Flamingo Check-In: Journal Prompts for Moms at the 1-Year Mark

One year in, mama. You’ve survived teething, sleepless nights, first steps, and a whirlwind of emotions. It’s easy to feel like you’ve lost a bit of your own sparkle along the way. The Flamingo Check-In is your gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and celebrate YOU—your growth, your wins, and your pinkest spark that’s waiting to shine again. Grab your journal and let’s check in.

Journal Prompts:

1. Mental Health Snapshot:

   • “If my mind could speak today, what would it say? What emotions have been most present lately?”

   • Tip: Don’t judge—just let your thoughts flow.

2. Celebrate the Wins:

   • “What are three things I’ve accomplished in the past year, big or small, that make me proud?”

   • Reminder: Changing diapers counts. Making it to work counts. Surviving the week counts.

3. Finding Your Pink Again:

   • “What is one small thing I can do this week that would make me feel like me again?”

   • Example: A favorite coffee ritual, a solo walk, a fun nail polish color, or 10 minutes of quiet reflection.

4. Gratitude in the Chaos:

   • “Which moments from the past month am I most grateful for, even if they were messy or imperfect?”

   • Helps shift focus to the beauty in the everyday.

5. Letting Go of Mom Guilt:

   • “What is one expectation I’ve put on myself that I can release today?”

   • Write it down and maybe even physically tear it up to symbolize letting it go.

6. Dreaming Forward:

   • “If I could give my future self a wish for the next 6 months, what would it be?”

   • Encourages gentle goal-setting without pressure.

7. Self-Love Check:

   • “What do I love about myself today, even if it’s something tiny?”

   • Helps moms notice their own strength, beauty, and resilience.

Closing Note:

The Flamingo Check-In isn’t about perfection—it’s about reflection, self-care, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that sometimes get lost in the whirlwind of motherhood. Keep this journal handy, check in with yourself regularly, and remember: your pink spark isn’t lost—it’s just waiting for a little TLC.