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Online Journaling- for Self-Discovery and Improved Body Image
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Created on January 28, 2025
This exercise is part of the DISH Platform of the Erasmus+ project DISH: Discovering Important Strategies for nutritional Health (2023-2-PT02-KA220-YOU-000179392).
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ONLINE JOURNALING
for Self-Discovery and Improved Body Image
START
Why is this exercise useful?
Online journaling
will help you to explore youth thoughts, perceptions and emotions to enhance your body image
Before starting, what do you need?
- Look for a quiet and comfortable environment
- keep you away from any distractions, such as your mobiles, tv, etc.
- access to a digital text tool, for example google docs, word, etc.
Guided Journaling Prompts
Express Gratitude
for your body
List 3 things your body allows you to do that you are grateful for (i.e. hugging, dancing, etc.) 1. 2. 3. How do these make you feel?
Guided Journaling Prompts
Positive Self-Talk
YOU ARE A FLOWER THAT BLOOMS EVERYDAY AND NEEDS GOOD CARE
Write a letter to yourself as if you were your best friend. Highlight your strengths, unique qualities, and beauty—both inside and out.
Guided Journaling Prompts
Rewriting the Narrative
Think about a time when you felt insecure about your body. What would you say to your younger self now for empowerment?
Guided Journaling Prompts
Envisioning yourself
in the future
Describe the person you want to become—not just in terms of appearance but as a whole. What values, skills, or habits do you want to nurture?"
Creative Expression
Digital Affirmation
collage
Make a collage using images, words, or quotes from online resources that inspire you positivity and confidence. If you are using this tool in a group, share the collage with others. Place your collage in a visible place for daily motivation
The new habit
Practice online journaling
frequently
If you practice it in a constant basis, it will provide you several benefits: - Enhances self-awareness
- reduces stress and anxiety
- helps you to identify your patterns and thoughts
- is a safe space to open up
- reframing challenging experiences can foster resilience
- expressing gratitude increases happiness
- helps you counteract negative self-talk
- helps you focus more on your qualities
- allows you to question and reject unrealistic body standards
- and so much more...
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 1
List any beliefs or opinions that you used to have but no longer do.
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 2
How does social media influence the way I feel about myself? What accounts or content make me feel confident and inspired?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 3
How does eating well make me feel physically, mentally, and emotionally?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 4
Am I eating out of hunger, boredom, stress, or habit right now? How can I tune in to my body’s cues?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 5
What are three things I love about my body that have nothing to do with how it looks?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 6
What is one kind thing I can say to myself when I look in the mirror?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 7
What makes me unique or special that has nothing to do with my appearance?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 8
What is one critical thought I’ve had about myself recently? How can I reframe it into something kind or empowering?
The new habit
Other journaling prompts
for further practicing
PROMPT 9
What can I do to minimize exposure to unrealistic beauty standards today?
The new habit