January 18, 2025 • 15 mins
50 February Journal Prompts
Can February be more than just a cold and mundane stretch of the year? Join us as we uncover the hidden potential of February as a transformative month for self-reflection and personal growth. With the help of 50 curated journal prompts from Listallion, we explore how February's transition from winter to spring serves as a powerful symbol for resetting intentions and cultivating self-compassion. We promise you'll gain insights into embracing love, connection, and gratitude, all while fostering a deeper understanding of yourself. This is your opportunity to take February and infuse it with warmth and self-discovery, turning it into a period that nurtures resilience and happiness.
Let's challenge the traditional view of February and find the beauty in its quiet moments. From the serene stillness of snowy landscapes to the coziness of home, we'll show you how journaling can transform these experiences into a roadmap for personal growth and reflection. By engaging with our selection of prompts, you’ll learn to appreciate the small joys and set intentions that align with your true desires. With a focus on silencing the inner critic and fostering self-kindness, this episode is your guide to embracing February with intention and purpose, helping you emerge more resilient and aligned with your journey.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, hey everyone.
So today we're diving insomething a little bit different
.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
OK.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
We're going to be doing a deep dive into, you know
, self-reflection and attentionsetting, and all thanks to this
pretty cool list I found.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
OK.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
It's called 50 February Journal Prompts and
it's from a company calledListallion.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Yeah, they're the people who make all those
gorgeous journals we always see.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Yeah, and you know, when you first hear journal
prompts it's like okay.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Yeah, I get that.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
But this is way more than like a random list, you
know, because Listallion groupedall these prompts into these
themes.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
I see, so it's like.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
And the themes are really thought provoking, I
think.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It's more than just like a list of ideas.
Yeah exactly Like they've gotsome kind of organization to it.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Exactly, and they're using it to tap into something
kind of special about February.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Oh, okay, how so?
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Because, yeah, a lot of people think of February as,
like this, blob month.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Yeah, it's kind of just there Like the in-between
month.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
But they're saying there's a real chance for
personal growth.
You know, hidden inside thistime when we're transitioning
from winter to spring.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, that makes sense.
I can see that.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
It's almost like the psychological reset button.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Oh, that's a great way to put it, like a reset
button.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
So, instead of like getting through February, we're
using it.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Yes, yeah, to our advantage, using it to like
jumpstart something.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Yeah, exactly.
So, ok, let's look at some ofthese themes.
We've got reflecting on winter,embracing love and connection.
Then we've got exploringgratitude, personal growth and,
finally, looking ahead.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Wow, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
Do any of those like jump out at you right away.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
You know, I think reflecting on winter really
speaks to me.
Yeah, yeah, because I thinkFebruary with, like the
quietness, yes, and, let's behonest, the kind of dreary,
weather sometimes, yeah, it'sreally a great time to just
pause.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
And really take stock of, like where we are you know
where we're at.
Yeah, it's almost like natureis giving us this permission
slip.
Yeah, to slow down and justlike go inward.
Yeah, it's a built ininmindfulness practice yeah what
prompts in that category, likein reflecting on winter yeah
caught your eye well, there'sthis one that asks what does
(02:13):
February's transition betweenwinter and spring symbolize in
your life?
Wow, powerful question, rightit is yeah it's not just about
the weather.
Yeah, it's like they want youto recognize these transitions.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
But like the ones inside us, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
Yeah, totally, and it's so easy to just get caught
up.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
In the day to day.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, in the everyday and forget about.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
The bigger picture.
Yeah, like the bigger pictureWork your own journey.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Yeah, that prompt makes you stop and think like
wait.
Yeah when am I now Versus likea few months ago?
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Exactly what's shifted, you know what's
different inside me?
Yeah, yeah, I love that.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
And to add to that, I thought this other prompt in
that section was reallyinteresting.
Okay, describe a cozy eveningat home.
How can you recreate thatfeeling more often this month?
Speaker 2 (03:02):
I love that one.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Oh my gosh Right.
Like who doesn't like A cozyevening at home.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
A cozy evening, but what makes this one so
interesting to you?
Speaker 1 (03:10):
You know, I think it's because it taps into
something really important aboutself-care.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Especially in a month that can feel a little bleak.
Yeah, it's like encouraging usto find joy.
You know, yes, the simplethings to create moments of
peace and comfort.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
When it's cold outside.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Yeah, and be kind to ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Yeah, it's funny, you should mention that Because you
know February, we always thinkof Valentine's Day.
Yeah, of course, With all thisfocus on romantic love.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
But these prompts, particularly that one about
being cozy.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
It reminds us about self-love.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
Oh, that's so true.
And how?
Important it is especially whenit's like actually in those
darker months.
Yeah, those darker, months.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
And that actually transitions really well.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
Yeah, into the next category, embracing love and
connection.
Ok, and I was drawn to thisprompt.
It says write a love letter toyourself.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Oh, I love that one.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
It's such a beautiful way to practice self-compassion
.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Something we could all use more of.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Totally, but I have to say the idea of like writing
a love letter to myself is alittle, I don't know.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Awkward.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
A little awkward yeah , like how do you even start
that?
Speaker 2 (04:29):
I think that's what's so great about it it gets you
out of your comfort zone, makesyou confront those voices in
your head.
You know, oh yeah, that holdsyou back from like really loving
yourself.
Like what would you say to yourbest friend if they were
feeling down on themselves?
Right you know you can take allthat compassion yeah all that
encouragement and like point itinwards.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
I never thought of it that way.
That's such a good point.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Yeah, it's about silencing that inner critic and
focusing on, like your strengths, your accomplishments, all the
things that make you.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And all the things that make you lovable.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Yeah, exactly, and that's like a big act of
self-love.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Yeah, and it's not just writing it down, it's like
reading it back to yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
And absorbing it.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Yes, it can be really profound.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
I bet yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Seeing those words right there on paper.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
It's like they become real.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Yeah, more, yeah, more tangible, yeah, exactly.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
And then it's there for you whenever you need it.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
You know, like a reminder a reminder yeah, to
love yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
But this whole category, you know, it's not
just about loving ourselves,it's also about nurturing those
connections.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, with other people.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
And there's a prompt in the section that says OK,
what are three small ways youcan express appreciation to the
people in your life this month?
Speaker 1 (05:44):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Right.
I love how it's like dosomething, Take those feelings
and turn them into an action.
It's not just like thinkingabout it.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
It's like, okay, now go do it.
It's a good reminder that youdon't always need these big
gestures.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Yeah, that's true.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Sometimes it's those little everyday things.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
That actually make the biggest impact.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
That matter the most.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
And you know, even in the source material they talk
about how love is actually found.
In the little moments, yeah, inthose small moments.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
And it's so true.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
Because it is like those little smiles, yes, those
moments where you really connect.
Yeah, those little acts ofservice.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Yeah, that really shows someone you care.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
That actually says so much.
It's like February is tellingus to pay attention, yeah, to
all the subtle ways that loveshows up in our lives.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
Yes, I love that.
And that kind of brings us tothe next category, okay,
exploring gratitude.
Okay, and that kind of bringsus to the next category,
exploring gratitude, which Ithink fits in so well with that
idea of love and connection,because, you know, when we're
feeling grateful, we're justnaturally more kind, more
compassionate to ourselves andto the people around us.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Yeah, it's like gratitude opens our hearts up.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
It lets us see all the good stuff even when things
are hard.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So there's this prompt here.
What is one thing youappreciate about february that
you often overlook, I gotta sayyeah, when I first saw that I
was like I don't know, get itfebruary doesn't exactly scream
gratitude no, not really, butbut you know what I think?
That's actually what's so coolabout this prompt.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Oh really why.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Yeah, because it's like it's making us change our
perspective, to look beyond thesurface and find those little
hidden things to be grateful for.
Yeah, like, what Like maybeit's you know the fresh air,
yeah, or how the snow sparkles,yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Or how the snow sparkles yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Or even just like a bear tree against the sky.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
There's always something.
There's always something.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Even in February.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
I think you're right.
It's like gratitude is thismuscle.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
We got to work it out .
Speaker 1 (07:47):
We got to work it out , yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
You can't just wait for the big, obvious stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
Yeah, you have to like look for sure.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
I mean, there's actual research on this, was
there?
Yeah, people who practicegratitude regularly, they're
happier, they have betterrelationships.
Yeah, they're even healthierphysically.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
I know it's not just like a nice feeling, like this
powerful tool to help us grow.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
Totally, and speaking of growth.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Yeah, good segue.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
Let's talk about personal growth, the next
category.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
All right, let's do it.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
There are some really great prompts in here.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
They really encourage us to take a look at ourselves.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Figure out where we want to change and grow.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah, the one that really stands out to me is this
one what does February symbolizein your personal journey?
How can you align your actionswith its meaning?
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Ooh, that's deep.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Right.
It's like we're connecting ourown personal growth.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
Yeah, to February.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Like it's not just a random month.
Right, it's a time for change,for new beginnings.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
Yeah, like getting rid of old habits, exactly, and
becoming a new you.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
And that prompt makes us ask like what does that look
like for me?
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yeah, what are you leaving behind?
What?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
am I leaving behind?
What am I moving towards?
Yeah, what are you excitedabout?
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Exactly I love how it brings together what's
happening out there, out in theworld, with what's happening
inside.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
Inside of us, yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
Yeah, and to really make that connection strong.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
There.
Okay, there's this other prompt.
Okay, it asked reflect on howyou handle setbacks.
What have you learned aboutresilience and perseverance?
Speaker 2 (09:23):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Yeah, and I think it makes a lot of sense for
February.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Well, because February can be a tough month.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
Yeah, it can throw some curveballs.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It.
Can you know whether it's thewinter blues or just you know
life stuff?
Speaker 2 (09:39):
The ups and downs of life, because it's teaching us
to see those setbacks.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Not as failures but as chances to grow.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
To learn.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Yeah, to learn from our mistakes.
Build up that resilience.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
So we can keep going.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
Yeah, even when it's hard.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
It's like February is training us.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
It's like boot camp.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Yeah, boot camp for life.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Yeah for those important life skills.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
So we can use them all year round.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Exactly.
And that brings us to the lastcategory looking ahead.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
So, even though we're still in February, these
prompts are getting us to startthinking about the future.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
That we want to create.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Yeah, and I think this one is really inspiring.
Reflect on how you'd like tofeel by the end of this month.
What actions will help youachieve that feeling?
Speaker 1 (10:27):
I love that one.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
It's not just setting any goals Right, it's about
matching those goals to how youachieve that feeling.
I love that one.
It's not just setting any goals.
Right, it's about matchingthose goals to how you want to
feel.
Speaker 1 (10:34):
It's like designing a roadmap for our own happiness.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Yes, exactly, and by focusing on how we want to feel,
we're more likely to do thingsthat are true to ourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
And this other trompt .
I think it fits in really well.
What is one intention you canset today to guide the rest of
your month?
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Okay, so it's about taking action now.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Yeah, like right now, today, To shape the rest of
February.
I like that it's not justletting the month happen.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
No, it's about choosing, making conscious
choices.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, choices that fit with what you believe in.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Her values and goals.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, choices that fit with what you believe in Her
values and goals.
Yeah, it's like you're takingthose big dreams, breaking them
down Into smaller steps.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Well, we can actually do them and stay on track.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
To create the February we really want.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
You know, as we've been talking about these prompts
, I'm really struck by how wellthey're written.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
I'd agree.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
They're not just random questions.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
No.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
They're really well thought out to lead us through
this journey of self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
It's like the Stallion made this roadmap to
help us navigate February withintention.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
And purpose.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
And they're also being really smart about
marketing their journals.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Because they're giving us this great content.
Speaker 1 (11:43):
That people actually want.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
And showing us how powerful journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
Right, because what better way to use these prompts
than to actually write?
Speaker 2 (11:57):
about them, I know, and writing itself can be so
healing.
Yeah, it really helps youprocess your thoughts and
feelings and when you're tryingto grow, it's so helpful to
track your progress.
Speaker 1 (12:05):
So it's like these prompts are great on their own,
yeah.
Yeah, but when you combine themwith journaling.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
They become even more powerful.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Exactly Okay, I'm sold.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
You're going to try some yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
I'm definitely going to try some of these out in my
journal.
Speaker 2 (12:17):
Awesome.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
I'll use the one that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
You know I keep coming back to that one about
writing a love letter toyourself.
Speaker 1 (12:22):
Yeah, it's such some kindness.
Yeah, I like that one too.
You know and appreciate all thegood things about yourself.
Yeah, what about you?
I think I'm going to try theone about finding something to
appreciate about February that Iusually overlook.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Yeah, it's like a reminder to stay positive, even
when it's.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Even when it's gloomy outside.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Yeah, exactly, I love that one and it really shows
how these prompts can change howwe see things.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Yeah, make us think differently.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
So you know, for everyone listening what's like
the main takeaway from all this.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
The big takeaway is that February, even though it's
short and can be kind of dreary,it's actually full of potential
for growth and new beginnings.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
All about how we look at it.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
And these journal prompts are like a tool to help
us tap into that.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
I like that a tool.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Yeah, they help us reflect, connect and set
intentions that we can use allyear.
Exactly.
It's not just about survivingFebruary.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
No.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
It's about thriving.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
And these prompts show us how.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
Yeah, they give us practical steps.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
It's not just an idea .
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Right, it's like here's how you do it.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
Yeah, I love that.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Even the shortest month can spark some serious
personal growth.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
That's so true it is All right Before we finish up.
Is there anything else from thesource that really stood out to
you?
Speaker 2 (13:40):
You know, one thing I thought was interesting was how
much they talked about thequiet beauty of February.
Oh yeah, Like a reminder thatsometimes the best experiences
happen when we slow down.
Speaker 1 (13:54):
And just be still.
Speaker 2 (13:55):
Yes, be present.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
It's true, it's so easy to get caught up in the
rush of life Totally and weforget to appreciate those
simple moments.
Speaker 2 (14:03):
Then February, with its short days and quiet
atmosphere, it's naturallyinviting us to embrace the quiet
.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Yeah, and that's where the magic happens.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
That's where the good stuff is.
When we can reflect connectwith ourselves and discover new
things.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
I love that.
I think that's the perfect wayto end this part and discover
new things.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
I think that's the perfect way to end this part of
our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:25):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
But before we go, we've got to leave our listeners
with something to think about.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Okay, what do you have?
Speaker 1 (14:29):
So here's a question Think about the role of rituals
in your life.
How can you create meaningfulrituals that support your
well-being and personal growth,not just in February, but
throughout the year?
Speaker 2 (14:44):
That's a good one Right.
Speaker 1 (14:45):
Building on what we've been talking about
encouraging people to take thisand make it their own.
Speaker 2 (14:50):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Yeah, it's like we're taking those journal prompts
and like turning them into alifestyle.
Speaker 2 (14:55):
Exactly Finding those things that really feed our
souls, you know.
Speaker 1 (14:59):
Yeah, and help us become the best versions of
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
That's it, the best versions of ourselves.
Speaker 1 (15:04):
And hey, listeners.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
You can find all 50 of these February journal
prompts on Lestallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (15:11):
Oh yeah, Good point.
We've just touched on a fewhere.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Yeah, Just scratch the surface really.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
There's so much to explore in those prompts.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Yeah, take your time with them.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
Really dive in.
Speaker 1 (15:19):
And see what comes up for you this February.
Speaker 2 (15:21):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, everyone.
It's been fun.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep reflecting and, most
importantly, keep journaling.
All right, hey everyone.
So today we're diving insomething a little bit different
.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
OK.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
We're going to be doing a deep dive into, you know
, self-reflection and attentionsetting, and all thanks to this
pretty cool list I found.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
OK.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
It's called 50 February Journal Prompts and
it's from a company calledListallion.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Yeah, they're the people who make all those
gorgeous journals we always see.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Yeah, and you know, when you first hear journal
prompts it's like okay.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Yeah, I get that.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
But this is way more than like a random list, you
know, because Listallion groupedall these prompts into these
themes.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
I see, so it's like.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
And the themes are really thought provoking, I
think.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It's more than just like a list of ideas.
Yeah exactly Like they've gotsome kind of organization to it.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
Exactly, and they're using it to tap into something
kind of special about February.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Oh, okay, how so?
Speaker 1 (00:50):
Because, yeah, a lot of people think of February as,
like this, blob month.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Yeah, it's kind of just there Like the in-between
month.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
But they're saying there's a real chance for
personal growth.
You know, hidden inside thistime when we're transitioning
from winter to spring.
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, that makes sense.
I can see that.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
It's almost like the psychological reset button.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Oh, that's a great way to put it, like a reset
button.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
So, instead of like getting through February, we're
using it.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Yes, yeah, to our advantage, using it to like
jumpstart something.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Yeah, exactly.
So, ok, let's look at some ofthese themes.
We've got reflecting on winter,embracing love and connection.
Then we've got exploringgratitude, personal growth and,
finally, looking ahead.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Wow, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
Do any of those like jump out at you right away.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
You know, I think reflecting on winter really
speaks to me.
Yeah, yeah, because I thinkFebruary with, like the
quietness, yes, and, let's behonest, the kind of dreary,
weather sometimes, yeah, it'sreally a great time to just
pause.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
And really take stock of, like where we are you know
where we're at.
Yeah, it's almost like natureis giving us this permission
slip.
Yeah, to slow down and justlike go inward.
Yeah, it's a built ininmindfulness practice yeah what
prompts in that category, likein reflecting on winter yeah
caught your eye well, there'sthis one that asks what does
(02:13):
February's transition betweenwinter and spring symbolize in
your life?
Wow, powerful question, rightit is yeah it's not just about
the weather.
Yeah, it's like they want youto recognize these transitions.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
But like the ones inside us, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
Yeah, totally, and it's so easy to just get caught
up.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
In the day to day.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, in the everyday and forget about.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
The bigger picture.
Yeah, like the bigger pictureWork your own journey.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Yeah, that prompt makes you stop and think like
wait.
Yeah when am I now Versus likea few months ago?
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Exactly what's shifted, you know what's
different inside me?
Yeah, yeah, I love that.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
And to add to that, I thought this other prompt in
that section was reallyinteresting.
Okay, describe a cozy eveningat home.
How can you recreate thatfeeling more often this month?
Speaker 2 (03:02):
I love that one.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Oh my gosh Right.
Like who doesn't like A cozyevening at home.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
A cozy evening, but what makes this one so
interesting to you?
Speaker 1 (03:10):
You know, I think it's because it taps into
something really important aboutself-care.
Speaker 2 (03:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Especially in a month that can feel a little bleak.
Yeah, it's like encouraging usto find joy.
You know, yes, the simplethings to create moments of
peace and comfort.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
When it's cold outside.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Yeah, and be kind to ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Yeah, it's funny, you should mention that Because you
know February, we always thinkof Valentine's Day.
Yeah, of course, With all thisfocus on romantic love.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
But these prompts, particularly that one about
being cozy.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
It reminds us about self-love.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
Oh, that's so true.
And how?
Important it is especially whenit's like actually in those
darker months.
Yeah, those darker, months.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
And that actually transitions really well.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
Yeah, into the next category, embracing love and
connection.
Ok, and I was drawn to thisprompt.
It says write a love letter toyourself.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Oh, I love that one.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
It's such a beautiful way to practice self-compassion
.
Speaker 1 (04:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
Something we could all use more of.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Totally, but I have to say the idea of like writing
a love letter to myself is alittle, I don't know.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Awkward.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
A little awkward yeah , like how do you even start
that?
Speaker 2 (04:29):
I think that's what's so great about it it gets you
out of your comfort zone, makesyou confront those voices in
your head.
You know, oh yeah, that holdsyou back from like really loving
yourself.
Like what would you say to yourbest friend if they were
feeling down on themselves?
Right you know you can take allthat compassion yeah all that
encouragement and like point itinwards.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
I never thought of it that way.
That's such a good point.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Yeah, it's about silencing that inner critic and
focusing on, like your strengths, your accomplishments, all the
things that make you.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And all the things that make you lovable.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Yeah, exactly, and that's like a big act of
self-love.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Yeah, and it's not just writing it down, it's like
reading it back to yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
And absorbing it.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Yes, it can be really profound.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
I bet yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Seeing those words right there on paper.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
It's like they become real.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Yeah, more, yeah, more tangible, yeah, exactly.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
And then it's there for you whenever you need it.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
You know, like a reminder a reminder yeah, to
love yourself.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
But this whole category, you know, it's not
just about loving ourselves,it's also about nurturing those
connections.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, with other people.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
And there's a prompt in the section that says OK,
what are three small ways youcan express appreciation to the
people in your life this month?
Speaker 1 (05:44):
That's a good one.
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Right.
I love how it's like dosomething, Take those feelings
and turn them into an action.
It's not just like thinkingabout it.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
It's like, okay, now go do it.
It's a good reminder that youdon't always need these big
gestures.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Yeah, that's true.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Sometimes it's those little everyday things.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
That actually make the biggest impact.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
That matter the most.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
And you know, even in the source material they talk
about how love is actually found.
In the little moments, yeah, inthose small moments.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
And it's so true.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
Because it is like those little smiles, yes, those
moments where you really connect.
Yeah, those little acts ofservice.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Yeah, that really shows someone you care.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
That actually says so much.
It's like February is tellingus to pay attention, yeah, to
all the subtle ways that loveshows up in our lives.
Speaker 2 (06:33):
Yes, I love that.
And that kind of brings us tothe next category, okay,
exploring gratitude.
Okay, and that kind of bringsus to the next category,
exploring gratitude, which Ithink fits in so well with that
idea of love and connection,because, you know, when we're
feeling grateful, we're justnaturally more kind, more
compassionate to ourselves andto the people around us.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Yeah, it's like gratitude opens our hearts up.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
It lets us see all the good stuff even when things
are hard.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So there's this prompt here.
What is one thing youappreciate about february that
you often overlook, I gotta sayyeah, when I first saw that I
was like I don't know, get itfebruary doesn't exactly scream
gratitude no, not really, butbut you know what I think?
That's actually what's so coolabout this prompt.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Oh really why.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Yeah, because it's like it's making us change our
perspective, to look beyond thesurface and find those little
hidden things to be grateful for.
Yeah, like, what Like maybeit's you know the fresh air,
yeah, or how the snow sparkles,yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Or how the snow sparkles yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Or even just like a bear tree against the sky.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:39):
There's always something.
There's always something.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Even in February.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
I think you're right.
It's like gratitude is thismuscle.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
We got to work it out .
Speaker 1 (07:47):
We got to work it out , yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
You can't just wait for the big, obvious stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
Yeah, you have to like look for sure.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
I mean, there's actual research on this, was
there?
Yeah, people who practicegratitude regularly, they're
happier, they have betterrelationships.
Yeah, they're even healthierphysically.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
I know it's not just like a nice feeling, like this
powerful tool to help us grow.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
Totally, and speaking of growth.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Yeah, good segue.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
Let's talk about personal growth, the next
category.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
All right, let's do it.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
There are some really great prompts in here.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
They really encourage us to take a look at ourselves.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Figure out where we want to change and grow.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah, the one that really stands out to me is this
one what does February symbolizein your personal journey?
How can you align your actionswith its meaning?
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Ooh, that's deep.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Right.
It's like we're connecting ourown personal growth.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
Yeah, to February.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (08:48):
Like it's not just a random month.
Right, it's a time for change,for new beginnings.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
Yeah, like getting rid of old habits, exactly, and
becoming a new you.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
And that prompt makes us ask like what does that look
like for me?
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yeah, what are you leaving behind?
What?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
am I leaving behind?
What am I moving towards?
Yeah, what are you excitedabout?
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Exactly I love how it brings together what's
happening out there, out in theworld, with what's happening
inside.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
Inside of us, yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
Yeah, and to really make that connection strong.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
There.
Okay, there's this other prompt.
Okay, it asked reflect on howyou handle setbacks.
What have you learned aboutresilience and perseverance?
Speaker 2 (09:23):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Yeah, and I think it makes a lot of sense for
February.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
Oh, how so.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Well, because February can be a tough month.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
Yeah, it can throw some curveballs.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
It.
Can you know whether it's thewinter blues or just you know
life stuff?
Speaker 2 (09:39):
The ups and downs of life, because it's teaching us
to see those setbacks.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
Not as failures but as chances to grow.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
To learn.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
Yeah, to learn from our mistakes.
Build up that resilience.
Speaker 1 (09:55):
So we can keep going.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
Yeah, even when it's hard.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
It's like February is training us.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
It's like boot camp.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Yeah, boot camp for life.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Yeah for those important life skills.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
So we can use them all year round.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Exactly.
And that brings us to the lastcategory looking ahead.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
So, even though we're still in February, these
prompts are getting us to startthinking about the future.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
That we want to create.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Yeah, and I think this one is really inspiring.
Reflect on how you'd like tofeel by the end of this month.
What actions will help youachieve that feeling?
Speaker 1 (10:27):
I love that one.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
It's not just setting any goals Right, it's about
matching those goals to how youachieve that feeling.
I love that one.
It's not just setting any goals.
Right, it's about matchingthose goals to how you want to
feel.
Speaker 1 (10:34):
It's like designing a roadmap for our own happiness.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
Yes, exactly, and by focusing on how we want to feel,
we're more likely to do thingsthat are true to ourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
And this other trompt .
I think it fits in really well.
What is one intention you canset today to guide the rest of
your month?
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Okay, so it's about taking action now.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Yeah, like right now, today, To shape the rest of
February.
I like that it's not justletting the month happen.
Speaker 1 (11:02):
No, it's about choosing, making conscious
choices.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, choices that fit with what you believe in.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Her values and goals.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, choices that fit with what you believe in Her
values and goals.
Yeah, it's like you're takingthose big dreams, breaking them
down Into smaller steps.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Well, we can actually do them and stay on track.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
To create the February we really want.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
You know, as we've been talking about these prompts
, I'm really struck by how wellthey're written.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
I'd agree.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
They're not just random questions.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
No.
Speaker 1 (11:25):
They're really well thought out to lead us through
this journey of self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
It's like the Stallion made this roadmap to
help us navigate February withintention.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
And purpose.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
And they're also being really smart about
marketing their journals.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Oh yeah, for sure.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Because they're giving us this great content.
Speaker 1 (11:43):
That people actually want.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
And showing us how powerful journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
Right, because what better way to use these prompts
than to actually write?
Speaker 2 (11:57):
about them, I know, and writing itself can be so
healing.
Yeah, it really helps youprocess your thoughts and
feelings and when you're tryingto grow, it's so helpful to
track your progress.
Speaker 1 (12:05):
So it's like these prompts are great on their own,
yeah.
Yeah, but when you combine themwith journaling.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
They become even more powerful.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
Exactly Okay, I'm sold.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
You're going to try some yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
I'm definitely going to try some of these out in my
journal.
Speaker 2 (12:17):
Awesome.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
I'll use the one that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
You know I keep coming back to that one about
writing a love letter toyourself.
Speaker 1 (12:22):
Yeah, it's such some kindness.
Yeah, I like that one too.
You know and appreciate all thegood things about yourself.
Yeah, what about you?
I think I'm going to try theone about finding something to
appreciate about February that Iusually overlook.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Yeah, it's like a reminder to stay positive, even
when it's.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
Even when it's gloomy outside.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Yeah, exactly, I love that one and it really shows
how these prompts can change howwe see things.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Yeah, make us think differently.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
So you know, for everyone listening what's like
the main takeaway from all this.
Speaker 2 (12:56):
The big takeaway is that February, even though it's
short and can be kind of dreary,it's actually full of potential
for growth and new beginnings.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
All about how we look at it.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
And these journal prompts are like a tool to help
us tap into that.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
I like that a tool.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Yeah, they help us reflect, connect and set
intentions that we can use allyear.
Exactly.
It's not just about survivingFebruary.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
No.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
It's about thriving.
Speaker 1 (13:23):
And these prompts show us how.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
Yeah, they give us practical steps.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
It's not just an idea .
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Right, it's like here's how you do it.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
Yeah, I love that.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Even the shortest month can spark some serious
personal growth.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
That's so true it is All right Before we finish up.
Is there anything else from thesource that really stood out to
you?
Speaker 2 (13:40):
You know, one thing I thought was interesting was how
much they talked about thequiet beauty of February.
Oh yeah, Like a reminder thatsometimes the best experiences
happen when we slow down.
Speaker 1 (13:54):
And just be still.
Speaker 2 (13:55):
Yes, be present.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
It's true, it's so easy to get caught up in the
rush of life Totally and weforget to appreciate those
simple moments.
Speaker 2 (14:03):
Then February, with its short days and quiet
atmosphere, it's naturallyinviting us to embrace the quiet
.
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Yeah, and that's where the magic happens.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
That's where the good stuff is.
When we can reflect connectwith ourselves and discover new
things.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
I love that.
I think that's the perfect wayto end this part and discover
new things.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (14:22):
I think that's the perfect way to end this part of
our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:25):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
But before we go, we've got to leave our listeners
with something to think about.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Okay, what do you have?
Speaker 1 (14:29):
So here's a question Think about the role of rituals
in your life.
How can you create meaningfulrituals that support your
well-being and personal growth,not just in February, but
throughout the year?
Speaker 2 (14:44):
That's a good one Right.
Speaker 1 (14:45):
Building on what we've been talking about
encouraging people to take thisand make it their own.
Speaker 2 (14:50):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Yeah, it's like we're taking those journal prompts
and like turning them into alifestyle.
Speaker 2 (14:55):
Exactly Finding those things that really feed our
souls, you know.
Speaker 1 (14:59):
Yeah, and help us become the best versions of
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
That's it, the best versions of ourselves.
Speaker 1 (15:04):
And hey, listeners.
Speaker 2 (15:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
You can find all 50 of these February journal
prompts on Lestallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (15:11):
Oh yeah, Good point.
We've just touched on a fewhere.
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Yeah, Just scratch the surface really.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
There's so much to explore in those prompts.
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Yeah, take your time with them.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
Really dive in.
Speaker 1 (15:19):
And see what comes up for you this February.
Speaker 2 (15:21):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, everyone.
It's been fun.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep reflecting and, most
importantly, keep journaling.
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