Journaling is a great way to get to know ourselves better. We can uncover our thoughts and feelings and why we do certain things.

There have been several studies done to show how journaling positively influences our mental health. It can help manage anxiety and depression, alleviate stress, help us discover solutions, and aid in recovery.

I started journaling after discovering the real benefits of it from Marie Forleo on Marie TV. But I found staring at a blank page was stress inducing for me. I started using journal prompts a few times a week and found it helped me think more clearly when I was journaling.

Instead of having a staring contest with a blank sheet of paper, the prompt gave me a guideline. It helps me to focus and be more mindful while I write.

Journaling is one of the greatest things we can do to better ourselves and is one of the best confidence boosting exercises. You’re taking control of your life by journaling to figure out why you’re lacking confidence in an area and journaling to come up with a solution to build your confidence. That right there should be a little confidence boost for you! You’re taking a step in the right direction!

You can be fully open and honest with yourself. What you journal can be for your eyes only. So don’t hold back. Really be transparent with yourself and get to the heart of the matter.

You don’t need anything elaborate to get started, just something to write with and something to write on. If you want to learn more about starting a journaling practice, check out this article by Grace Moser at Chasing Foxes (this is one of my favorite blogs)

Are you ready to start journaling your way to more confidence? Grab a notebook and your favorite pen, a refreshing or cozy beverage and light your best smelling candle. This time is for you.  

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1. What is one thing I am most proud of myself for?

2. What would I do if I knew I wouldn’t fail?

3. Describe your ideal, dream day. What is one thing I can do today to help myself achieve that ideal, dream day?

4. What is my favorite personality trait about myself?

5. What are the areas in my life that need more attention and care?

6. When do I feel most like my true self?

7. What is one thing I get complimented on consistently?

8. List 25 things you’re good at. (I know 25 sounds like a lot but you’d be surprised how many things you’re great at when you have to list them all out)

9. When was the last time I stepped outside of my comfort zone? What did I learn about myself from that experience?

10. What would I say to someone who was struggling with low confidence in the same area that I’m struggling with? How can I apply this advice to myself?

11. What is one limiting belief I’m holding onto? How can I reframe it into an empowering belief?

Read More: 33 Empowering Affirmations to Boost Self-Confidence and How to Use Them

12. How would my life change if I truly believed in myself?

13. What is one fear I want to start releasing today that will bring me closer to the self-confidence I’m looking for?

14. What is one step can I take today to work towards achieving my number one priority goal?

15. Who is my biggest role model and why?

16. What is my vision for myself and my life in 5 years? How can having more confidence help me achieve this vision?

17. Pretend you’re sitting across from the childhood version of yourself. What would you say to this younger you? Would you tell them to believe in themselves and go after their dreams? Now write those same words in a letter to your present self. (This one is really powerful for me. I can’t stomach looking at my younger self who was so hopeful about the future and telling her I don’t have the confidence to go after our dreams.)

18. What are three things I’m grateful for? How did I bring those blessings into my life? You can read more on having a gratitude practice that builds confidence here. 

19. Why am I doing what I’m doing in life? What is the reason for going down the path I’m on right now?

20. What’s one thing I’d like to learn more about or improve upon?

21. How does my ideal, confident self look like, feel, and behave?

22. When do I feel the most confident?

23. Where is the fear and lack of confidence coming from?

24. What are my core values and can I start living more in alignment with them? You can read more about discovering your core values here. 

25. What do I need more of today – rest, motivation, alone time, connection? How can I make the time and space to give myself this?

26. What would I do if I truly trusted myself to make the right decisions for myself?

27. How can I turn a recent setback into a learning experience and be more grateful for it?

28. What is one past success I can remind myself of when I need motivation and a confidence boost?

29. How can I show more compassion and grace for myself in challenging situations?

30. What is a recent decision I made that worked out really well for me?

31. What emotions do you tend to hide or ignore? Why? How would it feel to fully express and feel those emotions even just to yourself?

32. How can I celebrate my small wins along the way to my big goals?

33. What’s one way I can celebrate or reward myself today?

Read More: How Taking Drawing Lessons Improved My Overall Confidence

Give one of these journal prompts for more confidence a try to get started, whichever one resonates with you the most. Remember no one else has to read this, it’s for your eyes only. So don’t be afraid to be fully vulnerable with yourself.

It can be challenging opening ourselves up like this. But by challenging yourself and overcoming it you’re already on your way to building more confidence.

If you want to share what you wrote with someone you can always email me at [email protected]. Or let me know in the comments what journal prompt hit home the most for you and how your confidence has changed since starting your journaling practice.