Sweets for the Sweets: 5 Valentine’s Day Journal Prompts
Posted by Mari L. McCarthy on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 01:30 PM
If you consider yourself a hopeless romantic, you might adore Valentine’s Day and its over-the-top decorations, presents and declarations of love. If you see yourself as more of a realist, you may roll your eyes at the candy hearts and sappy greeting cards instead.
Whether you fall into one of these extremes or somewhere in between, you can use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to reflect on the holiday and the meaning of love in your life. Choose one or more of these journaling prompts to feel the love!
V-Day Journal Prompts
1. What does the word “love” mean to you? It’s a big idea, and it carries very different meanings for different people. What is your personal definition of love? Does this definition change for the many relationships in your life – your family, your spouse, your children, your friends? How do you express your love? How do you want others to show you they care?
2. What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you? Who was it? Is it someone who is still a part of your life? What about it made such a strong impression on you? What is the most romantic gesture you have ever done for another person? How did he or she react?
3. How do you feel about Valentine’s Day? Do you look forward to it, dread it or ignore it? Do you have any traditions associated with the holiday? If you celebrate it with a significant other or friends, what are you planning for this year?
4. Did you celebrate Valentine’s Day when you were a child? What are your strongest memories of February 14 while you were growing up? Did you give cards or candy to classmates or make crafts or gifts for your parents?
5. How do you pamper yourself throughout the year? What are your favorite indulgences that you look forward to? Do you treat yourself to chocolate sundaes or movie outings or new hardback books? How do you feel when you allow yourself these gifts?
Which of these journal prompts did you write about? Did you make up one for your very own? Let us in. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Happy Valentine's Day!