, even when things
were difficult.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
We've all been there.
We've all been there.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
For We've all been there.
We've all been there For sure,and reflecting on those times,
yeah.
When you persevered, when youdidn't give up.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
You didn't quit.
Yeah, it can be so empowering.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
It reminds you of your inner strength.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
You know, it's funny.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
What.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
But this whole category feels almost like a pep
talk, but from yourself toyourself it is.
It's recognizing youraccomplishments your resilience
and reminding yourself thatyou're capable of amazing things
.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
And that self-belief is essential for continuing to
grow and evolve.
Gives you the courage to pursuenew challenges and to keep
reaching for your full potential.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
So we've talked about recognizing our unique
qualities, cultivatingself-kindness and now embracing
our strengths and achievements.
I like it, but there's anotherimportant piece of the self-love
puzzle that I think we oftenoverlook.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Joy.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Joy.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Just like pure simple joy.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
And that's where the next category comes in fostering
gratitude and joy.
Gratitude and joy, yes, andthat's where the next category
comes in God, fosteringgratitude and joy.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Gratitude and joy.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
For yourself.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
This is where things get really interesting.
Yeah.
Shifting our focus from what welack, yes To what we already
have.
Totally Finding joy in thesimple everyday moments yes.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
I love it.
So the first prompt in thiscategory.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Is so simple.
Prompt in this category is sosimple but so powerful.
Let's hear it.
What's one thing you'regrateful for about yourself?
It's a good one.
It's so easy to focus on ourflaws it is, but this prompt
encourages us to appreciate thegood stuff.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
It's a reminder that we all have qualities and
strengths to be grateful for,even if we don't always
acknowledge them.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
And that simple act of gratitude can shift our whole
perspective.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
It's like putting on those rose-colored glasses.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
I love it, but for yourself.
For yourself, yes.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Okay, here's another one.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
I think everyone can relate to this Right Describe a
joyful moment.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
That you had all to yourself.
It doesn't have to be somegrand event, right just a small
moment, yeah, of happiness thatyou experienced.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
I'd love that it reminds us that joy doesn't
always have to come from, yeah,external sources or other people
right you know it can be foundin those quiet personal moments.
Yes, of simple pleasure andthose moments are often the most
meaningful I agree okay, onemore from this category I want
to highlight.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Think about a recent time you treated yourself.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
Treat yourself.
Parks and Rec.
I know Love it.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
In our busy lives it's so easy to put self-care on
the back burner.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
We get busy.
Yeah, we have things to do.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
We do Places to be Exactly, but this is a reminder
that self-love isn't selfish.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
It's not selfish at all, it's essential.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Essential.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
It's necessary.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
For our overall well-being.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
And when we feel good about ourselves, we're better
equipped to show up fully in allareas of our lives, totally
Including our relationships withothers.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
So this category is all about cultivating gratitude,
embracing joy.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Prioritizing self-care.
So, important, creating a lifethat feels good.
Yes, from the inside out.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
A recipe for a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Okay, so we've covered a lot of ground.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
We've talked about recognizing our unique qualities
.
Speaker 2 (10:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:00):
Cultivating kindness and compassion, absolutely
Embracing our strengths andachievements.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
Fostering gratitude and joy.
So good but there's one morecategory in this blog post.
Okay, that, I think, isincredibly important.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
It's called embracing growth.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
Embracing growth.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
And self-acceptance.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Self-acceptance.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
And it's all about acknowledging.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
That self-love is an ongoing journey.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Absolutely Not a destination.
It's not a finish line.
Yeah, it's not like you reachself-love and then you're done,
right.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
You know it's a process.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's a practice, it's ongoing.
Speaker 1 (11:32):
It is.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
And it's about you know, recognizing that we're
always evolving, growing andthat's okay.
Yes, like give yourself grace,give yourself grace embrace the
imperfections.
Yes, see them as opportunitiesfor growth rather than right
reasons to criticize yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
I love how these prompts in this category
encourage us to reflect on, likeour personal evolution yeah and
to challenge thoseself-limiting beliefs that hold
us back.
So, for example, there's onethat says what's one part of
yourself you're learning toaccept?
Powerful I think it's apowerful invitation to examine
those aspects of ourselves thatwe may have judged or rejected
(12:15):
in the past.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
It's about recognizing that you know we are
all works in progress.
Yes, and that is more thanenough.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
You know, just extending that same compassion
and understanding to ourselvesthat we would offer to a friend.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
I think that's such a key point.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Like we are so much harder on ourselves we are Than
we would ever be on anyone else.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Another prompt Okay that stood out to me in this
category was Okay, describe arecent experience that helped
you grow.
Ooh, I like that.
It's like this reminder thatgrowth can come from anywhere.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Even from the most unexpected places.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
Totally, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
So like encouraging us to look for those lessons,
yes.
In our everyday lives.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
In those everyday moments.
The good, the bad, the ugly,Like reframing those challenges
as stepping stones on our pathto becoming our best selves.
Speaker 1 (13:10):
And that is such a valuable perspective to have,
instead of seeing setbacks asfailures.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:18):
Reframing them as opportunities to learn and
evolve.
Speaker 2 (13:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
And then, finally, there's this really
thought-provoking prompt.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (13:26):
What's one thing you want to tell your future self?
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Oh, that's beautiful it is.
Speaker 1 (13:30):
I love that it's like writing a little love letter to
your future self.
Speaker 2 (13:33):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Reminding them that they're worthy capable.
Speaker 2 (13:37):
Yeah, Loved and loved .
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
It's a beautiful invitation.
It is To and loved.
Yes, it's a beautifulinvitation.
It is To connect with ouraspirations.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Yeah, To offer ourselves words of encouragement
support you know and toacknowledge that ongoing nature
of our journey so beautiful.
Speaker 1 (13:52):
You know, going through these 50 prompts has
been like a masterclass inself-discovery.
It has been Like we've coveredso much ground.
Speaker 2 (13:59):
So much good stuff.
Yeah, about self-love.
Yeah, recogn, you covered somuch ground, so much good stuff.
Speaker 1 (14:02):
Yeah, about self-love , yeah, recognizing our
strengths.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:05):
Cultivating compassion.
Speaker 2 (14:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Celebrating our achievements.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
Yes, embracing our growth.
I feel like I need to gojournal after this.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
I know me too, Like my brain is buzzing.
Speaker 2 (14:14):
Right With all the good stuff.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
It's a reminder that self-love isn't just this
feeling it's not a feeling youknow practice it's a practice,
it's a verb, that's an actionsomething we have to cultivate
we got to work at it and nurtureand journaling is such a
powerful tool to do that it isyou know, it gives you that safe
space to just explore yourthoughts, your feelings yeah
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connect with your inner wisdomyes remind yourself of your
worthiness.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
So if you're listening and you're looking for
a way to deepen yourrelationship with yourself, I
highly recommend picking up ajournal and exploring some of
these prompts.
Yes, you might be surprised bywhat you discover.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
This has been such a great deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
It has.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
I feel like I've learned so much.
Speaker 2 (15:01):
I have as well.
Speaker 1 (15:02):
About not just self-love Right, but also the
power of journaling.
Speaker 2 (15:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
To facilitate growth and transformation.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
Well, thank you for listening to the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
It's been a pleasure.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
We'll see you next time.
Speaker 2 (15:14):
See you next time.
Welcome back for another deep dive.
Oh, we're tackling self-lovetoday.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Ooh, self-love.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
But um.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
We're not keeping it uh.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
Like super surface level.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, we're going through.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
We're getting practical with it.
Love that With 50 journalingprompts.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
And these are from a blog post over at listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Okay, cool.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
So it's kind of like a crash course in self discovery
discovery through journalingprompts one prompt at a time.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Yeah, and I think what's really cool about this is
, you know, you see so muchstuff out there about self love.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Right.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
But it can be really surface level like just you know
list all the things you loveabout yourself.
Yeah, but this digs into, likethe why behind it.
But this digs into like the whybehind it, which is really
really important, I think.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Yeah, and the way that the blog breaks them down
into categories.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Instead of it just being 50 random prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
It feels like a guided journey.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
I love that.
You know Totally.
Yeah, ready to jump into thefirst one.
Yeah, let's do it All right.
So the first category isrecognizing your unique
qualities.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Recognizing your unique qualities, it's all about
the things that make you you.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
But sometimes we need a little nudge to remember what
those are.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
We do.
That's what these prompts arefor.
They're like these nice littlereminders to celebrate, you know
your strengths, your talentseven like those little quirks
that make you stand out.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Okay, so one prompt asks Okay.
What's one thing you love aboutyour appearance?
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
Now this might seem super simple, right, but it
forces you to like shift awayfrom self-criticism.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
And actually find something positive.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
That's a good exercise in challenging like
those negative thoughts that wehave.
Instead of focusing on what wedon't like, we're actively
searching for something weappreciate about our appearance.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay, another one that I thought was really
interesting.
It says think of a positiveimpact you've had on someone
else's life.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (01:58):
It's so easy to get caught up in our own worries
that we forget the good thatwe're putting out into the world
.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
Totally Like.
It's a reminder that we allhave the power to make a
difference no matter how big orsmall.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
And reflecting on those moments can really boost
our confidence and ourself-worth.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Okay, there's one more from this category I have
to mention.
Let's hear it.
Think about a habit or traitthat makes you unique.
It's like a celebration ofindividuality.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It is In a world that often pushes conformity.
I think, that's a reallyimportant message.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Yes, Embracing what makes you different is a key
part of self-love.
So from these, like threeprompts.
I feel like this first categoryis all about laying the
groundwork for self-love, thefoundation yeah, I feel like
this first category is all aboutlaying the groundwork for
self-love.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
The foundation.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Yeah, recognizing your strengths Totally, your
impact, your unique qualities.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
That's a pretty solid foundation.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
It is.
It's about recognizing yourinherent worthiness, not because
of what you achieve Right, butsimply because of who you are.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
And speaking of worthiness, Ooh.
The next category.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:09):
Cultivating kindness and compassion.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Kindness and compassion Takes that idea even
deeper.
I love it, so Tell me more.
This is about Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Treating yourself, okay, with the same gentleness
and understanding.
Yeah, that you would offer to aclose friend.
That's good, you know likerecognizing that you deserve
your own love and care just asmuch as anyone else does.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
And so one prompt that really stuck with me from
this section.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
What is one way you can show kindness to yourself
today?
Such a simple question, right,but it encourages you to make
self-care an active choice.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
Yes, I love that.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
It's a reminder that self-love isn't something that
just happens.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
It's something we have to cultivate and practice,
like any other skill.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Like anything else we want to get good at Totally.
I'm going to practice it.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
Okay, another one that I really liked was right
about a moment when you forgaveyourself for a mistake.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Ooh, that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
It's so easy to dwell on our shortcomings.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
You know.
But this prompt encourages usto let go of that self-judgment.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
It's interesting because journaling about
self-forgiveness can help youidentify and challenge those
negative thought patterns thatkeep you stuck.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Like taking those negative thoughts out of your
head.
Exactly, and putting them onpaper.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
Where you can examine them more objectively.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
You can really see them for what they are.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
And maybe start to challenge their validity.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Exactly, and that can be a really powerful step
towards self-compassion.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
And speaking of challenging things, Okay, here
we go.
There's another prompt in thiscategory that's all about
setting boundaries.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Ooh, I like boundaries, Me too.
Good stuff.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
What's one boundary you've set that has helped you
maintain peace?
Speaker 2 (04:57):
So setting boundaries is an act of self-respect.
Yeah, it's about recognizingwhat you need, to feel safe and
comfortable and thencommunicating those needs to
others.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
It's also about recognizing that you're not
responsible for other people'shappiness or well-being.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Such an important distinction, yeah, especially
for people who tend to putothers' needs before their own.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
So if the first category was about like building
a foundation of self-worth, thesecond category seems to be all
about building like a supportsystem for yourself, totally.
You know, self-kindness,self-compassion, absolutely
Healthy boundaries.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Essential.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Those are pretty essential tools for navigating
life.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Absolutely.
It's about creating a safe andnurturing space for yourself,
both internally and externally,and from that space we can start
to really see our strengths.
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
And celebrate our achievements, which just happens
to be the focus of the nextcategory.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Okay, let's talk about it.
Yeah, it's interesting how likewe're so focused on
self-improvement, always likestriving for more.
Speaker 1 (05:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
But we forget to acknowledge how far, we've
already come.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Right, it's all about setting goals.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
Reaching for the stars.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
But sometimes we need to pause and appreciate the
view from where we are right now.
Love that you know.
And this next category yeah.
Is all about that.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Embracing your strengths and achievements.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Embracing your strengths so good and
achievements.
I like it.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
So there's this trumped.
That, I think, sums it upperfectly.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
OK.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
It says describe an accomplishment you're proud of.
Ok, like not just a goal.
You checked off the list.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:33):
But something you genuinely feel good about.
Speaker 2 (06:36):
It encourages you to savor those moments of success.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
You know, let them really sink in and boost your
self-belief.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
It's like building evidence for your own
awesomeness Building evidencefor your own awesomeness.
I love it.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
That's going on a t-shirt.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Okay.
So here's another one that Ithink is really interesting.
Right, think of a goal yourecently reached, okay, and what
it taught you about yourcapabilities.
It's not just about theachievement.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
But what you learn about yourself.
I love that Along the way.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Like connecting your achievements, yeah, to your
inner strengths.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Maybe you discovered that you're more resilient than
you thought.
Yes, more creative.
Yeah, more organized.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
Those are valuable insights.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Totally, and those insights can fuel your
motivation.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
To keep going Totally , even when things get tough.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Which, speaking of tough, Okay, here we go.
There's this prompt Okay.
Right about a time when youkept going Ooh, even when things
were difficult.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
We've all been there.
We've all been there.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
For We've all been there.
We've all been there For sure,and reflecting on those times,
yeah.
When you persevered, when youdidn't give up.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
You didn't quit.
Yeah, it can be so empowering.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
It reminds you of your inner strength.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
You know, it's funny.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
What.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
But this whole category feels almost like a pep
talk, but from yourself toyourself it is.
It's recognizing youraccomplishments your resilience
and reminding yourself thatyou're capable of amazing things
.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
And that self-belief is essential for continuing to
grow and evolve.
Gives you the courage to pursuenew challenges and to keep
reaching for your full potential.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
So we've talked about recognizing our unique
qualities, cultivatingself-kindness and now embracing
our strengths and achievements.
I like it, but there's anotherimportant piece of the self-love
puzzle that I think we oftenoverlook.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
Okay, I'm intrigued.
Tell me more.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Joy.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Joy.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Just like pure simple joy.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
And that's where the next category comes in fostering
gratitude and joy.
Gratitude and joy, yes, andthat's where the next category
comes in God, fosteringgratitude and joy.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Gratitude and joy.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
For yourself.
Speaker 2 (08:45):
This is where things get really interesting.
Yeah.
Shifting our focus from what welack, yes To what we already
have.
Totally Finding joy in thesimple everyday moments yes.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
I love it.
So the first prompt in thiscategory.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Is so simple.
Prompt in this category is sosimple but so powerful.
Let's hear it.
What's one thing you'regrateful for about yourself?
It's a good one.
It's so easy to focus on ourflaws it is, but this prompt
encourages us to appreciate thegood stuff.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
It's a reminder that we all have qualities and
strengths to be grateful for,even if we don't always
acknowledge them.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
And that simple act of gratitude can shift our whole
perspective.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
It's like putting on those rose-colored glasses.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
I love it, but for yourself.
For yourself, yes.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Okay, here's another one.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
I think everyone can relate to this Right Describe a
joyful moment.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
That you had all to yourself.
It doesn't have to be somegrand event, right just a small
moment, yeah, of happiness thatyou experienced.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
I'd love that it reminds us that joy doesn't
always have to come from, yeah,external sources or other people
right you know it can be foundin those quiet personal moments.
Yes, of simple pleasure andthose moments are often the most
meaningful I agree okay, onemore from this category I want
to highlight.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Think about a recent time you treated yourself.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
Treat yourself.
Parks and Rec.
I know Love it.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
In our busy lives it's so easy to put self-care on
the back burner.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
We get busy.
Yeah, we have things to do.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
We do Places to be Exactly, but this is a reminder
that self-love isn't selfish.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
It's not selfish at all, it's essential.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Essential.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
It's necessary.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
For our overall well-being.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
And when we feel good about ourselves, we're better
equipped to show up fully in allareas of our lives, totally
Including our relationships withothers.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
So this category is all about cultivating gratitude,
embracing joy.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Prioritizing self-care.
So, important, creating a lifethat feels good.
Yes, from the inside out.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
A recipe for a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Okay, so we've covered a lot of ground.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
We've talked about recognizing our unique qualities
.
Speaker 2 (10:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:00):
Cultivating kindness and compassion, absolutely
Embracing our strengths andachievements.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
Fostering gratitude and joy.
So good but there's one morecategory in this blog post.
Okay, that, I think, isincredibly important.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
It's called embracing growth.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
Embracing growth.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
And self-acceptance.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
Self-acceptance.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
And it's all about acknowledging.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
That self-love is an ongoing journey.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Absolutely Not a destination.
It's not a finish line.
Yeah, it's not like you reachself-love and then you're done,
right.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
You know it's a process.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's a practice, it's ongoing.
Speaker 1 (11:32):
It is.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
And it's about you know, recognizing that we're
always evolving, growing andthat's okay.
Yes, like give yourself grace,give yourself grace embrace the
imperfections.
Yes, see them as opportunitiesfor growth rather than right
reasons to criticize yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
I love how these prompts in this category
encourage us to reflect on, likeour personal evolution yeah and
to challenge thoseself-limiting beliefs that hold
us back.
So, for example, there's onethat says what's one part of
yourself you're learning toaccept?
Powerful I think it's apowerful invitation to examine
those aspects of ourselves thatwe may have judged or rejected
(12:15):
in the past.
Speaker 2 (12:16):
It's about recognizing that you know we are
all works in progress.
Yes, and that is more thanenough.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
You know, just extending that same compassion
and understanding to ourselvesthat we would offer to a friend.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
I think that's such a key point.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Like we are so much harder on ourselves we are Than
we would ever be on anyone else.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Another prompt Okay that stood out to me in this
category was Okay, describe arecent experience that helped
you grow.
Ooh, I like that.
It's like this reminder thatgrowth can come from anywhere.
Speaker 2 (12:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Even from the most unexpected places.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
Totally, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
So like encouraging us to look for those lessons,
yes.
In our everyday lives.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
In those everyday moments.
The good, the bad, the ugly,Like reframing those challenges
as stepping stones on our pathto becoming our best selves.
Speaker 1 (13:10):
And that is such a valuable perspective to have,
instead of seeing setbacks asfailures.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:18):
Reframing them as opportunities to learn and
evolve.
Speaker 2 (13:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
And then, finally, there's this really
thought-provoking prompt.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (13:26):
What's one thing you want to tell your future self?
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Oh, that's beautiful it is.
Speaker 1 (13:30):
I love that it's like writing a little love letter to
your future self.
Speaker 2 (13:33):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Reminding them that they're worthy capable.
Speaker 2 (13:37):
Yeah, Loved and loved .
Yes.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
It's a beautiful invitation.
It is To and loved.
Yes, it's a beautifulinvitation.
It is To connect with ouraspirations.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Yeah, To offer ourselves words of encouragement
support you know and toacknowledge that ongoing nature
of our journey so beautiful.
Speaker 1 (13:52):
You know, going through these 50 prompts has
been like a masterclass inself-discovery.
It has been Like we've coveredso much ground.
Speaker 2 (13:59):
So much good stuff.
Yeah, about self-love.
Yeah, recogn, you covered somuch ground, so much good stuff.
Speaker 1 (14:02):
Yeah, about self-love , yeah, recognizing our
strengths.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:05):
Cultivating compassion.
Speaker 2 (14:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
Celebrating our achievements.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
Yes, embracing our growth.
I feel like I need to gojournal after this.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
I know me too, Like my brain is buzzing.
Speaker 2 (14:14):
Right With all the good stuff.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
It's a reminder that self-love isn't just this
feeling it's not a feeling youknow practice it's a practice,
it's a verb, that's an actionsomething we have to cultivate
we got to work at it and nurtureand journaling is such a
powerful tool to do that it isyou know, it gives you that safe
space to just explore yourthoughts, your feelings yeah
(14:36):
connect with your inner wisdomyes remind yourself of your
worthiness.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
So if you're listening and you're looking for
a way to deepen yourrelationship with yourself, I
highly recommend picking up ajournal and exploring some of
these prompts.
Yes, you might be surprised bywhat you discover.
Speaker 1 (14:57):
This has been such a great deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
It has.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
I feel like I've learned so much.
Speaker 2 (15:01):
I have as well.
Speaker 1 (15:02):
About not just self-love Right, but also the
power of journaling.
Speaker 2 (15:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
To facilitate growth and transformation.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
Well, thank you for listening to the Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (15:12):
It's been a pleasure.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
We'll see you next time.
Speaker 2 (15:14):
See you next time.
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