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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the deep dive.
Okay, so we've been lookingover that material you shared
about using journals forpositivity, for optimism.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
And you know a name that keeps coming up, which
you're obviously familiar with,is Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yes, their journals seem quite tailored for this.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Exactly their whole approach to design, really
aiming at, you know, fosteringthat positive mindset.
That's what we wanted to diginto today.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
So yeah, our mission, I guess, is to explore how this
kind of dedicated journalingpractice, maybe using tools like
the Listallion ones, canactually help cultivate a more
hopeful, more upbeat way ofthinking.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Absolutely, and the information you sent over it
really touches on somefascinating stuff how we can
actively shape our own internallandscape.
Right, so we're going to lookat the science behind positivity
, because there is science there.
Okay, how to build journalinginto a real routine.
Yeah, strategies for dealingwith those negative thoughts.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Which can be tough.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Definitely the power of gratitude, managing anxiety,
setting positive goals.
How it all ties into emotionalwell-being and mindfulness too.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
And the listalian connection.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Oh yeah, definitely.
Since you were interested,we'll definitely point out some
of their features that seem wellparticularly useful for all
this.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Great, okay, let's jump into that science part
first, because you know it'seasy to think being positive is
just, I don't know, putting on abrave face.
You know it's easy to thinkbeing positive is just, I don't
know, putting on a brave face,but the material suggests it's
deeper, like neurological stuffhappening.
It mentions gratitude,mindfulness things.
Journaling helps with.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
Being linked to actual benefits lower stress,
better mental resilience.
It's not just fluff, is it?
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Not at all.
No, and the really interestingpart is how journaling gives you
that structure, a consistentway to do these practices that
actually affect brain chemistry.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Oh so.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Well, like writing down what you're grateful for
regularly.
It's not just thinking nicethoughts, it actually activates
reward pathways dopamine,serotonin.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Ah, the feel-good chemicals.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Exactly, journaling makes that happen more regularly
, plus just the act of writingthings down.
Yeah, it slows your thinking.
Okay, it lets the, the morerational part of your brain, the
prefrontal cortex, catch upwith the emotional reactions
from, say, the amygdala.
It creates this, this spacelike hitting pause on a negative
spiral precisely you get to seethe patterns instead of just
(02:22):
being swept away that's thatmakes it feel much more active,
less passive.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Now, thinking about the Lestallion journals, some
features seem to fit right inhere, like the numbered pages.
Seems simple, but if you'retrying to track thoughts,
identify those patterns youmentioned Suddenly, numbered
pages are really useful.
Right for building thatpersonal record.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Absolutely.
It facilitates thatmetacognitiveognitive piece
looking back, seeing how thingschange and the cover.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
They mentioned the soft faux leather.
My cousin actually I was a bitof a warrior she started
journaling a few months back.
Yeah, she uses a listallion andshe says just writing down her
anxieties helps her see themmore objectively.
But she also mentioned lovingthe feel of the cover, like it
makes the whole act feel specialintentional.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
That tactile experience is important.
It really can enhance thatfeeling of self-care, of doing
something meaningful.
And you're spot on about thenumbered pages.
Being able to easily find pastentries lets you track progress,
spot triggers, see how yourperspective shifts.
Research actually shows thatself-monitoring keeps you
motivated.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Okay, so building on that motivation consistency, the
material really hammers homethe need for a daily routine.
Compare it to brushing yourteeth.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah, it needs to become automatic almost.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
And it suggests starting the day with maybe
affirmations or goals orgratitude lists, setting the
tone intentionally.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
That intentionality is crucial.
Think about it so many of usgrab our phones.
First thing, right Instantexternal input often stress.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Illity.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
Yeah, so carving out just five minutes focusing
inward on positive things,affirmations about your
strengths, intentions for theday, it creates this like anchor
for positivity.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
And writing about good experiences reinforces them
.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Exactly.
It's not just recording, it'sstrengthening those positive
neural pathways, makes thosepositive thoughts easier to
access later.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
And again some Lestallion features seem built
for this daily grind in a goodway.
The 1 in 20 GSM paper soundsthick, durable for daily use.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Right, it holds up.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
But the built-in table of contents that really
caught my eye.
Imagine flipping back easily tosee I don't know your gratitude
themes or how your goalsevolved.
It makes it more than justdaily notes.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
It turns it into a record of your journey.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
yeah, I have a friend , a busy entrepreneur type.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
She told me she takes just five minutes each morning
with her listallion, writes downthree things she's grateful for
swears.
It sets a positive tone for thewhole day, even the crazy ones.
That's a perfect example.
That ability to track andreflect, like with the table of
contents, is huge for keepingthe momentum going.
It becomes your personalizedroadmap okay now overcoming
negativity.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
The material you sent had that um fictional story
about sarah struggling withprocrastination negative
self-talk using a list Allie injournal.
Can you unpack that a bit?
Speaker 2 (05:11):
sure so.
Sarah's story, yeah, it'sfictional, but it really hits on
a common struggleprocrastination that inner
critic we've all been thereright and her turning point was
committing to daily journalingwith her list Allie in.
But and this is important thestory says she found it hard at
first, couldn't easily findpositive things.
To write that feels very real.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
It's not always easy to just be positive.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Exactly when you're stuck in negativity it can feel
impossible.
It takes effort and a dedicatedspace just to start shifting
focus.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
So how did the journaling help her?
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Well, gradually, by consistently using the journal
to just process her thoughts,even the negative ones, they
started to lose some power, justgetting them out, externalizing
, them.
Yeah.
Then she started consciouslylooking for small wins, tiny
things she might have ignoredbefore.
The journal became this recordof those small victories.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Building evidence against the negativity.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Kind of, yeah, building a more balanced view of
herself, and she used it forgoal setting Two small,
achievable steps, trackingprogress.
That builds accomplishment.
So the journal was thatconsistent, nonjudgmental space
for her to face the negativity,slowly shift focus and build
positivity through effort.
No magic wand.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Just consistent effort in a dedicated space,
powerful.
Okay, let's talk specificallyabout gratitude journaling.
We touched on it, but thematerial says it shifts focus
away from negativity andtriggers those good brain
chemicals.
That sounds well prettycompelling.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
It really is and it's so accessible, right?
The suggestion is just writedown three things daily.
It can be tiny things.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
Like coffee.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Totally A warm cup of coffee, sunshine, someone
holding a door.
The power is consistentlydirecting your attention to the
good stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Training your brain to notice it more.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Exactly.
You recalibrate your internalfilter Over time.
It lifts your baseline mood,makes you less likely to dwell
on the bad.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
And for this practice the Lestallion features seem
again kind of designed for it.
That premium cover, the softivory pages.
It makes it feel less like achore, more like a ritual.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Creates value around the act.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Yeah, like you're dedicating a nice tool to this
important reflection and thequality suggests it's meant to
last be revisited.
I remember a colleague shestarted a gratitude journal
during a rough patch at work.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
How'd it go?
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Said it felt forced initially, but over time she
genuinely started noticing moregood things, and rereading those
entries later gave her realperspective resilience.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
That's often how it works Starts at searching,
becomes seeing.
And yeah, a journal that feelsspecial definitely helps you
stick with it.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Okay, moving to something else, many people deal
with Anxiety, negative emotions.
The material suggestsjournaling is a safe way to
process these, maybe even turnthem into insights, like
containing the storm.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
That's a good way to put it.
It's a nonjudgmental space tojust acknowledge what you're
feeling.
Writing it down createsdistance.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
It gets it out of your head.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
Exactly, it's on the page, not just swirling inside.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
That lets you look at it more objectively, reduces
the intensity, the processing,helps you understand triggers,
regulate better, eventually findinsights, moving from just
reacting to understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
And those listallion features like numbered pages,
ample space.
They seem useful here tooTracking emotional patterns over
time using the numbers.
That could be really insightful.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Hugely valuable for self-understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
And having enough space to just let it all out
without feeling cramped.
I've heard people sayjournaling during high anxiety.
Just getting the racingthoughts down uncensored brings
immediate relief.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
That release is powerful and being able to look
back later using those numberedpages shows you how far you've
come in managing things.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
Okay, shifting slightly.
Positive goal setting the ideathat having clear, achievable
goals boosts positivity bygiving us direction, something
good to aim for.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Precisely Goals give purpose, momentum.
Writing them down in thejournal makes them more concrete
, ups the commitment and the key, as the material notes, is
breaking big dreams into smallsteps.
Realistic timelines that avoidsoverwhelm, lets you celebrate
small wins along the way, whichkeeps you motivated.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
And Lestallion's structured layout, the space
seems ideal for that.
Not just writing the goal, butbrainstorming steps, setting
timelines, tracking progresslike a personal strategy, doc.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Turns it into a practical tool for achievement.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Yeah, I have a friend who planned a whole career
change in her journal, big goalsbroken down quarterly, monthly,
tracked everything she swears.
It kept her focused andmotivated when things got tough.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
That accountability and focus is key.
Written goals are just harderto ignore or abandon.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
So thinking bigger picture now emotional well-being
.
The material stressesjournaling isn't just for
productivity but for reallyunderstanding our emotional
states, patterns, mental healthoverall.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
Absolutely.
It all comes back toself-awareness.
Taking time to reflect helpsyou spot triggers, understand
your responses, develophealthier coping mechanisms.
It's like an ongoingconversation with yourself.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Learning from your own experiences.
Speaker 2 (10:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
That self-knowledge empowers you to navigate your
emotions better buildsresilience.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
And Lestallion focusing on things like
comfortable writing, space,quality, wood-free ivory paper.
It suggests they get that.
This needs to feel good tobecome a sustainable self-care
habit.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Makes total sense.
Yeah, if the journal itself ispleasant to use, you're way more
likely to stick with it forthat deeper reflection.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Totally the physical experience matters.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
It really does.
Those sensory details can makeit a more enjoyable, consistent
part of self-care.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Okay, lastly, mindfulness the material links
journaling to being presentaware without judgment.
How does writing help with that?
Speaker 2 (10:48):
Well, several ways.
Think about gratitudejournaling.
It inherently pulls your focusto the present, to what you
appreciate now.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Even just describing your day or how you're feeling
right now forces you to slowdown, pay attention to details,
internal and external.
It's using the act of writingto anchor yourself in the
present.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Instead of worrying about the future or dwelling on
the past, Exactly.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
You're observing your inner world through the act of
writing Affirmations, trackingpositive experiences.
These are all mindful practicesyou can do in a journal.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
And Lestallion's durable design, the thoughtful
features they support, thatconsistency needed for
mindfulness too right A reliabletool encourages daily check-ins
.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
For sure, the journal becomes that tangible anchor
for your mindfulness practice, aconsistent space for reflection
, awareness, cultivating thatnonjudgmental observation.
Speaker 1 (11:39):
So, really pulling it all together, it seems pretty
clear A dedicated journal,especially one designed with
these kinds of practices in mind, like Lestallion seems to be
doing it, can be a genuinelypowerful tool.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
A real ally, yeah, for cultivating positivity,
optimism, managing emotions,general well-being.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
The material makes a strong case that these journals
provide the structure, the space, maybe even the subtle
encouragement through design tomake these beneficial practices
stick.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Absolutely, from gratitude to processing hard
stuff to setting intentions.
It's versatile, a valuable toolfor improving your inner world.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
It really makes you think about you know how
intentionally adding regularjournaling, maybe using some of
these features we talked about,how that could personally affect
your own mindset, yourwell-being it really does.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
Which brings us to a final thought.
Maybe your own mindset, yourwell-being it really does.
Which brings us to a finalthought.
Maybe Consider the actualimpact of consistently
intentionally focusing on thegood, even when things are
challenging.
How might that simple, regularact of reflection fundamentally
shift how you see your dailylife?
How might it unlock potentialyou haven't tapped into what's
one small step maybe you couldtake today to start that journey
(12:48):
.
Welcome to the deep dive.
Okay, so we've been lookingover that material you shared
about using journals forpositivity, for optimism.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
And you know a name that keeps coming up, which
you're obviously familiar with,is Lestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yes, their journals seem quite tailored for this.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Exactly their whole approach to design, really
aiming at, you know, fosteringthat positive mindset.
That's what we wanted to diginto today.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
So yeah, our mission, I guess, is to explore how this
kind of dedicated journalingpractice, maybe using tools like
the Listallion ones, canactually help cultivate a more
hopeful, more upbeat way ofthinking.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Absolutely, and the information you sent over it
really touches on somefascinating stuff how we can
actively shape our own internallandscape.
Right, so we're going to lookat the science behind positivity
, because there is science there.
Okay, how to build journalinginto a real routine.
Yeah, strategies for dealingwith those negative thoughts.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
Which can be tough.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Definitely the power of gratitude, managing anxiety,
setting positive goals.
How it all ties into emotionalwell-being and mindfulness too.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
And the listalian connection.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Oh yeah, definitely.
Since you were interested,we'll definitely point out some
of their features that seem wellparticularly useful for all
this.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
Great, okay, let's jump into that science part
first, because you know it'seasy to think being positive is
just, I don't know, putting on abrave face.
You know it's easy to thinkbeing positive is just, I don't
know, putting on a brave face,but the material suggests it's
deeper, like neurological stuffhappening.
It mentions gratitude,mindfulness things.
Journaling helps with.
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:35):
Being linked to actual benefits lower stress,
better mental resilience.
It's not just fluff, is it?
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Not at all.
No, and the really interestingpart is how journaling gives you
that structure, a consistentway to do these practices that
actually affect brain chemistry.
Speaker 1 (01:49):
Oh so.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Well, like writing down what you're grateful for
regularly.
It's not just thinking nicethoughts, it actually activates
reward pathways dopamine,serotonin.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
Ah, the feel-good chemicals.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Exactly, journaling makes that happen more regularly
, plus just the act of writingthings down.
Yeah, it slows your thinking.
Okay, it lets the, the morerational part of your brain, the
prefrontal cortex, catch upwith the emotional reactions
from, say, the amygdala.
It creates this, this spacelike hitting pause on a negative
spiral precisely you get to seethe patterns instead of just
(02:22):
being swept away that's thatmakes it feel much more active,
less passive.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Now, thinking about the Lestallion journals, some
features seem to fit right inhere, like the numbered pages.
Seems simple, but if you'retrying to track thoughts,
identify those patterns youmentioned Suddenly, numbered
pages are really useful.
Right for building thatpersonal record.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Absolutely.
It facilitates thatmetacognitiveognitive piece
looking back, seeing how thingschange and the cover.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
They mentioned the soft faux leather.
My cousin actually I was a bitof a warrior she started
journaling a few months back.
Yeah, she uses a listallion andshe says just writing down her
anxieties helps her see themmore objectively.
But she also mentioned lovingthe feel of the cover, like it
makes the whole act feel specialintentional.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
That tactile experience is important.
It really can enhance thatfeeling of self-care, of doing
something meaningful.
And you're spot on about thenumbered pages.
Being able to easily find pastentries lets you track progress,
spot triggers, see how yourperspective shifts.
Research actually shows thatself-monitoring keeps you
motivated.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Okay, so building on that motivation consistency, the
material really hammers homethe need for a daily routine.
Compare it to brushing yourteeth.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah, it needs to become automatic almost.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
And it suggests starting the day with maybe
affirmations or goals orgratitude lists, setting the
tone intentionally.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
That intentionality is crucial.
Think about it so many of usgrab our phones.
First thing, right Instantexternal input often stress.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Illity.
Speaker 2 (03:51):
Yeah, so carving out just five minutes focusing
inward on positive things,affirmations about your
strengths, intentions for theday, it creates this like anchor
for positivity.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:01):
And writing about good experiences reinforces them
.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Exactly.
It's not just recording, it'sstrengthening those positive
neural pathways, makes thosepositive thoughts easier to
access later.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
And again some Lestallion features seem built
for this daily grind in a goodway.
The 1 in 20 GSM paper soundsthick, durable for daily use.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Right, it holds up.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
But the built-in table of contents that really
caught my eye.
Imagine flipping back easily tosee I don't know your gratitude
themes or how your goalsevolved.
It makes it more than justdaily notes.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
It turns it into a record of your journey.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
yeah, I have a friend , a busy entrepreneur type.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
She told me she takes just five minutes each morning
with her listallion, writes downthree things she's grateful for
swears.
It sets a positive tone for thewhole day, even the crazy ones.
That's a perfect example.
That ability to track andreflect, like with the table of
contents, is huge for keepingthe momentum going.
It becomes your personalizedroadmap okay now overcoming
negativity.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
The material you sent had that um fictional story
about sarah struggling withprocrastination negative
self-talk using a list Allie injournal.
Can you unpack that a bit?
Speaker 2 (05:11):
sure so.
Sarah's story, yeah, it'sfictional, but it really hits on
a common struggleprocrastination that inner
critic we've all been thereright and her turning point was
committing to daily journalingwith her list Allie in.
But and this is important thestory says she found it hard at
first, couldn't easily findpositive things.
To write that feels very real.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
It's not always easy to just be positive.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Exactly when you're stuck in negativity it can feel
impossible.
It takes effort and a dedicatedspace just to start shifting
focus.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
So how did the journaling help her?
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Well, gradually, by consistently using the journal
to just process her thoughts,even the negative ones, they
started to lose some power, justgetting them out, externalizing
, them.
Yeah.
Then she started consciouslylooking for small wins, tiny
things she might have ignoredbefore.
The journal became this recordof those small victories.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Building evidence against the negativity.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Kind of, yeah, building a more balanced view of
herself, and she used it forgoal setting Two small,
achievable steps, trackingprogress.
That builds accomplishment.
So the journal was thatconsistent, nonjudgmental space
for her to face the negativity,slowly shift focus and build
positivity through effort.
No magic wand.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Just consistent effort in a dedicated space,
powerful.
Okay, let's talk specificallyabout gratitude journaling.
We touched on it, but thematerial says it shifts focus
away from negativity andtriggers those good brain
chemicals.
That sounds well prettycompelling.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
It really is and it's so accessible, right?
The suggestion is just writedown three things daily.
It can be tiny things.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
Like coffee.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Totally A warm cup of coffee, sunshine, someone
holding a door.
The power is consistentlydirecting your attention to the
good stuff.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Training your brain to notice it more.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Exactly.
You recalibrate your internalfilter Over time.
It lifts your baseline mood,makes you less likely to dwell
on the bad.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
And for this practice the Lestallion features seem
again kind of designed for it.
That premium cover, the softivory pages.
It makes it feel less like achore, more like a ritual.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Creates value around the act.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Yeah, like you're dedicating a nice tool to this
important reflection and thequality suggests it's meant to
last be revisited.
I remember a colleague shestarted a gratitude journal
during a rough patch at work.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
How'd it go?
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Said it felt forced initially, but over time she
genuinely started noticing moregood things, and rereading those
entries later gave her realperspective resilience.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
That's often how it works Starts at searching,
becomes seeing.
And yeah, a journal that feelsspecial definitely helps you
stick with it.
Speaker 1 (07:44):
Okay, moving to something else, many people deal
with Anxiety, negative emotions.
The material suggestsjournaling is a safe way to
process these, maybe even turnthem into insights, like
containing the storm.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
That's a good way to put it.
It's a nonjudgmental space tojust acknowledge what you're
feeling.
Writing it down createsdistance.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
It gets it out of your head.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
Exactly, it's on the page, not just swirling inside.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
That lets you look at it more objectively, reduces
the intensity, the processing,helps you understand triggers,
regulate better, eventually findinsights, moving from just
reacting to understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
And those listallion features like numbered pages,
ample space.
They seem useful here tooTracking emotional patterns over
time using the numbers.
That could be really insightful.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
Hugely valuable for self-understanding.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
And having enough space to just let it all out
without feeling cramped.
I've heard people sayjournaling during high anxiety.
Just getting the racingthoughts down uncensored brings
immediate relief.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
That release is powerful and being able to look
back later using those numberedpages shows you how far you've
come in managing things.
Speaker 1 (08:47):
Okay, shifting slightly.
Positive goal setting the ideathat having clear, achievable
goals boosts positivity bygiving us direction, something
good to aim for.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Precisely Goals give purpose, momentum.
Writing them down in thejournal makes them more concrete
, ups the commitment and the key, as the material notes, is
breaking big dreams into smallsteps.
Realistic timelines that avoidsoverwhelm, lets you celebrate
small wins along the way, whichkeeps you motivated.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
And Lestallion's structured layout, the space
seems ideal for that.
Not just writing the goal, butbrainstorming steps, setting
timelines, tracking progresslike a personal strategy, doc.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Turns it into a practical tool for achievement.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Yeah, I have a friend who planned a whole career
change in her journal, big goalsbroken down quarterly, monthly,
tracked everything she swears.
It kept her focused andmotivated when things got tough.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
That accountability and focus is key.
Written goals are just harderto ignore or abandon.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
So thinking bigger picture now emotional well-being
.
The material stressesjournaling isn't just for
productivity but for reallyunderstanding our emotional
states, patterns, mental healthoverall.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
Absolutely.
It all comes back toself-awareness.
Taking time to reflect helpsyou spot triggers, understand
your responses, develophealthier coping mechanisms.
It's like an ongoingconversation with yourself.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Learning from your own experiences.
Speaker 2 (10:09):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
That self-knowledge empowers you to navigate your
emotions better buildsresilience.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
And Lestallion focusing on things like
comfortable writing, space,quality, wood-free ivory paper.
It suggests they get that.
This needs to feel good tobecome a sustainable self-care
habit.
Speaker 2 (10:26):
Makes total sense.
Yeah, if the journal itself ispleasant to use, you're way more
likely to stick with it forthat deeper reflection.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Totally the physical experience matters.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
It really does.
Those sensory details can makeit a more enjoyable, consistent
part of self-care.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Okay, lastly, mindfulness the material links
journaling to being presentaware without judgment.
How does writing help with that?
Speaker 2 (10:48):
Well, several ways.
Think about gratitudejournaling.
It inherently pulls your focusto the present, to what you
appreciate now.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Even just describing your day or how you're feeling
right now forces you to slowdown, pay attention to details,
internal and external.
It's using the act of writingto anchor yourself in the
present.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Instead of worrying about the future or dwelling on
the past, Exactly.
Speaker 2 (11:10):
You're observing your inner world through the act of
writing Affirmations, trackingpositive experiences.
These are all mindful practicesyou can do in a journal.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
And Lestallion's durable design, the thoughtful
features they support, thatconsistency needed for
mindfulness too right A reliabletool encourages daily check-ins
.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
For sure, the journal becomes that tangible anchor
for your mindfulness practice, aconsistent space for reflection
, awareness, cultivating thatnonjudgmental observation.
Speaker 1 (11:39):
So, really pulling it all together, it seems pretty
clear A dedicated journal,especially one designed with
these kinds of practices in mind, like Lestallion seems to be
doing it, can be a genuinelypowerful tool.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
A real ally, yeah, for cultivating positivity,
optimism, managing emotions,general well-being.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
The material makes a strong case that these journals
provide the structure, the space, maybe even the subtle
encouragement through design tomake these beneficial practices
stick.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Absolutely, from gratitude to processing hard
stuff to setting intentions.
It's versatile, a valuable toolfor improving your inner world.
Speaker 1 (12:15):
It really makes you think about you know how
intentionally adding regularjournaling, maybe using some of
these features we talked about,how that could personally affect
your own mindset, yourwell-being it really does.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
Which brings us to a final thought.
Maybe your own mindset, yourwell-being it really does.
Which brings us to a finalthought.
Maybe Consider the actualimpact of consistently
intentionally focusing on thegood, even when things are
challenging.
How might that simple, regularact of reflection fundamentally
shift how you see your dailylife?
How might it unlock potentialyou haven't tapped into what's
one small step maybe you couldtake today to start that journey
(12:48):
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