Journal For Teenagers - How Teenagers Process Their Complex Emotions and Experiences.

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Feeling overwhelmed is practically a teenage rite of passage. Between academic pressure, social dynamics, identity formation, and emotional rollercoasters, adolescence demands tools for processing and perspective. This episode dives deep into one powerful solution that's both accessible and transformative: journaling.

We explore the specific ways journaling serves as more than just an emotional outlet for teenagers. Research shows that the consistent practice of reflection actively builds emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills during these formative years. The physical act of writing connects neural pathways differently than digital alternatives, creating a unique opportunity for clarity and growth.

Looking specifically at Lestallion's journal notebooks designed for teenagers, we examine how thoughtful features enhance the experience. The 211 numbered pages and built-in table of contents transform random thoughts into a navigable record of personal growth. Premium 120 GSM paper prevents frustrating ink bleed-through, while the professional feel of the soft faux leather cover signals to teens that their thoughts deserve quality space. We share Emma's journey – from hesitant scribbles to comprehensive self-discovery – illustrating how a well-designed journal becomes not just a document, but a companion.

Whether you're a teenager in the midst of these challenges, someone supporting a young person, or simply an adult who could benefit from more structured reflection, this episode offers practical insights for making journaling a transformative habit. Take a moment to consider: where could intentional reflection bring more clarity to your life right now?

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to the Deep Dive.
You're here for the insights,not the overload.
And today we're getting intosomething really valuable,
especially for teenagers.
Dealing with well everythingthe power of journaling.

Speaker 2 (00:13):
Yeah, it's a topic that comes up a lot, and for
good reason.

Speaker 1 (00:16):
Definitely.
We've been digging into somematerial about the benefits and
specifically looking atresources connected to
Lestallion's journal notebooksthe ones they've geared towards
teenagers.

Speaker 2 (00:27):
Right those ones.

Speaker 1 (00:28):
So our goal, our mission for this deep dive is to
really understand why a journalcan be such a game changer for
self-discovery, processingemotions, even just getting
organized during those reallyformative years.

Speaker 2 (00:43):
It's a crucial time for that kind of tool.

Speaker 1 (00:45):
Absolutely.
And you know, while we'refocusing on teens, I think we
can all agree the basic ideaslike self-reflection,
organization.
They're useful no matter yourage.

Speaker 2 (00:54):
Oh for sure, these principles are pretty universal.

Speaker 1 (00:56):
And we should mention listalian journals aren't just,
you know, any old notebook.
They have specific featuresdesigned with the user in mind
which we'll definitely get into.

Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah, those features are worth looking at.
So, starting with the teenageexperience itself, it really is
a dynamic period, isn't it?

Speaker 1 (01:11):
Oh yeah, A real whirlwind.

Speaker 2 (01:13):
Like a mix of new experiences, friendships
changing and just that hugejourney of figuring out who you
even are.
It's a lot.

Speaker 1 (01:22):
It really is School pressure, friend drama, personal
challenges.

Speaker 2 (01:26):
Exactly, and amidst all that, there's this need for
a safe space, right Somewhere tojust process.

Speaker 1 (01:32):
Totally Without feeling judged.

Speaker 2 (01:34):
Precisely, and that's where a journal notebook really
comes in.
It can be that privatesanctuary, a place where they
can just be honest withthemselves, no filters.

Speaker 1 (01:42):
Yeah, exactly.
And once you have thatconsistent space, the benefits
really start to stack up, don'tthey?

Speaker 2 (01:48):
They do.

Speaker 1 (01:48):
The resources we looked at talk a lot about
self-reflection, how journalingkind of forces you, in a good
way, to pause and actually lookat your dreams, your goals,
maybe the struggles you'refacing.

Speaker 2 (01:58):
Getting that clarity.
It's not just venting, thoughthat's part of it.
It's about understandingyourself better.

Speaker 1 (02:03):
Right, and it also mentions how it can nurture
creativity, build self-awareness, boost confidence.
I mean, even for me, justwriting stuff down sometimes
sparks an idea I wouldn't havehad otherwise.

Speaker 2 (02:15):
There's something about that physical act isn't
there?
Pen to paper, it connectsthings differently in the brain
and these Lestallion notebookswith good paper quality, they
lean into that.
The material suggests it's notjust for writing words either.
It can be for, you know,sketching, planning, whatever
helps make sense of things.

Speaker 1 (02:33):
So it becomes this really versatile tool.

Speaker 2 (02:35):
Yeah, an essential tool really for any teenager
who's kind of actively trying togrow and figure things out.

Speaker 1 (02:41):
And let's be real, Adolescence brings its own
unique pressures.
I mean the stress, the anxiety,those emotional roller coaster.

Speaker 2 (02:47):
Oh yeah, Intense peaks and valleys.

Speaker 1 (02:49):
The sources mention all that school demands social
expectations, figuring out youridentity and it touches on how
things like low confidence orfinding it hard to make
decisions can feel even biggerif you don't have an outlet.

Speaker 2 (03:02):
And that's where the journal's consistency and
privacy are just so vital.
It offers that dedicated spaceto really look at those feelings
, untangle thoughts that feel,you know, chaotic.

Speaker 1 (03:13):
Get some perspective.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
Exactly Get some perspective and the material
emphasizes how just writingabout daily life the good, the
bad, the mundane can genuinelyhelp manage stress and support
mental well-being.

Speaker 1 (03:27):
That makes sense.

Speaker 2 (03:27):
And what's really interesting is the research
suggesting regular journalingcan actually improve things like
emotional intelligence,self-regulation, even
problem-solving skills.

Speaker 1 (03:37):
Wow Okay.
So it's not just feeling better, it's building actual skills.

Speaker 2 (03:41):
Yeah, it becomes a tool for building resilience,
which is huge during those years.

Speaker 1 (03:45):
Okay, so the why is clear.
Journaling is powerful.
Now let's talk about how aspecific journal, like the
Lestallion ones, can make thatexperience even better.
The resources point to featuresthat enhance the process.

Speaker 2 (03:58):
Right, because the tool itself can make a
difference.
Let's look at the specifics,like they mentioned, the 211
numbered pages and the built-intable of contents.

Speaker 1 (04:06):
Okay, numbered pages and a table of contents Sounds
simple, here you go, but I cansee how that would help.

Speaker 2 (04:11):
Exactly.
Think about it if you're tryingto track your thoughts over
weeks or months or find thatentry about a specific event or
feeling.
Having that structure isincredibly helpful.

Speaker 1 (04:23):
Yeah, otherwise it just becomes a big jumble.

Speaker 2 (04:25):
Totally.
It helps bring order.
You can actually go back andsee how you've changed or how
your thinking evolved.
That's empowering.
It tackles that feeling ofbeing overwhelmed or
disorganized head on.

Speaker 1 (04:36):
I remember trying to keep a diary as a kid just
random notebooks.

Speaker 2 (04:39):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (04:39):
Impossible to find anything later.

Speaker 2 (04:41):
Right.
So that structure is apractical benefit.
I had a friend in high schoolsame thing Stacks of notebooks,
no order, Numbered pages wouldhave been amazing for her.

Speaker 1 (04:49):
And then there's the paper.
They talk about this thick 120GSM paper, wood-free ivory
designed to stop ink bleedingthrough.

Speaker 2 (04:57):
Okay, now that is a big deal for anyone who journals
Ink bleed through is the worst.

Speaker 1 (05:01):
It really is.
It ruins the next page, makesit messy, uh-huh.
And if a teenager wants to usedifferent pens or maybe doodle
or try bullet journaling withmarkers, you need paper that can
handle it Right, so thatquality paper makes the actual
act of journaling more pleasant,less friction Exactly, it
encourages different ways ofusing the journal without

(05:22):
worrying about messing it up.

Speaker 2 (05:24):
It makes it a better experience overall.

Speaker 1 (05:26):
And what about the cover?
They mention a soft fauxleather cover.

Speaker 2 (05:29):
Yeah, described as giving it a sleek professional
feel.
Now that might sound justaesthetic.

Speaker 1 (05:34):
But maybe it matters.

Speaker 2 (05:35):
I think it does Especially for teens.
Having something that feels abit grown up, well made it can
encourage them to take pride init, you know, to see their
journal as something valuable,not just disposable.

Speaker 1 (05:48):
Creates a sense of importance around their thoughts
.

Speaker 2 (05:50):
Exactly Ownership and value.

Speaker 1 (05:52):
There was this story in the materials about a
fictional teen named Emma, 16years old.

Speaker 2 (05:57):
Oh yeah, I remember that one.

Speaker 1 (05:58):
She was totally overwhelmed.
School stress, friend drama,self-doubt Hmm, the usual
cocktail.
Been there, right?
And her older sister gives hera Lestallion journal.
At first she just scribbledrandom thoughts.

Speaker 2 (06:12):
Like dipping a toe in .

Speaker 1 (06:13):
Exactly, but then it slowly became her safe space.
She started using it in reallyspecific ways.

Speaker 2 (06:19):
How?
So what did she do?

Speaker 1 (06:21):
Well, she'd write about her feelings.
When she felt anxious orconfused, she started making
gratitude lists, writing downdreams.

Speaker 2 (06:28):
Oh nice, Diversifying the use.

Speaker 1 (06:30):
Yeah, and eventually she got into bullet journaling
to plan her days, use dailyreflections to process emotions,
even added sketches.

Speaker 2 (06:38):
See, that shows the versatility we were talking
about.
It became a real companion.

Speaker 1 (06:46):
Totally, and the story specifically mentions how
the premium pages and thestructured format those numbered
pages again helped her organizeeverything and actually track
her growth.

Speaker 2 (06:52):
Ah, so she could see the progress.

Speaker 1 (06:54):
Yeah, it wasn't just venting into the void.
She could look back and at theoutcome.
By the end of the school yearshe felt more confident, more
resilient, more in control.

Speaker 2 (07:05):
That's a powerful outcome.
The journal helped her thrive,not just cope.

Speaker 1 (07:10):
Exactly, and it highlighted how the numbered
pages and table of contents weresuper useful for revisiting
earlier stuff.
Seeing how her perspectivechanged.

Speaker 2 (07:19):
That ability to revisit is huge.
It reminds me of my nephewactually.
He started journaling duringhis exam period, really stressed
out, oh yeah, yeah, and hestarted with just a regular
spiral notebook.
He got so frustrated trying tofind entries about specific
subjects or worries later on.

Speaker 1 (07:34):
I can imagine.

Speaker 2 (07:35):
Then he switched to a notebook with numbered pages.
Didn't even have a table ofcontents at first, but just
having the numbers made it wayeasier to find things.
To see how he was coping better.
Over time he actually startedmaking his own index.

Speaker 1 (07:47):
Oh see, that shows the practical value right there.

Speaker 2 (07:50):
It really does.

Speaker 1 (07:51):
OK, so the resources also give some practical tips
for teens starting out, and it'scool how the Lestallion
features kind of support thesetips.
Like what Well.
One tip is write freely, Don'toverthink it, and having that
no-bleed paper we talked aboutit just lets you go for it
without worrying about making amess or ruining the next page.

Speaker 2 (08:10):
Right removes a barrier.
It makes it easier to just letthoughts flow next page Right
Removes a barrier.

Speaker 1 (08:16):
It makes it easier to just let thoughts flow.
Then they suggest usingjournaling prompts, which is a
common tip.
The Lestallion site apparentlyhas resources for that too.

Speaker 2 (08:22):
That's helpful for getting started or unstuck.

Speaker 1 (08:24):
Another tip Try different styles, like bullet
journaling Again, that smooth,thick paper is ideal for that
kind of structured layout oreven adding some art.

Speaker 2 (08:35):
Yeah, holds up better to different uses.

Speaker 1 (08:37):
They also stress making it a habit, even just
five, ten minutes daily andexpress emotions without fear.
Really lean into the journal asthat private therapist.

Speaker 2 (08:46):
Good advice.
Consistency is key.

Speaker 1 (08:48):
And the last tip kind of wraps it up Use a
high-quality journal.
They mentioned Lestallion,again, highlighting the smooth
paper, but also the back pocketfor keepsakes.

Speaker 2 (08:57):
Yeah, yes, the back pocket.
I love those.

Speaker 1 (09:00):
Me too.
It's funny, my younger sisteruses hers for exactly that.
She tucks in ticket stubs,photos, little notes that relate
to specific entries.
It makes the journal feel evenmore like a personal time
capsule.

Speaker 2 (09:10):
Totally.
It adds another layer,connecting memories to
reflections.
That little pocket makes itmore of a treasured companion.

Speaker 1 (09:17):
So, stepping back, it seems pretty clear.
Journaling isn't just some fadfor teenagers.

Speaker 2 (09:22):
Yeah.
It's a genuinely powerful toolAbsolutely For navigating that
whole complex transformativetime, self-exploration,
emotional growth, creativity,organization.
It touches on so much.

Speaker 1 (09:35):
And looking at something like the Listallion
journals shows that thoughtfuldesign matters.
Those features numbered pages,table of contents, quality paper
, even the back pocket theyaren't just fluff.

Speaker 2 (09:46):
No, they actively make the journaling experience
better, more effective, moreenjoyable.
They provide structure, apleasant feel.
They support the whole process.

Speaker 1 (09:54):
Right.
They help teens engage withtheir inner and outer worlds
more effectively.
They provide structure apleasant feel.

Speaker 2 (09:59):
They support the whole process Right.
They help teens engage withtheir inner and outer worlds
more effectively Definitely so.
Maybe a final thought for youlistening, even if high school
is way back in the rearviewmirror, or maybe not even that
far back, or maybe not Considerthis.
Where could you use a bit moreintentional reflection in your
own life right now?

Speaker 1 (10:12):
Good question.

Speaker 2 (10:13):
Could carving out just a few minutes each day,
maybe with a notebook designedto make it easy and enjoyable,
bring a little more clarity orpurpose?

Speaker 1 (10:22):
It's worth thinking about.
Maybe trying out some promptsor just getting a decent
notebook could be a small stepwith a potentially big payoff.

Speaker 2 (10:29):
Exactly something to mull over.