‘Guided Journaling Prompts For Love’ by Nina King, LCSW

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Journaling has become a popular activity in recent years which encourages people to tap into a moment of self reflection. A ‘journaling prompt’ is typically a statement or question designed to inspire reflection and writing in a journal. Some people journal online whereas others manage a keepsake diary. These prompts serve as a starting point for your journal entry, encouraging you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in depth. It grants writers the freedom to revisit their past, acknowledge their present and plan for their future.

Journaling prompts can cover a wide range of topics, such as self-discovery, gratitude, and even goal-setting. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with family units and individuals, I encourage my clients to embrace self-development in different forms to encounter breakthroughs in their mindset and emotions.

Here are eight journaling prompts for developing a healthy loving relationship with oneself:

1. What are 3 characteristics that you love about yourself?

2. Reflect upon a time when you felt most loved. Describe this feeling in words out loud.

3. What do you value the most in your relationships? Why?

4. Like attracts like in life. Reflect upon the type of people you attract in your life.
Are these people a true reflection of who you are?
What do you like about these people?
What can be different about these people?

5. How do you strengthen your trust in the universe?

6. What was your idea of love while growing up?

7. How has this perception of love evolved with your life experiences?

8. Share two examples of how you will learn to honor and love yourself first.

Meet Our Contributor — Nina King
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Nina embodies a passionate commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals and communities. With a wealth of experience in clinical practice, Nina specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapeutic interventions to address a diverse range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Grounded in evidence-based practices and a strengths-based approach, she fosters a supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. When not traveling regionally for work, Nina enjoys being a homebody with her husband Michael and their German Shepherd named Boss. Her social activities include cooking, bargain hunting for lamps and knitting booties for her loved ones.