How can morning journaling boost your productivity?

50 Journal Prompts For a Productive Morning

How can a simple morning journaling practice revolutionize your productivity? Tune in as we break down "50 Gentle Prompts for a Productive Morning" by Lestallion, and discover how you can set a focused and positive tone for your day right from the get-go. Our guest, an expert in productivity, shares invaluable insights into why morning journaling is such a game-changer. We explore how organizing your thoughts and intentions at the start of the day can declutter your mind, giving you mental clarity and a structured approach to tackle your tasks.

We'll also dive into some of Lestallion's unique prompts, divided into categories like morning intentions, challenges, inspiration, reflections, and goals. Imagine starting your day with a clear action step towards your goals or finding the perfect tune to energize your morning. These prompts offer a variety of ways to make your journaling both productive and enjoyable. Join us as we analyze the significance of each category and discuss practical tips on integrating these prompts into your daily routine to create more intentional and productive mornings.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone and welcome back.
You know how much we love agood deep dive here, and today
we're tackling one that's beenrequested a bunch journaling and
specifically how to make itactually work for a more
productive morning.
You know, not just anotherthing you got to do.

Speaker 2 (00:16):
Right got to make it actionable.

Speaker 1 (00:18):
Exactly.
So we're diving into this blogpost 50 Gentle Prompts for a
Productive Morning.
It's by Lestallion, have you?

Speaker 2 (00:25):
heard of them?
Yeah, actually I have.
They've got some interestingtakes on like mindset and
productivity.
It'll be cool to see what theseprompts are all about.

Speaker 1 (00:32):
Okay cool, so you've got some context.
I'm so glad you're here tobreak it all down, because 50
prompts that's a lot it is yeah,but it's good to have options,
right?

Speaker 2 (00:40):
I mean, not every prompt is going to resonate with
every person, or even every day, so having that variety can be
really helpful.

Speaker 1 (00:46):
That's true.
Yeah, kind of like choosingyour own adventure for your
morning, I guess.
Exactly OK.
But before we get too into theweeds of Lestallion's specific
approach and all 50 prompts, Ithink it's worth zooming out for
a sec.
Like what's the deal withmorning journaling anyway?
Why are people so into it forproductivity?
You're kind of the expert here,so help us out.

Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah, sure, I think it really comes down to the way
our brains work, especiallyfirst thing in the morning.
You wake up and often it's likebam your mind is flooded with
to-dos, worries, maybe evenideas you had in a dream.

Speaker 1 (01:19):
Oh my gosh.
Yes, the to-do list is theworst.
I actually have to write thingsdown, just so I can stop
thinking about them.

Speaker 2 (01:24):
Totally, and that's exactly what journaling can do
for you.
It gives you this structuredway to process all of that
mental clutter that tends topeak in the morning.

Speaker 1 (01:33):
So it's like a decluttering ritual, but for
your mind instead of yourphysical space.

Speaker 2 (01:41):
Exactly.
It's like you know how peoplesay a cluttered desk means a
cluttered mind.
Journaling can kind of helpwith that, but for your morning
thoughts, and by getting it allout on paper you free up mental
energy to actually focus on thetasks you want to accomplish.
It's a way to kind of takecharge of your day before it
takes charge of you.

Speaker 1 (01:55):
I love that.
Okay, so that's the generalidea, but Lestallion breaks
their 50 prompts into fivecategories your morning
intentions, morning challengesfor you, morning inspiration,
morning reflections and yourmorning goals.
What are your initial thoughtson those?

Speaker 2 (02:11):
On the surface they sound pretty comprehensive, like
they definitely cover a goodrange of what you might want to
reflect on or set your mind toin the morning Intentions, goals
, challenges.
It's all there.

Speaker 1 (02:20):
Right, and even inspiration, which I think is
cool.

Speaker 2 (02:23):
It's not all just like be productive, go, go go
exactly, but the real test isgonna be in the actual prompts
themselves, like are thecategories distinct enough or is
there a lot of overlap?

Speaker 1 (02:34):
yeah, good point.

Speaker 2 (02:36):
Okay, so let's dive into some of list aliens, actual
prompts and see how they shakeout within these categories yeah
, let's see what they've got,because a a good prompt it's
like it can really make or breakthe whole journaling experience
.

Speaker 1 (02:48):
Totally Like.
I'm looking at this one fromthe morning intentions category
what's one thing you can dotoday to move closer to your
goals?

Speaker 2 (02:56):
So good, right Gets right to the point.

Speaker 1 (02:58):
Right, it's not messing around and that's a
classic productivity principle.
You know, you probably heard ofthat idea eating the elephant
one bite at a time.

Speaker 2 (03:06):
It's like that.

Speaker 1 (03:06):
Just focus on one small action Makes those big
goals feel less daunting.
So true, it's like even if youonly have like 25 minutes to
work on something doing thatconsistently, it adds up.

Speaker 2 (03:17):
Exactly.
Consistency is key, and I think.
Lestallion gets that.
Judging by these prompts, it'snot all about like massive
overnight transformations.

Speaker 1 (03:25):
Totally, and they get that.
It's not just about discipline,it's got to be like enjoyable
too right 100%.
Like this one from MorningInspiration.
What music helps you feelenergized in the morning?
I mean, come on, that's justfun.

Speaker 2 (03:40):
I love that one.
It's all about creating thoselittle rituals that set you up
for a good day, whether it'smusic, meditation, whatever
works for you.
Engage those senses.

Speaker 1 (03:50):
Right, it's not just about what you're writing, but
like what you're hearing, seeing, even smelling.
I guess it's all connected.

Speaker 2 (03:56):
Absolutely.
And speaking of surroundings,this next one, also for morning
inspiration, really stood out tome.
How does your work environmentcompact your morning
productivity, especially in ourworld of distractions, like
that's such a key question?

Speaker 1 (04:09):
Oh my gosh.
Yes, Clutter is my downfall.
If my desk is a mess, my brainfeels like a mess.

Speaker 2 (04:14):
Right, it's like that , saying a cluttered desk equals
a cluttered mind, and honestly,there's truth to that.
Our physical space.
It really affects how we think.

Speaker 1 (04:23):
It's true, yeah, okay .
So what do we do about it?
Like, the prompt makes youthink about it, which is great,
but then what?

Speaker 2 (04:29):
Well, that's where journaling can be super helpful.
Right, it's not just aboutidentify the issue, but also
brainstorming solutions.
So you notice your workspace isstressing you out.
Use the journal to dig deeper.
Is it bad lighting?
Too many notifications?
Figure out what needs to change.

Speaker 1 (04:45):
It's like a mini deep dive into your own workspace.

Speaker 2 (04:48):
Exactly, and then you can start making those tweaks
to create an environment whereyou can actually thrive.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
Okay, so these prompts are a great starting
point, but how do we make this ahabit Like journaling
consistently, not just when weremember?

Speaker 2 (05:02):
Yeah, that's the trick, isn't it?
It's like any habit gotta makeit stick.
Yeah, and, honestly, the bestadvice I can give is don't be
afraid to experiment.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
There's no magic formula so true, like I used to
beat myself up for not being amorning person, tried to force
myself to journal at like 6 am.

Speaker 2 (05:17):
Didn't work it's like you gotta work with your
natural rhythms, right?
Some people are all about thatearly morning flow state.
Yeah Me, yeah, I'm uselessbefore my coffee.

Speaker 1 (05:25):
Totally so.
Figuring out your own personaljournaling style is kind of key
100%.

Speaker 2 (05:30):
When do you feel most reflective?
Morning, night, maybe even yourlunch break.
Start there.

Speaker 1 (05:36):
And the format too right.
Like I'm old school, love agood notebook and pen, but some
people are all digital all thetime.

Speaker 2 (05:43):
Exactly Whatever keeps you consistent Digital
handwritten bullet points.
Long rambling paragraphs gowith what feels good.

Speaker 1 (05:50):
What about those days , though, when you just don't do
it, life happens, you know, ohfor sure.

Speaker 2 (05:55):
Don't let that derail you.
The beauty of journaling is youcan pick it back up whenever.
Missed a day, a week, a month.
No judgment, just start fresh.

Speaker 1 (06:04):
It's like any skill right the more you do it, the
easier it gets.

Speaker 2 (06:10):
But even those one-off journaling sessions,
they can still be helpfulTotally, even if it's just five
minutes jotting down a fewthoughts.
Better than nothing, right?

Speaker 1 (06:15):
A hundred percent Okay.
So, to wrap things up, ifsomeone's listening wants to
actually try this out, what'sone thing they should do, like
right now?

Speaker 2 (06:24):
I'd say go back to that Lestallion blog, post those
50 prompts, pick one thatspeaks to you.
Don't overthink it, just startwriting.

Speaker 1 (06:31):
I love that.
It's like your own personalproductivity quest, and you know
what?
To make it even moreinteresting, imagine looking
back at a month of these entries?

Speaker 2 (06:42):
What patterns would you find?
Oh, what a cool idea.
It's like getting to knowyourself better through your own
words.

Speaker 1 (06:46):
Right, and maybe unlocking some next level
productivity along the way socool.
Well, on that note, huge thanksto you for diving into all
things journaling with us, andto everyone listening.
We'll catch you on the nextdeep dive.