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Ever noticed how easily our minds slip into focusing on what's wrong or what we lack? That default setting toward scarcity thinking might be robbing you of the abundance that's hiding in plain sight. Gratitude journaling offers a powerful reset button for your mental framework, and we're breaking down exactly how this practice works to transform your outlook.
Research consistently shows that deliberately noting what we're grateful for improves mental health, builds emotional resilience, and fosters genuine joy. But turning this knowledge into consistent practice requires the right approach and tools. The Lestallion Journal, with its 120 GSM bleed-proof paper, luxurious faux leather covers, and thoughtful organizational features, transforms gratitude journaling from a chore into a ritual you'll actually look forward to.
We tackle the common roadblocks that derail most journaling attempts—blank page syndrome, inconsistency, and repetition fatigue—with practical solutions anyone can implement. Through Sarah's story, we demonstrate how these techniques created real transformation, helping her break free from a negative work spiral to develop a more resilient, opportunity-focused mindset. You'll learn specific prompts, best practices, and how to leverage journal features like numbered pages and a table of contents to deepen your practice and track your progress over time.
What small thing might you write down today? The ripple effects of that simple act could be more profound than you imagine. Listen now to discover how dedicating just a few moments daily to noticing the good can fundamentally reshape your perspective on life.
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Episode Transcript
Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
Today we're zeroing in again onsomething powerful, building
gratitude and well, a feeling ofabundance.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Right.
It's a practice we know canreally shift things, and
journaling is such a key toolfor that.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Exactly and specifically.
We're revisiting the LestallionJournal today.
We know it's designed with thiskind of practice in mind, so we
want to look closer at how itsfeatures actually support that.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
Because it's so easy, isn't it, to just get bored
down in the daily grind, the tax, the worries.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Yeah, you focus on what's wrong or what you don't
have.
Our sources today from theLasallian product info really
highlight this tendency.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
They do.
They point out how focusing onyou know, responsibilities and
challenges can make us overlookthe good stuff, the joys, the
kindnesses.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
It's like our default setting is sometimes tuned to
scarcity or stress.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
Unfortunately, yes, and that's where the intentional
act of gratitude journalingcomes in.
It's a conscious choice toretune that focus.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
To actively look for the opportunities, the beauty,
the abundance that is there,even if it's small.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
Precisely the Lestallian materials emphasize
making that shift towardspositivity.
And it's not just a feeling.
The sources mention provenbenefits.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Better mental health, emotional well-being, more
resilience.
The research backs it up.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
And the physical act of writing it down seems key.
It sort of cements thosepositive thoughts.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
It does.
It strengthens that positivethinking, reduces anxiety, helps
foster more joy.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
It's like carving out a dedicated space, both
mentally and physically, forthat abundance mindset.
The journal becomes thecontainer for those thoughts,
those emotions, evenachievements.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
And you mentioned the physical aspect that connects
to using a quality journal likethe Listallion.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
That experience itself matters it really does.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
The sources talk about the um, the 120 gsm paper,
nice and thick, smooth, and thefaux leather cover it feels
good to use exactly.
It enhances that feeling ofmindfulness, makes the act feel
a bit more special, maybe lesslike a chore and more like a
ritual okay, but let's be real,starting this and sticking with
it.
Speaker 1 (02:05):
It can be tricky.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Oh, absolutely Common challenges pop up, Like what do
I even write?
How do I make this a habit?
Won't I just write the samethings over and over?
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Uh-huh, the Lestallion info actually tackles
these.
Speaker 2 (02:17):
It does.
It acknowledges those stickingpoints blank page syndrome, lack
of consistency, repetition,fatigue, and it Sticking points
blank page syndrome, lack ofconsistency, repetition, fatigue
, and it offers solutions.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
All right.
What kind of solutions are wetalking about?
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Well, using gratitude prompts is a big one.
You know specific questions toget you thinking differently.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Like what made you smile today, or something simple
like that Exactly or maybedescribe a challenge you're
grateful you overcame.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Also, setting a routine helps massively.
Same time, same place, each dayImpossible.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
Builds the habit muscle.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Right and varying your entries.
Don't just list things.
Maybe write a short gratitudeletter you don't send, or
reflect on a tough moment andfind the silver lining.
Stories of personal growth worktoo.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
That makes sense.
Mixing it up keeps it fresh andyou mentioned the Lestallion
journal itself has features thathelp with consistency and maybe
that repetition issue.
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Yes, this is where the design really shines for
this practice the numbered pagesand the built-in table of
contents.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Okay, tell me more about why those are so useful.
Seems like a simpleorganizational thing.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
It is, but it's powerful for this kind of
journaling.
If you feel repetitive, you canuse the table of contents to
quickly flip back, see what youfocused on before.
It helps you track your journey.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Ah, so you can see patterns or intentionally look
for new things to appreciate.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
Precisely.
It helps you reflect deeper,maybe notice themes you keep
coming back to or areas youhaven't considered.
It directly tackles thatfeeling of just writing the same
list.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
It helps you revisit positive moments when you need a
boost, I imagine.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
Exactly that organization makes it a living
document, not just a collectionof entries.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Okay, so the features are really functional.
For gratitude, let's recapthose Laskonian specifics.
Then we mentioned the paper.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Right.
The thick 120 GSM paper, smoothwriting, no annoying ink bleed
through, makes you actually wantto write in it and a cover.
The luxurious faux leather yeah, adds to that ritualistic
quality feel.
Makes it feel important.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
And then the numbered pages and table of contents for
tracking and revisiting.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Crucial for staying organized and making the
reflection process easier andricher.
Plus, they offer quite a fewcolors and cover types right,
Soft and hard covers.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Yeah, lots of choices Ash, gray, black, cocoa brown,
royal blue.
Quite a range, which probablyhelps, too, finding one that
feels yours.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
That personal appeal definitely encourages you to
pick it up more often.
It becomes a desirable object,not just a notebook.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
It really sounds like they've thought about removing
the friction from the process.
You know, it reminds me of myfriend Sarah.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
She was feeling super stressed at work.
Just stuck in this negativeloop.
Tried mindfulness apps, butnothing really stuck.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
Hmm, common story.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
Yeah, so remember we talked about gratitude journals.
She picked up a Lestallion, Ithink it was that nice deep blue
one, the soft cover, and atfirst she said it was hard, like
what am I even grateful forright now.
But she liked the feel of thejournal, the actual writing part
, away from screens.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
The tactile experience.
Speaker 1 (05:18):
Exactly.
She started with really simpleprompts what tiny thing brought
me joy or what went okay today?
Speaker 2 (05:24):
Small steps.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Right yeah.
And over time she realized shewas noticing more good things,
stuff she'd normally ignore.
She even used the numberedpages to look back on entries
from weeks where she feltparticularly good about a
project.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Ah, using the features yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
And after a few months she genuinely felt
different, more resilient,seeing opportunities instead of
just problems.
It wasn't magic, but theconsistent practice helped.
By having that dedicated nicejournal, it really made a
difference for her.
Speaker 2 (05:55):
That's a fantastic illustration.
It shows how the tool itselfcan really support the intention
.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Totally so for listeners inspired by that
wanting to start, or mayberestart, their practice.
What are the key best practices?
Again maybe keeping thesejournal features in mind.
Speaker 2 (06:10):
Well, aiming for maybe three specific things
daily is a good start.
Specificity is key.
Describe why you're grateful.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Not just my cat, but the way my cat purred when I got
home.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Exactly.
Use prompts when you're stuck.
Reflect on tough moments too.
What did you learn?
What strength did you find?
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Finding gratitude even in challenges.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
Right.
Describe things in detail andhaving nice paper-like
listallions makes that morepleasant.
Encour encourages longerentries sometimes.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Make it a ritual.
Speaker 2 (06:38):
Definitely Connect it to something you already do
Morning coffee before bed andusing a journal you genuinely
like looking at and holding.
Like the Lestallion helps makethat ritual stick.
It feels less like homework.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
It becomes a positive moment in itself.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Precisely the tool enhances the practice.
Speaker 1 (06:55):
So, wrapping up, it seems clear that gratitude
journaling is genuinely powerfulfor shifting our mindset and
well-being.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Absolutely.
It's a deliberate practice withreal benefits.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
And having a dedicated, high-quality journal
like the Listallion isn't justfluff, it's features the paper,
the cover, the number pages, thetable of contents.
They actively support makingthe practice consistent,
organized and ultimately moreeffective.
Speaker 2 (07:21):
They do.
They're thoughtfully designedto enhance the experience and
help you cultivate that sense ofgratitude and abundance more
easily.
It turns the intention into asustainable habit.
Speaker 1 (07:31):
So maybe something for you listening to think about
.
How could dedicating just a fewmoments each day to notice the
good maybe using a journaldesign for that purpose start to
reshape your own perspective?
What small thing might youwrite down today, and what
ripple effect could that simpleact create?
Speaker 2 (07:48):
A powerful question to consider.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
Thanks for joining us for this deep dive.
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