7 journal prompts for celebrating your uniqueness
written by Jasmine Irven
Our theme recently for our meditations has been all about celebrating your uniqueness, because I think that’s something that is often forgotten about.
In today’s world what is often more common (at least for me) is comparison. We are constantly seeing what’s going on in other people’s lives (often their highlight reel) and it can make us feel like we’re not worthy or that we don’t have as much going for us.
But the reality is we are worthy on our own, without having to do anything or reach any milestone or prove anything first.
Because we were created completely unique. And when we tap into that authenticity we find that we have qualities and gifts to offer the world that no one else can.
Our authenticity is simply the most natural expression of yourself; you at your core when everything else drops away. And when you allow yourself to simply be without placing expectations on yourself, without trying to please anyone, or prove anything, you are able to tap into your authentic being.
So, here are 7 journaling prompts to help you tap in and explore what that looks like.
01 dear self, this is why I cherish you
Inspired by NATALIJA, we’re encouraging you to write a letter to yourself with this as the first line. Why do you love and cherish yourself?
This might start with some physical characteristics or personality traits, which are more tangible, but I’d also encourage you to take a moment to close your eyes and really tap into your inner being here.
What are the unique offerings you can give to the world?
02 introduce yourself to yourself; you can only point out the positives!
For this prompt, imagine that you were introducing a friend to someone else. What are the things you would point out or share about that friend?
Now I want you to apply that same concept to yourself. Too often we are harder on ourselves than we would ever be to someone else we love.
So, view yourself as a friend! Where does your light shine brightly? Do you have a bubbling personality? Are you a kind soul who is always trying to help others? Do you have a glowing smile? Are you honest?
Write without worry of being “egotistic”; you deserve to be celebrated! And the second point of this prompt is important — only point out the positives. This isn’t a time to be critical.
03 write a love letter to your current self from your future self.
Envision your future self; maybe 5, 10 or even 20 years down the road. What’s important to you? How do you envision yourself spending your time?
Now try to look at your current self through the eyes of your future self. Are the things you’re worrying about right now important? Are you denying yourself the opportunity to be yourself for fear of what others will think or say? Are you hiding your light?
Tell your current self what you need to hear. (Then write it down in the form of a love letter).
04 what would having a love affair with yourself feel like?
Envision that you were having a love affair with yourself. What would your perfect date look like? What would having a love affair with yourself feel like?
You deserve as much love as you give anyone else. So, get clear here!
How would you treat yourself? Would you bask in more quiet mornings by waking up early or would you wrap yourself in your covers and sleep in? Would you cook yourself more nourishing meals at home or would you order take-out? Would you go on long walks in nature or take yourself shopping? Would you buy yourself flowers and chocolate? Have a long bath or shower? Get cozy to watch movies?
Once you’ve created your list of activities and considered how it would feel to nourish yourself a little bit more, I want you to look at how you can start to incorporate some of this into your life now. You should feel like you’re having an affair with yourself!
05 what is a perceived weakness you believe you have? write down 3 ways that this weakness is actually a strength.
This is a tricky one, I’m not going to lie — but it is powerful. Often we only see the negatives when we view ourselves, and it’s often much easier to pick out what’s “wrong with us” than what deserves to be celebrated.
But when we’re leaning into our authentic selves we are practising unconditional self-love; showing love for all parts of us.
So, that sometimes requires some reframing! What’s one weakness you believe you have? How can you look at that in a new way to begin to celebrate what it brings you and your life?
For example, maybe you have a tendency to be a perfectionist and you’ve always viewed that as a negative thing. But maybe that perfectionism has allowed you to advance further in your career, to catch mistakes others have missed, or to have more security in the decisions you make because you know you’ve examined all of the options.
This isn’t about simply accepting things without the desire to change or loosen up a little; you can do both. You can accept where you’re at — that you have perfectionist tendencies and that that’s okay, but also want to loosen your grip a little more, knowing that not everything is in your control.
06 how would it feel to show up more authentically as you? what would that look like?
This prompt is really an opportunity for you to dive deep and start to consider what parts of yourself you might be hiding away, and what expressing those would look like.
Whether it’s a personality trait you hide away or a career or hobby you feel called to but have held yourself back from, you likely have some qualities and gifts you can offer the world that you’re not currently sharing.
What would that look and feel like? (P.s. it might initially feel a little uncomfortable but when you allow yourself to look past that discomfort feelings of freedom and inner peace will likely come up!)
07 write down 3-4 affirmations you can use to start celebrating your authenticity.
Affirmations serve as great reminders and opportunities to reaffirm parts of your being or life to keep them front of mind. But, it’s important that you believe the affirmations so you’re not immediately rejecting them.
You can alter them slightly by adding words like “choosing to believe that ____” or “leaning into the idea that _____” to make them more approachable when you’re first starting out.
Consider affirmations like,
I am completely unique and that uniqueness is worth celebrating
I am choosing to show up more authentically as myself
I have beautiful gifts to offer the world
I am leaning into the idea that I am worthy as I am
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about the author
Hey there! I’m Jasmine, founder of the Sustainable Bliss Collective, a Certified Meditation Teacher, and lover of all things self-care, slow-living, and personal development.
I believe that ambition and self-care can coexist, and as such I hope to encourage and inspire you to take care of yourself, breathe deeply, connect with who you are, manifest your dreams, enjoy the blissful moments of each day, and make an impact in this beautiful world we call home.
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