March 17, 2025 • 12 mins
https://lestallion.com/collections/journal-notebook-for-stress-relief
Feeling overwhelmed by life's constant stressors? Our latest deep dive offers a refreshing solution that science actually supports: the transformative power of journaling.
We explore how the simple act of putting pen to paper creates measurable changes in brain chemistry, specifically lowering cortisol levels—that pesky stress hormone wreaking havoc on your sleep, mood, and immune system. More than just venting, journaling acts as a pressure valve for your mind, helping you process emotions, identify triggers, and build resilience over time.
What makes this conversation particularly fascinating is our focus on La Stallion Journals, designed specifically to enhance the stress-relief benefits of writing. We examine features like thick, bleed-proof paper, gorgeous faux leather covers, and organizational elements that transform journaling from a chore into a cherished ritual. The success stories we share are compelling—from the woman who overcame debilitating work anxiety through daily gratitude lists to the man who processed grief after losing his father by creating a private space for his rawest emotions.
Whether you're curious about morning pages (three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing first thing), gratitude prompts that rewire your brain toward positivity, or visualization exercises to overcome specific fears, we break down practical techniques you can start implementing today. The beauty of journaling lies in its simplicity—just five minutes daily can transform your relationship with stress.
Ready to give your mind the care it deserves? Listen now to discover how the humble journal might be your most powerful tool for emotional wellbeing in our overstimulated world. Then share your own journaling journey with us—we'd love to hear how writing is changing your life!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, welcome back.
It's great to be deep divingwith you again.
You know we talk a lot aboutstress relief on the show and a
lot of you have been reachingout asking about journaling,
specifically about LestallionJournals, and I got to say I get
it.
You know my cousin.
Actually she was going througha really rough time a while back
, just totally swamped with workand family drama and she just
(00:22):
could never seem to relax.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Oh yeah, I can relate to that.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Yeah, and she'd tried everything meditation yoga, you
name it, but her mind wouldjust keep racing.
And then she, she stumbled uponjournaling and it was like this
huge weight lifted off hershoulders.
I mean she still had the sameproblems, but she was handling
them so much better.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
That's really interesting because you know a
lot of people think journalingis just about like venting or
complaining, but it's so muchmore than that.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Oh, for sure, For sure.
You know, I've got to admit Iused to think it was all a
little bit, you know, woo woo.
But then I started looking intothe research and I was really
surprised.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Yeah, there's actually a ton of scientific
evidence showing that expressivewriting can really help reduce
stress.
Yeah, it all comes down tocortisol.
You know that hormone ourbodies release when we're
stressed.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Oh yeah, I've heard of cortisol.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Well, when we write about our stressful experiences,
it actually helps our brainsprocess those emotions and that
can lead to lower cortisollevels.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Wow.
So it's not just about feelingbetter, it's actually changing
our brain chemistry.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Exactly.
And when those cortisol levelsgo down, we sleep better, our
mood improves and even ourimmune system gets a boost it's
like a win-win-win absolutelynow list allion.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
I mean, they really get this connection between
journaling and stress reliefyeah, I've always loved their
journals I mean, they're just sobeautiful but I never really
thought about the specificfeatures that might make them
especially good for stressrelief.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Oh, they've thought of everything.
Like their paper, it's superthick, so you don't have to
worry about ink bleeding through, which can be really
frustrating you know, yeah, forsure I hate when that happens.
Right.
And the covers.
They use this really nice fauxleather that just feels so good
in your hands.
It's like a little bit ofluxury in your everyday life.
(02:09):
Yeah, exactly.
And then there are the linepages.
You know, some people preferblank pages, but for me the
lines just give me a sense ofstructure and help me organize
my thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Me too.
I'm definitely a lined pagesperson.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
And Lestallion.
They even have built in tablesof contents and numbered pages
so you can easily find oldentries and track your progress
over time.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
It's so smart.
I never would have thought ofthat, but it makes total sense.
Speaker 2 (02:29):
It's all about creating a positive journaling
experience so you're more likelyto stick with it, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, that's key, because it's the consistency
that really makes the difference.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And speaking of consistency, I was reading on
their website about this woman.
She was dealing with a lot ofanxiety because of her job, just
totally overwhelmed, and shehad tried everything to calm
down, but nothing was working.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
And then oh, what happened.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Well, she found this old listallion journal she had
tucked away and decided to givejournaling a try.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Wow, I love those stories where people rediscover
something they thought they'dforgotten about.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Right, and for her it's like a total game changer.
Just the act of writing downher thoughts and feelings helped
her process everything andstart to feel more in control.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
It's amazing how powerful that can be, just to
get it all out of your head andonto paper.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
For sure.
And you know, what's reallycool is that she started using
some of the specific techniques.
Lestallion recommends forstress relief, like gratitude
prompts.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Oh yeah, gratitude prompts, those are awesome.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Yeah, she started every day by listing five things
she was grateful for, even ifit was just something small like
a sunny day or a good cup ofcoffee.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
It's so easy to get caught up in the negative, but
when you intentionally focus onthe positive, it can really
shift your whole perspective.
Absolutely, and she alsostarted tracking her triggers
yeah you know those things thatwould consistently set off her
anxiety oh, that's a good one,because once you know what your
triggers are, you can start todevelop strategies for dealing
with them exactly like if sheknew that traffic always made
(03:57):
her anxious.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
She could try listening to calming music or
leaving a little earlier toavoid rush hour right, it's all
about taking back control.
And she said that after a fewweeks of consistent journaling
she just felt so much better,less anxious, more resilient,
like she could handle whateverlife threw at her.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
You know, it's so inspiring to hear stories like
that because it shows thatjournaling really can make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
It really can, and it's not just for people who are
going through major challenges.
You know, anyone can benefitfrom taking a few minutes each
day to reflect and connect withthemselves.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Absolutely, and it doesn't have to be complicated.
You know, you don't need anyspecial training or fancy
equipment.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Yeah, just a pen and paper or a beautiful listallion
journal if you're feeling fancy.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Exactly.
It's the simple things in lifethat can often be the most
powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
I totally agree.
You know it's funny justlistening to you talk about it.
I'm remembering how muchjournaling helped me.
Back in college I had thisreally intense course load and I
was feeling so overwhelmed andI started keeping a journal just
to kind of vent my frustrationsand it was amazing how much
lighter it made me feel.
Yeah, it's like a pressurevalve.
You know, journaledconsistently since then, but
(05:08):
hearing all this about thescience and the benefits, and
especially with these gorgeousLestallion journals, I'm feeling
really inspired to pick it upagain.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
I think you should.
I mean, there's just somethingso special about a Lestallion
journal the quality, thecraftsmanship.
It just elevates the wholeexperience, you know.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Oh, totally, and I love that.
They have a whole section ontheir website called Success
Stories where people share howjournaling has helped them with
all sorts of things.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Yeah, those are really powerful, you know,
because sometimes it's hard tobelieve that something as simple
as writing can actually make adifference.
But then you read those storiesand you see how it's
transformed people's lives.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Exactly.
I remember reading one aboutthis woman who was terrified of
public speaking.
I mean like panic attacks,sweating heart racing the whole
nine yards.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
Oh man, I know that feeling.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
And she started journaling as a way to kind of
work through her fear and shewould write about her
experiences and her negativethoughts and eventually she
started using her journal toreframe those thoughts and
visualize herself succeeding.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
That's a great technique visualization.
It's like mental rehearsal foryour brain, you know.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Yeah, and she said it really helped her to feel more
confident and prepared andeventually she was able to give
presentations without feelingterrified.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
It's amazing how our minds can work for us or against
us.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
For sure, and it's like those stories give you
permission to try new things.
You know like I never wouldhave thought about using
journaling for public speaking,but now I'm like, hmm, maybe
that could work for me too.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Right.
It opens up a whole new worldof possibilities.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
And you know, it's not just about overcoming big
challenges either.
It can be just as helpful forthose everyday stressors.
You know the little things thatadd up and wear you down.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Oh, absolutely Like when you're feeling stuck in a
rut or you're just having a badday.
Journaling can be a great wayto shift your perspective.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Yeah, my grandma.
She used to swear by gratitudejournaling.
She started doing when she wasin her 50s and she said it
completely changed her outlookon life.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
I bet it do.
You know.
There's actually a lot ofresearch showing that practicing
gratitude can have some prettyamazing benefits.
It can boost your mood, improveyour sleep and even strengthen
your immune system.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Wow, I had no idea it was that powerful.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
Yeah, it's pretty incredible and it makes sense.
You know, when you're focusedon the good things in your life,
it's harder to get bogged downby the negative.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Makes total sense.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
So we've talked about expressive writing, gratitude
prompts, trigger tracking.
Are there any other techniquespeople use for stress relief
journaling?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh yeah, tons of them .
You know some people like touse their journal as a
brainstorming tool to workthrough problems or come up with
new ideas.
Others use it for creativewriting, like poetry or song
lyrics, or even just doodling.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
I love that.
It's like your journal can beanything you want it to be.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
Exactly.
It's your own personal space toexplore and express yourself
however you like.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
And that freedom of expression can be really
stress-relieving in itself, youknow.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Absolutely.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to play and to be
creative and to just let go ofall the rules and expectations.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Do you journal?
Speaker 2 (08:04):
I do.
Yeah, I find it really helpfulfor processing my emotions and
clarifying my thoughts and juststaying grounded.
You know I really like doingmorning pages.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Morning pages.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (08:15):
So it's basically you just write three pages of
stream of consciousnesswhatever's in your head first
thing in the morning.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Wow, three pages.
That's impressive.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
It's a great way to clear out all the mental clutter
and start the day with a freshperspective.
You know.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
I love it.
So for someone who's new tojournaling or maybe feeling a
little intimidated by the wholething, what advice would you
give them?
Speaker 2 (08:39):
I would say just start.
Don't worry about doing itperfectly or writing something
profound, just get your thoughtsdown on paper, you know it's
like giving yourself permissionto be messy.
Yeah, exactly, your journal isfor you and no one else, so you
don't have to worry aboutjudgment or criticism.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
And it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment
either.
You know, even just five or tenminutes a day could make a
difference.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
Absolutely.
Just start small and beconsistent and see where it
takes you, you know.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
So finding the right journal is important then.
Speaker 2 (09:03):
I think so.
Yeah, it can really enhance thewhole experience.
You know you want a journalthat feels good to hold, that
inspires you to write, thatreflects your personal style.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
That's so true, and that's one of the things I love
about La Stallion they have sucha wide variety of styles and
designs.
There's literally something foreveryone.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
And the quality is just exceptional.
You know the paper, the covers.
They really put a lot of careinto their product.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Look, they're not just making journals, they're
creating an experience.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Yeah, you, know yeah, a ritual, a companion, a tool
for self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
I love that, you know .
I'm thinking back to thosesuccess stories on their website
and I remember one from thisguy who was going through a
really tough time after his dadpassed away.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Oh wow, that's a heavy one.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Yeah, he was really struggling with grief and loss
and he said that journalinghelped him to process his
emotions, to find meaning in hispain and to eventually start
healing.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Journaling can be such a powerful tool for working
through grief.
You know it gives you a safespace to express all those raw
emotions that you might not feelcomfortable sharing with anyone
else.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
It's like having a conversation with yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Exactly, and sometimes that's exactly what we
need you know to just sit downand have an honest conversation
with our own hearts and minds.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
And to remember that we're not alone in our struggles
.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
You know that other people have been through similar
things and come out the otherside.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
That's so important to remember.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
It's like journaling gives us a way to connect with
ourselves and with others and tofind strength and resilience
even in the darkest of times.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Beautifully said.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
It's really amazing.
You know, as we've been talkingabout all this, I've been
thinking about how it's not justthe writing itself that's
important, but also the wholeritual of journaling.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Oh, absolutely.
Yeah, the ritual can beincredibly powerful, you know,
like choosing a special pen,finding a quiet spot, maybe
lighting a candle.
It all helps to create thissense of intention and sacred
space.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
It's like giving yourself permission to slow down
and really tune into yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Exactly, and that's so important.
In our busy modern lives, youknow, we're constantly bombarded
with stimuli and demands andit's so easy to lose touch with
our inner world.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
And speaking of intention LaStallion, they
really emphasize the importanceof consistency.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
you know, making journaling a daily habit,
Consistency is key with anypractice, but especially with
journaling.
You know it's like building amuscle the more you do it, the
stronger it gets.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
So it's not just about dealing with stress in the
moment.
It's about developing thislong-term resilience.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Exactly, you know.
It's like building up a reserveof inner strength that you can
draw on whenever you need it.
Speaker 1 (11:34):
I love that, and it makes me think about how
journaling can be a tool forpersonal growth, not just stress
relief.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Oh, absolutely.
You know, by writing about ourexperiences and our thoughts and
our feelings, we start to seepatterns emerge and we gain a
deeper understanding ofourselves.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
It's like we become our own therapists, in a way.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Ah, in a way, yeah, and that self-awareness is so
crucial for making positivechanges in our lives, you know?
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Because once you know what's going on inside, you can
start to address it, you know.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Exactly it's like shining a light into the dark
corners of our minds.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Exactly it's like shining a light into the dark
corners of our minds.
So, as we wrap up our deep diveinto stress relief journaling
and listallion journals, what'sone key takeaway you hope our
listeners will remember?
Speaker 2 (12:16):
I would say the most important thing is to just give
it a try.
You know, don't overthink it,don't worry about doing it right
, just start writing and seewhere it takes you.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
That's such great advice and, you know, if a
beautiful Italian journalinspires you to get started,
then even better.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Totally and remember.
Even a few minutes a day canmake a world of difference.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
So true.
Well, it's been a fascinatingconversation.
I've learned so much and I'mdefinitely feeling inspired to
start journaling again myself.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
I'm so glad to hear that, and I hope our listeners
are feeling inspired too.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Me too.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive into stress relief
journaling, and until next time,keep exploring, keep learning
and keep taking care ofyourselves.
Hey everyone, welcome back.
It's great to be deep divingwith you again.
You know we talk a lot aboutstress relief on the show and a
lot of you have been reachingout asking about journaling,
specifically about LestallionJournals, and I got to say I get
it.
You know my cousin.
Actually she was going througha really rough time a while back
, just totally swamped with workand family drama and she just
(00:22):
could never seem to relax.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Oh yeah, I can relate to that.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Yeah, and she'd tried everything meditation yoga, you
name it, but her mind wouldjust keep racing.
And then she, she stumbled uponjournaling and it was like this
huge weight lifted off hershoulders.
I mean she still had the sameproblems, but she was handling
them so much better.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
That's really interesting because you know a
lot of people think journalingis just about like venting or
complaining, but it's so muchmore than that.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Oh, for sure, For sure.
You know, I've got to admit Iused to think it was all a
little bit, you know, woo woo.
But then I started looking intothe research and I was really
surprised.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Yeah, there's actually a ton of scientific
evidence showing that expressivewriting can really help reduce
stress.
Yeah, it all comes down tocortisol.
You know that hormone ourbodies release when we're
stressed.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Oh yeah, I've heard of cortisol.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Well, when we write about our stressful experiences,
it actually helps our brainsprocess those emotions and that
can lead to lower cortisollevels.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Wow.
So it's not just about feelingbetter, it's actually changing
our brain chemistry.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Exactly.
And when those cortisol levelsgo down, we sleep better, our
mood improves and even ourimmune system gets a boost it's
like a win-win-win absolutelynow list allion.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
I mean, they really get this connection between
journaling and stress reliefyeah, I've always loved their
journals I mean, they're just sobeautiful but I never really
thought about the specificfeatures that might make them
especially good for stressrelief.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Oh, they've thought of everything.
Like their paper, it's superthick, so you don't have to
worry about ink bleeding through, which can be really
frustrating you know, yeah, forsure I hate when that happens.
Right.
And the covers.
They use this really nice fauxleather that just feels so good
in your hands.
It's like a little bit ofluxury in your everyday life.
(02:09):
Yeah, exactly.
And then there are the linepages.
You know, some people preferblank pages, but for me the
lines just give me a sense ofstructure and help me organize
my thoughts.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
Me too.
I'm definitely a lined pagesperson.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
And Lestallion.
They even have built in tablesof contents and numbered pages
so you can easily find oldentries and track your progress
over time.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
It's so smart.
I never would have thought ofthat, but it makes total sense.
Speaker 2 (02:29):
It's all about creating a positive journaling
experience so you're more likelyto stick with it, you know.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Yeah, that's key, because it's the consistency
that really makes the difference.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
And speaking of consistency, I was reading on
their website about this woman.
She was dealing with a lot ofanxiety because of her job, just
totally overwhelmed, and shehad tried everything to calm
down, but nothing was working.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
And then oh, what happened.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Well, she found this old listallion journal she had
tucked away and decided to givejournaling a try.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Wow, I love those stories where people rediscover
something they thought they'dforgotten about.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Right, and for her it's like a total game changer.
Just the act of writing downher thoughts and feelings helped
her process everything andstart to feel more in control.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
It's amazing how powerful that can be, just to
get it all out of your head andonto paper.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
For sure.
And you know, what's reallycool is that she started using
some of the specific techniques.
Lestallion recommends forstress relief, like gratitude
prompts.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Oh yeah, gratitude prompts, those are awesome.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Yeah, she started every day by listing five things
she was grateful for, even ifit was just something small like
a sunny day or a good cup ofcoffee.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
It's so easy to get caught up in the negative, but
when you intentionally focus onthe positive, it can really
shift your whole perspective.
Absolutely, and she alsostarted tracking her triggers
yeah you know those things thatwould consistently set off her
anxiety oh, that's a good one,because once you know what your
triggers are, you can start todevelop strategies for dealing
with them exactly like if sheknew that traffic always made
(03:57):
her anxious.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
She could try listening to calming music or
leaving a little earlier toavoid rush hour right, it's all
about taking back control.
And she said that after a fewweeks of consistent journaling
she just felt so much better,less anxious, more resilient,
like she could handle whateverlife threw at her.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
You know, it's so inspiring to hear stories like
that because it shows thatjournaling really can make a
difference.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
It really can, and it's not just for people who are
going through major challenges.
You know, anyone can benefitfrom taking a few minutes each
day to reflect and connect withthemselves.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Absolutely, and it doesn't have to be complicated.
You know, you don't need anyspecial training or fancy
equipment.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Yeah, just a pen and paper or a beautiful listallion
journal if you're feeling fancy.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Exactly.
It's the simple things in lifethat can often be the most
powerful.
Speaker 1 (04:45):
I totally agree.
You know it's funny justlistening to you talk about it.
I'm remembering how muchjournaling helped me.
Back in college I had thisreally intense course load and I
was feeling so overwhelmed andI started keeping a journal just
to kind of vent my frustrationsand it was amazing how much
lighter it made me feel.
Yeah, it's like a pressurevalve.
You know, journaledconsistently since then, but
(05:08):
hearing all this about thescience and the benefits, and
especially with these gorgeousLestallion journals, I'm feeling
really inspired to pick it upagain.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
I think you should.
I mean, there's just somethingso special about a Lestallion
journal the quality, thecraftsmanship.
It just elevates the wholeexperience, you know.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Oh, totally, and I love that.
They have a whole section ontheir website called Success
Stories where people share howjournaling has helped them with
all sorts of things.
Speaker 2 (05:32):
Yeah, those are really powerful, you know,
because sometimes it's hard tobelieve that something as simple
as writing can actually make adifference.
But then you read those storiesand you see how it's
transformed people's lives.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Exactly.
I remember reading one aboutthis woman who was terrified of
public speaking.
I mean like panic attacks,sweating heart racing the whole
nine yards.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
Oh man, I know that feeling.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
And she started journaling as a way to kind of
work through her fear and shewould write about her
experiences and her negativethoughts and eventually she
started using her journal toreframe those thoughts and
visualize herself succeeding.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
That's a great technique visualization.
It's like mental rehearsal foryour brain, you know.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Yeah, and she said it really helped her to feel more
confident and prepared andeventually she was able to give
presentations without feelingterrified.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
It's amazing how our minds can work for us or against
us.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
For sure, and it's like those stories give you
permission to try new things.
You know like I never wouldhave thought about using
journaling for public speaking,but now I'm like, hmm, maybe
that could work for me too.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Right.
It opens up a whole new worldof possibilities.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
And you know, it's not just about overcoming big
challenges either.
It can be just as helpful forthose everyday stressors.
You know the little things thatadd up and wear you down.
Speaker 2 (06:45):
Oh, absolutely Like when you're feeling stuck in a
rut or you're just having a badday.
Journaling can be a great wayto shift your perspective.
Speaker 1 (06:53):
Yeah, my grandma.
She used to swear by gratitudejournaling.
She started doing when she wasin her 50s and she said it
completely changed her outlookon life.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
I bet it do.
You know.
There's actually a lot ofresearch showing that practicing
gratitude can have some prettyamazing benefits.
It can boost your mood, improveyour sleep and even strengthen
your immune system.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Wow, I had no idea it was that powerful.
Speaker 2 (07:15):
Yeah, it's pretty incredible and it makes sense.
You know, when you're focusedon the good things in your life,
it's harder to get bogged downby the negative.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Makes total sense.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
So we've talked about expressive writing, gratitude
prompts, trigger tracking.
Are there any other techniquespeople use for stress relief
journaling?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Oh yeah, tons of them .
You know some people like touse their journal as a
brainstorming tool to workthrough problems or come up with
new ideas.
Others use it for creativewriting, like poetry or song
lyrics, or even just doodling.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
I love that.
It's like your journal can beanything you want it to be.
Speaker 2 (07:47):
Exactly.
It's your own personal space toexplore and express yourself
however you like.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
And that freedom of expression can be really
stress-relieving in itself, youknow.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Absolutely.
It's like giving yourselfpermission to play and to be
creative and to just let go ofall the rules and expectations.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Do you journal?
Speaker 2 (08:04):
I do.
Yeah, I find it really helpfulfor processing my emotions and
clarifying my thoughts and juststaying grounded.
You know I really like doingmorning pages.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
Morning pages.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (08:15):
So it's basically you just write three pages of
stream of consciousnesswhatever's in your head first
thing in the morning.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
Wow, three pages.
That's impressive.
Speaker 2 (08:24):
It's a great way to clear out all the mental clutter
and start the day with a freshperspective.
You know.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
I love it.
So for someone who's new tojournaling or maybe feeling a
little intimidated by the wholething, what advice would you
give them?
Speaker 2 (08:39):
I would say just start.
Don't worry about doing itperfectly or writing something
profound, just get your thoughtsdown on paper, you know it's
like giving yourself permissionto be messy.
Yeah, exactly, your journal isfor you and no one else, so you
don't have to worry aboutjudgment or criticism.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
And it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment
either.
You know, even just five or tenminutes a day could make a
difference.
Speaker 2 (08:58):
Absolutely.
Just start small and beconsistent and see where it
takes you, you know.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
So finding the right journal is important then.
Speaker 2 (09:03):
I think so.
Yeah, it can really enhance thewhole experience.
You know you want a journalthat feels good to hold, that
inspires you to write, thatreflects your personal style.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
That's so true, and that's one of the things I love
about La Stallion they have sucha wide variety of styles and
designs.
There's literally something foreveryone.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
And the quality is just exceptional.
You know the paper, the covers.
They really put a lot of careinto their product.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
Look, they're not just making journals, they're
creating an experience.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Yeah, you, know yeah, a ritual, a companion, a tool
for self-discovery.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
I love that, you know .
I'm thinking back to thosesuccess stories on their website
and I remember one from thisguy who was going through a
really tough time after his dadpassed away.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Oh wow, that's a heavy one.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Yeah, he was really struggling with grief and loss
and he said that journalinghelped him to process his
emotions, to find meaning in hispain and to eventually start
healing.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Journaling can be such a powerful tool for working
through grief.
You know it gives you a safespace to express all those raw
emotions that you might not feelcomfortable sharing with anyone
else.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
It's like having a conversation with yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Exactly, and sometimes that's exactly what we
need you know to just sit downand have an honest conversation
with our own hearts and minds.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
And to remember that we're not alone in our struggles
.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
You know that other people have been through similar
things and come out the otherside.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
That's so important to remember.
Speaker 1 (10:22):
It's like journaling gives us a way to connect with
ourselves and with others and tofind strength and resilience
even in the darkest of times.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Beautifully said.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
It's really amazing.
You know, as we've been talkingabout all this, I've been
thinking about how it's not justthe writing itself that's
important, but also the wholeritual of journaling.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Oh, absolutely.
Yeah, the ritual can beincredibly powerful, you know,
like choosing a special pen,finding a quiet spot, maybe
lighting a candle.
It all helps to create thissense of intention and sacred
space.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
It's like giving yourself permission to slow down
and really tune into yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Exactly, and that's so important.
In our busy modern lives, youknow, we're constantly bombarded
with stimuli and demands andit's so easy to lose touch with
our inner world.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
And speaking of intention LaStallion, they
really emphasize the importanceof consistency.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
you know, making journaling a daily habit,
Consistency is key with anypractice, but especially with
journaling.
You know it's like building amuscle the more you do it, the
stronger it gets.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
So it's not just about dealing with stress in the
moment.
It's about developing thislong-term resilience.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
Exactly, you know.
It's like building up a reserveof inner strength that you can
draw on whenever you need it.
Speaker 1 (11:34):
I love that, and it makes me think about how
journaling can be a tool forpersonal growth, not just stress
relief.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Oh, absolutely.
You know, by writing about ourexperiences and our thoughts and
our feelings, we start to seepatterns emerge and we gain a
deeper understanding ofourselves.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
It's like we become our own therapists, in a way.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Ah, in a way, yeah, and that self-awareness is so
crucial for making positivechanges in our lives, you know?
Speaker 1 (11:59):
Because once you know what's going on inside, you can
start to address it, you know.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Exactly it's like shining a light into the dark
corners of our minds.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
Exactly it's like shining a light into the dark
corners of our minds.
So, as we wrap up our deep diveinto stress relief journaling
and listallion journals, what'sone key takeaway you hope our
listeners will remember?
Speaker 2 (12:16):
I would say the most important thing is to just give
it a try.
You know, don't overthink it,don't worry about doing it right
, just start writing and seewhere it takes you.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
That's such great advice and, you know, if a
beautiful Italian journalinspires you to get started,
then even better.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Totally and remember.
Even a few minutes a day canmake a world of difference.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
So true.
Well, it's been a fascinatingconversation.
I've learned so much and I'mdefinitely feeling inspired to
start journaling again myself.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
I'm so glad to hear that, and I hope our listeners
are feeling inspired too.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Me too.
Thanks for joining us on thisdeep dive into stress relief
journaling, and until next time,keep exploring, keep learning
and keep taking care ofyourselves.
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