Journal For Positive Thinking - How journaling can transform your thinking to be positive

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Discover the science-backed magic of positive thinking through the simple yet profound practice of journaling. When you put pen to paper, something remarkable happens—stress hormones drop by a measurable 10%, your outlook brightens, and suddenly those goals you've been chasing feel within reach.

We dive deep into what makes journaling such a powerful tool for mindset transformation. From the satisfying feel of quality paper beneath your pen to the psychological benefits of physically writing rather than typing, every aspect of the process contributes to its effectiveness. You'll hear the surprising story of a tech-obsessed skeptic whose life changed dramatically when he reluctantly began journaling to manage anxiety.

The conversation explores practical techniques that anyone can use to cultivate positivity through writing. Learn how to transform setbacks into growth opportunities by approaching challenges with curiosity instead of judgment. Discover how personalized affirmations can gradually rewire negative self-talk, and why celebrating even small wins creates powerful momentum in your life. We share real examples of how these practices have helped people navigate difficult periods and achieve meaningful goals.

Whether you're a seasoned journal-keeper or someone who's never written more than a shopping list, this episode offers accessible entry points for harnessing the power of positive thinking. The key isn't perfection—it's consistency and self-compassion. By dedicating just a few minutes daily to this practice, you'll develop resilience that extends far beyond the page, creating ripple effects throughout your life and relationships. Ready to transform your mindset one journal entry at a time?

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, so picture this You're feeling way more
resilient when it comes tostress and, just like your
outlook is brighter, you're evenbetter at hitting those goals
you set.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
Sounds pretty amazing , right.

Speaker 1 (00:09):
That's the power of positive thinking, like that's
the potential right, and todaywe're going to really like dive
deep into how journaling canhelp you unlock it.

Speaker 2 (00:19):
You know, it really is remarkable how something as
straightforward as writing downyour thoughts can have such a
huge impact on your sense ofwell-being.

Speaker 1 (00:27):
Really.

Speaker 2 (00:28):
And there's actual research to support this.
A study published in theJournal of Personality and
Social Psychology discoveredsomething pretty cool People who
did this gratitude journalingthing for just 15 minutes a week
.
They reported a 10% drop inthose pesky stress hormones and
a boost in overall lifesatisfaction.

Speaker 1 (00:47):
Wow, 10%.
Huh, that's not just somefluffy feel-good idea, that's a
real, measurable difference,right?
So how do we actually like turnthis research into something we
can do something real?

Speaker 2 (00:57):
Well, that's where the practice of journaling comes
in.
Yeah, you know, it's likecarving out a space, a dedicated
space, to cultivate a morepositive mindset.

Speaker 1 (01:05):
I see, and I know you're a big fan of La Stallion
journals for this very thing.

Speaker 2 (01:08):
Oh yeah, For sure.

Speaker 1 (01:10):
What is it about their approach about those
journals that clicks with you?

Speaker 2 (01:15):
Well, la Stallion journals.
They're not just nice-lookingnotebooks, you know.
They've been designed with alot of thought to make this
whole journaling thing forpositive thinking enjoyable and
effective.
Right, they have some featuresthat are really helpful for this
, like the paper, for examplehigh quality, thick paper yeah,
that 120 gsm paper.

Speaker 1 (01:34):
Gotta admit, as someone who loves a good
fountain pen, that was a hugeselling point for me.

Speaker 2 (01:38):
No bleed through, no feathering, just pure writing,
bliss exactly and you know itmight seem like a small, but
when you're trying to write downa positive thought or just
reflect on your day, you don'twant a messy page with ink
smudged everywhere.
It can totally kill your flow.

Speaker 1 (01:56):
It's so true.
And you know what?
It reminds me of my friend.
I'll call him David.
He's a total tech guy, alwayson his devices.
Okay, used to be likejournaling.
That's so old school, it'sinefficient.

Speaker 2 (02:06):
Yeah, I can see that.

Speaker 1 (02:07):
But then get this.
His therapist suggested he tryjournaling to manage his anxiety
.

Speaker 2 (02:13):
Oh wow, I'm curious how did that go?
Was he resistant at first?

Speaker 1 (02:17):
Oh, absolutely.
He was like why would I writeit down when I can just type it
into my notes app?

Speaker 2 (02:21):
Right.

Speaker 1 (02:22):
But then for his birthday I gave him a listallion
journal.

Speaker 2 (02:25):
Nice.

Speaker 1 (02:26):
And something just clicked.

Speaker 2 (02:27):
It's funny how that works.
There's something so powerfulabout the physical act of
putting pen to paper.
It's different from typing,engages different parts of our
brain.

Speaker 1 (02:36):
That's exactly what David said.
He told me that physicallywriting in the journal it forced
him to slow down, to be morepresent with his thoughts and it
helped him to slow down, to bemore present with his thoughts
and it helped him process hisemotions way better.
He loved the numbered pages andtable of contents because it
helped him organize his entries.
He could easily revisit themeslike gratitude or affirmations

(02:56):
which his therapist wasencouraging him to focus on.

Speaker 2 (02:59):
It's like the Lestallian journal structure.
It offers a kind of gentleframework, especially for those
who are new to journaling orlove being organized.
And those little back pocketsthey have for keepsakes those
aren't just there to look cute.

Speaker 1 (03:11):
I know right.
I remember when my niece gother first listallion journal.
She was about 10 years old andshe was over the moon about that
little pocket.
You know what she put in there?
She put a pressed flower fromher grandmother's garden, a
photo of her dog and a littlenote she wrote to her future
self.
It was so sweet.
It became this little treasurechest of things that just spark

(03:32):
joy and positive memories forher.
It's like those pockets holdway more than just you know
physical stuff.
They hold like pieces ofinspiration, little bits of
positive energy.

Speaker 2 (03:41):
That's a beautiful way to put it.

Speaker 1 (03:42):
So, speaking of inspiration, let's get into some
specific techniques, you know,for using journaling to
cultivate that more positivemindset.
We talked about gratitude listsand affirmations, but what are
some other practices that youfind really powerful?

Speaker 2 (03:56):
One technique that I find incredibly valuable is
reflecting on lessons learned.
Life is a roller coaster right,full of ups and downs, but
every single experience, whetherit's positive or negative, it
offers a chance for growth.

Speaker 1 (04:09):
That's so true.
You know, I used to get so hungup on my mistakes, like letting
them define my whole self-worth.

Speaker 2 (04:15):
Yeah, it's easy to fall into that trap.

Speaker 1 (04:16):
But journaling has really helped me to change that
whole story I was telling myself.
Now, when I hit a setback, Itry to look at it with curiosity
instead of judgment.

Speaker 2 (04:26):
I love that approach.
Instead of beating yourself upwith why did this happen to me,
you ask what can I learn fromthis?
You know the stallion journals.
They have these really coolprompts sprinkled throughout the
pages.

Speaker 1 (04:38):
Right.

Speaker 2 (04:45):
One of my favorites is what is one thing I could do
differently next time.

Speaker 1 (04:47):
It encourages you to think back and then actually do
something different.
It's like turning thosestumbling blocks into stepping
stones.

Speaker 2 (04:51):
Perfectly said.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
Now you mentioned affirmations before.

Speaker 2 (04:54):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (04:54):
I've heard so much about how powerful they can be
but to be honest, I struggle tomake them feel real.
They can sound kind of cheesysometimes.

Speaker 2 (05:01):
I get it.
The trick with affirmations isto personalize them, make them
your own.
You got to connect them to yourvalues and goals.
It's not about repeating emptyphrases.
It's about changing that innervoice to be more supportive,
more encouraging.

Speaker 1 (05:16):
So instead of just saying like I am successful, I
could say I am capable ofreaching my goals through hard
work and dedication.

Speaker 2 (05:24):
Exactly.
You want to create affirmationsthat truly speak to you.
Don't be afraid to trydifferent things.
What works for one person mightnot work for another.

Speaker 1 (05:32):
It's funny you say that because my sister she went
through this whole phase whereshe was writing affirmations
everywhere like sticky notes,her planner even on her bathroom
mirror.

Speaker 2 (05:42):
Wow.

Speaker 1 (05:43):
It became a bit of a joke in our family.

Speaker 2 (05:45):
I love it.
It sounds like she was fullycommitted.
Did it help her?

Speaker 1 (05:48):
She said it did.
At first it felt a bit forced,but she said that seeing those
affirmations all day long, itreally helped her change her
mindset.
She's going through a toughtime with her business and those
little reminders they boostedher confidence and kept her
going.

Speaker 2 (06:03):
It's a perfect example of how even small,
consistent actions can reallyadd up and affect our outlook.
Another practice that peopleoften forget about is
celebrating wins.
We tend to get so focused onwhat's not working that we
forget to acknowledge ouraccomplishments, no matter how
small they might seem.

Speaker 1 (06:21):
Oh my gosh, I am so guilty of that.
I'm always chasing the nextgoal, the next milestone that I
forget to just stop andappreciate how far I've already
come.

Speaker 2 (06:30):
It's so important to savor those victories.
They give you a sense ofachievement and they fuel that
motivation to keep pushingforward.
And L listallion journals arebrilliant for this.
They have these designatedsections for weekly wins.
It prompts you to think aboutwhat went well, what you
accomplished.

Speaker 1 (06:47):
I've started doing that in my journaling and it's
wild how much of a difference itmakes.
It's like giving myself alittle high five.
You know my brother who's amusician.
He actually uses his listallionjournal to keep track of his
songwriting progress.
Cool, he sets goals likefinishing a certain number of
songs each month and then heuses the journal to celebrate
every milestone.

Speaker 2 (07:07):
I love that.
Yeah, it turns a journal into atool for creative expression
and accountability.
And, speaking of goals,visualization is another
powerful technique you canincorporate into journaling.

Speaker 1 (07:18):
Yeah, the whole visualizing your dreams thing.
I'm a big believer in that.
I even have a vision boardwhere I pin up images and quotes
that represent my goals andaspirations.

Speaker 2 (07:27):
Visualizing things makes your goals feel more real,
more attainable, and thosedotted pages in Lestallion
journals are perfect forsketching out those visions.

Speaker 1 (07:36):
I use those dotted pages all the time.
Sometimes I sketch out ideasfor a new project where I create
little mind maps to help meorganize my thoughts.
I even use them to plan myentire wedding.

Speaker 2 (07:47):
That's awesome.
It shows how adaptable thesejournals are.
They fit your needs, yourpersonality.

Speaker 1 (07:51):
You know.
Thinking back to my friendDavid, the one who wasn't into
journaling at first, he told methat writing down his goals in
his listallion journal and thenlike drawing them out actually
helped him achieve them moreeffectively.

Speaker 2 (08:03):
That's incredible.
It shows the power of combiningintention with action.
When you put those goals onpaper and then bring them to
life visually, you're basicallycreating a roadmap for your
success.

Speaker 1 (08:14):
It's like giving our dreams a physical form, making
them more real, more achievable.
But, let's be honest, stayingpositive all the time.
It's not a walk in the park.
We all have challenges,setbacks and those days when it
feels like negativity is justlurking everywhere.
What advice would you give forgetting through those tough
times?

Speaker 2 (08:33):
You're absolutely right Life throws curveballs,
and there will be days whenfeeling positive seems
impossible, and that's exactlywhen journaling becomes even
more important.

Speaker 1 (08:43):
It's like having a safe space to work through those
tough emotions to find your wayback to a more balanced
perspective.
But I think it's also importantto remember that it's not about
forcing yourself to be positive24-7.

Speaker 2 (08:55):
I completely agree.
It's not about pretending thenegative feelings aren't there.
It's about learning to handlethem in a healthy way.
Journaling can help you spotthose negative thought patterns,
challenge them and reframe themin a more helpful way.

Speaker 1 (09:08):
It's like turning down the volume on that inner
critic and turning up the volumeon compassion and
self-acceptance.
Love that, but I know for somepeople the idea of starting a
journaling practice it can beintimidating.
Where do you even begin?

Speaker 2 (09:23):
The great thing about journaling is there's no right
or wrong way to do it.
It's personal and it changesover time.
But if you're feeling lost, myadvice would be start small.

Speaker 1 (09:33):
Small steps, big impact.
I like that.

Speaker 2 (09:36):
Exactly.
Don't pressure yourself towrite pages and pages every day.
Even just five or ten minutescan make a difference.

Speaker 1 (09:42):
And if you're stuck, prompts can be super helpful.
Sometimes I just stare at theblank page like what am I
supposed to write here?

Speaker 2 (09:48):
Prompts.
Give you a little nudge, getthose thoughts moving.
Think about prompts related togratitude affirmations, lessons
learned or even just reflectingon your day.
Listonian journals actuallyhave prompts throughout their
pages.
You can also find tons onlineor even come up with your own.

Speaker 1 (10:05):
It's like having a conversation with yourself on
paper, but with these littlesparks of inspiration to guide
you.

Speaker 2 (10:10):
Exactly and remember the key is consistency.
The more you journal, the morenatural and helpful it becomes.

Speaker 1 (10:17):
It's like working out a muscle, the muscle of
positivity and self-awareness.
And La Stallion journals withtheir design and all the cool
features.
They can be incredible tools tohelp us on that journey.
Wow, it feels like we'vecovered so much today, from you
know the science behind positivethinking to all the practical
ways we can actually use it inour everyday lives.

Speaker 2 (10:38):
It's been a great conversation.
I really hope our listeners arefeeling inspired, ready to
start their own journeys withpositive thinking and journaling
.

Speaker 1 (10:44):
I know I am I'm already thinking about like all
the little ways I can fit thesepractices into my routine.
It's like we found thistreasure chest of tools right
For creating a more positive andfulfilling life.

Speaker 2 (10:56):
And remember, it's not about reaching this like
perfect state of happiness allthe time.
Life has its ups and downs, itschallenges and triumphs.
It's about having the tools andthe right mindset to navigate
all of that with more resilience, more grace and more optimism.

Speaker 1 (11:12):
It's about embracing the whole range of human
emotions, but choosing to focuson the good, to find the silver
lining, to approach each daywith that sense of possibility.

Speaker 2 (11:21):
Beautifully said, and journaling, especially with a
tool like a Lestallion journal,can be an amazing companion on
that journey.

Speaker 1 (11:29):
It's like having a trusted friend, a cheerleader
and a guide all in one.
So, as we wrap up our deep divetoday, is there one final
thought you want to leave ourlisteners with.

Speaker 2 (11:40):
If you're feeling drawn to this world of positive
thinking and journaling, Iencourage you to just take that
first step.
Start small, keep at it and,most importantly, be kind to
yourself throughout the process.
You might be surprised by whathappens when you simply pick up
a pen, put it to paper andinvite more positivity into your
life.

Speaker 1 (11:59):
And remember even the tiniest changes can make a huge
difference.
We can create a more positiveand fulfilling life, not just
for ourselves, but for everyonearound us.

Speaker 2 (12:07):
Here's to embracing the power of positivity.
One journal entry at a time.

Speaker 1 (12:11):
Absolutely Cheers to that.