Self-Love Journaling Prompts | Free Printable Worksheet by Missouri Therapist

What This Self-Love Journaling Worksheet Is

This printable self-love journaling worksheet was created to support emotional healing, self-compassion, and a healthier relationship with yourself.

In therapy, many people struggle not because they lack insight — but because they are incredibly hard on themselves. These prompts are designed to help you pause, reflect, and begin practicing self-love in a way that feels realistic, safe, and sustainable.

This resource is especially helpful for:

• Anxiety and chronic self-doubt

• Trauma-related patterns and emotional overwhelm

• Perfectionism and harsh inner criticism

• Difficulty slowing down or offering yourself grace

What’s Included

✔ Therapist-written self-love journaling prompts
✔ Reflection questions focused on compassion and emotional awareness
✔ Gentle, trauma-informed language
✔ Printable PDF format for personal use
✔ Suitable for teens and adults

Who This is For

This worksheet is for you if:

• You want to build self-love but don’t know where to start

• You feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected from yourself

• You’re working on healing anxiety, trauma, or low self-worth

• You want prompts that feel grounding — not forced positivity

You do not need to be in therapy to use this resource

• Set aside 10–15 minutes in a quiet space

• Move through the prompts at your own pace

• You don’t need to answer every question

• If emotions come up, pause and ground yourself

There is no “right” way to do this.

This free PDF includes:

• Guided self-love journaling prompts

• Reflection questions focused on self-compassion and emotional safety

• Gentle prompts for anxiety and self-criticism

• Space to explore values, inner dialogue, and self-acceptance

• A calming, printable format you can return to anytime

This worksheet was created by Mattracea, a licensed mental health therapist in Missouri, who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and self-worth challenges

If this worksheet resonates with you, you may also find support through therapy or additional educational resources.