Self-Care Journaling Prompts for Teens

Life can feel busy when you’re trying to keep up with school, friends, and everything else happening around you. It’s easy to forget to stop and check in with yourself. Even a few quiet minutes with a notebook can help clear your head and remind you to care for yourself, not just everyone else.

These self-care journaling prompts designed for teenagers to navigate identity, stress, relationships, and mental health. Practical writing exercises for teen emotional wellness and self-discovery.

10 Self-Care Journaling Prompts for Teens

1. What’s something small I can do today that feels kind to myself?

2. When do I feel the most calm, and what helps me feel that way?

3. What’s one thing I can stop worrying about because it’s out of my control?

4. If I could plan a day just for me, what would I want to do?

5. Who makes me feel safe to be myself, and why?

6. What’s one thing I love about myself that I don’t say out loud very often?

7. What can I do when I feel stressed instead of ignoring it?

8. What are three things I’m grateful for right now?

9. When do I feel the most tired, and what helps me feel better?

10. What’s one reminder I want to tell myself every morning?

Caring for Yourself 

The teenage years are intense, confusing, and transformative by design. You're supposed to feel uncertain sometimes. You're supposed to question everything and try on different identities. You're supposed to make mistakes and learn from them.

Journaling won't eliminate the challenges of growing up, but it can help you navigate them with greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes next. Your teenage self is worthy of attention, compassion, and respect - especially from you.