December 25, 2024 • 15 mins
50 Journaling Prompts for Self Growth
Is journaling the key to unlocking your best self? Discover how the right prompts can fuel personal growth, strengthen relationships, and set the stage for achieving your dreams. In this episode, we explore Clara Penrose's insightful blog post on La Scallion, featuring 50 transformative journal prompts. We promise you'll gain valuable tools for confronting fears, identifying strengths, and appreciating the connections that enrich your life. We also delve into the power of gratitude and the art of handling disagreements peacefully, ensuring your personal journey is as rewarding as it is enlightening.
By tuning in, you'll learn how to break down your dreams into actionable steps and track your progress toward a more fulfilling life. From practicing self-care with daily relaxation routines to reflecting on your relationship with food for better health, we cover it all. Clara Penrose's prompts are not just questions—they're catalysts for self-discovery and conscious living. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting, this episode offers a wealth of inspiration, urging you to celebrate small victories and express gratitude to those who impact your life positively. Let's embark on this journey of self-awareness together and make transformative changes, one journal entry at a time.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so we're diving into the world of
journaling today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Sounds interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
It is.
It is.
We're looking at this blog postcalled 50 Great Journal Prompts
.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
From La Scallion, published just last month by
Clara Penrose, and 50 prompts.
That's a lot, right, yeah, sowe're going to help you kind of
like discover the mostintriguing ones.
Are you ready to unlock somenew depths of self-awareness?
Let's do it.
Okay, let's go.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
So journaling, you know a lot of people think of it
as just, you know, kind of likediary kind of stuff, but it's
so much more than that.
It's a tool for reflection, forpersonal growth and even for
unleashing creativity, and theseprompts really help kind of
give you that springboard intoexploring those things.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Yeah, and Lestallion has organized these prompts into
five different categories Okay,targeting different areas of
life personal growth, strongrelationships, dreaming and goal
setting, practicing, gratitudeand self care and reflection.
So there's a structure here,it's not just random.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
Right, right.
Yeah, that structure isimportant to kind of keep us on
track and see how journaling canreally benefit all these
different aspects of our lives.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
So let's start with personal growth.
Okay, there's one prompt thatreally asks you to think about a
significant experience thatshaped who you are.
Oh, wow, that really pushes youto examine your journey and the
lessons you've learned.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
It's almost like taking stock of your own
personal evolution right.
Yeah exactly Like what wouldimmediately pop into your mind
if you thought about that prompt.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
That's a good question.
Yeah, for me it would probablybe.
You know what?
Actually, let's just stick tothe prompts themselves.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
And we'll keep going.
There's another one in thiscategory about overcoming fear.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Ooh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Yeah, it asks you to reflect on a time that you faced
a fear and how you navigated it.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
I think that's really interesting, because fear can
be such a powerful force in ourlives.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
You know, holding us back from taking risks and
pursuing our dreams.
Do you think journaling canreally help someone overcome
their fears?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
I do actually, because by writing about our
fears we kind of bring them outinto the open right.
We examine them from differentangles and often I think we
realize they're not as dauntingas they seem in our heads.
It's like you know, shining alight on a dark corner and
seeing that the monster is justa shadow.
Speaker 1 (02:31):
Oh, I like that.
Yeah, I like that a lot.
Yeah.
Lestallion also touches on theimportance of identifying your
strengths and how thosestrengths have developed over
time.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
And I think that's really crucial, because so often
we focus on our weaknesses,forgetting to kind of
acknowledge and celebrate thequalities that make us, you know
, unique and resilient.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Absolutely, it's so important.
Recognizing our strengths letsus, you know, tap into our full
potential and kind of navigatechallenges with a little more
confidence.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
It's all about building on what we already
possess and using thosestrengths as a foundation for
growth.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Yeah, that's a good point.
So let's shift gears a littlebit to strong relationships.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
And this category really focuses on appreciating
the people in our lives andnurturing those connections.
Right, and there's this oneprompt that's all about
expressing gratitude for someonewho's been like a constant
source of support in your life.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
And I think that's such a beautiful reminder to
really cherish thoserelationships.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
It is, yeah, it is, and it goes beyond just feeling
grateful.
You know that the promptencourages you to actually
express that appreciation whichstrengthens the bond Right,
sometimes just saying thank youand acknowledging their impact
can be so powerful.
I agree, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
OK, and then there's this prompt about handling
disagreements peacefully.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Ooh.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Now this one really caught my eye because, you know,
conflict is inevitable in anyrelationship, right, absolutely.
But it's how we navigate thosedisagreements that really
determines the health andlongevity of the connection.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
That's where the journaling comes in.
It gives you a safe space toprocess your emotions to
understand differentperspectives and to consider
strategies for communicatingmore effectively.
Yes, I love that forcommunicating more effectively.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Yes, I love that.
So instead of reacting,impulsively.
We can kind of take the time toreflect and then respond in a
way that fosters understandingand resolution.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Exactly yeah, it's about shifting from that
reactive to a proactive approachto conflict.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
And journaling can be a really valuable tool in that
process.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
Very cool.
Lestallion also encourages usto reflect on the qualities that
we admire in our loved ones.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
And how those qualities actually inspire us.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And I think that's such a fantastic way to kind of
shift our focus.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
From the potential annoyances to the positive
aspects of our relationship.
Absolutely yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
It's a great way to kind of cultivate appreciation,
you know, and deepen thoseconnections.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
By focusing on the good, we not only strengthen the
relationship but we inspire youknow personal growth in
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Right, right.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
By you know, kind of incorporating those admirable
qualities into our own lives.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Oh, it comes back around, it does, it does Soul
circle.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, okay, okay.
So, moving on fromrelationships, right, let's, uh,
let's talk about dreaming andgoal setting okay uh, there's a
prompt here that I I reallyliked in this section from
listallion it says imagine yourideal future five years from now
.
Describe it in in bad detailwow, yeah, that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
So it's not even just about setting goals.
It's about really like paintingthis picture.
Right what you what you want.
Do you think that that level ofdetail is important?
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Oh, absolutely.
When we envision our dreams indetail, it's, it's not just
setting an intention, wherewe're creating a roadmap for our
subconscious, you know, it'slike.
It's like planting those seedsthat can then blossom into
reality.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
I like that.
I like that analogy.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
But I think, sometimes dreams can feel
overwhelming, right, you know,especially when we're so focused
on the end result.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
That's why I really appreciate Lestallion's prompt
about breaking down like a bigdream into smaller, actionable
steps.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Absolutely.
That's key right, Because byfocusing on the smaller steps,
we create a sense of momentumand progress making that larger
goal feel more attainable, andjournaling can be so powerful
for outlining those steps andthen tracking our progress as we
go.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
Right, and there's also a prompt about identifying
obstacles that might be holdingyou back from achieving a dream.
And this is where I thinkjournaling can really help
Absolutely.
You know, it's going to uncoverthose limiting beliefs or fears
that we might not even beconsciously aware of.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Yeah, exactly, sometimes those obstacles are
external, but a lot of timesthey're internal Right.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
And journaling helps us shine a light on those
internal roadblocks so we canaddress them and then move
forward.
Right, right With more clarityand confidence.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Good point.
Lestallion also mentions theimportance of celebrating
achievements.
Yes, no matter how small.
So important I think that's soimportant, because so often we
get caught up.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
You know, in striving for that next big thing.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
And we forget to kind of like acknowledge.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Yeah, you forget to celebrate.
How far we've come.
Exactly Celebrating our wins,even the small ones.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Yeah, you know, it really reinforces positive
(08:09):
behaviors and fuels thatmotivation to keep going.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
It's like it just cultivating a sense of
appreciation yeah for the goodthings in our lives I love that
it's it's so important andthere's, you know, there's so
much research that reallyhighlights the benefits of
gratitude totally like studieshave shown that it can lead to
to more happiness, to lessstress and even improve physical
health.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It is, it's.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
it is amazing how this, how this kind of shift in
perspective can have such aprofound impact yeah, on our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
It is, it is, it's powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
One of the prompts that really resonated with me is
about finding beauty inunexpected places.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Ooh, yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
And I think that's such a beautiful reminder to
really pay attention to thelittle things that so often go
unnoticed.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Absolutely.
It's all about cultivating thatsense of awe and wonder,
appreciating the simple joysthat we experience every day.
It could be, you know, like theway the sun shines through the
trees or the you know kindnessof a stranger.
Speaker 1 (09:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Or even just a good cup of coffee.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Right, exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
There's another prompt that asks us to reflect
on a recent act of kindness wereceived.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
And how it made us feel.
And I love this one because itencourages us to to not only
acknowledge the kindness ofothers Right, but also to kind
of savor those positive feelings.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Yes, it's a.
It's a double dose of gratitude, right.
It's recognizing the kindnessand then allowing ourselves to
really experience those positiveemotions that it, that it
evokes.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
Right, right.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
It's like.
It's like basking in the warmthof that generosity.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
I love that, yeah, yeah.
Lestallion also encourages usto express gratitude to someone
who's made a positive impact onour lives.
You know, and sometimes we wetake these relationships for
granted.
Right For getting to reallyacknowledge those people who who
uplift us and support us.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
Yeah, it's so true.
Expressing gratitude not onlystrengthens those relationships,
but it also reinforces thosepositive feelings within
ourselves.
It's a win-win.
You can have a real rippleeffect on our overall well-being
.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
It's true, yeah.
And then there's this promptabout appreciating our own
strengths and talents yes, and Ithink this one really ties in
with that personal growthcategory that we discussed
earlier.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Absolutely.
Gratitude isn't just aboutappreciating what we have.
It's also about recognizing theunique gifts that we bring to
the world.
And by acknowledging andappreciating our strengths, we
cultivate this sense ofself-worth and confidence that
(10:51):
can help us achieve our goals.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
I love that.
It's like a cycle, right it is.
Of positive reinforcement.
It is you appreciate yourstrengths and that boosts your
confidence, which allows you toaccomplish more and have even
more to be grateful for.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
It all feeds into itself.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Yeah, it's a beautiful thing.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
It is, it is, yeah, it is.
It's like we're hitting thereset button on our perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Totally, totally.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, and that shift in perspective is really at the
heart of the final categoryself-care and reflection.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
Lestallion kicks it off with a prompt about
identifying our favorite ways torelax and recharge.
It sounds simple enough, butsometimes we just get so caught
up in our daily routines that weforget to prioritize those
things that bring us joy.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Oh, I know I'm guilty of that.
Sometimes I need a reminder tolike actually schedule in.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yeah, great.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Self-care activities like it's an appointment.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It is.
It's like put it on thecalendar, yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
And actually there's a prompt about that.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Yeah, it encourages us to think about how we can
incorporate more self-care intoour daily lives, even if it's
just for a few minutes every day.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Right, right, just like those little things can
make a big difference, rightLike taking five minutes to
meditate, stepping outside,getting some fresh air,
listening to your favorite song.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Exactly exactly.
It's about making those smallbut consistent efforts to
nourish our well-being.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
And speaking of nourishment, Lestallion also has
a prompt about reflecting onour relationship with food.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Yeah, it encourages us to consider how our food
choices impact our physical andemotional health.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
So it's not just about what we eat, but like how
we eat.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Yeah, exactly Like.
Are we eating mindfully,savoring each bite, or are we,
you know, rushing through mealswithout even paying attention?
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Right, right yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Mindful eating is a powerful practice.
It can transform ourrelationship with food.
It's about, you know, payingattention to those hunger cues,
appreciating the flavors andtextures and just being present
in the moment.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Totally yeah.
There's also a prompt aboutrecognizing when our life feels
out of balance and brainstormingways to bring it back into
alignment.
Speaker 2 (13:02):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (13:04):
Yeah, and I think this is so crucial because, you
know, so often we just try topower through.
Speaker 2 (13:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
Even when we're feeling like depleted and
overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
It's like driving a car on an empty tank.
Eventually we're going to runout of gas.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Right, exactly, exactly.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
Yeah, and journaling can help us identify those areas
where we're overextendingourselves and look for ways to
create more balance andsustainability.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
Right, right.
It's all about that.
Like awareness.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
It is, it is.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Lestellian doesn't shy away from the tough stuff
either.
There's a prompt aboutacknowledging a difficult
emotion you're experiencing andlike exploring its root cause.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:44):
This can be challenging.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Absolutely, it can be .
Speaker 1 (13:47):
But also incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (13:49):
Yeah, it is Because by acknowledging and processing
our emotions we can kind ofrelease their hold on us, you
know.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
And move forward with more clarity and peace.
Journaling provides that safespace to explore those emotions,
without judgment, you know.
Speaker 1 (14:04):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
It helps us gain a deeper understanding of
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (14:07):
Totally.
And then there's the promptabout showing yourself
compassion.
Speaker 2 (14:10):
Oh, yeah, it's a big one.
I then there's the prompt aboutshowing yourself compassion.
Oh yeah, it's a big one.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
I think that's so important, especially when we're
going through a tough time.
You know, we offer kindness andunderstanding to others, but we
forget to like offer that samecompassion to ourselves.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
Self-compassion is like it's a cornerstone of
self-care.
It's about treating ourselveswith the same kindness and
understanding that we wouldoffer a loved one.
Yeah, with the same kindnessand understanding that we would
offer a loved one.
Yeah, and the Stallion's promptencourages us to think of
specific ways that we canpractice self-compassion in our
everyday lives.
Speaker 1 (14:39):
I love that.
So I guess, as we wrap up ourdeep dive into the Stallion's 50
great journal prompts, what'sthe key takeaway for our
listeners today?
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Well, I think the biggest thing is that journaling
is is a powerful tool forself-discovery, for growth and
just for cultivating a morefulfilling life overall, and
these prompts offer a startingpoint for that journey, you know
, encouraging us to exploredifferent parts of ourselves and
our experiences.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
Right.
And it's not just aboutanswering the prompts, right.
It's about what you do withthose insights.
It's about taking those littlenuggets of wisdom and applying
them to your life, making thoseconscious choices that support
your well-being and help youachieve your goals.
Exactly, okay.
Well, I have a finalthought-provoking question for
you to ponder.
Speaker 2 (15:24):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (15:25):
If you could go back in time and give your younger
self one piece of advice relatedto journaling, what would it be
?
Speaker 2 (15:34):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (15:35):
It's a reminder that that journey of self-discovery
is ongoing.
There's always something new tolearn about ourselves.
So grab your favorite pen andnotebook and let the exploration
begin.
Speaker 2 (15:46):
And if you're feeling inspired and want to explore
even more prompts, remember thatLestallion's blog has a whole
bunch more waiting for you.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Happy journaling everyone.
All right, so we're diving into the world of
journaling today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Sounds interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
It is.
It is.
We're looking at this blog postcalled 50 Great Journal Prompts
.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
From La Scallion, published just last month by
Clara Penrose, and 50 prompts.
That's a lot, right, yeah, sowe're going to help you kind of
like discover the mostintriguing ones.
Are you ready to unlock somenew depths of self-awareness?
Let's do it.
Okay, let's go.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
So journaling, you know a lot of people think of it
as just, you know, kind of likediary kind of stuff, but it's
so much more than that.
It's a tool for reflection, forpersonal growth and even for
unleashing creativity, and theseprompts really help kind of
give you that springboard intoexploring those things.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Yeah, and Lestallion has organized these prompts into
five different categories Okay,targeting different areas of
life personal growth, strongrelationships, dreaming and goal
setting, practicing, gratitudeand self care and reflection.
So there's a structure here,it's not just random.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
Right, right.
Yeah, that structure isimportant to kind of keep us on
track and see how journaling canreally benefit all these
different aspects of our lives.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
So let's start with personal growth.
Okay, there's one prompt thatreally asks you to think about a
significant experience thatshaped who you are.
Oh, wow, that really pushes youto examine your journey and the
lessons you've learned.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
It's almost like taking stock of your own
personal evolution right.
Yeah exactly Like what wouldimmediately pop into your mind
if you thought about that prompt.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
That's a good question.
Yeah, for me it would probablybe.
You know what?
Actually, let's just stick tothe prompts themselves.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
And we'll keep going.
There's another one in thiscategory about overcoming fear.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Ooh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
Yeah, it asks you to reflect on a time that you faced
a fear and how you navigated it.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
I think that's really interesting, because fear can
be such a powerful force in ourlives.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
You know, holding us back from taking risks and
pursuing our dreams.
Do you think journaling canreally help someone overcome
their fears?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
I do actually, because by writing about our
fears we kind of bring them outinto the open right.
We examine them from differentangles and often I think we
realize they're not as dauntingas they seem in our heads.
It's like you know, shining alight on a dark corner and
seeing that the monster is justa shadow.
Speaker 1 (02:31):
Oh, I like that.
Yeah, I like that a lot.
Yeah.
Lestallion also touches on theimportance of identifying your
strengths and how thosestrengths have developed over
time.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
And I think that's really crucial, because so often
we focus on our weaknesses,forgetting to kind of
acknowledge and celebrate thequalities that make us, you know
, unique and resilient.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Absolutely, it's so important.
Recognizing our strengths letsus, you know, tap into our full
potential and kind of navigatechallenges with a little more
confidence.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
It's all about building on what we already
possess and using thosestrengths as a foundation for
growth.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Yeah, that's a good point.
So let's shift gears a littlebit to strong relationships.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
And this category really focuses on appreciating
the people in our lives andnurturing those connections.
Right, and there's this oneprompt that's all about
expressing gratitude for someonewho's been like a constant
source of support in your life.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
And I think that's such a beautiful reminder to
really cherish thoserelationships.
Speaker 2 (03:36):
It is, yeah, it is, and it goes beyond just feeling
grateful.
You know that the promptencourages you to actually
express that appreciation whichstrengthens the bond Right,
sometimes just saying thank youand acknowledging their impact
can be so powerful.
I agree, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
OK, and then there's this prompt about handling
disagreements peacefully.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Ooh.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Now this one really caught my eye because, you know,
conflict is inevitable in anyrelationship, right, absolutely.
But it's how we navigate thosedisagreements that really
determines the health andlongevity of the connection.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
That's where the journaling comes in.
It gives you a safe space toprocess your emotions to
understand differentperspectives and to consider
strategies for communicatingmore effectively.
Yes, I love that forcommunicating more effectively.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Yes, I love that.
So instead of reacting,impulsively.
We can kind of take the time toreflect and then respond in a
way that fosters understandingand resolution.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Exactly yeah, it's about shifting from that
reactive to a proactive approachto conflict.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
And journaling can be a really valuable tool in that
process.
Speaker 1 (04:44):
Very cool.
Lestallion also encourages usto reflect on the qualities that
we admire in our loved ones.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
And how those qualities actually inspire us.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (04:55):
And I think that's such a fantastic way to kind of
shift our focus.
Speaker 2 (04:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
From the potential annoyances to the positive
aspects of our relationship.
Absolutely yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
It's a great way to kind of cultivate appreciation,
you know, and deepen thoseconnections.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
By focusing on the good, we not only strengthen the
relationship but we inspire youknow personal growth in
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Right, right.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
By you know, kind of incorporating those admirable
qualities into our own lives.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Oh, it comes back around, it does, it does Soul
circle.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
Yeah, okay, okay.
So, moving on fromrelationships, right, let's, uh,
let's talk about dreaming andgoal setting okay uh, there's a
prompt here that I I reallyliked in this section from
listallion it says imagine yourideal future five years from now
.
Describe it in in bad detailwow, yeah, that's powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
So it's not even just about setting goals.
It's about really like paintingthis picture.
Right what you what you want.
Do you think that that level ofdetail is important?
Speaker 2 (05:55):
Oh, absolutely.
When we envision our dreams indetail, it's, it's not just
setting an intention, wherewe're creating a roadmap for our
subconscious, you know, it'slike.
It's like planting those seedsthat can then blossom into
reality.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
I like that.
I like that analogy.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
But I think, sometimes dreams can feel
overwhelming, right, you know,especially when we're so focused
on the end result.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
That's why I really appreciate Lestallion's prompt
about breaking down like a bigdream into smaller, actionable
steps.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
Absolutely.
That's key right, Because byfocusing on the smaller steps,
we create a sense of momentumand progress making that larger
goal feel more attainable, andjournaling can be so powerful
for outlining those steps andthen tracking our progress as we
go.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
Right, and there's also a prompt about identifying
obstacles that might be holdingyou back from achieving a dream.
And this is where I thinkjournaling can really help
Absolutely.
You know, it's going to uncoverthose limiting beliefs or fears
that we might not even beconsciously aware of.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Yeah, exactly, sometimes those obstacles are
external, but a lot of timesthey're internal Right.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
And journaling helps us shine a light on those
internal roadblocks so we canaddress them and then move
forward.
Right, right With more clarityand confidence.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Good point.
Lestallion also mentions theimportance of celebrating
achievements.
Yes, no matter how small.
So important I think that's soimportant, because so often we
get caught up.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
You know, in striving for that next big thing.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
And we forget to kind of like acknowledge.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Yeah, you forget to celebrate.
How far we've come.
Exactly Celebrating our wins,even the small ones.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Yeah, you know, it really reinforces positive
(08:09):
behaviors and fuels thatmotivation to keep going.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
It's like it just cultivating a sense of
appreciation yeah for the goodthings in our lives I love that
it's it's so important andthere's, you know, there's so
much research that reallyhighlights the benefits of
gratitude totally like studieshave shown that it can lead to
to more happiness, to lessstress and even improve physical
health.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:30):
It is, it's.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
it is amazing how this, how this kind of shift in
perspective can have such aprofound impact yeah, on our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
It is, it is, it's powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
One of the prompts that really resonated with me is
about finding beauty inunexpected places.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Ooh, yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:49):
And I think that's such a beautiful reminder to
really pay attention to thelittle things that so often go
unnoticed.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Absolutely.
It's all about cultivating thatsense of awe and wonder,
appreciating the simple joysthat we experience every day.
It could be, you know, like theway the sun shines through the
trees or the you know kindnessof a stranger.
Speaker 1 (09:11):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Or even just a good cup of coffee.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
Right, exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:16):
There's another prompt that asks us to reflect
on a recent act of kindness wereceived.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
And how it made us feel.
And I love this one because itencourages us to to not only
acknowledge the kindness ofothers Right, but also to kind
of savor those positive feelings.
Speaker 2 (09:32):
Yes, it's a.
It's a double dose of gratitude, right.
It's recognizing the kindnessand then allowing ourselves to
really experience those positiveemotions that it, that it
evokes.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
Right, right.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
It's like.
It's like basking in the warmthof that generosity.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
I love that, yeah, yeah.
Lestallion also encourages usto express gratitude to someone
who's made a positive impact onour lives.
You know, and sometimes we wetake these relationships for
granted.
Right For getting to reallyacknowledge those people who who
uplift us and support us.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
Yeah, it's so true.
Expressing gratitude not onlystrengthens those relationships,
but it also reinforces thosepositive feelings within
ourselves.
It's a win-win.
You can have a real rippleeffect on our overall well-being
.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
It's true, yeah.
And then there's this promptabout appreciating our own
strengths and talents yes, and Ithink this one really ties in
with that personal growthcategory that we discussed
earlier.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Absolutely.
Gratitude isn't just aboutappreciating what we have.
It's also about recognizing theunique gifts that we bring to
the world.
And by acknowledging andappreciating our strengths, we
cultivate this sense ofself-worth and confidence that
(10:51):
can help us achieve our goals.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
I love that.
It's like a cycle, right it is.
Of positive reinforcement.
It is you appreciate yourstrengths and that boosts your
confidence, which allows you toaccomplish more and have even
more to be grateful for.
Speaker 2 (11:05):
It all feeds into itself.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Yeah, it's a beautiful thing.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
It is, it is, yeah, it is.
It's like we're hitting thereset button on our perspective.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Totally, totally.
Speaker 2 (11:14):
Yeah, and that shift in perspective is really at the
heart of the final categoryself-care and reflection.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
Lestallion kicks it off with a prompt about
identifying our favorite ways torelax and recharge.
It sounds simple enough, butsometimes we just get so caught
up in our daily routines that weforget to prioritize those
things that bring us joy.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
Oh, I know I'm guilty of that.
Sometimes I need a reminder tolike actually schedule in.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yeah, great.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Self-care activities like it's an appointment.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It is.
It's like put it on thecalendar, yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
And actually there's a prompt about that.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (11:48):
Yeah, it encourages us to think about how we can
incorporate more self-care intoour daily lives, even if it's
just for a few minutes every day.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Right, right, just like those little things can
make a big difference, rightLike taking five minutes to
meditate, stepping outside,getting some fresh air,
listening to your favorite song.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Exactly exactly.
It's about making those smallbut consistent efforts to
nourish our well-being.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
And speaking of nourishment, Lestallion also has
a prompt about reflecting onour relationship with food.
Speaker 1 (12:19):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
Yeah, it encourages us to consider how our food
choices impact our physical andemotional health.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
So it's not just about what we eat, but like how
we eat.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Yeah, exactly Like.
Are we eating mindfully,savoring each bite, or are we,
you know, rushing through mealswithout even paying attention?
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Right, right yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Mindful eating is a powerful practice.
It can transform ourrelationship with food.
It's about, you know, payingattention to those hunger cues,
appreciating the flavors andtextures and just being present
in the moment.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Totally yeah.
There's also a prompt aboutrecognizing when our life feels
out of balance and brainstormingways to bring it back into
alignment.
Speaker 2 (13:02):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (13:04):
Yeah, and I think this is so crucial because, you
know, so often we just try topower through.
Speaker 2 (13:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
Even when we're feeling like depleted and
overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
It's like driving a car on an empty tank.
Eventually we're going to runout of gas.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Right, exactly, exactly.
Speaker 2 (13:18):
Yeah, and journaling can help us identify those areas
where we're overextendingourselves and look for ways to
create more balance andsustainability.
Speaker 1 (13:27):
Right, right.
It's all about that.
Like awareness.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
It is, it is.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Lestellian doesn't shy away from the tough stuff
either.
There's a prompt aboutacknowledging a difficult
emotion you're experiencing andlike exploring its root cause.
Speaker 2 (13:43):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (13:44):
This can be challenging.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Absolutely, it can be .
Speaker 1 (13:47):
But also incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (13:49):
Yeah, it is Because by acknowledging and processing
our emotions we can kind ofrelease their hold on us, you
know.
Speaker 1 (13:56):
Right right.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
And move forward with more clarity and peace.
Journaling provides that safespace to explore those emotions,
without judgment, you know.
Speaker 1 (14:04):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:04):
It helps us gain a deeper understanding of
ourselves.
Speaker 1 (14:07):
Totally.
And then there's the promptabout showing yourself
compassion.
Speaker 2 (14:10):
Oh, yeah, it's a big one.
I then there's the prompt aboutshowing yourself compassion.
Oh yeah, it's a big one.
Speaker 1 (14:12):
I think that's so important, especially when we're
going through a tough time.
You know, we offer kindness andunderstanding to others, but we
forget to like offer that samecompassion to ourselves.
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
Self-compassion is like it's a cornerstone of
self-care.
It's about treating ourselveswith the same kindness and
understanding that we wouldoffer a loved one.
Yeah, with the same kindnessand understanding that we would
offer a loved one.
Yeah, and the Stallion's promptencourages us to think of
specific ways that we canpractice self-compassion in our
everyday lives.
Speaker 1 (14:39):
I love that.
So I guess, as we wrap up ourdeep dive into the Stallion's 50
great journal prompts, what'sthe key takeaway for our
listeners today?
Speaker 2 (14:49):
Well, I think the biggest thing is that journaling
is is a powerful tool forself-discovery, for growth and
just for cultivating a morefulfilling life overall, and
these prompts offer a startingpoint for that journey, you know
, encouraging us to exploredifferent parts of ourselves and
our experiences.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
Right.
And it's not just aboutanswering the prompts, right.
It's about what you do withthose insights.
It's about taking those littlenuggets of wisdom and applying
them to your life, making thoseconscious choices that support
your well-being and help youachieve your goals.
Exactly, okay.
Well, I have a finalthought-provoking question for
you to ponder.
Speaker 2 (15:24):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (15:25):
If you could go back in time and give your younger
self one piece of advice relatedto journaling, what would it be
?
Speaker 2 (15:34):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (15:35):
It's a reminder that that journey of self-discovery
is ongoing.
There's always something new tolearn about ourselves.
So grab your favorite pen andnotebook and let the exploration
begin.
Speaker 2 (15:46):
And if you're feeling inspired and want to explore
even more prompts, remember thatLestallion's blog has a whole
bunch more waiting for you.
Speaker 1 (15:53):
Happy journaling everyone.
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