Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is a holiday that stirs up some thoughts and emotions. Maybe you’re single and absolutely loving it, and your cup is overflowing with newfound self-love. Or maybe you’re struggling romantically, and Valentine’s Day is stirring up a bit of longing and loneliness. Conversely, this may even be the year you’re finally in a healthy and loving relationship on February 14th. Heck, maybe this is your 50th Valentine’s Day with your partner, and you’re still just as in love with them as you were 50 years ago. No matter where you are in life, it’s natural to have some thoughts around Valentine’s Day that can easily be made into journal prompts.
Whether you’re rolling your eyes as you walk by the Valentine’s Day displays at the store, or you’re excited about the holiday, let yourself acknowledge those thoughts. There’s no right or wrong way to feel ot thing about this slightly controversial holiday. Or should I say, very controversial holiday. And you know what? Those thoughts are perfect for turning into some journal prompts for Valentine’s Day. Whether they’re positive, negative, or somewhere in between. Get those thoughts out of your lovely head and onto paper. Let yourself gush over the love you have for your partner, your friends, your family, or yourself. Or vent about the holiday and what it’s stirring up for you.
Besides, Valentine’s Day is all about love, which includes self-love. And honestly, journaling is such a cozy act of self-love that we can enjoy on Valentine’s Day. No matter how busy we may be with our friends or partners, or both, on Valentine’s Day. So why not take a cozy moment to let your thoughts flow and allow yourself a moment of creativity?
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Setting The Scene For A Lovely Valentine’s Day Journaling Session
While you can absolutely just pull out your journal and start writing, it certainly adds to the experience to bring the Valentine’s Day vibes into your journaling session. Certainly, I’m a bit extra for it, but I love to allow my seasonal and holiday journal prompts to be a full celebration of that occasion. After all, Valentine’s Day only comes once a year, so why not amplify the vibes of this sweet holiday while you dive into some sweet journal prompts? Even if it’s out of spite. It’s not essential, but it does add to the experience and makes it just a little bit cozier. Heck, you can even go in the anti-Valentine’s Day direction if that’s what you’re feeling.
Journaling is such a cozy activity, and it doesn’t require a whole lot of effort to romanticize it. You don’t have to do anything too extravagant to bring in the Valentine’s Day vibes. Ideally, as you settle in for your Valentine’s Day journal prompts, it should be your moment to relax and reflect. A moment where you can silence your notifications and have a moment alone, to fully embrace a moment of self-love. Let it be a moment to truly indulge in self-love and self-care, whether or not you’re feeling the love externally. Let it be your moment to treat yourself for Valentine’s Day. Because, for the record, the best way to avenge this holiday if you dislike it is to enjoy it out of spite.
Making Your Valentine’s Day Journaling Session Extra Lovely
Valentine’s Day can certainly stir up some emotions that range from fulfilling to blatantly uncomfortable. And all of those emotions are worth feeling and acknowledging. Part of the beauty of Valentine’s Day is the opportunity to feel and acknowledge your emotions in a healthy manner. And regardless of how uncomfortable some of those emotions may be, it doesn’t mean that you can’t be comfortable and cozy while you write out your Valentine’s Day journal prompts. So get into your favorite cozy spot where you can enjoy some solitude, lock the door behind you, and wrap up in your favorite cozy blanket. Make this moment for you, and for you alone.
Or maybe invite your partner to journal with you, and encourage them to have a reflective moment as well. Especially if their presence is calming and loving. There’s no rule saying that you have to journal in solitude for Valentine’s Day, or for any other holiday. Really, there are no rules at all to setting up your journaling environment and bringing in the Valentine’s Day vibes. You can journal digitally, or make it a screen-free moment. Heck, you can even take yourself on a date to a quiet coffee shop to journal versus journaling at home. It’s entirely up to you how you set the vibes for writing your Valentine’s Day journal prompts.
- Light some candles and add some fun fairy lights. You don’t need “the big light” on for journaling. Honestly, journaling by candlelight and with fairy lights or soft ambient lighting is so wonderful. Especially if you have some pink or red lighting, or some pink and red candles.
- Decorate your space with red and pink decor or some flowers. For the record, you can totally buy yourself some flowers for Valentine’s Day. No one said roses can only come from a romantic partner, and they add such a lovely Valentine’s Day vibe to your space.
- Play some lo-fi instrumental or frequency music in the background. Frequency music is wonderful for healing those uncomfortable emotions as you journal. As well as for manifesting the healthy connection that you deserve. Plus, lo-fi music is just wonderful to play lightly in the background as some non-distracting background noise.
Lovely Considerations For Diving Deeper Into Self-Love As You Journal
Remember, Valentine’s Day is only one day out of the year, and February is also the shortest month of the year. Perhaps that in itself can be something to be grateful for if this holiday makes you uneasy. But honestly, Valentine’s Day does deserve a little bit of special treatment. Even when that special treatment is enjoying it and celebrating it out of spite as an act of self-love. Instead of waiting on someone else to show you the love that you deserve. And honestly, adding some extra flair to make your Valentine’s Day journal session extra lovely is the perfect way to go about it. That way, you get to enjoy the sweet vibes of Valentine’s Day, alongside your journal prompts.
Do you have to be extra about it? Certainly not. But is it an extra fun way to practice self-love for Valentine’s Day? Heck yet.
Wear Pinks and Reds — Or Black
One of my favorite acts of self-love is to glam up on Valentine’s Day, whether I have anywhere to go or not. I love wearing pinks and reds all throughout February, and I particularly love wearing both colors on February 14th. Even more so, I love to wear dresses with roses on them for Valentine’s Day. But honestly, I also find that black is a great moody color for the anti-Valentine’s Day vibes if you’re really not feeling the love. I also must say, you don’t have to get glammed up to wear something lovely and festive for Valentine’s Day. As a matter of fact, I personally find pink and floral pajamas to be more ideal and cozy for journaling on Valentine’s Day.
Enjoy Some Valentine’s Day Treats
Honestly, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to something sweet. Especially while you’re writing some sweet Valentine’s Day journal prompts. And I must say, Valentine’s Day candies are the perfect journaling treat to unwrap when you need a little sweet treat. Honestly, those Lindt Lindor Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles [affiliate link] are perfect for fueling your inspiration as you write your Valentine’s Day journal prompts. The same goes for those heart-shaped cookies and freshly baked cupcakes with pink icing you can buy from your local grocery store. As you’re surely going to want a snack as you dive in for an in-depth journaling session.
And don’t forget to grab a warm drink as well, as Valentine’s Day is still very much a Winter holiday. Perhaps a cup of raspberry cocoa [affiliate link] will warm your heart as you lovingly reflect on this sweet holiday. Or maybe you’d prefer a cold glass of pomegranate or cherry juice for a few sweet nutrients. Or maybe a delightful Strawberry Rose Poppi [affiliate link] if you’re craving something fizzy.
Get Creative With Valentine’s Day-Themed Ephemera In Your Journal
Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with keeping your journal entries simple and focusing on the Valentine’s Day journal prompts themselves. That said, it’s also a lot of fun to add an artistic element to your journal entries if you’re into creative journaling. And honestly, Valentine’s Day is such an aesthetically pleasing holiday that it’s hard to resist adding in some Valentine’s Day ephemera to your journal entries for the holiday. Heck, even just writing with a good-quality pink gel pen makes the experience a little extra festive. I’m obsessed with Pilot’s G2 Premium Roller Gel Pens [affiliate link], and they come in so many shades of pink.
But seriously, Valentine’s Day stickers and washi tapes are my favorite holiday-themed ephemera to decorate with. The aesthetic of Valentine’s Day is already up my alley, so I actually find many Valentine’s Day-themed stickers and washi tapes to be usable year-round.
Valentine’s Day Journal Prompts for Reflecting On This Sweet Holiday
Valentine’s Day is such a lovely and sweet holiday, albeit a controversial and sometimes slightly over-the-top holiday. It’s only natural that we have some thoughts about Valentine’s Day, whether we actively celebrate it or not, as it can be quite in your face. Perhaps you love Valentine’s Day, and you want to use the day to gush over your partner or your best friends. Or it’s a day to celebrate self-love, and even declare your independence after a romantic or friendship breakup. Likewise, maybe you are feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day, and February 14th stirs up those uncomfortable emotions from romantic struggles. Or you just find Valentine’s Day to be completely ridiculous.
Honestly, your thoughts and feelings toward Valentine’s Day are valid, in any case. But when you take the focus off romance for a second, and the over-the-top celebrations associated with it, Valentine’s Day truly is a lovely and meaningful holiday. After all, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love. And love comes in so many forms that are worth honoring and celebrating on Valentine’s Day. Certainly, that includes romantic love. But it also includes friendship, family, self-love, and even love in general. And love is more than worth reflecting on and taking a moment to write about through Valentine’s Day journal prompts. Or maybe you just need to vent about Valentine’s Day.
Allow me to share some of my favorite journal prompts for Valentine’s Day with you. Let’s take a moment to celebrate love in all forms and allow these prompts to inspire us to reflect on love. Or perhaps on healing so that we can allow ourselves to love again after heartbreak. That said, sometimes using humor can also lighten the mood on such an emotionally loaded holiday. So some of these are on the sillier side.
Honoring And Celebrating Our Love For Others
- What qualities do you love the most about your partner or best friend?
- What are some of your favorite memories that you share with your partner or best friend?
- Think of all of those lovely people you care about. Write out at least one thing you love about each of them.
- Has someone that you love had a major positive impact on your life? Write a letter of gratitude to that person.
- In what ways does your partner or best friend show up for you and love you in everyday life?
- In what ways do you show your love for those you care about in everyday life?
- In what ways have your loved ones shown you patience and grace? How can you show them that same patience and grace?
- In what ways are you able to compromise for those you love, without allowing your boundaries to be crossed?
- Think of someone you care deeply about. What would you like to say to them that you’ve been too nervous to say?
- Do you hold back too much when it comes to how you show your love for others? In what ways can you allow yourself to show your love on a deeper level?
- How did you meet your partner or best friend? Write out the story of how you met and your journey thus far.
- What would you like your future with your partner or your closest friends to look like?
- What qualities do you look for in a partner? If you have a partner, in what ways do they match these qualities?
- How can you show more graciousness and humanitarian love to those you don’t know?
- What does family mean to you? How does your family or chosen family uplift you in everyday life?
Curating and Nurturing Self-Love
- What qualities do you love the most about yourself? List all of them that you can think of.
- What do you love the most about your appearance? Yes, you are extremely and uniquely beautiful.
- In what ways can you stop humbling yourself and allow your inner glow to shine brightly?
- Write a letter of gratitude to your body and show your body some love and grace.
- What obstacles are you proud of yourself for overcoming? Honor your strength and courage.
- What accomplishments are you the most proud of? Honor them without humbling yourself.
- How have you grown and changed for the better over the last year?
- Write a letter to your younger self, and tell her what you wish she knew back then.
- How can you be kinder to yourself when you make a mistake or aren’t feeling quite like yourself?
- Debunk the most negative thing you say to yourself into irrelevance.
- Write out your favorite self-loving affirmations to use as go-tos when you need them.
- What are some self-loving leisurely activities that bring you joy? How can you incorporate more of them into your life?
- What are your boundaries? How can you enforce them with yourself and with others? Solidify them into writing, my lovely.
- Write yourself a permission slip to say no to things that don’t serve you, and choose yourself without apology.
- Is there anything you need to stop doing to stop holding yourself back? What can you do instead to elevate yourself?
Healing Heartache and Loneliness
- Let your emotions out, and be honest about how you’re feeling. Whether you’re missing someone or you’re just frustrated, let it out honestly.
- What is a hard truth that you need to accept so that you can move on?
- What did getting out of that relationship or friendship free you from?
- What are you not going to miss about your ex-partner or friend? List all of it out, even the little quirks.
- Think about a time you healed from heartache in the past. What did you learn in that process?
- What has this romantic or friendship breakup taught you? How can you allow that lesson to ground you moving forward?
- What advice would you give to a friend or loved one who is feeling what you’re feeling in this moment?
- How can you use this period of solitude or singlehood to connect more with yourself and cultivate more self-love?
- How can you make the most of the freedom that comes along with being single, and even embrace being a lone wolf?
- What would bring you peace in this moment? Are there any healthy actions that you can take to protect your peace and set boundaries?
- In what ways can you show yourself the love that your ex-partner or friend didn’t show you?
- Curate a playlist for getting through heartache.
- Write an unsent letter to someone from your past. Say everything you need to say to them, and release the connection with them.
- What do you want from your next relationship or future friendships? What are you sincerely looking for in a partner or friend?
- What have your past relationships taught you about what you don’t want?
Letting Valentine’s Day Be Fun
- What does your ideal Valentine’s Day date look like? Let yourself dream big; you just might manifest it.
- Plan out the ultimate Galentine’s Day gathering with your closest friends if money or logistics were not factors. What would you do together? Where would you go?
- Self-love is important, my lovely. Plan the ultimate date with yourself, and how you can make it happen.
- Dream up the perfect partner. How do they treat you? What are their values? What are their hobbies? Now, what are your actual non-negotiables for a romantic partner? And what can you compromise on?
- What would you like Cupid to know about modern dating? What advice would you give him for the modern era?
- How have your tastes in a romantic partner evolved over the years?
- What is your favorite memory of previous Valentine’s Days from the past?
- What is your favorite thing about Valentine’s Day? Even if you enjoy it out of spite.
- What is one slightly ridiculous aspect of Valentine’s Day that you take some guilty pleasure in?
- Go ahead, let yourself vent about Valentine’s Day.
- Feeling spiteful? How can you channel that energy into a healthy anti-Valentine’s Day celebration?
- Valentine’s Day is all about love! So take a moment to write a love letter to your favorite food, hobby, idea, or even an object (like your comfortable chair).
- Curate a playlist that fits the current mood of your romantic or social life.
- If you were in a romantic movie, what would the plot be? What would the title be? Write out a quick movie pitch.
- How have your feelings about Valentine’s Day evolved over the years? What influenced the mindset shift?
Conclusion
Valentine’s Day certainly has a way of stirring up some thoughts and emotions in us, regardless of how we may feel about it. And I must say, while this single day in February seems like it should be easy to just give a nod to and ignore, it’s bound to get us feeling some type of way. But you know what? Valentine’s Day is a beautifully meaningful holiday, and you don’t have to be in a relationship to celebrate it or find meaning in it. After all, Valentine’s Day is all about love and showing gratitude to those you cherish the most. Whether that be your partner, your closest friends, your family, or even the world. Not to mention the love that you have for yourself. Because self-love is the most important of them all.
So let’s take a moment to acknowledge our thoughts and feelings on this lovely holiday. Let’s write out our Valentine’s Day journal prompts, even if it’s just to vent about the absurdity of the holiday. Or to gush about someone that you love on the holiday of love. Perhaps, you simultaneously want to vent while also gushing about someone you love, or embracing self-love. And honestly, you’re more than welcome to write out your Valentine’s Day journal prompts in the way that suits you. Heck, you can even use these prompts to create content. And if you do? I’d love to see it.
Are any of these Valentine’s Day journal prompts sticking out to you? Do you have any Valentine’s Day journal prompts of your own that you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you!
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