March 25, 2025 • 15 mins
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Journaling transforms raw emotions into structured understanding, creating a safe harbor for processing life's challenges. While many of us have tried keeping a diary at some point, true healing journaling goes deeper, helping us untangle complicated feelings and recognize patterns that shape our reactions and decisions.
The simple act of transferring swirling thoughts to paper gives us critical distance from overwhelming emotions. As we discuss in this episode, writing literally creates a container for feelings that might otherwise consume us. By articulating vague emotional states with concrete words, we diminish their intensity and gain valuable perspective. This process reveals recurring triggers and responses that might otherwise remain invisible, providing insights that lead to meaningful personal growth.
Physical aspects of journaling matter more than you might expect. Having a journal that feels inviting—with quality paper, comfortable line spacing, and a pleasant tactile experience—dramatically increases consistency. These seemingly small details create a ritual that makes the practice more appealing, especially when processing difficult emotions. Features like numbered pages and a table of contents transform a simple notebook into a powerful tool for tracking your evolution over time.
For those struggling to maintain a journaling habit, we share practical strategies: starting with just five minutes daily, using prompts to overcome blank page paralysis, and remembering that consistency matters more than length. The cumulative effect of regular reflection creates the foundation for meaningful growth that makes journaling so transformative. As we ask in this episode: Don't just think about what you want to achieve—consider who you want to become through this process. What will your journal say about you a year from now?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're going deep onsomething I think a lot of folks
have probably tried at somepoint journaling.
But we're not just talkingabout, like you know, jotting
down what you had for lunch.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
This is about using journaling to heal and grow as a
person.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And we've been looking at some really
interesting stuff about, like,how this actually works.
Yeah, actually works, yeah, andI'm hoping by the end of this
we'll all have a better sense oflike what are the real benefits
?
You know why it can be tough tostick with sometimes right and
how, like the right tools, canactually make a huge difference.
(00:37):
I think that's key having theright tools yeah, so when we
talk about journaling forhealing, one thing that really
jumps out from the research ishow your journal can become like
this.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Totally safe space, like no judgment, you know, to
just like process all thosetough emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
It's so important to have that safe space.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
And work through past experiences, even the really
heavy stuff.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Yeah, and it's not just about having a space, it's
like actively using that spaceto make sense of things.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Okay, so how does that work?
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Well, think of it like you're creating a container
for your emotions.
You know, sometimes when wehave these really intense
feelings or like something bighappens, it can just feel
completely overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
Yeah, yeah and unresolved.
Yeah, you just push it down.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Right, and journaling is a way to like pull those
things out Okay, you know, putthem on paper, and when you do
that, it's like you get somedistance from them.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
You can start to see them more objectively.
I see what you're saying, soinstead of it just being like
hey, Exactly.
This swirling mess in your head.
It's like, okay, now it's.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
You can look at it.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's out there, I can look at it.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
You can analyze it.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
Yeah, what do you think is like the biggest
benefit of that, like gettingthat clearer view?
Speaker 2 (01:53):
I think for me, it's how journaling can reveal
patterns in your emotions.
Oh, interesting you might noteven realize, like how you
always react a certain way incertain situations, right until
you see it written down over andover like oh, every time my
boss does that, they getstressed out and then you can
start to ask yourself like why,why is that happening?
Speaker 1 (02:13):
yeah, yeah, that's so true.
I've noticed that in my ownjournaling too, and and the
research we looked at it alsotalked about how putting those
emotional wounds into words,like actually writing about them
, can make them less intense.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It's almost like by acknowledging them, you take
away some of their power.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
It's like you're facing it head on instead of
letting it fester.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
And that's a huge part of healing right, yeah,
totally.
Going from feeling overwhelmedto understanding and then
eventually moving forward.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
That makes sense.
Feeling overwhelmed tounderstanding and then
eventually moving forward, thatmakes sense, and it makes me
think about you, know howimportant it is to have a
journal that actually feels likea safe space, like physically
feels inviting.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
And that's something I really like about La Stallion
journals they use this soft fauxleather cover.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, so nice to touch it.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
It's almost like it's encouraging you to pick it up.
It's tactile, yeah, and dealwith those feelings, even the
tough ones.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
It's like a little ritual.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
It is.
It's like creating this littleritual around.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
And that can make all the difference when it comes to
consistency.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Absolutely, because we all know life gets in the way
sometimes and you need thatlittle something to be like okay
, come on.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Sit down Even five minutes.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
You know I'm thinking about my cousin Emily.
She went through a rough patchafter she lost her job.
And she was carrying around alot of shame and uncertainty and
she's always been a veryprivate person.
But her career counselorsuggested she try journaling and
at first she was like, hey, Idon't know about this.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
It can feel self-indulgent.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Yeah, like is this really going to help?
But she stuck with it and shetold me later that it was
actually really therapeutic forher.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Just having that private space to be totally
honest with herself, withoutanybody judging her or giving
her advice she didn't want andthrough that she was able like
untangle all those anxieties.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
And eventually start thinking about.
You know what she wanted to donext.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
That's a great example of how powerful
journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (04:15):
It is.
It's like you said before it'sabout processing those emotions.
Giving them a voice, givingthem a voice, yeah, and
sometimes writing it down iseasier than saying it out loud,
even to yourself.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Sometimes you can be more honest with yourself on
paper.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Yeah, that's a good point.
Yeah, so we've talked abouthealing, but what about growth,
like how does journaling helpyou grow as a person?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Well, one thing our sources highlighted is the power
of using prompts Prompts, okyeah, like specific questions to
guide your thinking.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Oh, I see, so it's not just like free writing
whatever comes to mind.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Sometimes a little direction can be really helpful.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
OK, so like what kind of prompts are we talking about
?
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Well, things like what's one thing you learned
about yourself today, or what'sone small step you can take
towards a long-term goal.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
You know things that make you really think about
where you are and where you wantto be.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
And how do those prompts actually translate into
like real personal growth?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Well, I think, by engaging with those questions,
you're basically shifting fromjust acknowledging where you are
to actively envisioning who youwant to be.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Oh, I see.
So it's like you're setting anintention.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Exactly and then figuring out those concrete
steps to get there.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
And that's where things like numbered pages and a
table of contents.
Oh yeah, Like in the Lestallionjournals.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Come in handy.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Because you can go back and see how your answers
have changed over time.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Right Like.
Am I still working towards thesame goals have?
Speaker 2 (05:42):
my priorities shifted .
Speaker 1 (05:43):
You can track your own evolution.
Yeah, am I still working?
Speaker 2 (05:44):
towards the same goals.
Have my priorities shifted?
You can?
Speaker 1 (05:46):
track your own evolution?
Yeah, and I think that's reallypowerful to be able to look
back and see how you've changed.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
It turns your journal into a tool for self-assessment
.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
It does.
Yeah, it's not just a diaryanymore, it's like this roadmap
of your personal journey.
Then it can be incrediblymotivating.
Yeah, it reminds me of myfriend David.
He was feeling really lost.
Oh, yeah, for a while just kindof adrift, and he started using
a guided journal with promptsthat focused on like his values
and what he really wanted out oflife.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
And he wasn't always great about writing every day.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Yeah, life happens.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
But because his journal had a table of content
Right, he could easily go backand find his answers to those
earlier prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
That's so helpful.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
And over time he started to see these patterns in
his thinking and it gave himthe clarity to make some big
changes Wow In his life.
That ultimately made him a lothappier.
That's awesome.
It was amazing to see thattransformation.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
It's a great example of how guided reflection can
lead to action.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It is, and it's not always about these huge
epiphanies.
Sometimes it's just about smallsteps, yeah, and being
consistent.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Now let's be real for a second Starting and keeping
up a journaling habit can betough, it can be.
What are some of the biggestroadblocks people hit?
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Well, I think inconsistency is a big one.
Yeah, life gets busy, it does,and it's easy to let journaling
slide.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Right.
Other things seem more urgent.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Exactly.
And then there's the fear ofvulnerability.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
You know, actually being honest with yourself on
paper can be scary.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Like what if somebody reads it?
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Or what if you don't even like what you see?
Yeah, it's like you're reallyexposed.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
And then there's a simple question of like what do
I even write?
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Oh yeah, the blank page.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Staring at that blank page can be paralyzing.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
It can be so intimidating.
So, uh, any advice on how todeal with those challenges?
Speaker 2 (07:39):
Wait, I think starting small is really
important.
Okay, like, don't try to writefor an hour every day right off
the bat, right, just commit tofive or ten minutes, yeah, and
make it a daily habit.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Like build that muscle Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Yeah, and for the vulnerability piece, mm-hmm,
remember that your journal isfor your eyes only.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Nobody else has to see it.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
It's your safe space.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
It's your space to be completely yourself.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
And mess up.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
And mess up.
Yeah, yeah, and if you'restruggling with what to write,
try using prompts.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Like write about what you're grateful for.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
Or just free write whatever pops into your head.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Just let it flow.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Yeah, don't overthink it, don't edit, and you know,
sometimes even the way a journalis designed can make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Oh, interesting, okay Like with the Lestallion
journals.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
They use these dashed lines on the pages.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Yeah, those are nice.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
And the lines are a little wider apart.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It's subtle, but it makes the page feel less
intimidating.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Right, it's not so stark.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Exactly, and especially if you're new to
journaling or you're feelinghesitant.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That can make it a lot easier to just start writing
.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah, it's like it's inviting you to put pen to paper
.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Yeah, I know.
For me personally, when I firsttried journaling, I was using
this notebook with these superthin lines all crammed together.
I know they kind of it feltlike I was back in school taking
a test.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
It makes you feel like you have to be perfect.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Exactly, and I ended up just giving up because it was
such a chore.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
But then I switched to a notebook that had more of a
relaxed layout, kind of likethose dashed lines, and it made
a world of difference.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
It just feels more freeing.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
It felt like I could actually breathe.
Speaker 2 (09:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
And be myself on the page.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
So let's talk more about those emotional benefits
of journaling for healing.
You know we talked aboutprocessing emotions, but the
sources really emphasize howimportant it is to actually
articulate those feelings.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Yeah, like put them into words.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Yeah, because sometimes, when you're feeling
overwhelmed, like you can't evenmake sense of what you're
experiencing, it's just a jumbleof feelings.
Exactly, but writing them downforces you to make them concrete
.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Yeah, you're giving them a shape.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
And that can be really cathartic.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
It could be like a release.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Yeah, like you're getting it out of your system.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And it can also help you to understand your emotions
better.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Right, because now you're not just feeling them,
you're analyzing them.
You're analyzing them.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
You're looking at them from a different
perspective.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
And that can lead to more self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Absolutely.
And again, I think the physicaljournal itself can play a role
here.
Oh, interesting, like withLestallion, they talk a lot
about the quality of their paper.
It's this thick ivory paper andthey say it's really smooth to
write on.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Yeah, even with fountain pens.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Even with fountain pens.
Yeah, and I know that mightseem like a small detail, right,
but when you're trying to digdeep into your emotions, the
last thing you want is to bedistracted by ink bleeding
through the page or the penscratching.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
It takes you out of the moment it does it really
does Right.
And scratching it takes you outof the moment.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
It does, it really does Right, and you want to be
fully present with thosefeelings.
You want to be able to focus onwhat you're feeling and what it
means Exactly.
Yeah, so let's shift gears alittle bit and talk about how
journaling contributes topersonal growth over time.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Yeah, this is a long game.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
It is.
It's not a quick fix.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
No.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
So how does that work ?
Speaker 2 (10:55):
Well, I think regular journaling helps to cultivate a
growth mindset.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Because you're constantly reflecting on
challenges, successes, lessonslearned.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
And that strengthens your belief in your ability to
learn and grow.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Like you see proof of your own progress.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
And it also builds resilience.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
When you look back and see how you've handled tough
situations in the past, itgives you confidence to face
future challenges.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
Like you know, you've got this.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Right and, importantly, it helps with
decision making.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Because journaling allows you to understand your
values and priorities better.
Speaker 1 (11:32):
Oh, that makes sense.
So you can make choices thatare aligned with who you really
are.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
You're not just reacting to things, you're
making conscious decisions.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
It's like you're creating this archive of your
personal journey, and I lovethat Lestallion gives you so
much space to do that.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah, you have 211 pages 211 pages.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
That's a lot of space for reflection, and they even
have that little pocket in theback.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Oh yeah, where you can keep mementos, it's a nice
touch it is.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
It's like they're encouraging you to make this
journal a part of your.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Yeah, to really personalize.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
Yeah, to personalize it and and to document your
growth.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
It becomes a reflection of you.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
OK, so we've talked about all these benefits, but
let's bring it all together nowand focus on why a Lestallion
journal in particular, with allits specific features, is so
good for this kind of healingand growth journaling.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Well, what's interesting is how the design
choices really supporteverything we've been talking
about.
Like, the thick paper preventsink bleed, which is especially
helpful when you're dealing withintense emotions.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Right, you don't want your words to get all smudged
and messy, exactly, and the softcover makes it feel really
inviting.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Yeah, like you want to hold it.
You don't want your words toget all smudged and messy,
exactly, and the soft covermakes it feel really inviting.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Yeah, like you want to hold it.
Speaker 2 (12:41):
You want to spend time with it.
Speaker 1 (12:42):
And all those pages with the dashed lines give you
plenty of space to write withoutbeing overwhelming.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Right, it's the perfect balance.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, and I love that little pocket in the back.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
It's like a little treasure chest.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
For your journey, your journey.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
yeah, and then the numbered pages and table of
contents.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
So important for staying organized.
Speaker 1 (13:01):
And being able to track your progress.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
And those wider lines make it so much more
comfortable to write.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
They really thought of everything.
Speaker 1 (13:10):
It seems like they did.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It's like they designed this journal
specifically for this purpose.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Yeah, it's more than just a pretty notebook.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
It's a tool.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
It's a tool For self-discovery.
So, to wrap things up, what areyour top tips for making
journaling a really effectivepractice.
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Well, first find a dedicated time and space.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Even if it's just for a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Yeah, make it a ritual.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
And don't be afraid to use prompts, especially when
you're feeling stuck.
Speaker 1 (13:40):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
There are tons of great resources out there.
Speaker 1 (13:42):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
And remember, consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
More important than writing a novel every day.
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Exactly.
Just show up and revisit yourpast entries.
Speaker 1 (13:50):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
That's where you'll really see your growth.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
And be kind to yourself.
Speaker 2 (13:55):
Your journal is a judgment-free zone.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
So, as we come to the end of our deep dive today,
it's clear that journaling,especially with a well-designed
tool like a listallion, is somuch more than just keeping a
diary.
Speaker 2 (14:09):
It's a powerful practice.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
It's a way to heal To grow.
Speaker 2 (14:13):
To understand yourself.
Speaker 1 (14:14):
Understand yourself better.
Yeah, and it gives you thatsafe space to process your
emotions.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
In a structure for self-reflection.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
And it helps you overcome those roadblocks that
can keep you from even starting.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It's all about using the power of words.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
To heal and grow.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
To shape your own story.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
So here's a final thought for you to ponder Don't
just think about what you wantto achieve.
Think about who you want tobecome.
Speaker 2 (14:41):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Through this process of journaling Powerful.
What kind of person will you bea year from now?
Speaker 2 (14:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:47):
What will your journal say about you?
Speaker 2 (14:49):
That's a great question to leave people with.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:53):
My pleasure.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Until next time.
See ya Keep exploring, bye.
All right.
So today we're going deep onsomething I think a lot of folks
have probably tried at somepoint journaling.
But we're not just talkingabout, like you know, jotting
down what you had for lunch.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
This is about using journaling to heal and grow as a
person.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And we've been looking at some really
interesting stuff about, like,how this actually works.
Yeah, actually works, yeah, andI'm hoping by the end of this
we'll all have a better sense oflike what are the real benefits
?
You know why it can be tough tostick with sometimes right and
how, like the right tools, canactually make a huge difference.
(00:37):
I think that's key having theright tools yeah, so when we
talk about journaling forhealing, one thing that really
jumps out from the research ishow your journal can become like
this.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Totally safe space, like no judgment, you know, to
just like process all thosetough emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
It's so important to have that safe space.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
And work through past experiences, even the really
heavy stuff.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Yeah, and it's not just about having a space, it's
like actively using that spaceto make sense of things.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Okay, so how does that work?
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Well, think of it like you're creating a container
for your emotions.
You know, sometimes when wehave these really intense
feelings or like something bighappens, it can just feel
completely overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
Yeah, yeah and unresolved.
Yeah, you just push it down.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Right, and journaling is a way to like pull those
things out Okay, you know, putthem on paper, and when you do
that, it's like you get somedistance from them.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
You can start to see them more objectively.
I see what you're saying, soinstead of it just being like
hey, Exactly.
This swirling mess in your head.
It's like, okay, now it's.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
You can look at it.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's out there, I can look at it.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
You can analyze it.
Speaker 1 (01:46):
Yeah, what do you think is like the biggest
benefit of that, like gettingthat clearer view?
Speaker 2 (01:53):
I think for me, it's how journaling can reveal
patterns in your emotions.
Oh, interesting you might noteven realize, like how you
always react a certain way incertain situations, right until
you see it written down over andover like oh, every time my
boss does that, they getstressed out and then you can
start to ask yourself like why,why is that happening?
Speaker 1 (02:13):
yeah, yeah, that's so true.
I've noticed that in my ownjournaling too, and and the
research we looked at it alsotalked about how putting those
emotional wounds into words,like actually writing about them
, can make them less intense.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It's almost like by acknowledging them, you take
away some of their power.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
It's like you're facing it head on instead of
letting it fester.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
And that's a huge part of healing right, yeah,
totally.
Going from feeling overwhelmedto understanding and then
eventually moving forward.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
That makes sense.
Feeling overwhelmed tounderstanding and then
eventually moving forward, thatmakes sense, and it makes me
think about you, know howimportant it is to have a
journal that actually feels likea safe space, like physically
feels inviting.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
And that's something I really like about La Stallion
journals they use this soft fauxleather cover.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, so nice to touch it.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
It's almost like it's encouraging you to pick it up.
It's tactile, yeah, and dealwith those feelings, even the
tough ones.
Speaker 2 (03:11):
It's like a little ritual.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
It is.
It's like creating this littleritual around.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
And that can make all the difference when it comes to
consistency.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Absolutely, because we all know life gets in the way
sometimes and you need thatlittle something to be like okay
, come on.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Sit down Even five minutes.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
You know I'm thinking about my cousin Emily.
She went through a rough patchafter she lost her job.
And she was carrying around alot of shame and uncertainty and
she's always been a veryprivate person.
But her career counselorsuggested she try journaling and
at first she was like, hey, Idon't know about this.
Speaker 2 (03:46):
It can feel self-indulgent.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Yeah, like is this really going to help?
But she stuck with it and shetold me later that it was
actually really therapeutic forher.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Just having that private space to be totally
honest with herself, withoutanybody judging her or giving
her advice she didn't want andthrough that she was able like
untangle all those anxieties.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (04:08):
And eventually start thinking about.
You know what she wanted to donext.
Speaker 2 (04:12):
That's a great example of how powerful
journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (04:15):
It is.
It's like you said before it'sabout processing those emotions.
Giving them a voice, givingthem a voice, yeah, and
sometimes writing it down iseasier than saying it out loud,
even to yourself.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Sometimes you can be more honest with yourself on
paper.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Yeah, that's a good point.
Yeah, so we've talked abouthealing, but what about growth,
like how does journaling helpyou grow as a person?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Well, one thing our sources highlighted is the power
of using prompts Prompts, okyeah, like specific questions to
guide your thinking.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Oh, I see, so it's not just like free writing
whatever comes to mind.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Sometimes a little direction can be really helpful.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
OK, so like what kind of prompts are we talking about
?
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Well, things like what's one thing you learned
about yourself today, or what'sone small step you can take
towards a long-term goal.
Speaker 1 (05:02):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
You know things that make you really think about
where you are and where you wantto be.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
And how do those prompts actually translate into
like real personal growth?
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Well, I think, by engaging with those questions,
you're basically shifting fromjust acknowledging where you are
to actively envisioning who youwant to be.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Oh, I see.
So it's like you're setting anintention.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Exactly and then figuring out those concrete
steps to get there.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
And that's where things like numbered pages and a
table of contents.
Oh yeah, Like in the Lestallionjournals.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Come in handy.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
Because you can go back and see how your answers
have changed over time.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Right Like.
Am I still working towards thesame goals have?
Speaker 2 (05:42):
my priorities shifted .
Speaker 1 (05:43):
You can track your own evolution.
Yeah, am I still working?
Speaker 2 (05:44):
towards the same goals.
Have my priorities shifted?
You can?
Speaker 1 (05:46):
track your own evolution?
Yeah, and I think that's reallypowerful to be able to look
back and see how you've changed.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
It turns your journal into a tool for self-assessment
.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
It does.
Yeah, it's not just a diaryanymore, it's like this roadmap
of your personal journey.
Then it can be incrediblymotivating.
Yeah, it reminds me of myfriend David.
He was feeling really lost.
Oh, yeah, for a while just kindof adrift, and he started using
a guided journal with promptsthat focused on like his values
and what he really wanted out oflife.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (06:15):
And he wasn't always great about writing every day.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Yeah, life happens.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
But because his journal had a table of content
Right, he could easily go backand find his answers to those
earlier prompts.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
That's so helpful.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
And over time he started to see these patterns in
his thinking and it gave himthe clarity to make some big
changes Wow In his life.
That ultimately made him a lothappier.
That's awesome.
It was amazing to see thattransformation.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
It's a great example of how guided reflection can
lead to action.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It is, and it's not always about these huge
epiphanies.
Sometimes it's just about smallsteps, yeah, and being
consistent.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Now let's be real for a second Starting and keeping
up a journaling habit can betough, it can be.
What are some of the biggestroadblocks people hit?
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Well, I think inconsistency is a big one.
Yeah, life gets busy, it does,and it's easy to let journaling
slide.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
Right.
Other things seem more urgent.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Exactly.
And then there's the fear ofvulnerability.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
You know, actually being honest with yourself on
paper can be scary.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Like what if somebody reads it?
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Or what if you don't even like what you see?
Yeah, it's like you're reallyexposed.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
And then there's a simple question of like what do
I even write?
Speaker 1 (07:29):
Oh yeah, the blank page.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Staring at that blank page can be paralyzing.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
It can be so intimidating.
So, uh, any advice on how todeal with those challenges?
Speaker 2 (07:39):
Wait, I think starting small is really
important.
Okay, like, don't try to writefor an hour every day right off
the bat, right, just commit tofive or ten minutes, yeah, and
make it a daily habit.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Like build that muscle Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Yeah, and for the vulnerability piece, mm-hmm,
remember that your journal isfor your eyes only.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Nobody else has to see it.
Speaker 1 (07:58):
It's your safe space.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
It's your space to be completely yourself.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
And mess up.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
And mess up.
Yeah, yeah, and if you'restruggling with what to write,
try using prompts.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:09):
Like write about what you're grateful for.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
Or just free write whatever pops into your head.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Just let it flow.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Yeah, don't overthink it, don't edit, and you know,
sometimes even the way a journalis designed can make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Oh, interesting, okay Like with the Lestallion
journals.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
They use these dashed lines on the pages.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Yeah, those are nice.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
And the lines are a little wider apart.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It's subtle, but it makes the page feel less
intimidating.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Right, it's not so stark.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
Exactly, and especially if you're new to
journaling or you're feelinghesitant.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That can make it a lot easier to just start writing
.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah, it's like it's inviting you to put pen to paper
.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Yeah, I know.
For me personally, when I firsttried journaling, I was using
this notebook with these superthin lines all crammed together.
I know they kind of it feltlike I was back in school taking
a test.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
It makes you feel like you have to be perfect.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Exactly, and I ended up just giving up because it was
such a chore.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
But then I switched to a notebook that had more of a
relaxed layout, kind of likethose dashed lines, and it made
a world of difference.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
It just feels more freeing.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
It felt like I could actually breathe.
Speaker 2 (09:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
And be myself on the page.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
So let's talk more about those emotional benefits
of journaling for healing.
You know we talked aboutprocessing emotions, but the
sources really emphasize howimportant it is to actually
articulate those feelings.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Yeah, like put them into words.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Yeah, because sometimes, when you're feeling
overwhelmed, like you can't evenmake sense of what you're
experiencing, it's just a jumbleof feelings.
Exactly, but writing them downforces you to make them concrete
.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Yeah, you're giving them a shape.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
And that can be really cathartic.
Speaker 2 (09:47):
It could be like a release.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
Yeah, like you're getting it out of your system.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
And it can also help you to understand your emotions
better.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Right, because now you're not just feeling them,
you're analyzing them.
You're analyzing them.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
You're looking at them from a different
perspective.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
And that can lead to more self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
Absolutely.
And again, I think the physicaljournal itself can play a role
here.
Oh, interesting, like withLestallion, they talk a lot
about the quality of their paper.
It's this thick ivory paper andthey say it's really smooth to
write on.
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Yeah, even with fountain pens.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Even with fountain pens.
Yeah, and I know that mightseem like a small detail, right,
but when you're trying to digdeep into your emotions, the
last thing you want is to bedistracted by ink bleeding
through the page or the penscratching.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
It takes you out of the moment it does it really
does Right.
And scratching it takes you outof the moment.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
It does, it really does Right, and you want to be
fully present with thosefeelings.
You want to be able to focus onwhat you're feeling and what it
means Exactly.
Yeah, so let's shift gears alittle bit and talk about how
journaling contributes topersonal growth over time.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Yeah, this is a long game.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
It is.
It's not a quick fix.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
No.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
So how does that work ?
Speaker 2 (10:55):
Well, I think regular journaling helps to cultivate a
growth mindset.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Because you're constantly reflecting on
challenges, successes, lessonslearned.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
And that strengthens your belief in your ability to
learn and grow.
Speaker 1 (11:09):
Like you see proof of your own progress.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
And it also builds resilience.
Speaker 1 (11:15):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
When you look back and see how you've handled tough
situations in the past, itgives you confidence to face
future challenges.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
Like you know, you've got this.
Speaker 2 (11:23):
Right and, importantly, it helps with
decision making.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Because journaling allows you to understand your
values and priorities better.
Speaker 1 (11:32):
Oh, that makes sense.
So you can make choices thatare aligned with who you really
are.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
You're not just reacting to things, you're
making conscious decisions.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
It's like you're creating this archive of your
personal journey, and I lovethat Lestallion gives you so
much space to do that.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah, you have 211 pages 211 pages.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
That's a lot of space for reflection, and they even
have that little pocket in theback.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Oh yeah, where you can keep mementos, it's a nice
touch it is.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
It's like they're encouraging you to make this
journal a part of your.
Speaker 2 (12:00):
Yeah, to really personalize.
Speaker 1 (12:02):
Yeah, to personalize it and and to document your
growth.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
It becomes a reflection of you.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
OK, so we've talked about all these benefits, but
let's bring it all together nowand focus on why a Lestallion
journal in particular, with allits specific features, is so
good for this kind of healingand growth journaling.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Well, what's interesting is how the design
choices really supporteverything we've been talking
about.
Like, the thick paper preventsink bleed, which is especially
helpful when you're dealing withintense emotions.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Right, you don't want your words to get all smudged
and messy, exactly, and the softcover makes it feel really
inviting.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
Yeah, like you want to hold it.
You don't want your words toget all smudged and messy,
exactly, and the soft covermakes it feel really inviting.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Yeah, like you want to hold it.
Speaker 2 (12:41):
You want to spend time with it.
Speaker 1 (12:42):
And all those pages with the dashed lines give you
plenty of space to write withoutbeing overwhelming.
Speaker 2 (12:48):
Right, it's the perfect balance.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, and I love that little pocket in the back.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
It's like a little treasure chest.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
For your journey, your journey.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
yeah, and then the numbered pages and table of
contents.
Speaker 2 (12:59):
So important for staying organized.
Speaker 1 (13:01):
And being able to track your progress.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
And those wider lines make it so much more
comfortable to write.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
They really thought of everything.
Speaker 1 (13:10):
It seems like they did.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It's like they designed this journal
specifically for this purpose.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Yeah, it's more than just a pretty notebook.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
It's a tool.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
It's a tool For self-discovery.
So, to wrap things up, what areyour top tips for making
journaling a really effectivepractice.
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Well, first find a dedicated time and space.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Even if it's just for a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Yeah, make it a ritual.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
And don't be afraid to use prompts, especially when
you're feeling stuck.
Speaker 1 (13:40):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
There are tons of great resources out there.
Speaker 1 (13:42):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
And remember, consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
More important than writing a novel every day.
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Exactly.
Just show up and revisit yourpast entries.
Speaker 1 (13:50):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
That's where you'll really see your growth.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
And be kind to yourself.
Speaker 2 (13:55):
Your journal is a judgment-free zone.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
So, as we come to the end of our deep dive today,
it's clear that journaling,especially with a well-designed
tool like a listallion, is somuch more than just keeping a
diary.
Speaker 2 (14:09):
It's a powerful practice.
Speaker 1 (14:11):
It's a way to heal To grow.
Speaker 2 (14:13):
To understand yourself.
Speaker 1 (14:14):
Understand yourself better.
Yeah, and it gives you thatsafe space to process your
emotions.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
In a structure for self-reflection.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
And it helps you overcome those roadblocks that
can keep you from even starting.
Speaker 2 (14:26):
It's all about using the power of words.
Speaker 1 (14:29):
To heal and grow.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
To shape your own story.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
So here's a final thought for you to ponder Don't
just think about what you wantto achieve.
Think about who you want tobecome.
Speaker 2 (14:41):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Through this process of journaling Powerful.
What kind of person will you bea year from now?
Speaker 2 (14:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:47):
What will your journal say about you?
Speaker 2 (14:49):
That's a great question to leave people with.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:53):
My pleasure.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Until next time.
See ya Keep exploring, bye.
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