Journal For Goal Setting - How Journaling Makes Them Your Goals Reality

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Ever found yourself with big dreams but struggling to turn them into reality? You're not alone. The gap between aspiration and achievement often feels unbridgeable – but what if the solution is simpler than we thought?

Our conversation reveals how journaling, particularly with tools like Lestallion journals, can transform vague ambitions into concrete accomplishments. These aren't just pretty notebooks; they're comprehensive systems designed with goal-setters in mind. From numbered pages and dedicated contents sections to habit trackers, every feature serves a purpose in the journey from dream to done.

We share real stories of transformation: a children's book finally being written after years of delay, an athlete overcoming repeated injuries to complete a triathlon, and an artist breaking through creative blocks by processing emotional hurdles on paper. Each success story highlights different aspects of effective journaling – breaking down overwhelming projects, identifying behavioral patterns, creating visual inspiration, and providing a judgment-free space for emotional processing.

What makes this approach powerful is its blend of structure and flexibility. Like a scientist collecting data about your own life, you'll discover personalized insights about when you're most productive, what triggers self-doubt, and which strategies genuinely work for your unique circumstances. This isn't about rigid systems, but rather creating your own roadmap based on evidence rather than assumptions.

Whether you're struggling with motivation slumps, emotional barriers, or simply need a better organization system for your goals, this episode offers practical wisdom for using pen and paper to unlock your full potential. Ready to transform your relationship with goal-setting? Your journal might be the most powerful tool you're not fully utilizing.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, Welcome back for another deep dive.

Speaker 2 (00:02):
I'm excited to be here.

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Me too.
Today we're diving into goalsetting.

Speaker 2 (00:07):
Oh, what a good one.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
Right, I feel like everyone wants to achieve their
goals.

Speaker 2 (00:11):
For sure.

Speaker 1 (00:12):
But it can be tough.

Speaker 2 (00:13):
It can be.

Speaker 1 (00:14):
So we're going to talk about how journaling can
help, and specifically, oh,interesting Lestallion journals,
oh.

Speaker 2 (00:20):
I've heard of them.

Speaker 1 (00:20):
Yeah, they're kind of a big deal in the journaling
world.

Speaker 2 (00:24):
What makes them so special?

Speaker 1 (00:25):
Well, for one, they're just gorgeous you know
they have covers.
The faux leather and all thedifferent colors.

Speaker 2 (00:30):
It's like they're asking to be picked up.

Speaker 1 (00:33):
Right, but it's not just about looks.
Their features are seriouslydesigned with goal setting in
mind.
Okay, so like what kind offeatures?
Well, they've got numberedpages, a table of contents and
even, like a habit tracker,section.
Interesting, so it's likethey've thought of everything to
help you stay on track.

Speaker 2 (00:51):
That's pretty cool.

Speaker 1 (00:51):
Yeah, and their website talks about how these
features can help you createlike a roadmap for your goals.

Speaker 2 (00:56):
Like a visual representation.

Speaker 1 (00:58):
Exactly, and I've actually been trying this out
myself with a personal project.

Speaker 2 (01:01):
Oh really.

Speaker 1 (01:02):
Yeah, I've been wanting to write a children's
book for ages.

Speaker 2 (01:05):
Wow.

Speaker 1 (01:05):
But I kept putting it off, you know.

Speaker 2 (01:07):
I get it.
Those big projects can beintimidating.

Speaker 1 (01:09):
Right, so I finally decided to use my listallion to
break it down into smaller steps.

Speaker 2 (01:14):
Okay.

Speaker 1 (01:14):
Like outlining the plot, researching illustrators,
even setting deadlines for eachchapter.

Speaker 2 (01:20):
Mark.

Speaker 1 (01:21):
And it's actually been really helpful.

Speaker 2 (01:23):
So the journal is helping you move from like
dreaming about it to actuallydoing it.

Speaker 1 (01:27):
Totally, and having that table of contents is like
having a progress bar for mygoal.
It's so motivating.

Speaker 2 (01:33):
I bet.
And that sense of progress isso important, isn't it?

Speaker 1 (01:36):
Absolutely.
It keeps you going, especiallywhen you hit those inevitable
bumps in the road.

Speaker 2 (01:40):
It's true, everyone faces setbacks.

Speaker 1 (01:41):
Right.
Speaking of which, my sisteractually used a listallion to
train for a triathlon.

Speaker 2 (01:47):
Wow, that's intense.

Speaker 1 (01:48):
She was so dedicated, but she kept getting sidelined
by injuries.

Speaker 2 (01:52):
Oh no.

Speaker 1 (01:52):
It was so frustrating for her, but she used her
journal to document everything,not just her training, but also
how she was feeling mentally andemotionally.
And that's what's so cool aboutjournaling it's not just about
the physical stuff, it's aboutthe whole experience.
I see, and she told me thathaving that journal helped her
identify patterns in hertraining.

Speaker 2 (02:13):
Like?
What kind of patterns?

Speaker 1 (02:14):
Like she realized she was pushing herself too hard
after stressful days at work.

Speaker 2 (02:18):
Ah, that makes sense.

Speaker 1 (02:19):
Yeah, and that was leading to the injuries.

Speaker 2 (02:21):
Wow.
So the journal was like givingher clues.

Speaker 1 (02:25):
Exactly, and by acknowledging those patterns she
was able to adjust her trainingschedule and prioritize rest.
And ultimately, she ended upcompleting the triathlon.
That's amazing.
I know she was so proud and shecredits that journal for
helping her stay focused andmotivated the whole time.

Speaker 2 (02:39):
It's incredible how a simple notebook can have such a
profound impact.

Speaker 1 (02:43):
I know right.
And Lestallion even takes it astep further with their habit
tracker feature.

Speaker 2 (02:48):
I was wondering about that.

Speaker 1 (02:49):
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on how tracking
habits actually helps us achievethose bigger goals.

Speaker 2 (02:55):
Well, I think of habits as the building blocks of
success.

Speaker 1 (02:58):
Like those small daily actions that add up over
time.

Speaker 2 (03:01):
Exactly, Whether it's writing every day, practicing a
skill or even just showing upconsistently.

Speaker 1 (03:06):
Consistency is key.

Speaker 2 (03:08):
Absolutely, and a habit tracker helps you
visualize that consistency.

Speaker 1 (03:12):
So you can actually see your progress.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
Exactly.
You see those streaks ofsuccess which can be incredibly
motivating.

Speaker 1 (03:19):
But you also see those days when you slip up.

Speaker 2 (03:22):
Right and that awareness is gold because it
helps you identify triggers.

Speaker 1 (03:25):
So it's not about being perfect.
It's about understanding thoseslip-ups and learning from them.

Speaker 2 (03:30):
Precisely, it's about turning that data into
actionable insights.

Speaker 1 (03:33):
And having a dedicated space for habit
tracking, like the one inLestallion Journals, makes it so
much easier.

Speaker 2 (03:39):
It removes the mental clutter and helps you stay
focused on those key habits thatare driving you towards your
goals.

Speaker 1 (03:45):
Okay, I'm starting to see how all these features work
together to create a reallypowerful system for goal setting
.

Speaker 2 (03:50):
And it's not just about the features themselves,
it's about how you use them.

Speaker 1 (03:54):
Right.
It's about finding what worksfor you and making it your own.

Speaker 2 (03:59):
And that's where the real magic happens.
I love that, when you takeownership of the process and
make it a reflection of yourunique journey.

Speaker 1 (04:06):
That's a great way to put it.

Speaker 2 (04:07):
And I think that's what makes the Stallion Journal
so special.

Speaker 1 (04:10):
I agree.
They're more than justnotebooks.
They're tools forself-discovery and growth.

Speaker 2 (04:14):
Absolutely, and who knows, maybe just opening one of
these journals could be thefirst step towards unlocking
your full potential.

Speaker 1 (04:22):
Now, that's an inspiring thought and a great
place to leave it for today.

Speaker 2 (04:25):
Until next time, happy journaling.

Speaker 1 (04:27):
So we've talked about , you know, breaking down goals
and tracking habits withLestallion journals.

Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (04:33):
But what about the emotional side of things?

Speaker 2 (04:35):
Oh, that's huge.

Speaker 1 (04:36):
Right, like when self-doubt creeps in or you just
feel stuck.

Speaker 2 (04:45):
Absolutely.
Journaling can be a gamechanger for that too, really.

Speaker 1 (04:46):
Oh yeah, it's like having a safe space to process
all those feelings Like atrusted confidant.

Speaker 2 (04:49):
Exactly, you can vent your frustrations, acknowledge
your fears, celebrate yourvictories.

Speaker 1 (04:54):
Without judgment.

Speaker 2 (04:55):
Again, it's just you and the page.

Speaker 1 (04:58):
That makes me think of my friend Sarah.

Speaker 2 (05:00):
Oh yeah.

Speaker 1 (05:00):
She's an amazing artist, super talented, but she
always struggled with self-doubt.

Speaker 2 (05:05):
I know so many creatives like that.

Speaker 1 (05:07):
Right, and she would start these incredible projects,
yeah, and then just abandonthem halfway through.

Speaker 2 (05:13):
Because she didn't think they were good enough.

Speaker 1 (05:14):
Exactly, that's heartbreaking.
It is, and I finally convincedher to try journaling.

Speaker 2 (05:19):
Did she use a listallion?

Speaker 1 (05:21):
She did, and what's interesting is that she started
using the lined pages not justfor writing, oh really, but also
for sketching and even pastingand visual inspiration.

Speaker 2 (05:31):
Oh, wow, so like a multimedia journal.

Speaker 1 (05:33):
Yeah, and she told me that just the act of getting
those feelings out on paper,whether through words or images,
it helped her detach from thema bit.

Speaker 2 (05:42):
Like she could see them more objectively.

Speaker 1 (05:44):
Exactly.
It was like taking thosenegative thoughts out of her
head and putting them under amicroscope.

Speaker 2 (05:49):
That's such a powerful image.

Speaker 1 (05:51):
Right and once they're out in the open, you can
start to challenge them,reframe them and eventually move
past them.

Speaker 2 (05:57):
And a journal provides that judgment-free zone
to do that.

Speaker 1 (06:00):
It does.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to feel all the feels
.

Speaker 2 (06:04):
All of them, even the messy ones.

Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly, and once you acknowledge those emotions, you
can start to understand thembetter.

Speaker 2 (06:10):
Where they're coming from.
What's fueling them?

Speaker 1 (06:13):
And that's where the Listallion's features come in
handy again.

Speaker 2 (06:16):
You mean the numbered pages and table content.

Speaker 1 (06:18):
Exactly, you can track those emotional patterns
over time.

Speaker 2 (06:22):
You see how they correlate with specific events
or circumstances.

Speaker 1 (06:26):
Exactly Like.
Maybe you realize that youalways feel more anxious after
checking social media.

Speaker 2 (06:31):
Or that certain people tend to trigger negative
thoughts.

Speaker 1 (06:34):
And that awareness is so empowering.

Speaker 2 (06:36):
It is because then you can start to make changes.

Speaker 1 (06:39):
Avoid those triggers.
Build better coping mechanisms.

Speaker 2 (06:41):
Exactly.
It's like having a right mapfor your emotional well-being.

Speaker 1 (06:46):
I love that.
And speaking of roadmaps,Lestallion talks about using
their journals to create visionboards.

Speaker 2 (06:52):
Oh yeah, vision boards.

Speaker 1 (06:53):
I have to admit, I've always been a little skeptical.

Speaker 2 (06:55):
I get it.
They can seem a bit woo-woo.

Speaker 1 (06:57):
Right, but I'm open to hearing how they can be
helpful.

Speaker 2 (07:01):
Well, the key is to go beyond just aesthetics.

Speaker 1 (07:03):
Okay.

Speaker 2 (07:04):
And tap into the emotional power of visualization
.

Speaker 1 (07:07):
So it's not just about pretty pictures.

Speaker 2 (07:09):
No, it's about choosing images that evoke a
specific feeling or aspiration.

Speaker 1 (07:14):
Like a visual representation of your goals.

Speaker 2 (07:16):
Exactly, and the Listallion Journal can be a
great tool for this.

Speaker 1 (07:20):
You mean instead of creating a separate vision board
?

Speaker 2 (07:22):
Yeah, imagine incorporating those images into
your journaling process.

Speaker 1 (07:26):
So like pasting them into the journal and writing
about them.

Speaker 2 (07:29):
Exactly.
You can write about how theymake you feel, what actions they
inspire, what obstacles youmight face.

Speaker 1 (07:35):
So you're connecting those visuals to tangible
actions and reflections.

Speaker 2 (07:40):
Right, you're breathing life into your vision
board.

Speaker 1 (07:42):
Turning it from a passive life into your vision
board.

Speaker 2 (07:44):
Turning it from a passive dream into an active
plan Exactly, and theListallion's high quality paper
can handle all sorts of media.

Speaker 1 (07:51):
Photos paint even little mementos.

Speaker 2 (07:53):
And the lay flat binding is perfect for spreading
out your vision board acrosstwo pages.

Speaker 1 (07:58):
I'm starting to see how all these little details
make a big difference.

Speaker 2 (08:07):
It's all about creating a system that works for
you, and a listallion journalgives you the flexibility to do
that.

Speaker 1 (08:09):
It becomes a reflection of your personal
growth, your dreams, yourstruggles, your triumphs.

Speaker 2 (08:12):
It's a powerful tool.

Speaker 1 (08:13):
Okay, so we've talked about the emotional side of
goal setting, the power ofvisualization and how listallion
journals can help us navigateall of that.

Speaker 2 (08:22):
For sure.

Speaker 1 (08:22):
But I'm curious what about those times when
motivation dips or we just feellike giving up?

Speaker 2 (08:28):
Ah yes, the dreaded slump.

Speaker 1 (08:31):
How do we stay on track even when things get tough
?

Speaker 2 (08:34):
That's the million dollar question, isn't it?

Speaker 1 (08:36):
So how do we escape that slump?

Speaker 2 (08:38):
Well, I think it all comes back to reflection.
Okay, Remember how we talkedabout the listallions, numbered
pages and table of contents.

Speaker 1 (08:45):
Yeah, being able to track your progress.

Speaker 2 (08:47):
Exactly, but reflection is more than just
checking off boxes.

Speaker 1 (08:50):
What do you mean?

Speaker 2 (08:51):
It's about taking the time to really analyze your
journey, okay, to understandwhat's working, what's not, and
then make adjustments.

Speaker 1 (08:59):
So it's like a feedback loop.

Speaker 2 (09:01):
Precisely, and the Listallion Journal is perfect
for this.

Speaker 1 (09:04):
How so.

Speaker 2 (09:05):
Imagine using those line pages not just for planning
, but also for asking yourselfthose tough questions.

Speaker 1 (09:11):
Like what.

Speaker 2 (09:12):
What challenges did I face this week?
What did I learn from them?
What adjustments do I need tomake, moving forward?

Speaker 1 (09:19):
So it's like having a debriefing session with
yourself.

Speaker 2 (09:22):
Exactly, but with the added benefit of having it all
documented.

Speaker 1 (09:26):
So you can see the patterns over time.

Speaker 2 (09:28):
Exactly.
Maybe you realize you're mostproductive in the mornings.

Speaker 1 (09:31):
Or that certain tasks just drain your energy.

Speaker 2 (09:34):
Right, and then you can adjust your approach.

Speaker 1 (09:35):
It's like turning a journal into a scientific tool
for self-improvement.

Speaker 2 (09:39):
I love that analogy.

Speaker 1 (09:42):
Because it's all about experimentation.

Speaker 2 (09:43):
Oh, I see Just like a scientist tests different
hypotheses.

Speaker 1 (09:45):
We can use our journals to test different
approaches.

Speaker 2 (09:48):
To see what works best for us.

Speaker 1 (09:50):
That makes me think of my dad.

Speaker 2 (09:52):
Oh yeah, he's always been into fitness Okay.

Speaker 1 (09:54):
But he could never stick to a workout routine.

Speaker 2 (09:57):
I hear that.

Speaker 1 (09:57):
So he started journaling his workouts, in a
listallion, of course.

Speaker 2 (10:00):
Of course.

Speaker 1 (10:00):
But he went beyond just tracking the exercises.

Speaker 2 (10:04):
What did he do?

Speaker 1 (10:05):
He started noting how he felt before, during and
after each workout.

Speaker 2 (10:09):
Interesting, so like his energy levels.

Speaker 1 (10:11):
Exactly, and he realized that he felt much more
motivated to work out on thedays.
He listened to upbeat musicbeforehand oh that's cool.
And he discovered that workingout in the evenings actually
gave him more energy.
He even started tracking hissleep patterns and noticed a
correlation between better sleepand stronger workouts.

Speaker 2 (10:30):
Wow, so he was gathering all this data about
himself.

Speaker 1 (10:32):
And using it to optimize his fitness routine.

Speaker 2 (10:35):
That's amazing.

Speaker 1 (10:36):
And now he's in the best shape of his life.

Speaker 2 (10:38):
All thanks to his listallion journal.

Speaker 1 (10:40):
He swears by it.

Speaker 2 (10:41):
It's a great example of how powerful this can be.

Speaker 1 (10:44):
It really is.

Speaker 2 (10:45):
You know, it's not just about fitness either.

Speaker 1 (10:46):
Right Journaling can be helpful for any goal.

Speaker 2 (10:49):
Exactly Whether it's creative, professional, personal
.

Speaker 1 (10:52):
It's about finding a system that works for you.

Speaker 2 (10:54):
And a listallion journal provides the perfect
canvas for that.

Speaker 1 (10:57):
Okay.
So as we wrap up our deep diveinto goal setting and journaling
, I think it's safe to say thata listallion is more than just a
pretty notebook.

Speaker 2 (11:07):
It is.

Speaker 1 (11:07):
It's a tool for self-discovery, a catalyst for
growth and a constant companionon the journey towards achieving
our dreams.

Speaker 2 (11:14):
Beautifully said.
And remember, whether you're aseasoned goal setter or just
starting out, the key is toembrace the process.
Okay, be kind to yourself alongthe way.
Yeah, and never underestimatethe power of putting pen to
paper.

Speaker 1 (11:28):
I love that and who knows, maybe that simple act of
opening a journal, like alistallion, could be the first
step towards unlocking your fullpotential it could be and
creating a life that trulylights you up.

Speaker 2 (11:38):
That's a great goal to strive for.
It is.

Speaker 1 (11:40):
Until next time.