January 17, 2025 • 12 mins
50 Self Awareness Journal Prompts
Unlock the secrets of your inner world with our latest episode, where we promise you'll gain the tools to enhance self-awareness and personal growth through 50 transformative journal prompts inspired by Lestallion's blog post. What untapped talents might compliments reveal? How can past challenges illuminate the qualities that have driven your success? We explore these questions and more, providing a blueprint to navigate emotions, recognize personal strengths, and foster a deeper connection with yourself.
Join us as we view relationships as mirrors that reflect parts of ourselves we might not readily acknowledge. From friendships to professional ties, discover how interactions shape you and what lessons they hold. We delve into the importance of setting boundaries, learning from conflicts, and embracing the endless journey of self-discovery. Let us guide you to find a quiet space for reflection, pushing the boundaries of self-awareness and personal transformation, and redefining how your values shape your daily life choices. Engage with these prompts with enthusiasm and curiosity, and continue to grow alongside us.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready to dive deep into some
self-awareness.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Today we're looking at 50 journal prompts Okay, From
Lestallion's blog post fromDecember 20th.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
It's all about.
Well you.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
I like where this is going.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
Yeah, should get pretty introspective.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
These prompts are structured to guide you, you
know, like on a self-discoveryjourney.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
They're not just like random questions.
Yeah, you know, like on aself-discovery journey?
Absolutely, they're not justlike random questions.
Yeah, it's a carefully thoughtout path.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Yeah, they start with exploring your strengths.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
One that really caught my eye was think about a
compliment that really stuckwith you.
What did it reveal about yourabilities?
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I like that we often just dismiss.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Compliments you know?
Speaker 2 (00:43):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
But this makes you really think about W-I-Y.
It resonated.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
It's like revealing a hidden talent, or something
Like, say, someone complimentsyour ability to explain complex
topics simply and you mightthink, well duh, that's just how
I talk, but this prompt makesyou think, hold on, maybe I have
a knack, for you know, teachingor communication that I haven't
fully tapped into.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
It's like you're seeing a part of yourself you
never really acknowledged before.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
And then they build on that with prompts like
reflect on a time you overcame achallenge.
What inner qualities helped yousucceed?
Interesting it's not just aboutwhat you achieved, but how you
got there.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Yeah, yeah, we often just focus on the outcome, but
this helps you analyze the theprocess exact like?
Did you rely on resilience,problem-solving skills?
Totally it's like a blueprintfor how you handle tough
situations right, so cool soyou've uncovered your strengths
okay and then we get tounderstanding your emotions.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Ooh, even better.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Lestallion calls emotions our internal compass.
I like that analogy, but are wereally reading it right?
You know?
Speaker 1 (01:53):
That's the question, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (01:54):
This section makes you explore them on a deeper
level.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
With prompts like describe happiness in detail.
What makes it unique for you?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
It goes beyond just labeling the feeling so true you
realize, happiness isn't, youknow, one size fits all right
right my happiness might beabout achieving things well.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Yours might be about, like, connecting with people
yeah personal, you know and theblog tackles the tougher
emotions too oh yeah there's onelike what does sadness feel
like?
Explain it to someone who'snever felt.
What does sadness feel like?
Explain it to someone who'snever felt it?
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It's like it forces you to articulate those complex
feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:31):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
We often just like avoid sadness.
Yeah, push it down.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
But maybe by putting it into words we can actually
understand it better.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
And even find ways to deal with it.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
In a healthy way, you know.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
It's about developing emotional literacy.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
And it goes beyond just knowing your own emotions
too.
There's a prompt that's likehow do your emotions affect
disagreements with others?
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 2 (02:58):
It makes you think about how your feelings
influence your interactions.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
That's huge.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Because sometimes we just blame the other person.
Right, but maybe it's our ownlike anger or insecurity that's
causing the conflict.
Could, change how we seecommunication patterns.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Absolutely.
Yeah, it's like they say, whenyou point a finger, there are
three pointing back at you.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Oh, totally.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
This part really shows how our emotions and
relationships are all connected.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
And that leads us right into the next category.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Reflecting on relationships.
Okay, and it's not justromantic relationships.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
Lestallion talks about all sorts of connections
friends, family, even people youwork with.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
I like the idea of relationships as mirrors.
Oh, me too.
There's a prompt.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
Think about the idea of relationships as mirrors.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Oh, me too.
There's a prompt think aboutsomeone with a positive
influence on your life.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:47):
What did they teach you about yourself?
It makes you think about howother people reflect things
about us we don't see.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
It's like they're holding up a different kind of
mirror.
Yeah, exactly, maybe they sawsome potential in you that you
hadn't noticed, like challengedyou in a way that helped you
grow.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
It's so interesting to look at those influences.
Speaker 1 (04:04):
And the blog goes beyond just the positive stuff
too.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
There's a prompt that asks describe a conflict that
helped you grow.
How did it shape yourcommunication skills or
understanding?
It's like looking at conflictas a way to develop yeah, I love
that wait.
We usually think of conflict isa bad thing for sure but maybe
it's a chance to learn aboutourselves yeah our boundaries,
(04:29):
how we handle disagreements it'sall about learning from tough
experiences, even the rightchallenging ones speaking of
boundaries, yeah, there's thispowerful prompt Describe a time
when you set a boundary in arelationship.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
How did it impact your self-respect?
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
It makes you think about how standing up for
yourself affects how you seeyourself.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
That's a big one.
Setting boundaries can feel, Idon't know, uncomfortable or
selfish even Right, but thisreminds us it's like self-care
and can actually make ourrelationships stronger in the
long run.
It's about knowing what youneed and communicating it like
assertively.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
So we've looked at relationships.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
And now the blog takes us inward.
Okay With defining your values.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Ooh, getting deep.
The Stallion says it's likecrucial to with defining your
values.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Ooh, getting deep.
The Stallion says it's likecrucial to live by your values.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Told it.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
These prompts really get to the core of who you are.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
One that stood out to me was write about a core value
you hold dear.
Okay, how does it affect yourdaily choices?
Speaker 2 (05:32):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
It makes you see how those values show up in everyday
life.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Yeah, it's bringing those values down to earth, you
know it makes you see how thosevalues show up in everyday life.
Yeah, it's bringing thosevalues down to earth.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
You know Right Seeing how they affect what we do, big
or small, Like if you valuehonesty, yeah.
How does that play out in howyou interact with others?
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Or if you value creativity, how do you express
that Good point?
Your work, your hobbies,whatever.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
It's like your values become your guide for making
decisions, and the blog doesn'tshy away from times we might,
you know, stray from thosevalues.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
There's one that asks reflect on a time you
compromised on a value.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
What did you learn about yourself from it?
Speaker 2 (06:09):
That's so important to think about.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
It reminds us we're not perfect.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
We all make choices that don't like totally line up
with our values.
The important thing is to learnfrom those times.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Figure out what led us to make those compromises, so
maybe next time we'll handle itbetter.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
It's all part of self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
And our values can change, right, oh for sure, as
we grow, experience life.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
The blog asks reflect on how your values have changed
over time.
What events or experiencesshaped them?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
What was important to us in our 20s might not be as
important in our 40s.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
We're not the same people, right.
Exactly the key is to be awareof those changes and how they
affect how we see things now.
Speaker 1 (06:55):
It's about being connected to who we are, right
At every stage of life.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
And finally, the blog wraps up with a powerful
category.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
What's that?
Speaker 1 (07:04):
It's called Setting Intentions for Growth.
Okay, I think it tieseverything together beautifully.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Yeah, this is where the rubber meets the road.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Now it's time to take action Right, and they have
these prompts that encourage usto set goals, develop habits.
Okay, actively go after what wewant.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
One I love is what is one habit you want to develop
and how can it align with yourlong-term goals.
Interesting it's making thatconnection between like what you
do every day.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Right.
And those bigger dreams,breaking those goals down into
smaller steps?
Exactly so.
Instead of I want to be awriter, it's I'm going to write
for 30 minutes every day.
Totally those consistentactions.
Yeah, that's what createsmomentum.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Doesn't have to be some like huge life changing
habit either, right, maybe justdrinking more water?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Going for a walk.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
But by choosing something that you know supports
our goals, we're settingourselves up for success.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
And the blog doesn't just focus on, like, moving
forward either.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (08:08):
There's a prompt Reflect on a recent setback.
What steps can you take to turnit into an opportunity for
growth?
Interesting, it's aboutreframing those challenges.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Like seeing those setbacks as learning experiences
.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
We're going to face setbacks.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
It's inevitable, but by analyzing them we can learn
from them.
Right yeah, Adjust our course.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
It's about that growth mindset.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Seeing challenges not as failures but as stepping
stones.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
And talking about mindsets, there's one that deals
with those limiting beliefs.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
You know the ones that hold us back.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
It asks what is a limiting belief?
You're ready to let go ofInteresting.
How will it change yourperspective?
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Makes you face those negative thoughts Right, the
ones that sabotage us.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
We all have those voices, you know.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
I'm not good enough.
I'll never achieve that.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
But this prompt says challenge those beliefs.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Replace them with something better.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Those beliefs are often like learn or we inherit
them.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
We do.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
But we can reframe them.
Exactly so instead of I'm notcreative.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
It's.
I'm still exploring mycreativity, yes, finding my own
way to express it.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
It's changing that internal dialogue.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
From self-doubt to self-belief.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
And I love that the blog encourages us to like dream
big.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
With prompts like write about a dream or
aspiration that excites you.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah.
What first steps can you taketo make it happen?
It's taking those dreams out ofour heads and turning them into
real plans.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
It's bridging that gap.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Between where we are and where we want to be Totally.
And it starts with that firststep, Right.
Maybe it's learning a new skill, finding a mentor or just
spending time each day, you know, working towards that dream.
Speaker 1 (09:58):
It's about taking charge of those aspirations.
Speaker 2 (10:00):
And making them a reality.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
So that's a beautiful message for our listeners,
don't you think?
Speaker 2 (10:05):
It really is.
It's about believing inourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
And the blog even talks about visualization.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
There's a prompt Write about a future version of
yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
What steps can you take today to become that person
?
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It's like a roadmap for personal growth.
Exactly that person, powerfulstuff.
Speaker 2 (10:22):
It's like a roadmap for personal growth.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
Exactly so.
If I want to be a publishedauthor in five years, I can like
work backward, figure out whatI need to do now to get there.
Speaker 2 (10:32):
Join a writing group.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Start submitting your work.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Maybe even hire an editor.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
It's about making that future vision real.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
And taking those steps to close the gap.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
And those small steps add up Absolutely Over time.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's like oh, what's that saying?
Yeah, A journey of a thousandmiles begins with a single step.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
And it's not always about those big milestones
either.
There's a prompt Reflect on atime you made progress, no
matter how small.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
How did it motivate you to keep going?
Sometimes we forget tocelebrate those little wins we
get, so focused on the end goal.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
We do.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
But progress isn't always like a straight line.
It's not there's going to bebumps, setbacks, detours.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
But those are chances to learn too.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
The important thing is to keep moving forward.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
One step at a time.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
And that's what makes these journal prompts so
powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
They give us a framework.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
For self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Setting goals.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
And ultimately for personal growth.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Reminding us, we have the power to shape our own
lives.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
One thought, one action, one journal entry at a
time.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
That's a beautiful way to put it.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
So, as we wrap up our deep dive into these 50
self-awareness journal prompts,let's leave our listeners with
something to think about as theystart their own self-discovery
journey.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Imagine you could talk to your future self.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Five years from now.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
What advice would they give you based on
everything they've learned?
Speaker 1 (11:55):
Wow, that's an amazing question.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
It really gets you thinking about where you want to
be and how to get there.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
It's like getting a glimpse into your own potential
and, who knows, maybe by usingthese prompts thinking about
where you want to be and how toget there.
Speaker 2 (12:04):
It's like getting a glimpse into your own potential.
And who knows, yeah, maybe byusing these prompts, thinking
about these questions, we cancreate a future even better than
we imagine.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
That's a beautiful thought.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
So to everyone listening, grab a journal, find
a quiet spot.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
And get ready to dive into the world of
self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (12:20):
These 50 prompts are your guide.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Your compass, your companion on this amazing
journey.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
Self-awareness is a gift you give yourself.
I love that it's a journey ofgrowth, discovery,
transformation.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Embrace the journey and enjoy the ride.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, Always a
pleasure.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep growing and keep diving
deep.
All right, ready to dive deep into some
self-awareness.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Today we're looking at 50 journal prompts Okay, From
Lestallion's blog post fromDecember 20th.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
It's all about.
Well you.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
I like where this is going.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
Yeah, should get pretty introspective.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
These prompts are structured to guide you, you
know, like on a self-discoveryjourney.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
They're not just like random questions.
Yeah, you know, like on aself-discovery journey?
Absolutely, they're not justlike random questions.
Yeah, it's a carefully thoughtout path.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
Yeah, they start with exploring your strengths.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
One that really caught my eye was think about a
compliment that really stuckwith you.
What did it reveal about yourabilities?
Speaker 2 (00:40):
I like that we often just dismiss.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
Compliments you know?
Speaker 2 (00:43):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
But this makes you really think about W-I-Y.
It resonated.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
It's like revealing a hidden talent, or something
Like, say, someone complimentsyour ability to explain complex
topics simply and you mightthink, well duh, that's just how
I talk, but this prompt makesyou think, hold on, maybe I have
a knack, for you know, teachingor communication that I haven't
fully tapped into.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
It's like you're seeing a part of yourself you
never really acknowledged before.
Speaker 2 (01:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
And then they build on that with prompts like
reflect on a time you overcame achallenge.
What inner qualities helped yousucceed?
Interesting it's not just aboutwhat you achieved, but how you
got there.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Yeah, yeah, we often just focus on the outcome, but
this helps you analyze the theprocess exact like?
Did you rely on resilience,problem-solving skills?
Totally it's like a blueprintfor how you handle tough
situations right, so cool soyou've uncovered your strengths
okay and then we get tounderstanding your emotions.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
Ooh, even better.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
Lestallion calls emotions our internal compass.
I like that analogy, but are wereally reading it right?
You know?
Speaker 1 (01:53):
That's the question, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (01:54):
This section makes you explore them on a deeper
level.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
With prompts like describe happiness in detail.
What makes it unique for you?
Speaker 2 (02:03):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
It goes beyond just labeling the feeling so true you
realize, happiness isn't, youknow, one size fits all right
right my happiness might beabout achieving things well.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Yours might be about, like, connecting with people
yeah personal, you know and theblog tackles the tougher
emotions too oh yeah there's onelike what does sadness feel
like?
Explain it to someone who'snever felt.
What does sadness feel like?
Explain it to someone who'snever felt it?
Speaker 1 (02:27):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (02:28):
It's like it forces you to articulate those complex
feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:31):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
We often just like avoid sadness.
Yeah, push it down.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
But maybe by putting it into words we can actually
understand it better.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
And even find ways to deal with it.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
In a healthy way, you know.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
It's about developing emotional literacy.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
And it goes beyond just knowing your own emotions
too.
There's a prompt that's likehow do your emotions affect
disagreements with others?
Speaker 1 (02:57):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 2 (02:58):
It makes you think about how your feelings
influence your interactions.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
That's huge.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Because sometimes we just blame the other person.
Right, but maybe it's our ownlike anger or insecurity that's
causing the conflict.
Could, change how we seecommunication patterns.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Absolutely.
Yeah, it's like they say, whenyou point a finger, there are
three pointing back at you.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Oh, totally.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
This part really shows how our emotions and
relationships are all connected.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
And that leads us right into the next category.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Reflecting on relationships.
Okay, and it's not justromantic relationships.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
Lestallion talks about all sorts of connections
friends, family, even people youwork with.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
I like the idea of relationships as mirrors.
Oh, me too.
There's a prompt.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
Think about the idea of relationships as mirrors.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Oh, me too.
There's a prompt think aboutsomeone with a positive
influence on your life.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:47):
What did they teach you about yourself?
It makes you think about howother people reflect things
about us we don't see.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
It's like they're holding up a different kind of
mirror.
Yeah, exactly, maybe they sawsome potential in you that you
hadn't noticed, like challengedyou in a way that helped you
grow.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
It's so interesting to look at those influences.
Speaker 1 (04:04):
And the blog goes beyond just the positive stuff
too.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
There's a prompt that asks describe a conflict that
helped you grow.
How did it shape yourcommunication skills or
understanding?
It's like looking at conflictas a way to develop yeah, I love
that wait.
We usually think of conflict isa bad thing for sure but maybe
it's a chance to learn aboutourselves yeah our boundaries,
(04:29):
how we handle disagreements it'sall about learning from tough
experiences, even the rightchallenging ones speaking of
boundaries, yeah, there's thispowerful prompt Describe a time
when you set a boundary in arelationship.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
How did it impact your self-respect?
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
It makes you think about how standing up for
yourself affects how you seeyourself.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
That's a big one.
Setting boundaries can feel, Idon't know, uncomfortable or
selfish even Right, but thisreminds us it's like self-care
and can actually make ourrelationships stronger in the
long run.
It's about knowing what youneed and communicating it like
assertively.
Speaker 1 (05:10):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
So we've looked at relationships.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
And now the blog takes us inward.
Okay With defining your values.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Ooh, getting deep.
The Stallion says it's likecrucial to with defining your
values.
Speaker 2 (05:19):
Ooh, getting deep.
The Stallion says it's likecrucial to live by your values.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Told it.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
These prompts really get to the core of who you are.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
One that stood out to me was write about a core value
you hold dear.
Okay, how does it affect yourdaily choices?
Speaker 2 (05:32):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
It makes you see how those values show up in everyday
life.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Yeah, it's bringing those values down to earth, you
know it makes you see how thosevalues show up in everyday life.
Yeah, it's bringing thosevalues down to earth.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
You know Right Seeing how they affect what we do, big
or small, Like if you valuehonesty, yeah.
How does that play out in howyou interact with others?
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Makes sense.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Or if you value creativity, how do you express
that Good point?
Your work, your hobbies,whatever.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
It's like your values become your guide for making
decisions, and the blog doesn'tshy away from times we might,
you know, stray from thosevalues.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
There's one that asks reflect on a time you
compromised on a value.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:07):
What did you learn about yourself from it?
Speaker 2 (06:09):
That's so important to think about.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
It reminds us we're not perfect.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
We all make choices that don't like totally line up
with our values.
The important thing is to learnfrom those times.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Figure out what led us to make those compromises, so
maybe next time we'll handle itbetter.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
It's all part of self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
And our values can change, right, oh for sure, as
we grow, experience life.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
The blog asks reflect on how your values have changed
over time.
What events or experiencesshaped them?
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
What was important to us in our 20s might not be as
important in our 40s.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
We're not the same people, right.
Exactly the key is to be awareof those changes and how they
affect how we see things now.
Speaker 1 (06:55):
It's about being connected to who we are, right
At every stage of life.
Speaker 2 (06:58):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
And finally, the blog wraps up with a powerful
category.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
What's that?
Speaker 1 (07:04):
It's called Setting Intentions for Growth.
Okay, I think it tieseverything together beautifully.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
Yeah, this is where the rubber meets the road.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Now it's time to take action Right, and they have
these prompts that encourage usto set goals, develop habits.
Okay, actively go after what wewant.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
One I love is what is one habit you want to develop
and how can it align with yourlong-term goals.
Interesting it's making thatconnection between like what you
do every day.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Right.
And those bigger dreams,breaking those goals down into
smaller steps?
Exactly so.
Instead of I want to be awriter, it's I'm going to write
for 30 minutes every day.
Totally those consistentactions.
Yeah, that's what createsmomentum.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Doesn't have to be some like huge life changing
habit either, right, maybe justdrinking more water?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Going for a walk.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
But by choosing something that you know supports
our goals, we're settingourselves up for success.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
And the blog doesn't just focus on, like, moving
forward either.
Speaker 1 (08:07):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (08:08):
There's a prompt Reflect on a recent setback.
What steps can you take to turnit into an opportunity for
growth?
Interesting, it's aboutreframing those challenges.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Like seeing those setbacks as learning experiences
.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (08:24):
We're going to face setbacks.
Speaker 2 (08:25):
It's inevitable, but by analyzing them we can learn
from them.
Right yeah, Adjust our course.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
It's about that growth mindset.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Seeing challenges not as failures but as stepping
stones.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
And talking about mindsets, there's one that deals
with those limiting beliefs.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
You know the ones that hold us back.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
It asks what is a limiting belief?
You're ready to let go ofInteresting.
How will it change yourperspective?
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Makes you face those negative thoughts Right, the
ones that sabotage us.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
We all have those voices, you know.
Speaker 2 (08:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
I'm not good enough.
I'll never achieve that.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
But this prompt says challenge those beliefs.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
I like it.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Replace them with something better.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Those beliefs are often like learn or we inherit
them.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
We do.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
But we can reframe them.
Exactly so instead of I'm notcreative.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
It's.
I'm still exploring mycreativity, yes, finding my own
way to express it.
Speaker 1 (09:24):
It's changing that internal dialogue.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
From self-doubt to self-belief.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
And I love that the blog encourages us to like dream
big.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
With prompts like write about a dream or
aspiration that excites you.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah.
What first steps can you taketo make it happen?
It's taking those dreams out ofour heads and turning them into
real plans.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
It's bridging that gap.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Between where we are and where we want to be Totally.
And it starts with that firststep, Right.
Maybe it's learning a new skill, finding a mentor or just
spending time each day, you know, working towards that dream.
Speaker 1 (09:58):
It's about taking charge of those aspirations.
Speaker 2 (10:00):
And making them a reality.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
So that's a beautiful message for our listeners,
don't you think?
Speaker 2 (10:05):
It really is.
It's about believing inourselves.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
And the blog even talks about visualization.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
There's a prompt Write about a future version of
yourself.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
What steps can you take today to become that person
?
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It's like a roadmap for personal growth.
Exactly that person, powerfulstuff.
Speaker 2 (10:22):
It's like a roadmap for personal growth.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
Exactly so.
If I want to be a publishedauthor in five years, I can like
work backward, figure out whatI need to do now to get there.
Speaker 2 (10:32):
Join a writing group.
Speaker 1 (10:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Start submitting your work.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Maybe even hire an editor.
Speaker 2 (10:37):
It's about making that future vision real.
Speaker 1 (10:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:40):
And taking those steps to close the gap.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
And those small steps add up Absolutely Over time.
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's like oh, what's that saying?
Yeah, A journey of a thousandmiles begins with a single step.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
And it's not always about those big milestones
either.
There's a prompt Reflect on atime you made progress, no
matter how small.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
How did it motivate you to keep going?
Sometimes we forget tocelebrate those little wins we
get, so focused on the end goal.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
We do.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
But progress isn't always like a straight line.
It's not there's going to bebumps, setbacks, detours.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
But those are chances to learn too.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
The important thing is to keep moving forward.
Speaker 1 (11:17):
One step at a time.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
And that's what makes these journal prompts so
powerful.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
They give us a framework.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
For self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (11:24):
Setting goals.
Speaker 1 (11:24):
And ultimately for personal growth.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Reminding us, we have the power to shape our own
lives.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
One thought, one action, one journal entry at a
time.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
That's a beautiful way to put it.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
So, as we wrap up our deep dive into these 50
self-awareness journal prompts,let's leave our listeners with
something to think about as theystart their own self-discovery
journey.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Imagine you could talk to your future self.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Five years from now.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
What advice would they give you based on
everything they've learned?
Speaker 1 (11:55):
Wow, that's an amazing question.
Speaker 2 (11:57):
It really gets you thinking about where you want to
be and how to get there.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
It's like getting a glimpse into your own potential
and, who knows, maybe by usingthese prompts thinking about
where you want to be and how toget there.
Speaker 2 (12:04):
It's like getting a glimpse into your own potential.
And who knows, yeah, maybe byusing these prompts, thinking
about these questions, we cancreate a future even better than
we imagine.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
That's a beautiful thought.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
So to everyone listening, grab a journal, find
a quiet spot.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
And get ready to dive into the world of
self-discovery.
Speaker 2 (12:20):
These 50 prompts are your guide.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Your compass, your companion on this amazing
journey.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
Self-awareness is a gift you give yourself.
I love that it's a journey ofgrowth, discovery,
transformation.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
Embrace the journey and enjoy the ride.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive, Always a
pleasure.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep growing and keep diving
deep.
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