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Struggling to make sustainable living stick? You're not alone. The gap between eco-friendly intentions and daily habits can feel impossibly wide. Our deep dive into eco-conscious journaling reveals the surprising power of putting pen to paper in your journey toward a greener lifestyle.
We explore how the simple act of documenting your sustainability efforts creates a powerful feedback loop that reinforces positive behaviors. When you physically write down your actions—tracking your reusable bottle usage, planning low-carbon transportation, or inventorying your fridge to reduce food waste—abstract environmental goals transform into concrete, achievable steps. This tangible record becomes both motivation and accountability partner.
The Lestallion Journal, with its wood-free ivory pages and durable faux leather cover, serves as our case study for how even our tools can reflect our values. We share real success stories of people who've used journaling to overcome common sustainability hurdles: the overwhelm of plastic dependency, the challenge of tracking carbon footprint, and the struggle for consistency. One particularly striking example shows how simple container tracking led to a complete transformation in takeout habits, demonstrating how small documented actions ripple into significant lifestyle changes.
Your sustainability journey deserves more than fleeting thoughts and good intentions. It deserves to be written down, tracked, celebrated, and refined. What might the pages of your eco-conscious journal reveal about your impact on the planet? Give your environmental commitments the structure they need to flourish. Listen now, and discover how the right journal could become your most powerful ally in creating lasting, meaningful change for our planet.
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Episode Transcript
Welcome to the Deep Dive Today we're looking at,
well, a really practical way tolive more sustainably using a
journal notebook.
This Deep Dive is definitelyfor you if you want to weave
greener habits into your life,but, you know, without feeling
totally overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Right.
It needs to feel manageable andwe're diving into eco-conscious
journaling, thinkingspecifically about tools like
the Lestallion Journal Notebook.
Speaker 1 (00:23):
Ah yes, lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Yeah, which is really designed with this whole idea
in mind.
It's more than just jottingdown random thoughts.
Definitely it's about usingthat space to actively shape
your sustainable goals.
Keep track of those mindfuldaily actions and make more
informed ethical choices.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Absolutely, Because, let's be honest, the intention
to be more eco-friendly it'susually there, oh for sure.
But the day-to-day stuff, likecutting down on single-use
plastics, trying to figure outyour carbon footprint- yeah.
Just staying consistent.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
It can feel like a huge mountain to climb yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Exactly so.
We're exploring how somethingas simple as journaling,
especially with a notebookdesigned for it, can help
navigate those challenges.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
And those listallion journals you mentioned.
Listeners might know themalready.
They have those wood-free ivorypages.
The durable faux leather coversfeatures that right away signal
sustainability.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
And they come in soft and hard covers, different
colors too.
It shows that even our toolsfor change can sort of fit our
style right Totally.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
It shows that even our tools for change can sort of
fit our style right Totally so.
The mission today understandthe specific benefits of using a
journal, especially one likeLestallion's, to really foster
and maintain a more sustainableway of life.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Okay, so let's start with the basics.
What is the fundamental role ofa journal in this whole
sustainable living journey?
Speaker 2 (01:43):
Well, think of it as a tool for documentation, for
self-monitoring, really.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Self-monitoring, how so?
Speaker 2 (01:50):
When you physically write down your habits maybe
tracking your recycling,planning meals to cut food waste
, logging ethical purchases thatact of writing it down, seeing
it in black and white, createsthis kind of feedback loop.
Speaker 1 (02:03):
Ah right, you see your own patterns.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Exactly, it reinforces the good stuff and
makes it harder to just, youknow, ignore the slip-ups.
It's a bit like how athletestrack performance.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
That makes sense.
The concrete data is motivating.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
Precisely, it makes those abstract goals much more
tangible.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
So, thinking about those hurdles we mentioned
plastic dependency, tracking,carbon footprint consistency how
does journaling specificallyhelp overcome those?
Speaker 2 (02:27):
Well, take that feeling of being overwhelmed.
The source material we lookedat really emphasizes how
journaling breaks things down.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Into smaller steps.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yeah, instead of a vague goal like use less plastic
, your journal helps you trackspecific actions.
Did I bring my reusable bottletoday?
Did I refuse a plastic bag?
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
Writing it down makes it actionable, less abstract.
It's about those small wins.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
And what about consistency?
That's often the trickiest part, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (02:55):
It really is, and that's where planning in the
journal comes in.
Speaker 1 (02:58):
Planning Like meal planning.
Speaker 2 (03:00):
Meal planning yes, To cut food waste.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Or maybe mapping out your low carbon transport for
the week.
You create a roadmap foryourself.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
And writing it down adds what Accountability.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
Exactly.
It's a commitment you've madeon paper Makes you more likely
to follow through.
It's not just a fleetingthought anymore.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Okay, that makes sense.
Now we've touched on Lestallionjournals, let's talk features.
What makes them stand out forthis specific purpose?
Speaker 2 (03:24):
Several things actually.
First those wood-free ivorypages.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Right, the eco-conscious paper.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Yes, it gives you that sort of guilt-free writing
experience because you know italigns with your values.
You're not contributing todeforestation in the same way.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
That's a good point, and the cover.
Speaker 2 (03:40):
The durable faux leather cover.
It's not just about lookinggood, it's designed for
longevity.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Ah.
Reducing replacements,sustainability in the product
itself.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
Exactly A journal built to last fits that whole
ethos and the A5 size justpractical.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
Easy to carry around.
Jot things down on the go.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Makes it easier to integrate into your daily
routine.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
These features do seem very intentional.
It's like the journal itselfbecomes a kind of partner.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
That's a great way to put it and think about
supporting concrete habits,those 211 pages we read about.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Yeah, lots of space.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Ample space you can dedicate sections.
Maybe track recycling here,plan plastic-free swaps there,
brainstorm sustainable productalternatives over here.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
So it provides structure.
It's not just a randomcollection of notes.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
Right.
It helps organize your efforts,lets you see the bigger picture
of your progress.
Over time it becomes yourpersonalized sustainability hub.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
You know, it's true what they say.
Features tell stories.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
Those wood-free pages , Knowing you're writing on
kinder paper.
It does reinforce that feelingof living your values, doesn't
it?
It's subtle, but it matters.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
It absolutely does.
It adds to that guilt-freeexperience we mentioned and the
durable cover.
That speaks to commitment.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
Long-term commitment.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
Yeah, it's not flimsy .
It's meant to be a lastingcompanion, witnessing your
journey, your progress, atangible record.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
And we also saw they have things like a built-in
table of contents.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Right, which is super helpful for organizing.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
Like a roadmap for your own journey, easy to flip
back and find things.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
And the 120 GSM thick pages.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Oh, that's a nice touch.
Prevents ink bleed through.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
Makes the whole experience more pleasant.
Right more premium Encouragesyou to actually use it
consistently.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Little details like that enhance the experience.
Make Little details like thatenhance the experience.
Make it a tool you want toengage with.
It's all part of the story ofintentional design.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Yeah, definitely.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
And you know, to make this even clearer, I can share
a quick story, Fictional ofcourse, but it illustrates the
point.
Oh, please do.
Okay.
So my friend, let's call herEmily she was feeling really,
really overwhelmed by all thesingle use packaging she was
getting, especially from foodtakeaways.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
I think a lot of us can relate to that.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
For sure.
So she got a listallion journaland just started tracking every
single time she remembered tobring her own container.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Just that one.
Thing.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Just that one thing to start.
And you know, at first it wasmaybe just a couple of times a
week, but seeing those entries,those small successes written
down in her journal, itmotivated her.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
Ah, the visual proof.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
Exactly.
She started looking uprestaurants that gave discounts
for bringing your own containers, jotted them down.
The journal became this recordof progress and encouragement.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
So it spurred more action.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Totally.
Over a few months, shesignificantly cut down her
reliance on those single-usecontainers and the journal was
this tangible proof of hercommitment, her journey.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
That's a fantastic example Making the abstract goal
really concrete throughtracking.
It reminds me of my brother,Liam.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
Similar situation, but with food waste.
He really wanted to reduce it,but kept forgetting what was in
the fridge, buying duplicatesyeah, you know how it is.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Oh, I definitely know how that is happens to the best
of us.
So what did he do?
Speaker 1 (06:56):
he started using his journal, a listallion, actually
to plan meals for the week okay,meal planning but also,
crucially, to do a quick fridgeinventory before shopping, just
writing down what he already had.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Smart.
Simple, but smart.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Right, and just writing it down stopped him
buying extras, made him moremindful about using stuff up.
He even started noting downrecipes specifically for using
leftovers.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
That's brilliant, so it transformed his whole
approach.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Completely Significantly cut down his food
waste.
The act of writing it down justmade it stick.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
See these stories.
They really highlight the coreidea, don't they?
Speaker 1 (07:32):
They really do.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
A well-designed journal like the Listallion
isn't just paper and binding,it's a tool.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
A structured tool for reflection, for tracking, for
motivation.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
Exactly On that journey towards a more
sustainable life.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Yeah, it takes those huge, sometimes scary, goals of
being eco-conscious and breaksthem down into actions you can
actually manage day to day.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Encourages awareness of habits.
Gives you a way to monitor yourimpact.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
And ultimately helps build those long-term
sustainable practices we're allaiming for.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Precisely.
So maybe the final thought foryou, listening, is this Consider
the power of intentionaldocumentation in your own
journey.
How might actually recordingyour efforts, the small steps,
the bigger changes not onlysolidify your own commitment,
but also create this personalstory of positive impact?
What stories might the pages ofyour own eco-conscious journal
(08:25):
tell one day?
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