March 25, 2025 • 14 mins
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Ever found yourself drowning in mental clutter? Those brilliant ideas and ambitious goals that somehow never materialize? You're not alone. The gap between thinking and doing is where most of our potential lives and dies.
The solution might be simpler than you think. A dedicated, well-designed journal creates a physical sanctuary for your thoughts—a distraction-free zone where ideas can be captured, organized, and transformed into action. Unlike digital alternatives, the tactile experience of pen on paper forces a different kind of thinking, creating a stronger connection with your thoughts and a lasting record of your mental journey.
What makes this practice truly transformative are the thoughtful design elements that elevate journaling from casual scribbling to systematic thinking. A built-in table of contents functions as a "search engine for your brain," allowing you to quickly locate past insights without endless page-flipping. Numbered pages provide visual feedback on your progress while working seamlessly with your table of contents. Premium paper prevents frustrating bleed-through, while dashed lines offer the perfect balance between structure and creative freedom.
These aren't just fancy features—they're practical tools that address the very reasons most of us struggle to turn thoughts into reality. Through real-world examples, we explore how these design elements help entrepreneurs organize chaotic business ideas, help language learners maintain motivation, and transform scattered thinking into organized action for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
Ready to create your own "control center for your brain"? Consider which area of your life could benefit from more intentional reflection and planning, and discover how the right journaling tool might be the missing piece in your productivity puzzle.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Okay, so today we're going to dive into something
that I think a lot of peoplestruggle with, and that's how to
really make your thoughts areality.
You know, like, how to take allthe ideas that you have and
those ambitions and figure outhow to turn them into.
You know plans and action.
Yeah, so you know, you might besomebody who feels like there's
(00:23):
a lot of mental clutter right,Like you've got these big ideas
but you're not really sure howto, like get them down in some
sort of organized way, or maybeyou just want to be more
intentional about how you liveyour life.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
So, anyway, we've been going through a lot of
interesting research andarticles about, you know, this
whole idea of using journalingfor reflection and planning.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
And one thing that kept coming up was how much of a
difference it makes to use awell-designed notebook.
Absolutely you know like it canreally be kind of a game
changer.
And we've also, you know, we'vetalked about things like
Lestallion journals in the pastand how they have all these cool
features that are specificallydesigned for this kind of thing.
So, yeah, I guess our goaltoday is to try and understand
(01:03):
why dedicated journaling is sovaluable for reflection and
planning and how these designelements can really help in that
process.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Absolutely.
I mean, it's something that weall kind of struggle with right.
Like, we have these great ideasand moments of inspiration and
we set goals and then life getsin the way and it all just sort
of fades away, and it's alsoreally hard to take those kind
of abstract ideas and turn theminto something you can actually
do something with.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
So I think having the right tools for this process is
so important.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
It's true, and how many times has this happened to
you?
Like you have like an amazingidea and then like a week later
you completely forget it.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Oh, all the time yeah .
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Or you know you start a new project, you're so
excited about it.
And then you know you start anew project, you're so excited
about it, and then you knowthings just kind of fizzle out.
It's so frustrating.
So let's talk about why adedicated journal notebook is
such a powerful tool for thiswhole reflection and planning
process.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
It might seem kind of obvious, but I think there's
more to it than meets the eye.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
I think it's about having a dedicated space for
your thoughts, especially nowwhen we're so surrounded by
technology and the digital world.
Speaker 1 (02:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Having a physical notebook gives you this
dedicated space that's free fromdistractions, where you can
really get those ideas out ofyour head and organize your
goals.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And, I think, more importantly than that, it
becomes like a physical recordof your journey.
Yeah, and you can actuallytrack your progress over time in
a way that I think you kind oflose with digital notes.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
I know what you mean.
There's something about thephysical act of writing that
makes you slow down and thinkdifferently than when you're
just typing on a screen.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Exactly.
And when you go back and youread those handwritten
reflections, it's almost likeyou're connecting with a past
version of yourself.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
It's true.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
You can see how your thought process has changed and
you start to notice patternsthat you might have missed
before and that can really helpyou grow as a person.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Absolutely so.
We've talked before about howhaving good quality tools can
make a big difference in yourexperience, and when it comes to
journaling, things like thequality of the paper are
important.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
Lestallion journals, for example, they use 120 GSM
wood-free paper.
Yeah, can you explain whythat's such a big deal and not
just some fancy detail?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Well, think about it.
You're pouring your heart outonto this page and then the ink
bleeds through to the other side, oh yeah, and you can't even
use it.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Having a high quality thick paper like that means
that your writing stays neat andclear, right and it prevents
that frustration from happeningand it also makes the notebook
more durable.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Which means it can handle everyday use and become
like a lasting record of allyour thoughts and plans.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
It's an archive.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Exactly, and it's something that you're going to
want to use again and again.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
So having a dedicated space with good quality paper
is a great start.
Now let's talk about some ofthe special features that
Lestallian journals are knownfor, like the built-in table of
contents.
That seems super useful forplanning and reflection.
Why is that?
Speaker 2 (03:59):
It's like having a search engine for your journal.
That's a great way to put it.
So, instead of spending hoursflipping through pages trying to
find that one idea or decisionyou made months ago.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
Oh yeah, you can just go to the table of contents and
find it right away.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
That makes sense, and this is really helpful when
you're trying to track yourprogress on long term goals or
if you're looking back at yourpast reflections to help you
make decisions now.
So it basically turns yourjournal from just a bunch of
random entries into like ahistory of your thoughts and
your progress.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Yeah, something you could actually go back to.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Exactly Something that you don't lose track of.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
It's like creating your own index of your mind.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Another feature is the numbered pages, which seems
simple, but how does that helpwith reflection and planning?
Speaker 2 (04:44):
It might seem small, but numbered pages actually
bring a lot of order to yourjournaling.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
First of all, they work really well with the table
of contents because you canreference things precisely.
You know, you can say, as Iwrote on page 37, and it makes
it so much easier to connectideas from different entries.
But I think there's also apsychological aspect to it.
Like when you see those pagesfilling up, it gives you a sense
of accomplishment and it canmotivate you to keep going.
(05:10):
That's a way to track yourcommitment visually and kind of
build momentum as you go.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I like that.
So it's like seeing your effortin a physical way.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Now, another thing that listalium journals often
have is gashed lines on thepages.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
You know, most notebooks just have solid lines
or they're completely blank.
So what's the advantage ofdashed lines for reflection and
planning?
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Dashed lines.
Give you the best of bothworlds.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
They provide structure so that your writing
stays neat and organized.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Which is really helpful when you're trying to go
back and read your notes lateron.
But they're not as rigid assolid lines, so you have the
flexibility to add in sketchesor mind maps or diagrams, or
even just write down yourthoughts in a free-flowing way,
without feeling restricted bythe lines.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
So it basically caters to different ways of
thinking and it lets you captureinformation in a more flexible
way.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
And what about the cover?
Lestallion journals often havea soft faux leather cover Right.
Is that just about looks, or isthere a practical reason for
that choice?
Speaker 2 (06:13):
It definitely adds a nice touch of professionalism
and it makes the journal feelgood in your hands.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
But that soft faux leather is also really durable,
so it protects the pages fromwear and tear.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Oh yeah, that's smart .
Speaker 2 (06:25):
It's meant to be a reliable companion, whether
you're at home, in the office ortraveling.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
That's important.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
The idea is that you have a tool that not only feels
good, but it's also built tolast, and it can become a
trusted place to store yourthoughts over time.
And they come in a bunch ofdifferent colors too.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
Oh, that's nice.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
You know, like the Arijue, ash Gray Black and
Garano Cocoa Brown, for the softcover, okay, and for the hard
cover there are some moreclassic options.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
So you can find one that you really connect with.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
It's interesting how these little design choices can
really make a big difference inhow effective and enjoyable your
journaling experience is.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
And ultimately, that's what helps you with
reflection and planning.
I'm trying to think of a goodexample.
I remember my sister, sarah,was starting her own business a
few years ago and she was justtotally overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
She had ideas written down everywhere on sticky notes
and emails on her phone.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yeah, I've been there .
Speaker 1 (07:20):
She decided to try using a journal with the table
of contents, and it was amazingto see the change in her.
Really, what do you thinkhappened there?
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Well, I think that table of contents became like
her anchor.
Speaker 1 (07:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
You know, she started dedicating different sections
of her journal to differentparts of her business, like
marketing, product development,finances, right, different
sections of her journal todifferent parts of her business,
like marketing, productdevelopment, finances, and by
using the table of contents shecould easily flip to the right
section during a meeting orwhenever she had a new idea.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
It was like she took this jumbled mess of notes and
turned it into an organized planfor her business.
She told me it was like havinga control center for her brain
and it really helped her reducestress and focus.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
I love that example because it shows how the table
of contents can help you whenyou're feeling totally
overwhelmed Totally.
Now I have another example.
A friend of my Mark decided hewanted to learn a new language.
Good for him.
He was super excited about itat first, but after a few weeks
he started to lose motivation.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
I can relate.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
In a situation like that.
How could he have used ajournal to help him stay on
track?
Speaker 2 (08:23):
I think this is where the numbered pages can really
make a difference.
He could have used his journalto keep track of his progress
each day.
Okay, you know how he studiedAny new words.
He learned Even how much timehe spent practicing.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
That's smart.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
And as he filled those numbered pages, he would
have been able to actually seehis progress and his commitment.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
It's not just about writing down what you did.
It's about creating a physicalrecord of your journey Right,
which can be incrediblymotivating when you're trying to
build a new habit, especiallywhen that initial excitement
wears off.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
Yeah, you need something to keep you going.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Exactly, and seeing that progress can give you the
encouragement to keep going.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
So you're saying that visual feedback can be a huge
motivator?
Yeah, absolutely Okay.
What about people who are morevisual thinkers?
Speaker 2 (09:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Like I know, I like to draw my ideas or create mind
maps when I'm trying to figuresomething out.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
That's a great example of how the dashed lines
can be so helpful.
They give you enough structurefor regular writing, but they
don't box you in, so someonelike you could easily jot down
notes and then draw a diagram ora mind map right on the same
page, without those solid linesgetting in the way.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Yeah, I see what you mean.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
It's like a more fluid way to capture and explore
ideas, and it works fordifferent learning styles.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
So we've seen how a journal notebook with these
specific features can help youovercome those way to capture
and explore ideas, and it worksfor different learning styles.
So we've seen how a journalnotebook with these specific
features can help you overcomethose common challenges about
feeling overwhelmed, losingtrack of goals and struggling to
be consistent.
It's not just about writingthings down, it's about having a
system that supports you inyour reflection and planning.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Exactly.
A well-designed plannernotebook gives you that system
Right.
It encourages you to set cleargoals, break them down into
smaller steps and then trackyour progress, and you can use
things like numbered pages andthe table of contents to help
you with that.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
This kind of structure helps you stay focused
on your goals and review themregularly, and it helps you
actually achieve what you setout to do, because you don't
lose sight of it.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
It's easy for things to just disappear in the chaos
of everyday life.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Totally.
We also came across the successstory of Ryan, the marketing
professional.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
His story really shows how effective this
approach can be.
Speaker 2 (10:51):
Can you remind us of the main takeaways, thoughts and
to keep track of his habits.
He used the table of contentsto quickly find past ideas and
he even used the back pocket tostore important notes, and the
result was that he felt so muchclearer and more focused, and it
really improved hisproductivity.
I think it's a great example ofhow a structured journaling
(11:13):
practice, especially when youhave the right features, can
lead to some really positivechanges in your work life.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Absolutely.
There were also some reallygood tips for effective
journaling that we came across.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
How do those connect to the features we've been
talking about in listalianjournals?
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Well, one of the most basic tips is to set clear
goals.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
And the structured pages of a listalian journal
give you a framework for doingthat, whether it's at the start
of a day, a week or a project.
Yeah another important tip isto reflect regularly, and the
fact that the notebook is sodurable and you can easily find
past entries with the table ofcontents Right really encourages
that consistent practice.
It makes sense people alsorecommend incorporating
(11:55):
gratitude into your journaling,and the dash lines give you a
great space for writing downthings you're grateful for, and
we've talked about how numberedpages make tracking progress
much easier.
But, I think, ultimately, thebiggest thing is to be
consistent, right, and that's somuch easier when you have a
well-organized, high-qualitytool that makes the whole
(12:16):
process enjoyable.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
So it's about making things as smooth and supportive
as possible.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
And the benefits of being consistent with your
reflection and planning throughjournaling are really
significant right.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Definitely.
I think we see people getting alot more clarity because having
that dedicated space helps todeclutter their minds and
organize their thoughts.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
Right.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
And that clarity leads to better productivity,
because you're able to focus onwhat's truly important.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
But I think the most important benefit is personal
growth.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
It's huge.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
It comes from taking the time to reflect on yourself
and becoming more aware of yourown patterns and your progress.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
It's so valuable.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
And we can't forget about the impact of using a high
quality notebook with premiumpaper.
Speaker 1 (12:58):
Right Elevates the whole experience.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
Exactly it makes writing more pleasurable, and
that makes you more likely tostick with it in the long run.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
So it's clear that a dedicated journal notebook,
especially one that's designedwith specific features in mind,
is so much more than just aplace to scribble down random
thoughts.
It can be a really powerfultool for taking control of your
thoughts, organizing your plansand just living a more
intentional and focused life.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
I completely agree.
It's about moving from beingreactive to being proactive,
right Using reflection andplanning to actually shape your
life and reach your goals.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
And all the features we've talked about, from the
table of contents to the qualityof the paper.
They all contribute to makingthat process easier, more
effective and even moreenjoyable.
So, for our listeners, I wantyou to think about one area of
your life, or maybe a specificgoal that you're working towards
, where being more intentionalabout your reflection and
planning can make a realdifference.
(13:55):
Maybe think about how having adedicated tool, something that's
specifically designed for thispurpose, could help you take
those next steps towards greaterclarity and achievement.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
That's such a great point to think about.
Sometimes the simplest tools,when used intentionally, can
lead to amazing progress andreally meaningful change.
Speaker 1 (14:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
And that's it for today's Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
Thanks for being here .
Speaker 2 (14:22):
It was fun.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
Always is Take care you too.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
Bye.
Okay, so today we're going to dive into something
that I think a lot of peoplestruggle with, and that's how to
really make your thoughts areality.
You know, like, how to take allthe ideas that you have and
those ambitions and figure outhow to turn them into.
You know plans and action.
Yeah, so you know, you might besomebody who feels like there's
(00:23):
a lot of mental clutter right,Like you've got these big ideas
but you're not really sure howto, like get them down in some
sort of organized way, or maybeyou just want to be more
intentional about how you liveyour life.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
So, anyway, we've been going through a lot of
interesting research andarticles about, you know, this
whole idea of using journalingfor reflection and planning.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
And one thing that kept coming up was how much of a
difference it makes to use awell-designed notebook.
Absolutely you know like it canreally be kind of a game
changer.
And we've also, you know, we'vetalked about things like
Lestallion journals in the pastand how they have all these cool
features that are specificallydesigned for this kind of thing.
So, yeah, I guess our goaltoday is to try and understand
(01:03):
why dedicated journaling is sovaluable for reflection and
planning and how these designelements can really help in that
process.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Absolutely.
I mean, it's something that weall kind of struggle with right.
Like, we have these great ideasand moments of inspiration and
we set goals and then life getsin the way and it all just sort
of fades away, and it's alsoreally hard to take those kind
of abstract ideas and turn theminto something you can actually
do something with.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
So I think having the right tools for this process is
so important.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
It's true, and how many times has this happened to
you?
Like you have like an amazingidea and then like a week later
you completely forget it.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Oh, all the time yeah .
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Or you know you start a new project, you're so
excited about it.
And then you know you start anew project, you're so excited
about it, and then you knowthings just kind of fizzle out.
It's so frustrating.
So let's talk about why adedicated journal notebook is
such a powerful tool for thiswhole reflection and planning
process.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
It might seem kind of obvious, but I think there's
more to it than meets the eye.
Speaker 2 (02:00):
I think it's about having a dedicated space for
your thoughts, especially nowwhen we're so surrounded by
technology and the digital world.
Speaker 1 (02:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:08):
Having a physical notebook gives you this
dedicated space that's free fromdistractions, where you can
really get those ideas out ofyour head and organize your
goals.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
And, I think, more importantly than that, it
becomes like a physical recordof your journey.
Yeah, and you can actuallytrack your progress over time in
a way that I think you kind oflose with digital notes.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
I know what you mean.
There's something about thephysical act of writing that
makes you slow down and thinkdifferently than when you're
just typing on a screen.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Exactly.
And when you go back and youread those handwritten
reflections, it's almost likeyou're connecting with a past
version of yourself.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
It's true.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
You can see how your thought process has changed and
you start to notice patternsthat you might have missed
before and that can really helpyou grow as a person.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Absolutely so.
We've talked before about howhaving good quality tools can
make a big difference in yourexperience, and when it comes to
journaling, things like thequality of the paper are
important.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
Lestallion journals, for example, they use 120 GSM
wood-free paper.
Yeah, can you explain whythat's such a big deal and not
just some fancy detail?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Well, think about it.
You're pouring your heart outonto this page and then the ink
bleeds through to the other side, oh yeah, and you can't even
use it.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Having a high quality thick paper like that means
that your writing stays neat andclear, right and it prevents
that frustration from happeningand it also makes the notebook
more durable.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Which means it can handle everyday use and become
like a lasting record of allyour thoughts and plans.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
It's an archive.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Exactly, and it's something that you're going to
want to use again and again.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
So having a dedicated space with good quality paper
is a great start.
Now let's talk about some ofthe special features that
Lestallian journals are knownfor, like the built-in table of
contents.
That seems super useful forplanning and reflection.
Why is that?
Speaker 2 (03:59):
It's like having a search engine for your journal.
That's a great way to put it.
So, instead of spending hoursflipping through pages trying to
find that one idea or decisionyou made months ago.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
Oh yeah, you can just go to the table of contents and
find it right away.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
That makes sense, and this is really helpful when
you're trying to track yourprogress on long term goals or
if you're looking back at yourpast reflections to help you
make decisions now.
So it basically turns yourjournal from just a bunch of
random entries into like ahistory of your thoughts and
your progress.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
Yeah, something you could actually go back to.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Exactly Something that you don't lose track of.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
It's like creating your own index of your mind.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Another feature is the numbered pages, which seems
simple, but how does that helpwith reflection and planning?
Speaker 2 (04:44):
It might seem small, but numbered pages actually
bring a lot of order to yourjournaling.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
First of all, they work really well with the table
of contents because you canreference things precisely.
You know, you can say, as Iwrote on page 37, and it makes
it so much easier to connectideas from different entries.
But I think there's also apsychological aspect to it.
Like when you see those pagesfilling up, it gives you a sense
of accomplishment and it canmotivate you to keep going.
(05:10):
That's a way to track yourcommitment visually and kind of
build momentum as you go.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
I like that.
So it's like seeing your effortin a physical way.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Now, another thing that listalium journals often
have is gashed lines on thepages.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
You know, most notebooks just have solid lines
or they're completely blank.
So what's the advantage ofdashed lines for reflection and
planning?
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Dashed lines.
Give you the best of bothworlds.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
They provide structure so that your writing
stays neat and organized.
Speaker 1 (05:41):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
Which is really helpful when you're trying to go
back and read your notes lateron.
But they're not as rigid assolid lines, so you have the
flexibility to add in sketchesor mind maps or diagrams, or
even just write down yourthoughts in a free-flowing way,
without feeling restricted bythe lines.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
So it basically caters to different ways of
thinking and it lets you captureinformation in a more flexible
way.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
And what about the cover?
Lestallion journals often havea soft faux leather cover Right.
Is that just about looks, or isthere a practical reason for
that choice?
Speaker 2 (06:13):
It definitely adds a nice touch of professionalism
and it makes the journal feelgood in your hands.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
But that soft faux leather is also really durable,
so it protects the pages fromwear and tear.
Speaker 1 (06:24):
Oh yeah, that's smart .
Speaker 2 (06:25):
It's meant to be a reliable companion, whether
you're at home, in the office ortraveling.
Speaker 1 (06:29):
That's important.
Speaker 2 (06:30):
The idea is that you have a tool that not only feels
good, but it's also built tolast, and it can become a
trusted place to store yourthoughts over time.
And they come in a bunch ofdifferent colors too.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
Oh, that's nice.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
You know, like the Arijue, ash Gray Black and
Garano Cocoa Brown, for the softcover, okay, and for the hard
cover there are some moreclassic options.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
So you can find one that you really connect with.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
It's interesting how these little design choices can
really make a big difference inhow effective and enjoyable your
journaling experience is.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
And ultimately, that's what helps you with
reflection and planning.
I'm trying to think of a goodexample.
I remember my sister, sarah,was starting her own business a
few years ago and she was justtotally overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:14):
She had ideas written down everywhere on sticky notes
and emails on her phone.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
Yeah, I've been there .
Speaker 1 (07:20):
She decided to try using a journal with the table
of contents, and it was amazingto see the change in her.
Really, what do you thinkhappened there?
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Well, I think that table of contents became like
her anchor.
Speaker 1 (07:31):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
You know, she started dedicating different sections
of her journal to differentparts of her business, like
marketing, product development,finances, right, different
sections of her journal todifferent parts of her business,
like marketing, productdevelopment, finances, and by
using the table of contents shecould easily flip to the right
section during a meeting orwhenever she had a new idea.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (07:46):
It was like she took this jumbled mess of notes and
turned it into an organized planfor her business.
She told me it was like havinga control center for her brain
and it really helped her reducestress and focus.
Speaker 1 (07:59):
I love that example because it shows how the table
of contents can help you whenyou're feeling totally
overwhelmed Totally.
Now I have another example.
A friend of my Mark decided hewanted to learn a new language.
Good for him.
He was super excited about itat first, but after a few weeks
he started to lose motivation.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
I can relate.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
In a situation like that.
How could he have used ajournal to help him stay on
track?
Speaker 2 (08:23):
I think this is where the numbered pages can really
make a difference.
He could have used his journalto keep track of his progress
each day.
Okay, you know how he studiedAny new words.
He learned Even how much timehe spent practicing.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
That's smart.
Speaker 2 (08:37):
And as he filled those numbered pages, he would
have been able to actually seehis progress and his commitment.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
It's not just about writing down what you did.
It's about creating a physicalrecord of your journey Right,
which can be incrediblymotivating when you're trying to
build a new habit, especiallywhen that initial excitement
wears off.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
Yeah, you need something to keep you going.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Exactly, and seeing that progress can give you the
encouragement to keep going.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
So you're saying that visual feedback can be a huge
motivator?
Yeah, absolutely Okay.
What about people who are morevisual thinkers?
Speaker 2 (09:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Like I know, I like to draw my ideas or create mind
maps when I'm trying to figuresomething out.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
That's a great example of how the dashed lines
can be so helpful.
They give you enough structurefor regular writing, but they
don't box you in, so someonelike you could easily jot down
notes and then draw a diagram ora mind map right on the same
page, without those solid linesgetting in the way.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Yeah, I see what you mean.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
It's like a more fluid way to capture and explore
ideas, and it works fordifferent learning styles.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
So we've seen how a journal notebook with these
specific features can help youovercome those way to capture
and explore ideas, and it worksfor different learning styles.
So we've seen how a journalnotebook with these specific
features can help you overcomethose common challenges about
feeling overwhelmed, losingtrack of goals and struggling to
be consistent.
It's not just about writingthings down, it's about having a
system that supports you inyour reflection and planning.
Speaker 2 (09:55):
Exactly.
A well-designed plannernotebook gives you that system
Right.
It encourages you to set cleargoals, break them down into
smaller steps and then trackyour progress, and you can use
things like numbered pages andthe table of contents to help
you with that.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
This kind of structure helps you stay focused
on your goals and review themregularly, and it helps you
actually achieve what you setout to do, because you don't
lose sight of it.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
It's easy for things to just disappear in the chaos
of everyday life.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Totally.
We also came across the successstory of Ryan, the marketing
professional.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
His story really shows how effective this
approach can be.
Speaker 2 (10:51):
Can you remind us of the main takeaways, thoughts and
to keep track of his habits.
He used the table of contentsto quickly find past ideas and
he even used the back pocket tostore important notes, and the
result was that he felt so muchclearer and more focused, and it
really improved hisproductivity.
I think it's a great example ofhow a structured journaling
(11:13):
practice, especially when youhave the right features, can
lead to some really positivechanges in your work life.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
Absolutely.
There were also some reallygood tips for effective
journaling that we came across.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
How do those connect to the features we've been
talking about in listalianjournals?
Speaker 2 (11:30):
Well, one of the most basic tips is to set clear
goals.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Right.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
And the structured pages of a listalian journal
give you a framework for doingthat, whether it's at the start
of a day, a week or a project.
Yeah another important tip isto reflect regularly, and the
fact that the notebook is sodurable and you can easily find
past entries with the table ofcontents Right really encourages
that consistent practice.
It makes sense people alsorecommend incorporating
(11:55):
gratitude into your journaling,and the dash lines give you a
great space for writing downthings you're grateful for, and
we've talked about how numberedpages make tracking progress
much easier.
But, I think, ultimately, thebiggest thing is to be
consistent, right, and that's somuch easier when you have a
well-organized, high-qualitytool that makes the whole
(12:16):
process enjoyable.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
So it's about making things as smooth and supportive
as possible.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
And the benefits of being consistent with your
reflection and planning throughjournaling are really
significant right.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Definitely.
I think we see people getting alot more clarity because having
that dedicated space helps todeclutter their minds and
organize their thoughts.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
Right.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
And that clarity leads to better productivity,
because you're able to focus onwhat's truly important.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:43):
But I think the most important benefit is personal
growth.
Speaker 1 (12:46):
It's huge.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
It comes from taking the time to reflect on yourself
and becoming more aware of yourown patterns and your progress.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
It's so valuable.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
And we can't forget about the impact of using a high
quality notebook with premiumpaper.
Speaker 1 (12:58):
Right Elevates the whole experience.
Speaker 2 (13:00):
Exactly it makes writing more pleasurable, and
that makes you more likely tostick with it in the long run.
Speaker 1 (13:04):
So it's clear that a dedicated journal notebook,
especially one that's designedwith specific features in mind,
is so much more than just aplace to scribble down random
thoughts.
It can be a really powerfultool for taking control of your
thoughts, organizing your plansand just living a more
intentional and focused life.
Speaker 2 (13:25):
I completely agree.
It's about moving from beingreactive to being proactive,
right Using reflection andplanning to actually shape your
life and reach your goals.
Speaker 1 (13:34):
And all the features we've talked about, from the
table of contents to the qualityof the paper.
They all contribute to makingthat process easier, more
effective and even moreenjoyable.
So, for our listeners, I wantyou to think about one area of
your life, or maybe a specificgoal that you're working towards
, where being more intentionalabout your reflection and
planning can make a realdifference.
(13:55):
Maybe think about how having adedicated tool, something that's
specifically designed for thispurpose, could help you take
those next steps towards greaterclarity and achievement.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
That's such a great point to think about.
Sometimes the simplest tools,when used intentionally, can
lead to amazing progress andreally meaningful change.
Speaker 1 (14:17):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:18):
And that's it for today's Deep Dive.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
Thanks for being here .
Speaker 2 (14:22):
It was fun.
Speaker 1 (14:23):
Always is Take care you too.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
Bye.
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