Journal For Therapy and Healing - The Untapped Power Tool for Therapy and Healing and Career Growth

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Could the simple act of writing in a journal transform both your emotional wellbeing and career trajectory? That's exactly what we explore in this fascinating deep dive into the power of intentional journaling.

We unpack how the physical experience of journaling—using quality materials like Listallion's 120 GSM paper and numbered pages—creates a uniquely powerful environment for self-reflection. This isn't just about keeping a diary; it's about creating a consistent, non-judgmental space where internal thoughts become tangible content that can be examined, processed, and used as catalysts for personal growth.

The therapeutic benefits are substantial. By writing down emotions and experiences, we externalize internal struggles, making them easier to process. Patterns emerge over time, helping identify triggers and track emotional progress. Meanwhile, for career development, journaling transforms abstract ambitions into concrete plans, breaking intimidating goals into manageable steps and providing accountability through documentation. The probability of achievement skyrockets when goals move from thought to paper.

We share compelling real-life examples, including Mark, who overcame career stagnation through strategic journaling, and Emma, whose consistent practice helped her move past self-doubt to secure a leadership position. Their stories highlight how the physical act of writing—on smooth paper with organized systems—becomes a grounding, clarifying experience during periods of uncertainty.

Ready to transform your mental wellbeing or career trajectory? What might change if you dedicated just five minutes daily to intentional journaling? Listen now to discover how this simple practice could become your most powerful tool for personal and professional growth.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Today we're digging intosomething many people find
really helpful journaling.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah, it's a fascinating practice.
We've been looking at how justwriting things down can be quite
powerful.
Powerful for processingemotions, dealing with stress,
healing and even for mapping outyour career, that's right, and
what we found particularlyinteresting is how the type of
journal you use can actuallymake a difference, even focusing
on list Alley in journalsmm-hmm, they seem specifically

(00:28):
designed with this kind of thingin mind therapy, well-being,
even career stuff exactly.
They put thought into it so forour listeners.

Speaker 1 (00:35):
You know folks who like to get straight to the
point, find those surprisinginsights, but without getting
buried in information.

Speaker 2 (00:42):
This is for you yeah, we want to cut through the
noise whether you're dealingwith anxiety grief, maybe
figuring yourself out.

Speaker 1 (00:48):
Yeah, Without getting buried in information.
This is for you.

Speaker 2 (00:50):
Yeah, we want to cut through the noise, Whether
you're dealing with anxiety,grief, maybe figuring yourself
out career changes,procrastination, self-doubt, all
that stuff Journaling can offera kind of structure, a real
tool.

Speaker 1 (00:57):
So our mission today let's pull out the key takeaways
on using journals for therapy,healing and nailing those career
goals.

Speaker 2 (01:06):
And we'll definitely look at why certain features in
these listallion journals seemparticularly helpful for that.

Speaker 1 (01:12):
Okay, so let's start there.
What makes these listallionjournals stand out for this?

Speaker 2 (01:15):
Well, first off, they talk about premium faux leather
journals.
So right away, that suggests acertain quality, something that
feels substantial.

Speaker 1 (01:24):
Something you'd actually want to use regularly,
right?
Not just any old notebook.

Speaker 2 (01:27):
Exactly, and they have options A5 size, both soft
cover and hard cover, and colorstoo.

Speaker 1 (01:33):
Oh yeah, what kind of colors.

Speaker 2 (01:34):
For the soft covers there's ash gray, black, cocoa
brown, royal blue, juniper greenand the hard covers black,
classic brown, proactive purple,visionary red, clarity blue,
growthful green, passionate pink.

Speaker 1 (01:50):
Wow, quite a range.
It sounds like they get that.
A journal is a personal thing.

Speaker 2 (01:53):
It definitely seems that way, yeah, but beyond looks
, the inside is where it getsreally interesting for our topic
.

Speaker 1 (01:58):
Okay, tell me more.

Speaker 2 (01:59):
They have 211 numbered pages and the paper
itself is thick 120 GSM woodfree ivory paper 120 GSM.
That's pretty thick paper it is, and that's important.
It means writing should bereally smooth, but, crucially,
less ink bleed through.

Speaker 1 (02:18):
Right.
That can be so annoying,especially if you're like really
getting into writing somethingimportant or sensitive.
You don't want ink messing upthe other side.

Speaker 2 (02:25):
Precisely.
It minimizes distraction andthose numbered pages.
That's a simple thing butreally useful for tracking
things over time.

Speaker 1 (02:33):
Yeah, I can see that, Looking back, seeing how things
have changed.
Didn't some have a table ofcontents too?

Speaker 2 (02:39):
Yes, exactly.
Some models have a built-intable of contents which really
elevates it, makes it more of anorganized tool, not just a
diary.

Speaker 1 (02:46):
Okay, so let's connect this to the therapy and
healing side.
Why is a journal notebook fortherapy and healing so valuable?

Speaker 2 (02:53):
Well, fundamentally, it's about creating that safe,
consistent space, a dedicatedplace.

Speaker 1 (02:59):
Non-judgmental.

Speaker 2 (03:00):
Totally non-judgmental, where you can
process tricky emotions, getthoughts out of your head, which
itself relieves stress.
It's a path to self-healingthrough reflection.

Speaker 1 (03:10):
Just calling it a therapy journal notebook almost
gives it permission, doesn't itLike?
This is its job.

Speaker 2 (03:15):
It does, it signals its purpose.
This isn't for your shoppinglist.
It's for emotional expression,for self-reflection.

Speaker 1 (03:21):
And the sources we looked at really emphasize this.
They see a notebook for therapyand healing as like essential
self-care.

Speaker 2 (03:29):
Yeah, potentially transformative for mental
wellness, for recovery.

Speaker 1 (03:33):
How does the writing itself help?

Speaker 2 (03:35):
By making the internal external.
When you write feelings down,they become tangible, something
you can look at more objectively.

Speaker 1 (03:43):
Right, not just swirling around in your head.

Speaker 2 (03:45):
Exactly so.
Writing in a therapy journalbecomes this direct route to
self-exploration, understandingand, eventually, mental clarity.

Speaker 1 (03:54):
It sounds a lot like self-guided therapy.

Speaker 2 (03:56):
In a way, yes.

Speaker 1 (03:57):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (03:57):
You become your own observer, listening to your
inner voice consistently.

Speaker 1 (04:01):
Okay, so bring it back to the listallion features.
How do they help with this kindof journaling?

Speaker 2 (04:05):
Well, those 211 numbered pages mean you have
room for a long conversationwith yourself.
You can track emotionalpatterns ups and downs, see
progress.

Speaker 1 (04:13):
You can even devise your own system.
Maybe note moods on certainpage numbers or track triggers,
Easy to flip back.

Speaker 2 (04:20):
Absolutely, and that thick 120 GSM paper.
It's not just about feelingnice, it's about focus.

Speaker 1 (04:28):
Minimizing distractions again.

Speaker 2 (04:30):
Right when you're dealing with sensitive stuff.
You don't want ink bleedpulling you out of the moment.
It supports a calmer, smootherexperience.

Speaker 1 (04:37):
That makes sense.
A smoother flow helps thethoughts flow too.
Maybe.

Speaker 2 (04:41):
It really can.
And you know even the colors.
Choosing a color you like mightsound small, but it can make
the journal feel more like yoursafe space, more inviting.

Speaker 1 (04:50):
Okay, interesting.
Now let's pivot slightly.
What about using a journalnotebook for career goals?
Seems different, but maybesimilar principles apply.

Speaker 2 (04:59):
Very similar principles.
Actually, it's still about selfreflection, structure tracking
progress just applied to yourprofessional life.

Speaker 1 (05:05):
This is a tool for development.

Speaker 2 (05:07):
Definitely.
It pushes you beyond justthinking about career goals.
You actively reflect onstrengths, values, what you
really want.
You set goals, track them, staymotivated.

Speaker 1 (05:17):
It helps break down those big, maybe intimidating,
long-term ambitions.

Speaker 2 (05:22):
Exactly Into manageable steps.
Writing them down gives themstructure, makes you feel more
accountable, turns abstractideas into well a plan.

Speaker 1 (05:31):
And documenting the journey itself.

Speaker 2 (05:33):
That fosters a growth-oriented mindset.
You start seeing setbacks notjust as failures but as learning
opportunities Reflect, adjust,move forward.

Speaker 1 (05:41):
And there's that statistic right that writing
goals down makes you more likelyto achieve them.

Speaker 2 (05:46):
Yeah, significantly more likely.
It makes them concrete,intentional.

Speaker 1 (05:50):
So applying the listallion features here again,
the 211 numbered pages give youplenty of room for plans,
reflections on projects, notingachievements.

Speaker 2 (05:58):
Right and that built-in table of contents in
some models.
That's huge for careerjournaling.

Speaker 1 (06:04):
How so.

Speaker 2 (06:04):
Imagine easily finding your notes from that key
meeting six months ago, or yourreflections after that big
presentation or details about anetworking contact.

Speaker 1 (06:13):
Ah, so it becomes an indexed record, a resource you
can actually use, not just alogbook.

Speaker 2 (06:18):
Spot on, Much more dynamic.
And again, the quality paperensures those important insights
and plans are preserved legiblefor the future.

Speaker 1 (06:26):
And you mentioned the line spacing too 7.5 millimeter
wide lines.

Speaker 2 (06:30):
Yeah, in some of them it sounds minor, but that
structure can really help withkeeping things clear and
organized when you're listingtasks or writing detailed
reflections.

Speaker 1 (06:39):
OK, now what about common career planning
challenges?
Can journaling help there?
Like lack of clarity?

Speaker 2 (06:46):
Absolutely Just the act of writing down goals,
exploring values on paper.
It forces you to articulatethings.
That alone can bring a lot ofclarity, even if it's messy at
first.

Speaker 1 (06:57):
You start to see themes emerge over time.

Speaker 2 (06:59):
Exactly what really matters to you professionally.

Speaker 1 (07:02):
And what about low self-confidence or fear of
failure?
That holds a lot of people back.

Speaker 2 (07:08):
Journaling techniques like gratitude lists or writing
self-affirmations can reallyhelp here.
We mentioned them for therapy,but they work for career
confidence too.

Speaker 1 (07:16):
Building yourself up on paper.

Speaker 2 (07:17):
Pretty much Actively focusing on strengths,
celebrating small wins.
It counteracts that negativeinner voice and builds genuine
self-belief over time.

Speaker 1 (07:26):
And staying motivated Career.

Speaker 2 (07:29):
That regular self-reflection is key Tracking
progress, celebrating wins,learning from setbacks, seeing
it all written down helpsmaintain momentum, keeps you
engaged.

Speaker 1 (07:39):
It's like having your own coach and cheerleader bound
in faux leather.

Speaker 2 (07:43):
Ah, something like that.

Speaker 1 (07:44):
You know this reminds me of my cousin Mark.
He felt totally stuckcareer-wise, good job but
unfulfilling.
Knew he needed a change but wasjust overwhelmed yeah that's a
common feeling.
He wasn't really a journalingtype, but I'd been using a
listallion for planning and sortof nudged him to try it, just
get the frustration out, youknow.

Speaker 2 (08:03):
And did it help.

Speaker 1 (08:03):
At first it was just venting but he said the act of
writing the nice paper, seeingthe pages fill up it, gave him a
weird sense of doing something.

Speaker 2 (08:11):
A sense of progress, even if small.

Speaker 1 (08:14):
Exactly.
Then he started using it morestrategically brainstorming
skills, breaking them into tinyweekly steps, documenting job
applications, interviewreflections, networking notes.

Speaker 2 (08:25):
Using those numbered pages to track it all.

Speaker 1 (08:27):
Yeah, and looking back, even when things felt slow
he could see the actual effortlaid out.
It kept him going Took aboutsix months but he landed a much
better role.
He still says that journalhelped him navigate the whole
thing.

Speaker 2 (08:39):
That's a great real world example.
It's not magic, it's thestructure and the reflection.

Speaker 1 (08:49):
Totally.
And on the flip side, thehealing aspect.
I had a friend, lisa, gothrough a really rough patch.
Wasn't comfortable talkingabout it much and therapy felt
like too big a step.

Speaker 2 (08:54):
Understandable.

Speaker 1 (08:55):
I suggested she try journaling again with the list I
knew felt, you know,substantial and private.
She just started writing abouther day, Simple stuff.

Speaker 2 (09:02):
A low pressure start.

Speaker 1 (09:03):
Right.
But over time it became herspace to actually feel things
she hadn't let herself feel.
She said the physical act ofwriting on that smooth paper was
almost calming grounding.

Speaker 2 (09:15):
Interesting the tactile experience helped.

Speaker 1 (09:17):
Yeah, and she wasn't trying to analyze, but by
looking back through the pagesshe started seeing patterns in
her feelings.
Understanding triggers better.
It just became this vitalprivate coping tool for her.

Speaker 2 (09:29):
That sense of safety and control can be so important
during difficult times.

Speaker 1 (09:34):
Definitely.
Now let's circle back to thatspecific story.
We looked at Emma, the youngprofessional in NYC Right Stuck,
self-doubt, procrastination,found a Lestallion career
journal and she really used it,didn't she?
Daily goals, priorities,documenting achievements
reflecting on challengestracking networking.
She was systematic, using thefeatures, the achievements

(09:54):
reflecting on challengestracking networking.

Speaker 2 (09:54):
She was systematic, using the features, the
structure, the space forreflection, maybe even that
table of contents to organize itall.

Speaker 1 (10:02):
And the result.

Speaker 2 (10:03):
Well, the story goes that this consistent practice
helped build her confidence.
She started taking actionWithin a year new leadership
role, more productive, bettermindset.

Speaker 1 (10:13):
It really paints the picture of the journal as a
catalyst, doesn't it?
Not just a notebook?

Speaker 2 (10:17):
Exactly A catalyst for change and growth when used
intentionally.

Speaker 1 (10:21):
So, wrapping this up, what's the main takeaway here?

Speaker 2 (10:24):
I think it's that journaling, especially with a
tool designed to support it likethese Lestallion notebooks, can
be genuinely powerful for yourinner world and your outer
trajectory.

Speaker 1 (10:35):
Mental well-being and career advancement side by side
.

Speaker 2 (10:38):
Yeah, the features we talked about numbered pages for
tracking, thick paper for agood experience, the table of
contents for organizations.
They aren't just bells andwhistles, they actively support
effective journaling.

Speaker 1 (10:50):
They make the process easier, more focused, more
useful.

Speaker 2 (10:54):
Precisely.
It really makes you think whatcould happen if you
intentionally carved out just afew minutes each day.
Use that physical space of aquality notebook.

Speaker 1 (11:03):
What insights might pop up?
What changes could it drive,Whether it's processing emotions
, personal growth or chasingthose career goals?

Speaker 2 (11:10):
Exactly so maybe the final thought for everyone
listening is what's one smallstep you could take, maybe even
today, to start your