Career Journal Prompts: Unlocking Your Professional Potential

50 Career Journal Prompts

Have you ever wondered how powerful career journaling can be in transforming your professional life? Join us as we unlock the secrets behind Lestallion's 50 career journal prompts, perfectly categorized to guide you through self-reflection, goal setting, tracking progress, overcoming challenges, and future planning. Whether you're visualizing your life in five years or navigating tricky coworker dynamics, these prompts provide the tools you need to turn career aspirations into actionable goals. We even share a motivating Tony Robbins quote to inspire you to make your dreams visible.

During our conversation, we dive deep into how these prompts can make a tangible difference in your career journey. From discussing the benefits of journaling about a lack of support at work to the creative exercise of designing your ideal workday, we explore how self-awareness and structured reflection can lead to significant professional growth. Whether you prefer the traditional pen-and-paper method or modern journaling apps, we offer practical tips to get started and stay motivated. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to take actionable steps towards your dream career. So grab your journal and join us on this path to success!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, listener name are you ready to dive into
career journaling?
Because today we are looking atLestallion's 50 career journal
prompts and let me tell you, Itook a look through them and
there's some pretty insightfulstuff in there.

Speaker 2 (00:13):
It's true, a good journal prompt, you know, it's
not about filling up a nutbook,it's about unlocking those
aspirations you have deep downand making them happen.

Speaker 1 (00:22):
And they had a bunch of great prompts.
Just in the goal settingsection alone, they had one.
What does success look like toyou in five years?
And it's not just about yourjob title, but your whole life.

Speaker 2 (00:32):
That's such a good one, because you really have to
decide what's important to you,not what your parents think or
what society says.
You know that self-awareness isso important when you're
thinking about your career andhow happy you are 100%.

Speaker 1 (00:47):
So Lestallion's got these 50 prompts and they're all
grouped into five categories.
We've got self-reflection, goalsetting, which we just touched
on, tracking progress,overcoming challenges and future
planning.

Speaker 2 (00:58):
It's really great because you can kind of pick and
choose what you want to focuson.
So, say, you're feeling stuck,you can go to the overcoming
challenges section and there'sone about dealing with a
co-worker that's difficult towork with.

Speaker 1 (01:10):
Oh, man, don't get me started.
We've all been there.
These prompts can be superhelpful for dealing with those
situations.
I was looking at the promptDescribe a time you felt a lack
of support at work.
How did you handle it?
Oh?

Speaker 2 (01:22):
A Lack of Support at Work.
How did you?

Speaker 1 (01:23):
handle it.
It really makes you think aboutwhat happened and how to deal
with it if it happens again.

Speaker 2 (01:28):
Absolutely, and it's not just about getting it off
your chest.
Journaling can actually helpyou look back and learn from
those situations, like having aconversation with yourself.

Speaker 1 (01:36):
Totally Like therapy, but way cheaper.
Plus, you can do it in your PJs.
And the best part is thatLestallion doesn't just ask
these thought-provokingquestions, they also start each
section with an inspiring quote.

Speaker 2 (01:49):
I did like that part too.
It's like a little boost ofmotivation before you really get
into it, you know.

Speaker 1 (01:54):
For real.
In the goal-setting sectionthey have this Tony Robbins
quote Setting goals is the firststep in turning the invisible
into the visible.

Speaker 2 (02:02):
Moot so good.
It's about making those careerdreams real.

Speaker 1 (02:06):
That's exactly what journaling can help you do.
It's not magic or anything, butit gives you a way to actually
make a plan and turn dreams intoreality.
You know what they say A goalwithout a plan is just a wish.

Speaker 2 (02:17):
You got that right.
I'm feeling motivated already.
Well good, because now we aregoing to get into the good stuff
and talk about how theseprompts can really make a
difference.
But before we do that listenername, I'm curious what's your
journaling style?
Do you like to write thingsdown or do you use an app?

Speaker 1 (02:33):
Good question.
I'm definitely a pen and papergirl, although I have tried
those journaling apps.
I think the important thing isto find what works for you and
gets those creative juicesflowing.
But let's get back toLestallion and their prompts,
because the way they structuredeverything is actually pretty
cool.
It's like they created a gamefor your career.

Speaker 2 (02:51):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (02:51):
You know, instead of fighting monsters, it's all
about finally getting that dreamjob.

Speaker 2 (02:56):
Oh yeah, speaking of dream jobs, there's this one
prompt from the future planningsection that I really liked.
It asks if you could designyour ideal workday from the
moment you wake up to the timeyou clock out.
What would it look like?

Speaker 1 (03:07):
That's a good one.
It's so easy to get bogged downwith work and everything that
we forget to think about what wereally want.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
It is, and when you actually write it down, when you
really think about the littledetails, you can start to see
how you can make that dreamhappen.

Speaker 1 (03:23):
It's like that saying a goal without a plan is just a
wish, so true.
So I know some people mightthink, okay, this journaling
stuff sounds great, but does itactually make a difference?
What do you think about that?

Speaker 2 (03:34):
Well, I think actions speak louder than words or in
this case I guess it's pages.
But there's actually a lot ofresearch that shows how
journaling can be really goodfor you mentally, and that
includes your work life too.

Speaker 1 (03:45):
It's not just some self-help trend.
It's about taking the time toreally think about your
experiences.

Speaker 2 (03:50):
Exactly.
And when you do that, when youcelebrate the good stuff and
learn from the not so good stuff, you become more resilient, you
understand yourself better andyou end up being more successful
in your career.

Speaker 1 (04:01):
Right, and it's important to remember that
Lestallion isn't just somerandom website.
They're known for making reallygood quality journals and you
can see all that effort in theseprompts.

Speaker 2 (04:12):
Oh, for sure you can tell they put a lot of thought
into this.
That's why I think they connectwith people so well.

Speaker 1 (04:17):
They even have links to other journaling prompts on
their website, things likemental health and mindfulness.
It's amazing.

Speaker 2 (04:24):
It just goes to show that our careers are just one
part of who we are, and byfocusing on our well-being
overall, we're setting ourselvesup for success at work too.

Speaker 1 (04:32):
Okay, so we've talked a lot about Listallion and
their prompts, but let's bringit back to you.
Listener name.
If you had all 50 of theseprompts right in front of you,
which one would you pick first?

Speaker 2 (04:44):
That's the question, isn't it?
What's that one thing you'rereally curious about, or that
one goal you have right now?
Because that's how you get themost out of these prompts.

Speaker 1 (04:53):
Find the one that speaks to you, the one that
lights a fire under you andmakes you want to dive in.

Speaker 2 (04:59):
Don't be afraid to let your guard down and be
honest with yourself when you'rewriting.

Speaker 1 (05:03):
Because that's where the real growth happens.

Speaker 2 (05:05):
Exactly Show up as your true self and allow
yourself to really dig deep intowhat you want your career to be
.

Speaker 1 (05:11):
And remember, this isn't about being perfect.

Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's about making progress.
It's about having a safe spaceto try things out, make mistakes
, you know it's all part of theprocess.

Speaker 1 (05:21):
So just let go of any fear or self-doubt and let
those words flow.

Speaker 2 (05:26):
Because you never know what you might discover
about yourself along the way.
We've spent a lot of time onwhy career journaling is
important, but let's getpractical for a second.
What are some tips for makingjournaling a regular thing?

Speaker 1 (05:40):
That is the question.
I've definitely struggled withthat myself.

Speaker 2 (05:43):
Oh, we all do.
Things get hectic.
It's easy to forget about thosegoals we set for ourselves.

Speaker 1 (05:49):
I think.
For me it's all about findingthose little breaks in the day.
You know, maybe it's fiveminutes a night or while you're
waiting for your coffee to brewin the morning, exactly, it
doesn't need to be this wholebig thing, right, and I've
noticed that when I actuallyhave a journal like a physical
one, it helps me take it moreseriously.

Speaker 2 (06:07):
Yeah, I get that, and don't be afraid to make it your
own, you know, add somedrawings or quotes, whatever
makes it fun for you, for sure.

Speaker 1 (06:13):
It's your journey, you know.
Add some drawings or quotes,whatever makes it fun for you.
For sure it's your journey, soyour journal should reflect that
.
We were talking earlier aboutlearning from our mistakes, and
there's actually a prompt aboutthat in the overcoming
challenges section.
It asks what's one careerdecision you regret making and
what did you learn from it?

Speaker 2 (06:30):
Oh yeah, hindsight's 20-20, right, it's easy to get
stuck thinking about what weshould have done differently.

Speaker 1 (06:34):
You're telling me.
But the point of this promptisn't to dwell on the past.
It's about learning from thoseexperiences.

Speaker 2 (06:41):
Exactly.
Even our mistakes can teach ussomething, if we let them.

Speaker 1 (06:45):
And, honestly, sometimes those mistakes end up
leading to something even better.

Speaker 2 (06:49):
That's so true.
It's all part of the journey,and when we're open to those
detours and unexpected paths, weoften find new passions and
opportunities.

Speaker 1 (06:57):
Love that, and that's what I love about career
journaling.
It's not about following a mapperfectly.
It's about figuring out whatyou want and how to get there.

Speaker 2 (07:08):
It's about trusting your gut, being open to new
things, and never stop exploring, so true.

Speaker 1 (07:12):
And listener name.
As you start using theseprompts from Lestallion, just
remember it's your journey, youmake the rules.

Speaker 2 (07:18):
Don't be afraid to try new things, do what works
for you and celebrate all thewins along the way.

Speaker 1 (07:23):
The most important thing is to just start.

Speaker 2 (07:25):
That's it.
Grab your journal, find yourfavorite pen and start writing.

Speaker 1 (07:30):
That's all the time we have for today, but we'll be
back next week with another deepdive.

Speaker 2 (07:34):
Until then, listener name make it happen.