A self-esteem journal is a tool where people record their thoughts and emotions related to their positive experiences, strengths, and successes — all free from judgment. This simple but powerful tool has gained popularity as parents and educators see its positive impact firsthand. Many families who have introduced these journals to their children report improvements in self-confidence and self-awareness.
The Daily Self-Esteem Journal for Kids is a great resource designed to support those who struggle with self-confidence by encouraging them to reflect on their positive actions and achievements each day. It allows them to rate their self-esteem on a scale of 1-10 and answer questions like, “A kind thing I did today was…” and “Something I learned today was…”
Filling out this worksheet daily can help kids and teens understand themselves better and identify the values they want to embrace. Supportive adults can encourage them to focus on what brings them joy and to stay positive.
Since finding time to journal can be a common challenge, adults can set aside a few minutes each day for it as part of a routine. They can also guide kids with simple prompts to get started and offer tips to keep the habit going.
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References:
- Fritson, K. K., & Mandernach, B. J. (2009). Impact of journaling on students' self-efficacy & Locus of control. PsycEXTRA Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1037/e741342011-010
- Swärd, A. (2012). Improve students’ self-esteem through re-learning in reading and writing. The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences, 2(2), 317-338. https://doi.org/10.15405/futureacademy/ejsbs(2301-2218).2012.2.14
- Thomsen, D. K., Pfattheicher, S., & Dunlop, W. L. (2021). Authoring esteem: Writing about vicarious and personal life story chapters boosts state self-esteem. Personality Science, 2. https://doi.org/10.5964/ps.7017
- Yulianawati, I., Saleh, M., Mujiyanto, J., & Sutopo, D. (2022). The effectiveness of writing techniques in improving students’ writing ability with different self-esteem. Studies in English Language and Education, 9(1), 30-44. https://doi.org/10.24815/siele.v9i1.21725
