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Becoming a mother transforms your entire world—a beautiful whirlwind of firsts, sleepless nights, overwhelming love, and moments of doubt. During this profound transition, journaling emerges as more than a self-care practice; it becomes an anchor, a sanctuary for your unfiltered thoughts and emotions.
We take a deep dive into how journaling serves new mothers, exploring both practical considerations and emotional benefits. From the thoughtful design elements of Lestallion journals (like 120 GSM paper that prevents ink bleed-through and built-in tables of contents for organization) to the profound emotional release that comes from honest reflection, we unpack why putting pen to paper matters during this transformative time.
For many new mothers, the pressure to present as perpetually joyful conflicts with the complex reality they're experiencing. Journaling offers that judgment-free zone where you can acknowledge both the transcendent moments of connection and the depths of exhaustion—sometimes on the same page. We share techniques like gratitude journaling that can shift perspective without diminishing the challenges, and practical approaches for incorporating this practice even when time feels impossibly scarce.
Beyond processing emotions and documenting memories, journaling facilitates remarkable personal growth. Through regular reflection, mothers develop deeper self-awareness, recognize patterns, and create something truly priceless—a tangible record of this extraordinary journey that becomes both a personal touchstone and a future gift for their child. Your journal isn't just recording memories; it's actively shaping how you experience and remember this transformative chapter. What story will you begin to write for yourself and your child today?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
You ever notice how, when you're going through
something big, something thatkind of changes everything, it's
like everyone wants to give youadvice.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Especially for new moms.
Right, it's like informationoverload.
Everyone's got an opinion, atip, a must-have gadget.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
It can be overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Totally overwhelming, and today we're diving into a
topic that's really close to alot of our listeners' hearts.
We're going to be talking aboutjournaling and how it can be a
game changer, especially for newmoms.
A real anchor yeah, we've beendigging into a bunch of
different sources, articles onjournaling in general, some
really fascinating stuff aboutjournals that are specifically
(00:34):
designed for new moms, even somepieces about Lestallion
journals, which we know a lot ofyou are already big fans of.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Yeah, they've really got a following.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
They do.
And you know our mission hereisn't to just skim the surface.
We want to go deep, reallyexplore how journaling can be
more than just like a dear diarykind of thing.
How can it actually help newmoms process all the emotions,
document this incredible journeyand maybe even make it a little
bit easier to manage the chaos,this incredible?
Speaker 2 (01:05):
journey and maybe even make it a little bit easier
to manage the chaos, because,let's be honest, becoming a mom
is well, it's a whirlwind.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Yeah, that's a good word for it.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Yeah, and you know all the sources we've been
looking at.
They really capture that.
You've got the incredible joy,those first smiles, the bonding
moments.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Oh, so sweet.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Sweetest.
But then there's the sleepdeprivation, the constant worry,
the emotional ups and downs.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Definitely ups and downs.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
It's a lot to handle and in all of that you need a
space, a safe space, to justkind of unpack it all.
And that's where journaling canbe so powerful.
It's like a judgment-free zonewhere you can just be real, you
know.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Yeah, and not feel like you have to have it all
figured out.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
And it's interesting when you think about it, that
even the type of journal youchoose can make a difference,
like we were looking at theseListallion journals.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Oh, yeah, tell me about those.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
They're so thoughtfully designed, like, for
example, they use this thick120 GSM paper so you can write
on both sides without the inkbleeding through that paper so
you can write on both sideswithout the ink bleeding through
.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
That's smart.
Speaker 1 (02:05):
Yeah, you don't want your thoughts getting all
smudged together Exactly and 211pages, so plenty of space to
capture everything.
Plus, they have a faux leathercover, which makes them feel
really luxurious.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Durable too, I bet.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Oh yeah, you know they've thought about the fact
that this journal is going to betossed in a diaper bag, maybe
even get spit up on a few times.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Reality of mom life right.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Totally.
And here's the thing that Ithink is genius, especially for
new moms who are, let's face it,juggling a million things they
have a built-in table ofcontents.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Ooh, that's handy.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
Isn't it?
I mean, think about it.
You're tracking feedings,diaper changes, maybe trying to
squeeze in some self-care.
Plus, you've got all theseemotions you're processing.
With a table of contents youcan organize it all, Find what
you need quickly.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
So you don't have to flip through 100 pages to find
that one precious moment youwant to remember.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Exactly, and they've got different styles too A5 soft
cover, A5 hard cover.
Even all these cool colors,Like there's the Arajo which
comes in this really sleek ashgray, black.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Sounds sophisticated.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
It is.
And then the Grano, which islike a warm cocoa brown.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Well, that's nice, so you can pick one that really
speaks to you.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Exactly, and it really makes you realize that
these aren't just notebooks,they're tools, almost like
companions for this journey.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Right, Because why would a new mom even need a
special journal Like what's thepoint?
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Well, it goes way beyond just being a diary.
I mean, on a practical level.
It's amazing for organization,like you said, keeping track of
feedings, doctor's appointments,all of that but it's also it's
like a sanctuary for yourthoughts and feelings.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
That personal sanctuary, as one of the
articles call it.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Yes, a place where you can be completely honest
with yourself, because sometimesthose thoughts, the doubts, the
fears, they're not things younecessarily want to share with
everyone.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Especially when you feel like you're supposed to
have it all together.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
Right, like you're supposed to be, this glowing,
happy mom all the time.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
But that's not real life, is it?
And journaling gives youpermission to be real, to
acknowledge the full spectrum ofwhat you're going through.
And when you're choosing ajournal, the features really do
matter, don't they?
Speaker 1 (04:07):
They do.
Like we mentioned theLestallion journals, they have
that durable binding, the thick120 GSM paper and that built-in
table of contents like we talkedabout.
It's a game changer fororganization.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Plus, they've got numbered pages, which makes
using the table of contents eveneasier.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Makes total sense, and I love that some of their
journals have dashed lined pages.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Oh yeah, that's versatile.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
Super versatile.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
You can do lists, you can just brain dump, you can
get creative with it.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
And their lines are 7.5 millimeters wide, which
might sound like a small detailbut it makes a difference when
you're sleep deprived and tryingto read your own handwriting.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Right, every little bit helps.
And don't forget about the backpocket trying to read your own
handwriting Right.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Every little bit helps.
And don't forget about the backpocket.
Oh yes, Such a smart addition.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Perfect for tucking away little mementos.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
A first photo, a lock of hair, a little note from
your partner.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Turns it into a real keepsake.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
It does Okay.
So we've talked about howpractical journaling can be, but
let's talk about the emotionalside of things, because I think
that's where it really shines,especially for new moms.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Absolutely.
Journaling can be so powerfulfor processing all the intense
emotions that come with thishuge life transition.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Like we've been calling it a whirlwind, and it
really is.
One minute you're on top of theworld.
The next you're feelingcompletely lost and overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
And it's all valid.
It's all part of the experience, and journaling gives you a way
to acknowledge and process allof it without judgment.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Exactly.
You don't have to censoryourself, you don't have to
pretend to be okay, you can justlet it all out on the page.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
And that can be so freeing, can't it?
Speaker 1 (05:37):
It can, and you know, studies have actually shown
that journaling can reducestress and anxiety and even
boost emotional resilience.
Speaker 2 (05:44):
Because you're not keeping all those feelings
bottled up inside.
You're giving them an outlet, away to be expressed and
released.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
And one technique that we came across in our
research is gratitude journaling.
Have you heard of that?
Speaker 2 (05:56):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
It's so simple but so effective Just taking a few
minutes each day to write down afew things you're grateful for.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
It helps shift your focus, doesn't?
Speaker 1 (06:06):
it Right.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Especially when you're in the thick of things
and it's easy to get bogged downby the challenges it really
does.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
You know, it makes me think of my friend sarah.
After her first baby she wasfeeling so overwhelmed, so
isolated, like she felt like shewasn't doing anything right,
and her sister got her alistallion journal, one of the
soft cover ones in that gorgeouscolor oh nice at first, sarah
wasn't sure if she'd actuallyuse it, but she started trying
to write down just one thing shewas grateful for each day A
(06:35):
smile from her baby, asupportive text from a friend, a
hot shower the little thingsExactly.
And she told me later that itreally helped.
It wasn't like it magicallysolved all her problems, but it
was like a little ray of lightin the darkness.
Speaker 2 (06:48):
It's a reminder that even when things are tough,
they're still good to be found.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Right, and speaking of practical things, I know
someone out there is thinking,okay, this all sounds great, but
what am I supposed to find timeto journal?
I barely have time to brush myteeth.
So what advice do we have forthose super busy new moms?
Speaker 2 (07:06):
The good news is you don't need a lot of time Even
five or ten minutes can make adifference and you don't have to
write a novel.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Right, it's not about perfection, it's about making
it work for you.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Absolutely.
Start small.
Be kind to yourself.
Even a few bullet points, aquick list or a couple of
sentences about your day can beenough.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
And don't be afraid to use prompts.
Those can be so helpful whenyou're feeling stuck or you just
don't know where to start.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh for sure, Some good ones are what made me smile
today.
What's one thing I learnedtoday?
Or what's one thing I did formyself today?
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Love those, and you know making your journal easily
accessible can make a bigdifference.
Keep it by your bed in yourdiaper bag, wherever you're most
likely to have a few spareminutes.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Make it part of your routine, like maybe while you're
feeding the baby or rightbefore you go to sleep.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Or even during those middle-of-the-night feedings,
when you're up anyway, and don'tforget to revisit your entries
from time to time.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Yes, it's amazing to look back and see how far you've
come.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
And you might even notice patterns in your thoughts
and feelings which can bereally helpful for understanding
yourself better.
Now, what about those days whenyou're just completely
exhausted, Like the thought ofwriting anything, even a few
words, just feels impossible.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
Totally get it On those days.
Just keep it super short, likeone sentence, yeah, or even just
a word, whatever you can manage.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
No pressure, and if you're staring at a blank page
feeling totally lost, go back tothose prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
They can help you get unstuck and consistency.
That's key too, right.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
It is.
The more you can makejournaling a regular habit, the
more benefits you'll get from it.
And you know it's funny.
We were talking about theListallion journals earlier and
some of their features, like thedash lines and the generous
line spacing.
They can actually make theprocess a little easier,
especially when you're feelingtired.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Makes sense.
It's like they've thought ofeverything to make journaling as
simple and enjoyable aspossible.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
They really have.
Okay, so we've talked about thepractical and emotional
benefits of journaling, butthere's another aspect we want
to touch on, which is personalgrowth.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Because journaling isn't just about documenting
your experiences.
It's about learning and growingfrom them.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
It is.
But how does that happen?
Exactly Like just by writingstuff down.
Well, think about it.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
When you take the time to reflect on your thoughts
and feelings, you start todevelop a deeper understanding
of yourself.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Oh, you mean like, what makes you tick?
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Exactly.
You start to see patterns,recognize your triggers,
identify your values, and thatincreased self-awareness can be
so empowering.
It can help you make betterchoices, set healthier
boundaries and just generallyfeel more in control of your
life.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
I can see that, and all of this is happening during
a time when you're already goingthrough so much personal growth
just by becoming a mother.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Exactly so.
Journaling becomes thisincredible tool for navigating
that whole process and, ofcourse, let's not forget the
fact that it creates a tangiblerecord of this incredible
journey.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
Your own personal time capsule.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
And think about how meaningful that will be for your
child someday.
Imagine them reading yourjournal entries, getting a
glimpse into your thoughts andfeelings during those early
years.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Oh wow, and you can even write directly to your
child in your journal, right?
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Absolutely Little notes, letters, whatever feels
right.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
I love that idea and you know the Lestallion journals
with their high quality,wood-free paper.
Those entries are going to lastfor years and years.
They're like heirlooms they are.
It makes you think of mygrandmother.
She kept these little notebooksfor each of her kids and she'd
write down all these littleanecdotes about them, funny
things they said milestones theyreached.
Years later she gave thosenotebooks to her kids and they
(10:40):
were just, they were priceless.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
Because they captured those everyday moments, those
tiny details that make up a life.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
They did.
It wasn't about perfect grammaror beautiful handwriting.
It was about the heart behindthe words.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Exactly, and that's what makes journaling so special
.
It's not about creating apolished product.
It's about capturing theessence of your experience, in
all its messy, beautifulcomplexity.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, what's the key
takeaway for our listeners?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
I think it's this.
Journaling, especially duringthe transformative journey of
motherhood, is an incrediblegift you can give to yourself
and to your child.
It's a way to find your voice,to process your emotions, to
document this unique chapter ofyour life.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
And to create something truly meaningful that
you can look back on for yearsto come, even share with your
child someday.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Exactly, and if you're thinking about starting a
journal or maybe you've triedit before and it didn't quite
stick take another look.
There are journals out there,like those from Lestallion, that
are thoughtfully designed withfeatures that can really support
you in this practice.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
So remember in the whirlwind of new motherhood.
Your journal isn't justrecording memories.
It's actively shaping how youremember and experience this
extraordinary time.
What story will you begin towrite for yourself and your
child today?
Thanks for joining us for thisdeep dive.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Thanks for having me.
You ever notice how, when you're going through
something big, something thatkind of changes everything, it's
like everyone wants to give youadvice.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:06):
Especially for new moms.
Right, it's like informationoverload.
Everyone's got an opinion, atip, a must-have gadget.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
It can be overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Totally overwhelming, and today we're diving into a
topic that's really close to alot of our listeners' hearts.
We're going to be talking aboutjournaling and how it can be a
game changer, especially for newmoms.
A real anchor yeah, we've beendigging into a bunch of
different sources, articles onjournaling in general, some
really fascinating stuff aboutjournals that are specifically
(00:34):
designed for new moms, even somepieces about Lestallion
journals, which we know a lot ofyou are already big fans of.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Yeah, they've really got a following.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
They do.
And you know our mission hereisn't to just skim the surface.
We want to go deep, reallyexplore how journaling can be
more than just like a dear diarykind of thing.
How can it actually help newmoms process all the emotions,
document this incredible journeyand maybe even make it a little
bit easier to manage the chaos,this incredible?
Speaker 2 (01:05):
journey and maybe even make it a little bit easier
to manage the chaos, because,let's be honest, becoming a mom
is well, it's a whirlwind.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Yeah, that's a good word for it.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Yeah, and you know all the sources we've been
looking at.
They really capture that.
You've got the incredible joy,those first smiles, the bonding
moments.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Oh, so sweet.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Sweetest.
But then there's the sleepdeprivation, the constant worry,
the emotional ups and downs.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
Definitely ups and downs.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
It's a lot to handle and in all of that you need a
space, a safe space, to justkind of unpack it all.
And that's where journaling canbe so powerful.
It's like a judgment-free zonewhere you can just be real, you
know.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Yeah, and not feel like you have to have it all
figured out.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
And it's interesting when you think about it, that
even the type of journal youchoose can make a difference,
like we were looking at theseListallion journals.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Oh, yeah, tell me about those.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
They're so thoughtfully designed, like, for
example, they use this thick120 GSM paper so you can write
on both sides without the inkbleeding through that paper so
you can write on both sideswithout the ink bleeding through
.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
That's smart.
Speaker 1 (02:05):
Yeah, you don't want your thoughts getting all
smudged together Exactly and 211pages, so plenty of space to
capture everything.
Plus, they have a faux leathercover, which makes them feel
really luxurious.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Durable too, I bet.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Oh yeah, you know they've thought about the fact
that this journal is going to betossed in a diaper bag, maybe
even get spit up on a few times.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Reality of mom life right.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Totally.
And here's the thing that Ithink is genius, especially for
new moms who are, let's face it,juggling a million things they
have a built-in table ofcontents.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
Ooh, that's handy.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
Isn't it?
I mean, think about it.
You're tracking feedings,diaper changes, maybe trying to
squeeze in some self-care.
Plus, you've got all theseemotions you're processing.
With a table of contents youcan organize it all, Find what
you need quickly.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
So you don't have to flip through 100 pages to find
that one precious moment youwant to remember.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
Exactly, and they've got different styles too A5 soft
cover, A5 hard cover.
Even all these cool colors,Like there's the Arajo which
comes in this really sleek ashgray, black.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Sounds sophisticated.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
It is.
And then the Grano, which islike a warm cocoa brown.
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Well, that's nice, so you can pick one that really
speaks to you.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Exactly, and it really makes you realize that
these aren't just notebooks,they're tools, almost like
companions for this journey.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Right, Because why would a new mom even need a
special journal Like what's thepoint?
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Well, it goes way beyond just being a diary.
I mean, on a practical level.
It's amazing for organization,like you said, keeping track of
feedings, doctor's appointments,all of that but it's also it's
like a sanctuary for yourthoughts and feelings.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
That personal sanctuary, as one of the
articles call it.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Yes, a place where you can be completely honest
with yourself, because sometimesthose thoughts, the doubts, the
fears, they're not things younecessarily want to share with
everyone.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Especially when you feel like you're supposed to
have it all together.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
Right, like you're supposed to be, this glowing,
happy mom all the time.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
But that's not real life, is it?
And journaling gives youpermission to be real, to
acknowledge the full spectrum ofwhat you're going through.
And when you're choosing ajournal, the features really do
matter, don't they?
Speaker 1 (04:07):
They do.
Like we mentioned theLestallion journals, they have
that durable binding, the thick120 GSM paper and that built-in
table of contents like we talkedabout.
It's a game changer fororganization.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Plus, they've got numbered pages, which makes
using the table of contents eveneasier.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Makes total sense, and I love that some of their
journals have dashed lined pages.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Oh yeah, that's versatile.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
Super versatile.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
You can do lists, you can just brain dump, you can
get creative with it.
Speaker 1 (04:35):
And their lines are 7.5 millimeters wide, which
might sound like a small detailbut it makes a difference when
you're sleep deprived and tryingto read your own handwriting.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Right, every little bit helps.
And don't forget about the backpocket trying to read your own
handwriting Right.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
Every little bit helps.
And don't forget about the backpocket.
Oh yes, Such a smart addition.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Perfect for tucking away little mementos.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
A first photo, a lock of hair, a little note from
your partner.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Turns it into a real keepsake.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
It does Okay.
So we've talked about howpractical journaling can be, but
let's talk about the emotionalside of things, because I think
that's where it really shines,especially for new moms.
Speaker 2 (05:05):
Absolutely.
Journaling can be so powerfulfor processing all the intense
emotions that come with thishuge life transition.
Speaker 1 (05:14):
Like we've been calling it a whirlwind, and it
really is.
One minute you're on top of theworld.
The next you're feelingcompletely lost and overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
And it's all valid.
It's all part of the experience, and journaling gives you a way
to acknowledge and process allof it without judgment.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Exactly.
You don't have to censoryourself, you don't have to
pretend to be okay, you can justlet it all out on the page.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
And that can be so freeing, can't it?
Speaker 1 (05:37):
It can, and you know, studies have actually shown
that journaling can reducestress and anxiety and even
boost emotional resilience.
Speaker 2 (05:44):
Because you're not keeping all those feelings
bottled up inside.
You're giving them an outlet, away to be expressed and
released.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
And one technique that we came across in our
research is gratitude journaling.
Have you heard of that?
Speaker 2 (05:56):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
It's so simple but so effective Just taking a few
minutes each day to write down afew things you're grateful for.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
It helps shift your focus, doesn't?
Speaker 1 (06:06):
it Right.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Especially when you're in the thick of things
and it's easy to get bogged downby the challenges it really
does.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
You know, it makes me think of my friend sarah.
After her first baby she wasfeeling so overwhelmed, so
isolated, like she felt like shewasn't doing anything right,
and her sister got her alistallion journal, one of the
soft cover ones in that gorgeouscolor oh nice at first, sarah
wasn't sure if she'd actuallyuse it, but she started trying
to write down just one thing shewas grateful for each day A
(06:35):
smile from her baby, asupportive text from a friend, a
hot shower the little thingsExactly.
And she told me later that itreally helped.
It wasn't like it magicallysolved all her problems, but it
was like a little ray of lightin the darkness.
Speaker 2 (06:48):
It's a reminder that even when things are tough,
they're still good to be found.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Right, and speaking of practical things, I know
someone out there is thinking,okay, this all sounds great, but
what am I supposed to find timeto journal?
I barely have time to brush myteeth.
So what advice do we have forthose super busy new moms?
Speaker 2 (07:06):
The good news is you don't need a lot of time Even
five or ten minutes can make adifference and you don't have to
write a novel.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
Right, it's not about perfection, it's about making
it work for you.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
Absolutely.
Start small.
Be kind to yourself.
Even a few bullet points, aquick list or a couple of
sentences about your day can beenough.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
And don't be afraid to use prompts.
Those can be so helpful whenyou're feeling stuck or you just
don't know where to start.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh for sure, Some good ones are what made me smile
today.
What's one thing I learnedtoday?
Or what's one thing I did formyself today?
Speaker 1 (07:39):
Love those, and you know making your journal easily
accessible can make a bigdifference.
Keep it by your bed in yourdiaper bag, wherever you're most
likely to have a few spareminutes.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Make it part of your routine, like maybe while you're
feeding the baby or rightbefore you go to sleep.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Or even during those middle-of-the-night feedings,
when you're up anyway, and don'tforget to revisit your entries
from time to time.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Yes, it's amazing to look back and see how far you've
come.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
And you might even notice patterns in your thoughts
and feelings which can bereally helpful for understanding
yourself better.
Now, what about those days whenyou're just completely
exhausted, Like the thought ofwriting anything, even a few
words, just feels impossible.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
Totally get it On those days.
Just keep it super short, likeone sentence, yeah, or even just
a word, whatever you can manage.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
No pressure, and if you're staring at a blank page
feeling totally lost, go back tothose prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
They can help you get unstuck and consistency.
That's key too, right.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
It is.
The more you can makejournaling a regular habit, the
more benefits you'll get from it.
And you know it's funny.
We were talking about theListallion journals earlier and
some of their features, like thedash lines and the generous
line spacing.
They can actually make theprocess a little easier,
especially when you're feelingtired.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Makes sense.
It's like they've thought ofeverything to make journaling as
simple and enjoyable aspossible.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
They really have.
Okay, so we've talked about thepractical and emotional
benefits of journaling, butthere's another aspect we want
to touch on, which is personalgrowth.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Because journaling isn't just about documenting
your experiences.
It's about learning and growingfrom them.
Speaker 1 (09:13):
It is.
But how does that happen?
Exactly Like just by writingstuff down.
Well, think about it.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
When you take the time to reflect on your thoughts
and feelings, you start todevelop a deeper understanding
of yourself.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Oh, you mean like, what makes you tick?
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Exactly.
You start to see patterns,recognize your triggers,
identify your values, and thatincreased self-awareness can be
so empowering.
It can help you make betterchoices, set healthier
boundaries and just generallyfeel more in control of your
life.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
I can see that, and all of this is happening during
a time when you're already goingthrough so much personal growth
just by becoming a mother.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Exactly so.
Journaling becomes thisincredible tool for navigating
that whole process and, ofcourse, let's not forget the
fact that it creates a tangiblerecord of this incredible
journey.
Speaker 1 (09:59):
Your own personal time capsule.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
And think about how meaningful that will be for your
child someday.
Imagine them reading yourjournal entries, getting a
glimpse into your thoughts andfeelings during those early
years.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
Oh wow, and you can even write directly to your
child in your journal, right?
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Absolutely Little notes, letters, whatever feels
right.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
I love that idea and you know the Lestallion journals
with their high quality,wood-free paper.
Those entries are going to lastfor years and years.
They're like heirlooms they are.
It makes you think of mygrandmother.
She kept these little notebooksfor each of her kids and she'd
write down all these littleanecdotes about them, funny
things they said milestones theyreached.
Years later she gave thosenotebooks to her kids and they
(10:40):
were just, they were priceless.
Speaker 2 (10:42):
Because they captured those everyday moments, those
tiny details that make up a life.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
They did.
It wasn't about perfect grammaror beautiful handwriting.
It was about the heart behindthe words.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
Exactly, and that's what makes journaling so special
.
It's not about creating apolished product.
It's about capturing theessence of your experience, in
all its messy, beautifulcomplexity.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
So, as we wrap up this deep dive, what's the key
takeaway for our listeners?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
I think it's this.
Journaling, especially duringthe transformative journey of
motherhood, is an incrediblegift you can give to yourself
and to your child.
It's a way to find your voice,to process your emotions, to
document this unique chapter ofyour life.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
And to create something truly meaningful that
you can look back on for yearsto come, even share with your
child someday.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Exactly, and if you're thinking about starting a
journal or maybe you've triedit before and it didn't quite
stick take another look.
There are journals out there,like those from Lestallion, that
are thoughtfully designed withfeatures that can really support
you in this practice.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
So remember in the whirlwind of new motherhood.
Your journal isn't justrecording memories.
It's actively shaping how youremember and experience this
extraordinary time.
What story will you begin towrite for yourself and your
child today?
Thanks for joining us for thisdeep dive.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Thanks for having me.
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