January 24, 2025 • 13 mins
50 Evening Journaling Prompts
Can journaling before bed truly transform your well-being? We're tackling this intriguing question by diving into the practice of evening journaling, inspired by Lestallion's insightful blog post, "50 Evening Journaling Prompts." This episode promises to guide you through a curated framework for winding down your day with intention and mindfulness. We begin with the art of reflecting on your day with self-compassion, understanding your personal energy patterns, and harnessing the power of gratitude—while also acknowledging its limitations. Writing becomes a tool for processing stress, offering mini therapeutic interventions that connect your mind and body, paving the way for holistic well-being.
As we journey further, we explore how to seamlessly integrate journaling into your evening routine, emphasizing the importance of consistency over quantity. Whether it's a few sentences before bed or during a peaceful moment post-dinner, journaling enhances self-awareness, emotional regulation, and even creativity. We also touch on the potential benefits of beginning and ending your day with reflection, encouraging you to experiment and tailor this practice to suit your needs. Dive into Lestallion's 50 prompts as a transformative resource, and discover how these simple yet profound exercises can lead to a more mindful life. Let’s unlock the transformative benefits of consistent journaling together!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So tonight we're diving intosomething a lot of you have
asked for.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
A deep dive into evening journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
I love it.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
So we've got this blog post here from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
You know the company that makes those really
beautiful journals.
I hear it's called 50 EveningJournaling Prompts and it was
published just a few days ago,actually on December 29th 2024.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Oh wow, so this is really fresh.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
Yeah, and a lot of you have mentioned wanting to
find ways to kind of wind downin the evenings.
Yeah, be more mindful and maybeeven sleep a little better.
So consider this like yourcheat sheet to a calmer you.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
So what's interesting to me is that they didn't just
like throw together some randomlist of prompts, right.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
They actually organized them into like five
categories.
There's reflecting on the day,practicing gratitude, letting go
of stress, dreaming andplanning, and then
self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Wow, so it's like a whole framework.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
Yeah, it's almost like they're trying to create a
framework for a complete mentalwind down routine.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:01):
It's very strategic.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
So let's start with that first category, reflecting
on the day.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
One that really caught my eye was this one what
is one thing you wish you haddone differently today?
And then how can you approachit with kindness towards
yourself?
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
So do you think this really helps with that feeling
of like beating yourself up overevery little mistake?
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Well, you know, it's not about erasing those mistakes
or anything.
It's more about like reframingthem.
You know, it's like having atherapist in your journal, kind
of guiding you to look back onthe day, but through a more
compassionate lens.
So instead of dwelling on whatwent wrong, you're thinking
about.
You know, how could I approacha similar situation differently
next time, but with kindnesstowards myself?
Speaker 1 (01:43):
So less about the past and more about using it to
move forward.
Exactly, I like it, yeah.
So another prompt in thiscategory asks about energy
levels throughout the day.
Is this just about figuring outwhen you're most productive, or
is there something deeper goingon there?
Speaker 2 (01:59):
I think it's really about understanding your own
personal energy patterns.
What drains you, what rechargesyou?
Okay and, you know, maybe listallion is kind of subtly hinting
at the importance of settingboundaries and making sure that
you're prioritizing activitiesthat actually fuel your
well-being yeah, even if thatmeans saying no to things that
deplete you so there's aself-care element to this as
(02:21):
well, definitely all right.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Let's move on to the next category, which is
practicing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Lestallion seems to be big on gratitude.
Yeah, but I wonder, is itreally that powerful or is it
just like a feel-good trend?
One of the prompts here says toreflect on how the weather or
the environment made your daybetter.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
I mean, can simply acknowledging like a sunny day
really shift your mood?
Speaker 2 (02:48):
Well, you know, it's about training your brain to
actually notice and appreciatethose simple things that we
often overlook.
Think about a sunny day canboost your mood.
The sound of rain can be reallysoothing.
A beautiful sunset can fill youwith awe.
So by consciously acknowledgingthese small pleasures, Sunset
can fill you with awe.
So by consciously acknowledgingthese small pleasures, you're
shifting your focus away fromthe negative and cultivating a
(03:09):
more positive outlook.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
That's interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
But are there nights when just acknowledging
gratitude isn't enough?
Mm-hmm.
What if you're dealing withsomething a little bit heavier,
you know, than a cloudy day?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
That's where that next category letting go of
stress comes in.
Okay, you know they're notsuggesting that gratitude is
like a magic cure-all, right,but when you're facing more
significant stress, you need adifferent approach.
Okay, so this next set ofprompts is designed to help you
process and release thosenegative emotions before they
impact your sleep.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
So how does this letting go thing actually work?
Yeah, is it just venting onpaper, or is there something
more to it?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
It's kind of like creating a mental worry box in
your journal.
Ok, so one prompt encouragesyou to actually visualize
putting your anxieties into thisbox as you write, leaving them
on the page so you don't carrythem into your sleep.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
It's not about suppressing emotion, but it's
about acknowledging them,processing them and then
consciously choosing to releasethem.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
So you're not ignoring the stress, you're just
choosing to kind of let it go.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Okay, I can see how that could be powerful.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Another prompt in this category suggests
reflecting on how your bodyfeels after the day.
Mm-hmm, is this just aboutphysical relaxation, or is there
a deeper connection to stress?
Speaker 2 (04:23):
It's all about recognizing that mind-body
connection.
You know, okay, stress oftenmanifests physically right tight
shoulders, headaches, racingheart yeah so by bringing
awareness to these sensations,you can start to address the
underlying stress, maybe throughdeep breathing exercises, a
warm bath, gentle stretchingbefore bed, okay, so list allion
(04:44):
is guiding you towards a moreholistic approach to stress
reduction.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
So these prompts aren't just writing exercises.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
Hey.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
They're like mini therapeutic interventions,
exactly yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
They're designed to prompt reflection, but they also
lead you towards actionablesteps for improving your
well-being.
You know.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
This is fascinating.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Yeah, it is so.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
we've talked about reflecting on the day,
practicing gratitude and lettinggo of stress.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
But we still have two more categories to uncover
Dreaming and planning, andself-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Yeah, those are great .
Speaker 1 (05:17):
So stay tuned for part two of our deep dive to see
what other gems we uncover fromLestallion's 50 evening
journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
I can't wait.
So welcome back to our deepdive into evening journaling
prompts.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Right.
So last time we were talkingabout those first three
categories from Lestallion'sblog post right, Reflecting on
the day.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Practicing gratitude and then letting go of stress.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Yeah, a great foundation.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Yeah, so now we're going to move on to the final
two categories dreaming andplanning, and then
self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
So we tackled the now with reflection of the past,
with gratitude.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
But where does the future come in?
Speaker 2 (05:54):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
I'm thinking that's probably where this dreaming and
planning comes in.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Yeah, that's a good guess.
You know, with all thismanifestation stuff going around
, right, can you really justwrite down your goals and then
watch them magically happen?
Well, I don't think theStallion is necessarily
promoting like outrightmanifestation, but there's
definitely an emphasis on likeintentional goal setting.
Okay, one prompt that reallystood out to me was what small
(06:19):
step can you take tomorrow tomove closer to your long term
goals?
Okay, it's a good reminder thatyou know achieving those big
dreams really starts with takingconsistent, manageable actions.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
So it's more about having a plan.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Exactly Than just like wishing and hoping.
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
There's also this quote in this section each night
is a chance to dream, and eachmorning is a chance to make
those dreams real.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Oh, that's beautiful.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
It sounds very nice.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
It does.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
But is it realistic?
Speaker 2 (06:48):
Well, you know, the quote might be a little
romanticized, but it doeshighlight the importance of
aligning your actions with youraspirations.
Journaling can help you toreally clarify what those
aspirations are and thenidentify concrete steps to move
towards them.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So it's about bridging the gap between
dreaming and doing Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
I like doing.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Exactly Okay, I like that.
Yeah, all right.
So this section is all aboutturning dreams into plans.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Basically.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
And I can see how that could be a very calming
evening routine.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Almost like you're pre-planning for success the
next day.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:19):
Okay, let's move on to our final category
Self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
This one feels like the most introspective of the
five.
Yeah, it does Is this whereLestallion gets like really deep
and philosophical.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
You know, there's definitely a focus on
self-awareness and personalgrowth in this section.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
And one prompt that stood out to me was reflect on a
lesson you learned aboutyourself today.
How does it help you grow orevolve?
Okay, it encourages you to viewevery experience, even the
mundane ones, as an opportunityfor self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
I like that, but honestly I struggle with
self-criticism.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
What if this type of reflection just turns into
another way to like beat myselfup?
Speaker 2 (07:59):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
How do you find that balance between being honest
with yourself but also beingkind to yourself?
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Well, that's where the kindness prompt from the
first category comes back intoplay.
You know, Lestallion isadvocating for a holistic
approach here.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
It's not about judging yourself harshly, but
approaching your self-reflectionwith curiosity and a desire to
understand your patterns andmotivations.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
So it's about using those lessons to become a better
version of yourself, not todwell on your shortcomings.
Exactly Okay, I can definitelyget behind that.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
There's also a quote in this section that says
self-reflection is the key tounderstanding and growth.
Use it to nurture the personyou are becoming.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
But okay, we've got 50 prompts here.
Right, I love that.
That's a good one, yeah, butokay we've got 50 prompts here,
right.
How do you know which one isright for any given night?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
Should you match your mood?
Is there a certain strategy?
Speaker 2 (08:52):
I think it's a little bit of both.
Yeah, some nights you mightgravitate towards prompts that
resonate with your currentemotional state.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
While other nights you might intentionally choose a
category to focus on.
Okay, almost like a weeklyself-care curriculum.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
So maybe Monday is for reflecting on the week ahead
.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Tuesday is for gratitude, wednesday is for
stress release.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
You could create your own little personalized
journaling routine.
Exactly this is starting tofeel less like a random
collection of prompts and morelike a system for cultivating
well-being.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
That's exactly what it is.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
You mentioned earlier wanting to improve your sleep.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Stallion has a lot of prompts in here that kind of
indirectly address sleep, likethere's one about body awareness
, another about letting go ofworries.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
It's almost like they're building a pre-sleep
routine within the journalitself.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
Yeah, I think that's one of the most powerful
takeaways from this blog post.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
It's the idea that evening journaling can be a
ritual that sets the stage for arestful night's sleep.
It's about winding down yourmind, processing your emotions
and creating that sense of calmbefore you drift off.
I like that yeah, yeah this hasbeen so insightful yes but
we've unpacked all fivecategories of listalians.
50 evening journaling promptsyeah, but what does it all mean,
(10:07):
right?
Speaker 1 (10:07):
good question in part three, we're going to wrap
things up by discussing how toactually make this a habit and
what you can expect to gain fromincorporating these prompts
into your routine.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Can't wait.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Okay, so welcome back to our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
We've explored all five categories of Lestallion's
50 evening journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
And honestly I'm feeling pretty inspired.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
Good.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
But how do you actually make this a habit,
right?
I could see myself likestarting strong and then
completely fizzling out after aweek.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Yeah, I think consistency is definitely key
when it comes to journaling.
It's like any new habit.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
It takes effort and intention to really make it
stick.
But you know, one of thebiggest takeaways for me from
this deep dive is thatLestallion isn't giving us like
a rigid formula or anythingRight.
They're offering a frameworkthat you can adapt to fit your
own life.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
Okay, so there's some flexibility.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Definitely Makes me feel better yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
But even with flexibility, I still need some
like practical tips to make thiswork.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Okay, sure.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Where do I even begin ?
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, we'll start by thinking about your current
evening routine.
Okay, when do you have evenjust like five or ten minutes
where you can consistently carveout space for journaling?
It might be right before bed,or maybe it's while you're
having a cup of tea after dinner.
The key is to find a time thatfeels natural and sustainable
(11:29):
for you.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
So I don't have to force myself to journal at 10 pm
if I'm already half asleep bythen.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Okay, good, but what about those nights when I'm just
not feeling it?
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
You know those days when I'm mentally exhausted and
the last thing I want to do iswrite.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Well, it's totally okay to have off days.
Don't put too much pressure onyourself to like write a novel
every night.
Some nights, you know, a fewsentences or bullet points might
be all you can manage, andthat's perfectly fine.
The important thing is to justkeep showing up, even if it's in
a small way.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
So consistency over quantity, exactly.
I like that, yeah.
So what tangible benefits can Iexpect to see from this?
Is it just about feeling calmerin the evenings, or is there
more to it?
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Well, it's definitely about creating a more mindful
and intentional evening routine.
Okay, about creating a moremindful and intentional evening
routine, but beyond that,regular journaling can lead to
increased self-awareness, betteremotional regulation, improved
sleep quality and even a boostin creativity and
problem-solving skills.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
Wow, those are some pretty compelling benefits.
It's not just about feelinggood, it's about training your
brain for success.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Yeah, exactly, think of it as a mental workout.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
OK.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Just like physical exercise strengthens your body,
journaling strengthens your mind.
And just as you wouldn't expectto see results from working out
once a month, consistency iskey with journaling as well.
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, so Lestallion focused on evening journaling in
this blog post.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
But what about morning prompts?
Could starting and ending yourday with reflection like
supercharge those benefits?
Speaker 2 (13:02):
That is a fantastic question, yeah, and one that
will leave you to ponder.
You know, experiment withdifferent approaches, find what
resonates with you.
Yeah, and remember, the mostimportant thing is to make this
practice.
Your own Lestallion has givenus a roadmap, right, but the
journey is yours to create.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
That's a perfect note to end on, I think.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
So to our listeners.
We encourage you to check outListallion's 50 evening
journaling prompts and see howthey can transform your evenings
and, ultimately, your life.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Happy writing everyone.
All right.
So tonight we're diving intosomething a lot of you have
asked for.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
A deep dive into evening journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
I love it.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
So we've got this blog post here from Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
You know the company that makes those really
beautiful journals.
I hear it's called 50 EveningJournaling Prompts and it was
published just a few days ago,actually on December 29th 2024.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Oh wow, so this is really fresh.
Speaker 1 (00:24):
Yeah, and a lot of you have mentioned wanting to
find ways to kind of wind downin the evenings.
Yeah, be more mindful and maybeeven sleep a little better.
So consider this like yourcheat sheet to a calmer you.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
So what's interesting to me is that they didn't just
like throw together some randomlist of prompts, right.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
They actually organized them into like five
categories.
There's reflecting on the day,practicing gratitude, letting go
of stress, dreaming andplanning, and then
self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Wow, so it's like a whole framework.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
Yeah, it's almost like they're trying to create a
framework for a complete mentalwind down routine.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:01):
It's very strategic.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
So let's start with that first category, reflecting
on the day.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
One that really caught my eye was this one what
is one thing you wish you haddone differently today?
And then how can you approachit with kindness towards
yourself?
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
So do you think this really helps with that feeling
of like beating yourself up overevery little mistake?
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Well, you know, it's not about erasing those mistakes
or anything.
It's more about like reframingthem.
You know, it's like having atherapist in your journal, kind
of guiding you to look back onthe day, but through a more
compassionate lens.
So instead of dwelling on whatwent wrong, you're thinking
about.
You know, how could I approacha similar situation differently
next time, but with kindnesstowards myself?
Speaker 1 (01:43):
So less about the past and more about using it to
move forward.
Exactly, I like it, yeah.
So another prompt in thiscategory asks about energy
levels throughout the day.
Is this just about figuring outwhen you're most productive, or
is there something deeper goingon there?
Speaker 2 (01:59):
I think it's really about understanding your own
personal energy patterns.
What drains you, what rechargesyou?
Okay and, you know, maybe listallion is kind of subtly hinting
at the importance of settingboundaries and making sure that
you're prioritizing activitiesthat actually fuel your
well-being yeah, even if thatmeans saying no to things that
deplete you so there's aself-care element to this as
(02:21):
well, definitely all right.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Let's move on to the next category, which is
practicing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Lestallion seems to be big on gratitude.
Yeah, but I wonder, is itreally that powerful or is it
just like a feel-good trend?
One of the prompts here says toreflect on how the weather or
the environment made your daybetter.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
I mean, can simply acknowledging like a sunny day
really shift your mood?
Speaker 2 (02:48):
Well, you know, it's about training your brain to
actually notice and appreciatethose simple things that we
often overlook.
Think about a sunny day canboost your mood.
The sound of rain can be reallysoothing.
A beautiful sunset can fill youwith awe.
So by consciously acknowledgingthese small pleasures, Sunset
can fill you with awe.
So by consciously acknowledgingthese small pleasures, you're
shifting your focus away fromthe negative and cultivating a
(03:09):
more positive outlook.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
That's interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
But are there nights when just acknowledging
gratitude isn't enough?
Mm-hmm.
What if you're dealing withsomething a little bit heavier,
you know, than a cloudy day?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
That's where that next category letting go of
stress comes in.
Okay, you know they're notsuggesting that gratitude is
like a magic cure-all, right,but when you're facing more
significant stress, you need adifferent approach.
Okay, so this next set ofprompts is designed to help you
process and release thosenegative emotions before they
impact your sleep.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
So how does this letting go thing actually work?
Yeah, is it just venting onpaper, or is there something
more to it?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
It's kind of like creating a mental worry box in
your journal.
Ok, so one prompt encouragesyou to actually visualize
putting your anxieties into thisbox as you write, leaving them
on the page so you don't carrythem into your sleep.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
It's not about suppressing emotion, but it's
about acknowledging them,processing them and then
consciously choosing to releasethem.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
So you're not ignoring the stress, you're just
choosing to kind of let it go.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Okay, I can see how that could be powerful.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
Another prompt in this category suggests
reflecting on how your bodyfeels after the day.
Mm-hmm, is this just aboutphysical relaxation, or is there
a deeper connection to stress?
Speaker 2 (04:23):
It's all about recognizing that mind-body
connection.
You know, okay, stress oftenmanifests physically right tight
shoulders, headaches, racingheart yeah so by bringing
awareness to these sensations,you can start to address the
underlying stress, maybe throughdeep breathing exercises, a
warm bath, gentle stretchingbefore bed, okay, so list allion
(04:44):
is guiding you towards a moreholistic approach to stress
reduction.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
So these prompts aren't just writing exercises.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
Hey.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
They're like mini therapeutic interventions,
exactly yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
They're designed to prompt reflection, but they also
lead you towards actionablesteps for improving your
well-being.
You know.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
This is fascinating.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Yeah, it is so.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
we've talked about reflecting on the day,
practicing gratitude and lettinggo of stress.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
But we still have two more categories to uncover
Dreaming and planning, andself-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Yeah, those are great .
Speaker 1 (05:17):
So stay tuned for part two of our deep dive to see
what other gems we uncover fromLestallion's 50 evening
journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
I can't wait.
So welcome back to our deepdive into evening journaling
prompts.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Right.
So last time we were talkingabout those first three
categories from Lestallion'sblog post right, Reflecting on
the day.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Practicing gratitude and then letting go of stress.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Yeah, a great foundation.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Yeah, so now we're going to move on to the final
two categories dreaming andplanning, and then
self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:49):
So we tackled the now with reflection of the past,
with gratitude.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
But where does the future come in?
Speaker 2 (05:54):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
I'm thinking that's probably where this dreaming and
planning comes in.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Yeah, that's a good guess.
You know, with all thismanifestation stuff going around
, right, can you really justwrite down your goals and then
watch them magically happen?
Well, I don't think theStallion is necessarily
promoting like outrightmanifestation, but there's
definitely an emphasis on likeintentional goal setting.
Okay, one prompt that reallystood out to me was what small
(06:19):
step can you take tomorrow tomove closer to your long term
goals?
Okay, it's a good reminder thatyou know achieving those big
dreams really starts with takingconsistent, manageable actions.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
So it's more about having a plan.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
Exactly Than just like wishing and hoping.
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
There's also this quote in this section each night
is a chance to dream, and eachmorning is a chance to make
those dreams real.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Oh, that's beautiful.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
It sounds very nice.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
It does.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
But is it realistic?
Speaker 2 (06:48):
Well, you know, the quote might be a little
romanticized, but it doeshighlight the importance of
aligning your actions with youraspirations.
Journaling can help you toreally clarify what those
aspirations are and thenidentify concrete steps to move
towards them.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So it's about bridging the gap between
dreaming and doing Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
I like doing.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Exactly Okay, I like that.
Yeah, all right.
So this section is all aboutturning dreams into plans.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Basically.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
And I can see how that could be a very calming
evening routine.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Almost like you're pre-planning for success the
next day.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:19):
Okay, let's move on to our final category
Self-reflection and growth.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
This one feels like the most introspective of the
five.
Yeah, it does Is this whereLestallion gets like really deep
and philosophical.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
You know, there's definitely a focus on
self-awareness and personalgrowth in this section.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
And one prompt that stood out to me was reflect on a
lesson you learned aboutyourself today.
How does it help you grow orevolve?
Okay, it encourages you to viewevery experience, even the
mundane ones, as an opportunityfor self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
I like that, but honestly I struggle with
self-criticism.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
What if this type of reflection just turns into
another way to like beat myselfup?
Speaker 2 (07:59):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
How do you find that balance between being honest
with yourself but also beingkind to yourself?
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Well, that's where the kindness prompt from the
first category comes back intoplay.
You know, Lestallion isadvocating for a holistic
approach here.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
Right.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
It's not about judging yourself harshly, but
approaching your self-reflectionwith curiosity and a desire to
understand your patterns andmotivations.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
So it's about using those lessons to become a better
version of yourself, not todwell on your shortcomings.
Exactly Okay, I can definitelyget behind that.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
There's also a quote in this section that says
self-reflection is the key tounderstanding and growth.
Use it to nurture the personyou are becoming.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
But okay, we've got 50 prompts here.
Right, I love that.
That's a good one, yeah, butokay we've got 50 prompts here,
right.
How do you know which one isright for any given night?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (08:50):
Should you match your mood?
Is there a certain strategy?
Speaker 2 (08:52):
I think it's a little bit of both.
Yeah, some nights you mightgravitate towards prompts that
resonate with your currentemotional state.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
While other nights you might intentionally choose a
category to focus on.
Okay, almost like a weeklyself-care curriculum.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
So maybe Monday is for reflecting on the week ahead
.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Tuesday is for gratitude, wednesday is for
stress release.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
You could create your own little personalized
journaling routine.
Exactly this is starting tofeel less like a random
collection of prompts and morelike a system for cultivating
well-being.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
That's exactly what it is.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
You mentioned earlier wanting to improve your sleep.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Stallion has a lot of prompts in here that kind of
indirectly address sleep, likethere's one about body awareness
, another about letting go ofworries.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
It's almost like they're building a pre-sleep
routine within the journalitself.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
Yeah, I think that's one of the most powerful
takeaways from this blog post.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
It's the idea that evening journaling can be a
ritual that sets the stage for arestful night's sleep.
It's about winding down yourmind, processing your emotions
and creating that sense of calmbefore you drift off.
I like that yeah, yeah this hasbeen so insightful yes but
we've unpacked all fivecategories of listalians.
50 evening journaling promptsyeah, but what does it all mean,
(10:07):
right?
Speaker 1 (10:07):
good question in part three, we're going to wrap
things up by discussing how toactually make this a habit and
what you can expect to gain fromincorporating these prompts
into your routine.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Can't wait.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
Okay, so welcome back to our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
We've explored all five categories of Lestallion's
50 evening journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:27):
And honestly I'm feeling pretty inspired.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
Good.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
But how do you actually make this a habit,
right?
I could see myself likestarting strong and then
completely fizzling out after aweek.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
Yeah, I think consistency is definitely key
when it comes to journaling.
It's like any new habit.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
It takes effort and intention to really make it
stick.
But you know, one of thebiggest takeaways for me from
this deep dive is thatLestallion isn't giving us like
a rigid formula or anythingRight.
They're offering a frameworkthat you can adapt to fit your
own life.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
Okay, so there's some flexibility.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Definitely Makes me feel better yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
But even with flexibility, I still need some
like practical tips to make thiswork.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
Okay, sure.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Where do I even begin ?
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, we'll start by thinking about your current
evening routine.
Okay, when do you have evenjust like five or ten minutes
where you can consistently carveout space for journaling?
It might be right before bed,or maybe it's while you're
having a cup of tea after dinner.
The key is to find a time thatfeels natural and sustainable
(11:29):
for you.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
So I don't have to force myself to journal at 10 pm
if I'm already half asleep bythen.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Okay, good, but what about those nights when I'm just
not feeling it?
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
You know those days when I'm mentally exhausted and
the last thing I want to do iswrite.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Well, it's totally okay to have off days.
Don't put too much pressure onyourself to like write a novel
every night.
Some nights, you know, a fewsentences or bullet points might
be all you can manage, andthat's perfectly fine.
The important thing is to justkeep showing up, even if it's in
a small way.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
So consistency over quantity, exactly.
I like that, yeah.
So what tangible benefits can Iexpect to see from this?
Is it just about feeling calmerin the evenings, or is there
more to it?
Speaker 2 (12:11):
Well, it's definitely about creating a more mindful
and intentional evening routine.
Okay, about creating a moremindful and intentional evening
routine, but beyond that,regular journaling can lead to
increased self-awareness, betteremotional regulation, improved
sleep quality and even a boostin creativity and
problem-solving skills.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
Wow, those are some pretty compelling benefits.
It's not just about feelinggood, it's about training your
brain for success.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Yeah, exactly, think of it as a mental workout.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
OK.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Just like physical exercise strengthens your body,
journaling strengthens your mind.
And just as you wouldn't expectto see results from working out
once a month, consistency iskey with journaling as well.
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, so Lestallion focused on evening journaling in
this blog post.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:53):
But what about morning prompts?
Could starting and ending yourday with reflection like
supercharge those benefits?
Speaker 2 (13:02):
That is a fantastic question, yeah, and one that
will leave you to ponder.
You know, experiment withdifferent approaches, find what
resonates with you.
Yeah, and remember, the mostimportant thing is to make this
practice.
Your own Lestallion has givenus a roadmap, right, but the
journey is yours to create.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
That's a perfect note to end on, I think.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
So to our listeners.
We encourage you to check outListallion's 50 evening
journaling prompts and see howthey can transform your evenings
and, ultimately, your life.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Happy writing everyone.
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