December 27, 2024 • 14 mins
50 Deep Journal Prompts
What if you could unlock your deepest potential and truly understand yourself? Discover how Lestallion's 50 transformative journal prompts can become your roadmap to self-awareness and personal growth. In this episode, we guide you through essential categories like self-reflection, relationships, healing, goals, and gratitude, providing you with the tools to bridge the gap between your words and actions. We'll explore the influence of relationships, challenge you to reflect on those who've shaped your life, and offer insights on setting boundaries to protect your peace and well-being.
Embark on a transformative journey as we discuss the healing process and the importance of releasing past burdens to move forward. Learn how to break down your dreams into achievable steps, harnessing empowerment to push past your fears. Understand the vital role of gratitude and inner peace in shifting your mindset from scarcity to abundance, appreciating life's little joys. With these insights, be inspired to pursue a richer, more meaningful life and take actionable steps toward personal growth.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're going deep,really deep.
We're going to unlock thatinner world of yours.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Sounds exciting.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
It is.
It is.
We're diving into 50 deepjournal prompts.
It's from Lestallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
Yeah, and these prompts, well, they're not your
typical what did I eat today,kind of thing.
This is like seriousself-discovery stuff, you know
the kind that could totallyshift how you see things, Maybe
even I don't know change yourlife.
Wow, that's a big claim, but Ican see how journaling can
really make a difference Totally.
(00:33):
And the way Lasallian lays itall out it's super cool.
It's not just like randomquestions thrown at you, it's
organized.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Oh, that's good, Structure is helpful.
So how are the promptsorganized?
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Five categories Five, and they cover everything.
Self-reflection Prompts,organized.
Five categories Five, and theycover everything Self-reflection
relationships, healing goals,even gratitude and inner peace.
It's like a roadmap, you know.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
A roadmap to a better you.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Right, okay, so let's start with self-reflection.
This is all about like yourcore values and beliefs, that
kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Getting to the heart of who you are.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Exactly.
One prompt that really stuckwith me was what are three core
values that truly define who Iam, and how do they show up in
my actions and decisions?
It's so easy to just like coastthrough life not thinking.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Right on autopilot.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Yeah, totally.
But this prompt makes you stopand think like, why am I doing
what I'm doing?
Does it match up with what Ibelieve in?
Speaker 2 (01:24):
It's almost like you're holding up a mirror and
asking am I actually living myvalues or am I just talking
about them?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Totally Actions.
Speak louder Right.
That's what they say.
So this could really helpbridge that gap between what we
say and what we do.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Definitely it can be eye opening for sure.
What other prompts from thiscategory spoke to you?
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Oh, there's this one.
It's about fear.
What's one fear that I keephidden and how would my life
change if I confronted andovercame it?
We all have those right Likethose fears.
We just kind of shove down andtry not to think about.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Absolutely.
But imagine if we could facethem head on.
What could we achieve if weweren't held back by those
hidden fears?
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Right, that's what this prompt gets at.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
It's like.
What would your life look likeif you weren't afraid anymore?
What amazing things could youdo.
It's powerful stuff.
It reminds me of that idea ofexposure therapy, where you
gradually face your fear untilit loses its grip on you.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Oh yeah, it's like little by little, you chip away
at it.
Ok, so next up is relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Ah, the complexities of human connection Always a
fascinating topic.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
It is.
So here's a prompt that likeblew my mind a little bit.
It's who has had the mostprofound influence on my life
and what lessons have I learnedfrom knowing them.
You know, when you think aboutit, the people in our lives
really shape who we are, forbetter or worse it's true, and
sometimes we don't even realizethose influences until we take
(02:49):
the time to reflect on them.
This prompt can be a realjourney of self-discovery it's
like you're looking back on yourlife and tracing the threads of
your personality.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
You know like, oh, that's where that came from
exactly, and it can be humblingtoo, to recognize how much we've
been shaped by others.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Yeah, totally.
It's not just about recognizingthose influences, though.
It's about, like what lessonsdid we learn?
Did they make us stronger, morecompassionate?
Those are the things thatreally matter.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Absolutely.
The lessons we carry with usfrom those key relationships can
shape our values, our beliefsand even our future interactions
.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
And speaking of relationships, there's another
prompt here that I think issuper important, especially
these days.
It's what boundaries do I needin my relationships to protect
my peace and well-being?
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Boundaries, so essential, yet so often
neglected.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Right, it's like in today's world everyone's always
connected, always busy.
It's easy to lose yourself inthat.
You know?
Yeah, this prompt forces you tothink about what you need.
It's easy to lose yourself inthat you know this trauma forces
you to think about what youneed.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
It's about recognizing that it's okay to
say no sometimes to protect yourtime and energy.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
Exactly, it's not selfish, it's self-care.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
And it's not about building walls to keep people
out.
It's about creating healthyfences that allow for connection
while still honoring your ownneeds.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
Perfect analogy.
All right, ready to get deep?
Okay, good.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
This next category is healing and letting go Heavy
stuff.
It's all about those pastexperiences that might still be,
you know, weighing us down.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Oh, I see where this is going.
The past can be a heavy burdento carry home.
For me was what's a memory thatI still hold on to, and how
does it affect me today?
You know, sometimes we hang onto things even if they're
painful, and we don't evenrealize how much they're still
affecting us.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
It's like carrying around a suitcase full of rocks.
It's going to weigh you down,slow you down.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
Exactly so.
This prompt helps you unpackthat suitcase and see what's
really in there.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
And maybe even decide what you can finally let go of.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Ooh, that's a good segue to the next prompt.
What's something from my pastthat I want to release and how
can I start letting it go?
Like, how do we actually dothat Let go, I mean.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
That's the million dollar question, isn't it?
But I think the first step isacknowledging what we're holding
on to bringing it into thelight of awareness.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
That makes sense.
And then what?
Just poof, it's gone.
It can't be that easy, right.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Of course not.
It's a process, not an event,and it takes time.
But I think this prompt is agreat starting point.
It gets us thinking about whatfreedom might look like, what we
might gain by letting go ofthose old hurts and resentments.
Speaker 1 (05:19):
I like that.
So it's not about forgetting,it's about choosing to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Exactly, and I think that's a really powerful message
.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Okay, enough of the heavy stuff, let's shift gears a
bit.
Next category is setting goalsand finding purpose, much more
optimistic right.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Definitely it's about looking ahead and creating the
future we want.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Totally.
This one caught my eye rightaway.
When I imagine my ideal life,what does it look like and what
steps can I take to get closerto it?
Speaker 2 (05:47):
It's about dreaming big right and then actually
making a plan to get there.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It's about taking action, not just daydreaming.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
And it can be really empowering to break down a big,
daunting goal into smaller, moremanageable steps.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Totally Like.
If you want to climb MountEverest, you got to start with,
I don't know, walking around theblock.
Small steps, big results.
Exactly, and sometimes the mostimportant step is simply
clarifying what you actuallywant.
What does your ideal life trulylook like?
What are your priorities?
Once you have a clear vision,you can start taking those
concrete steps to make it areality.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Love it, but sometimes those big dreams can
be kind of scary, you know.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Oh for sure, Stepping outside of our comfort zones
can be daunting, but that'soften where the magic happens,
where we truly grow and discoverour potential.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That's so true, which brings me to another great
prompt.
It says what's one big dreamthat scares me a little and why
is it worth pursuing?
Like what's holding you backand why should you push past
that fear?
Speaker 2 (06:43):
I think that's a really important question to ask
ourselves.
What are we missing out onbecause we're afraid to take a
risk, to step into the unknown.
Sometimes, those scary dreamsare the ones that lead to the
most fulfilling experiences.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Right, it's like the bigger the fear, the bigger the
reward, or something like that.
Okay, so we've covered four outof the five categories and, wow
, I'm already feeling inspired.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Me too.
It's amazing how much we'veexplored just by talking about
these prompts.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Seriously.
We've covered facing our fears,setting boundaries, healing
from the past, setting goals.
It's a lot.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It is, and we still have one more category to dive
into.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
The grand finale, cultivating gratitude and inner
peace.
It's like the cherry on top ofthis whole self-discovery Sunday
right.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
I love that analogy and it's so fitting because this
category is all about findingthose little moments of joy and
contentment that make life sorich and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Right, it's about appreciating what we have, not
focusing on what's missing.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And shifting our perspective from scarcity to
abundance.
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
So we're gonna take a quick break, but when we come
back we'll dive into thosegratitude prompts and see what
gems La Stallion has in storefor us.
Stay tuned.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And we're back, ready for more deep dive action.
Where were we?
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Right, we're about to explore cultivating gratitude
and inner peace.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Ah yes, Gratitude.
It's like the magic elixir fora happy life, wouldn't you say?
Speaker 1 (08:08):
It really is.
It really is.
It's like when you focus on thegood stuff, the stuff you're
grateful for it, just it changeseverything.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
Totally.
It shifts your wholeperspective.
It's like putting onrose-colored glasses, but for
your mind.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
I like that.
Rose-colored glasses for themind.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Okay, so there's this one prompt that like, really
hit me.
It says, well, it's one thing Ioften overlook but brings me
joy each time I notice it.
Oh, that's a good one.
We get so caught up in ourroutines and the hustle and
bustle of life we forget toappreciate the little things.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Exactly Like just this morning, I was rushing to
get out the door.
You know same old, same old andI almost missed this.
Like incredible sunrise.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
The sky was all pinks and oranges.
It was amazing, soundsbeautiful.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
See, those are the moments, the little things that
make life worth living totally,and it's so easy to just like
zoom past them.
This prompt makes you slow down, notice things be present.
Yeah, that's so important it is, it is okay.
Here's another one.
It's about making gratitude ahabit.
It says how does practicinggratitude affect my mood and
what habits can I build topractice it more often?
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I love that one Because it goes beyond just like
the fleeting feeling ofgratitude.
It's about making it a part ofyour daily life.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Exactly Like building those gratitude muscles.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Aha, yes, gratitude muscles and you know there's
actually research that showspracticing gratitude can have
all these amazing benefits, likeit can reduce stress, improve
sleep, even boost your immunesystem no way really.
It's like a superpower orsomething it kind of is, and,
the best part, anyone can do it.
You don't need any specialskills, equipment or anything,
(09:42):
just a willingness to like.
Shift your focus okay, so.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
So how do we do it?
How do we make gratitude ahabit?
Spill, spill the beans.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Alright, alright.
Well, one classic technique iskeeping a gratitude journal just
like every day.
Jot down a few things you'regrateful for.
Could be anything big or small.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Oh yeah, I've tried that before.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
It really works.
Even on those days when you'relike, ugh, everything sucks,
there's always something to begrateful for.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Exactly, even if it's just.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
We do, we do, okay.
What else Any other gratitudehacks?
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Well, another powerful practice is expressing
gratitude to others, like takingthe time to thank someone for
something they did or just forbeing in your life.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
Oh, I love that.
A simple thank you can go along way.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
It really can.
It makes people feelappreciated, seen, and it makes
you feel good too.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Totally it's like a win-win.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Exactly, and you know , sometimes the best way to
express gratitude is just tolike be present with someone,
put down your phone, make eyecontact really listen.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
That's so true.
We're so connected these days,but sometimes we forget about
those real human connections.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
It's easy to get caught up in the digital world
and lose sight of what trulymatters.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Right, right, you know, this whole conversation
about gratitude makes me thinkof that Oprah quote like be
thankful for what you have,you'll end up having more.
If you concentrate on what youdon't have, you will never, ever
have enough.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It really sums it up, doesn'tit?
Gratitude is about abundance,not scarcity.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Exactly Okay, I think we've officially covered all
five categories of Lestallion'sjournal prompts.
That was quite the deep dive.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It was.
We explored some pretty deepwaters today, but it was worth
it, wouldn't you say?
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Absolutely.
We talked about everything fromfacing our fears to dreaming
big dreams, to finding innerpeace, and it all started with
those simple journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
It's amazing how powerful those prompts can be.
They can really spark some deepintrospection and lead to some
real breakthroughs.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
Totally.
They're like little keys thatunlock hidden doors within
ourselves.
So to all our listeners outthere, I highly recommend
checking out Lestallion's blogand giving these prompts a try.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
And remember, there's no right or wrong way to
journal.
Just find what works for youand make it a part of your
routine.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Exactly Whether you write every day, once a week or
just when you feel inspired.
The most important thing is tomake it a practice that
nourishes your soul.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Beautifully said and, on that note, I think it's time
to wrap up this deep dive.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Sounds good to me.
Thanks for joining us today,everyone.
We hope you enjoyed exploringthe power of journaling with us
and until next time, happywriting.
Okay, so here we are, the finalstretch of our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Time flies when you're having fun reflecting on
life and all that.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Right, and we've covered a lot, you know
self-reflection, relationships,healing, goal setting, gratitude
.
It's been a journey.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
It really shows you how much power there is in
journaling, not just you knowwriting stuff down, but really
thinking about things goingdeeper.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
Absolutely.
It's like you know.
It's not about just lettinglife happen to you.
It's about taking control,making choices that feel right,
that match up with what you want.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
You're taking the reins, shaping your own life.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
Exactly.
It makes me think of that quotethat the unexamined life is not
worth living.
Journaling helps you do that.
You know, examine your life.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Figure out what makes you tick, what you want to
change.
It's a powerful tool.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
And it's not all sunshine and rainbows right.
It's not just about writingdown happy thoughts.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
No, absolutely not.
Sometimes it's about facing thetough stuff.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
The shadow side.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yeah, exactly, journaling can help you process
those difficult emotions, thosethings that maybe you don't want
to talk about with anyone else.
It's like your own privatetherapy session, right, you just
let it all out on the page, asafe space to explore those
darker corners of your mind, andsometimes, you know, just
acknowledging those feelings,getting them out, that's the
first step to healing.
Speaker 1 (13:43):
It's like giving yourself permission to feel
whatever you need to feel.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Yeah, no judgment Right, and that's where
self-compassion comes in.
You know we tend to be so hardon ourselves, but journaling can
help you be kinder to yourselfmore understanding.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
Yeah, like treating yourself with the same
gentleness you would treat afriend.
It's a good reminder.
Speaker 2 (14:02):
It is it is.
So, as we wrap things up here,I'm curious what's one big thing
you hope our listeners willtake away from all of this?
Speaker 1 (14:11):
That's a good question.
You know, for me it's thatjournaling is personal.
There's no one right way to doit.
It's about finding what worksfor you.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
What feels good, what helps you grow.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
Exactly, you don't have to, you know, write pages
and pages every day.
It could just be a few lines.
A quick thought.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
Or a random doodle.
Whatever gets those creativejuices flowing?
Speaker 1 (14:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
Just make it your own , so listeners we encourage you
to grab a journal or I don'tknow your phone, whatever you
like, and just start writing.
Explore those prompts, seewhere they lead you.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover about yourself.
Speaker 1 (14:48):
And that's what it's all about, right?
Self-discovery.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive into the world of
journaling.
Until next time.
All right.
So today we're going deep,really deep.
We're going to unlock thatinner world of yours.
Speaker 2 (00:05):
Sounds exciting.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
It is.
It is.
We're diving into 50 deepjournal prompts.
It's from Lestallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
Yeah, and these prompts, well, they're not your
typical what did I eat today,kind of thing.
This is like seriousself-discovery stuff, you know
the kind that could totallyshift how you see things, Maybe
even I don't know change yourlife.
Wow, that's a big claim, but Ican see how journaling can
really make a difference Totally.
(00:33):
And the way Lasallian lays itall out it's super cool.
It's not just like randomquestions thrown at you, it's
organized.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Oh, that's good, Structure is helpful.
So how are the promptsorganized?
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Five categories Five, and they cover everything.
Self-reflection Prompts,organized.
Five categories Five, and theycover everything Self-reflection
relationships, healing goals,even gratitude and inner peace.
It's like a roadmap, you know.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
A roadmap to a better you.
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Right, okay, so let's start with self-reflection.
This is all about like yourcore values and beliefs, that
kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Getting to the heart of who you are.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Exactly.
One prompt that really stuckwith me was what are three core
values that truly define who Iam, and how do they show up in
my actions and decisions?
It's so easy to just like coastthrough life not thinking.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Right on autopilot.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Yeah, totally.
But this prompt makes you stopand think like, why am I doing
what I'm doing?
Does it match up with what Ibelieve in?
Speaker 2 (01:24):
It's almost like you're holding up a mirror and
asking am I actually living myvalues or am I just talking
about them?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Totally Actions.
Speak louder Right.
That's what they say.
So this could really helpbridge that gap between what we
say and what we do.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Definitely it can be eye opening for sure.
What other prompts from thiscategory spoke to you?
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Oh, there's this one.
It's about fear.
What's one fear that I keephidden and how would my life
change if I confronted andovercame it?
We all have those right Likethose fears.
We just kind of shove down andtry not to think about.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Absolutely.
But imagine if we could facethem head on.
What could we achieve if weweren't held back by those
hidden fears?
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Right, that's what this prompt gets at.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
It's like.
What would your life look likeif you weren't afraid anymore?
What amazing things could youdo.
It's powerful stuff.
It reminds me of that idea ofexposure therapy, where you
gradually face your fear untilit loses its grip on you.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Oh yeah, it's like little by little, you chip away
at it.
Ok, so next up is relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Ah, the complexities of human connection Always a
fascinating topic.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
It is.
So here's a prompt that likeblew my mind a little bit.
It's who has had the mostprofound influence on my life
and what lessons have I learnedfrom knowing them.
You know, when you think aboutit, the people in our lives
really shape who we are, forbetter or worse it's true, and
sometimes we don't even realizethose influences until we take
(02:49):
the time to reflect on them.
This prompt can be a realjourney of self-discovery it's
like you're looking back on yourlife and tracing the threads of
your personality.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
You know like, oh, that's where that came from
exactly, and it can be humblingtoo, to recognize how much we've
been shaped by others.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Yeah, totally.
It's not just about recognizingthose influences, though.
It's about, like what lessonsdid we learn?
Did they make us stronger, morecompassionate?
Those are the things thatreally matter.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Absolutely.
The lessons we carry with usfrom those key relationships can
shape our values, our beliefsand even our future interactions
.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
And speaking of relationships, there's another
prompt here that I think issuper important, especially
these days.
It's what boundaries do I needin my relationships to protect
my peace and well-being?
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Boundaries, so essential, yet so often
neglected.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Right, it's like in today's world everyone's always
connected, always busy.
It's easy to lose yourself inthat.
You know?
Yeah, this prompt forces you tothink about what you need.
It's easy to lose yourself inthat you know this trauma forces
you to think about what youneed.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
It's about recognizing that it's okay to
say no sometimes to protect yourtime and energy.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
Exactly, it's not selfish, it's self-care.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
And it's not about building walls to keep people
out.
It's about creating healthyfences that allow for connection
while still honoring your ownneeds.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
Perfect analogy.
All right, ready to get deep?
Okay, good.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
This next category is healing and letting go Heavy
stuff.
It's all about those pastexperiences that might still be,
you know, weighing us down.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Oh, I see where this is going.
The past can be a heavy burdento carry home.
For me was what's a memory thatI still hold on to, and how
does it affect me today?
You know, sometimes we hang onto things even if they're
painful, and we don't evenrealize how much they're still
affecting us.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
It's like carrying around a suitcase full of rocks.
It's going to weigh you down,slow you down.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
Exactly so.
This prompt helps you unpackthat suitcase and see what's
really in there.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
And maybe even decide what you can finally let go of.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
Ooh, that's a good segue to the next prompt.
What's something from my pastthat I want to release and how
can I start letting it go?
Like, how do we actually dothat Let go, I mean.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
That's the million dollar question, isn't it?
But I think the first step isacknowledging what we're holding
on to bringing it into thelight of awareness.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
That makes sense.
And then what?
Just poof, it's gone.
It can't be that easy, right.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Of course not.
It's a process, not an event,and it takes time.
But I think this prompt is agreat starting point.
It gets us thinking about whatfreedom might look like, what we
might gain by letting go ofthose old hurts and resentments.
Speaker 1 (05:19):
I like that.
So it's not about forgetting,it's about choosing to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Exactly, and I think that's a really powerful message
.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Okay, enough of the heavy stuff, let's shift gears a
bit.
Next category is setting goalsand finding purpose, much more
optimistic right.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Definitely it's about looking ahead and creating the
future we want.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Totally.
This one caught my eye rightaway.
When I imagine my ideal life,what does it look like and what
steps can I take to get closerto it?
Speaker 2 (05:47):
It's about dreaming big right and then actually
making a plan to get there.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It's about taking action, not just daydreaming.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
And it can be really empowering to break down a big,
daunting goal into smaller, moremanageable steps.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Totally Like.
If you want to climb MountEverest, you got to start with,
I don't know, walking around theblock.
Small steps, big results.
Exactly, and sometimes the mostimportant step is simply
clarifying what you actuallywant.
What does your ideal life trulylook like?
What are your priorities?
Once you have a clear vision,you can start taking those
concrete steps to make it areality.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Love it, but sometimes those big dreams can
be kind of scary, you know.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Oh for sure, Stepping outside of our comfort zones
can be daunting, but that'soften where the magic happens,
where we truly grow and discoverour potential.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That's so true, which brings me to another great
prompt.
It says what's one big dreamthat scares me a little and why
is it worth pursuing?
Like what's holding you backand why should you push past
that fear?
Speaker 2 (06:43):
I think that's a really important question to ask
ourselves.
What are we missing out onbecause we're afraid to take a
risk, to step into the unknown.
Sometimes, those scary dreamsare the ones that lead to the
most fulfilling experiences.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Right, it's like the bigger the fear, the bigger the
reward, or something like that.
Okay, so we've covered four outof the five categories and, wow
, I'm already feeling inspired.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Me too.
It's amazing how much we'veexplored just by talking about
these prompts.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Seriously.
We've covered facing our fears,setting boundaries, healing
from the past, setting goals.
It's a lot.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It is, and we still have one more category to dive
into.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
The grand finale, cultivating gratitude and inner
peace.
It's like the cherry on top ofthis whole self-discovery Sunday
right.
Speaker 2 (07:35):
I love that analogy and it's so fitting because this
category is all about findingthose little moments of joy and
contentment that make life sorich and meaningful.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Right, it's about appreciating what we have, not
focusing on what's missing.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And shifting our perspective from scarcity to
abundance.
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:47):
So we're gonna take a quick break, but when we come
back we'll dive into thosegratitude prompts and see what
gems La Stallion has in storefor us.
Stay tuned.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
And we're back, ready for more deep dive action.
Where were we?
Speaker 1 (07:58):
Right, we're about to explore cultivating gratitude
and inner peace.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Ah yes, Gratitude.
It's like the magic elixir fora happy life, wouldn't you say?
Speaker 1 (08:08):
It really is.
It really is.
It's like when you focus on thegood stuff, the stuff you're
grateful for it, just it changeseverything.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
Totally.
It shifts your wholeperspective.
It's like putting onrose-colored glasses, but for
your mind.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
I like that.
Rose-colored glasses for themind.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Okay, so there's this one prompt that like, really
hit me.
It says, well, it's one thing Ioften overlook but brings me
joy each time I notice it.
Oh, that's a good one.
We get so caught up in ourroutines and the hustle and
bustle of life we forget toappreciate the little things.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Exactly Like just this morning, I was rushing to
get out the door.
You know same old, same old andI almost missed this.
Like incredible sunrise.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
The sky was all pinks and oranges.
It was amazing, soundsbeautiful.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
See, those are the moments, the little things that
make life worth living totally,and it's so easy to just like
zoom past them.
This prompt makes you slow down, notice things be present.
Yeah, that's so important it is, it is okay.
Here's another one.
It's about making gratitude ahabit.
It says how does practicinggratitude affect my mood and
what habits can I build topractice it more often?
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I love that one Because it goes beyond just like
the fleeting feeling ofgratitude.
It's about making it a part ofyour daily life.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Exactly Like building those gratitude muscles.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Aha, yes, gratitude muscles and you know there's
actually research that showspracticing gratitude can have
all these amazing benefits, likeit can reduce stress, improve
sleep, even boost your immunesystem no way really.
It's like a superpower orsomething it kind of is, and,
the best part, anyone can do it.
You don't need any specialskills, equipment or anything,
(09:42):
just a willingness to like.
Shift your focus okay, so.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
So how do we do it?
How do we make gratitude ahabit?
Spill, spill the beans.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Alright, alright.
Well, one classic technique iskeeping a gratitude journal just
like every day.
Jot down a few things you'regrateful for.
Could be anything big or small.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Oh yeah, I've tried that before.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
It really works.
Even on those days when you'relike, ugh, everything sucks,
there's always something to begrateful for.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
Exactly, even if it's just.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
We do, we do, okay.
What else Any other gratitudehacks?
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Well, another powerful practice is expressing
gratitude to others, like takingthe time to thank someone for
something they did or just forbeing in your life.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
Oh, I love that.
A simple thank you can go along way.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
It really can.
It makes people feelappreciated, seen, and it makes
you feel good too.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Totally it's like a win-win.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Exactly, and you know , sometimes the best way to
express gratitude is just tolike be present with someone,
put down your phone, make eyecontact really listen.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
That's so true.
We're so connected these days,but sometimes we forget about
those real human connections.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
It's easy to get caught up in the digital world
and lose sight of what trulymatters.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Right, right, you know, this whole conversation
about gratitude makes me thinkof that Oprah quote like be
thankful for what you have,you'll end up having more.
If you concentrate on what youdon't have, you will never, ever
have enough.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It really sums it up, doesn'tit?
Gratitude is about abundance,not scarcity.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Exactly Okay, I think we've officially covered all
five categories of Lestallion'sjournal prompts.
That was quite the deep dive.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
It was.
We explored some pretty deepwaters today, but it was worth
it, wouldn't you say?
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Absolutely.
We talked about everything fromfacing our fears to dreaming
big dreams, to finding innerpeace, and it all started with
those simple journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
It's amazing how powerful those prompts can be.
They can really spark some deepintrospection and lead to some
real breakthroughs.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
Totally.
They're like little keys thatunlock hidden doors within
ourselves.
So to all our listeners outthere, I highly recommend
checking out Lestallion's blogand giving these prompts a try.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
And remember, there's no right or wrong way to
journal.
Just find what works for youand make it a part of your
routine.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Exactly Whether you write every day, once a week or
just when you feel inspired.
The most important thing is tomake it a practice that
nourishes your soul.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Beautifully said and, on that note, I think it's time
to wrap up this deep dive.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Sounds good to me.
Thanks for joining us today,everyone.
We hope you enjoyed exploringthe power of journaling with us
and until next time, happywriting.
Okay, so here we are, the finalstretch of our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Time flies when you're having fun reflecting on
life and all that.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Right, and we've covered a lot, you know
self-reflection, relationships,healing, goal setting, gratitude
.
It's been a journey.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
It really shows you how much power there is in
journaling, not just you knowwriting stuff down, but really
thinking about things goingdeeper.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
Absolutely.
It's like you know.
It's not about just lettinglife happen to you.
It's about taking control,making choices that feel right,
that match up with what you want.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
You're taking the reins, shaping your own life.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
Exactly.
It makes me think of that quotethat the unexamined life is not
worth living.
Journaling helps you do that.
You know, examine your life.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Figure out what makes you tick, what you want to
change.
It's a powerful tool.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
And it's not all sunshine and rainbows right.
It's not just about writingdown happy thoughts.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
No, absolutely not.
Sometimes it's about facing thetough stuff.
Speaker 1 (13:21):
The shadow side.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Yeah, exactly, journaling can help you process
those difficult emotions, thosethings that maybe you don't want
to talk about with anyone else.
It's like your own privatetherapy session, right, you just
let it all out on the page, asafe space to explore those
darker corners of your mind, andsometimes, you know, just
acknowledging those feelings,getting them out, that's the
first step to healing.
Speaker 1 (13:43):
It's like giving yourself permission to feel
whatever you need to feel.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Yeah, no judgment Right, and that's where
self-compassion comes in.
You know we tend to be so hardon ourselves, but journaling can
help you be kinder to yourselfmore understanding.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
Yeah, like treating yourself with the same
gentleness you would treat afriend.
It's a good reminder.
Speaker 2 (14:02):
It is it is.
So, as we wrap things up here,I'm curious what's one big thing
you hope our listeners willtake away from all of this?
Speaker 1 (14:11):
That's a good question.
You know, for me it's thatjournaling is personal.
There's no one right way to doit.
It's about finding what worksfor you.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
What feels good, what helps you grow.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
Exactly, you don't have to, you know, write pages
and pages every day.
It could just be a few lines.
A quick thought.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
Or a random doodle.
Whatever gets those creativejuices flowing?
Speaker 1 (14:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
Just make it your own , so listeners we encourage you
to grab a journal or I don'tknow your phone, whatever you
like, and just start writing.
Explore those prompts, seewhere they lead you.
You might be surprised at whatyou discover about yourself.
Speaker 1 (14:48):
And that's what it's all about, right?
Self-discovery.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive into the world of
journaling.
Until next time.
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