Journal Prompts to Boost Confidence

The act of writing with pen and paper is a tactile way to identify both difficult and pleasing sensations in our mind, body, and spirit. 

Updated 7/20/2023

This post will show you ways your written words reveal your inner critic, and offers tips to transform those negative messages into incredible confidence building ones. 

Journal writing shows us the level of trust we currently have in our abilities and accomplishments, qualities, perceptions, and actions. It shows us were we still need work.

Grab a journal or notebook and make it a dedicated place where you can express thoughts, feelings, ideas, and dreams in a tangible way. 

Let it rip, uncensored as you share your frustrations, anger, hurt, or confusion, and the writing process will help you find healing and resolution. 

As you read through this blog post, jot down any ideas that resonate with you and pin or bookmark for future reference.

Want to lighten and brighten the image you carry about yourself?

Here's my list of confidence building journal prompts to get you going!

1. Speak to your heart as you write "I love and approve of myself just as I am." Journal about a "yes," "maybe," or "no" reaction to this affirmation. 

For today, accept your feelings just as they are.

2. In your journal, name one of your assets. Write down everything you think is positive, productive, and powerful about this trait. 

If you're in the habit of blaming yourself for past mistakes, judging yourself as less than, or think you're unlovable, write about doing the best you can.

3. What did you do this week that surprised you? Was it something you wouldn't have attempted doing a year ago? 

Write about ways doing something new can help you grow.

4. Focus on validating yourself, rather than looking outside yourself for approval. 

Journal about ways to notice and record efforts you make to change and grow. 

5. Do you doubt your judgment and second guess yourself often? 

Either way, write about "trust in yourself" now.

Here are 4 affirmations to show you what trust in oneself sounds like. Say them aloud before you journal. 

Then write one or two affirmations of your own.

Use these affirmations as journal prompt topics

6. Have you made strides or accomplished something you are proud of this week? 

Write about progress not perfection now.

7. Self-confidence is tied to body image. Body image is tied to health and lifestyle. 

What steps have you taken to eat better, reduce stress, and exercise? For tips please read Favorite Foods for Good Mood, Keys to Reduce Stress, and Phenomenal Reasons Yoga Enhances Health.

What choices can you make today to reduce stress, clean up your eating, and commit to an exercise plan? Write about that now.

8. When you maintain an upbeat attitude, it encourages you to feel more confident. Positive energy releases a flood of feel good chemicals into the brain that makes you look and feel like a stronger, more self-assured person. 

Write about the benefits of positive thinking today.

9. Studies show the act of physically writing down what you're grateful for, helps solidify it in your mind. 

I've found that a gratitude list makes me appreciate the blessings in my life, and is a good place to refer back to when I'm feeling low. It's a good bet it will work for you. 

Make a bullet list of things you're grateful for right now. Then pin this post for times when your confidence level is low and re-read.

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The only barrier to increased self-confidence is negative messages (lies) you tell yourself about you. 


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Share which confidence building tools you already incorporate in your weekly routine or those you want to develop in the coming months. 

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