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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So Monday's right.
Like who else, feels thatSunday night dread, you know
when the weekend's over, andMonday morning feels like a
giant to-do list.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Yeah, it's like those
Sunday scaries got everyone
trapped.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
Totally.
But what if and I know thissounds kind of out there what if
we could actually like makeMondays good?
Speaker 2 (00:16):
Make Mondays not the
worst.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Exactly so.
That's what we're diving intotoday Using these journal
prompts to make Mondays, dare Isay it, enjoyable.
And look, we're exploring 50Monday journal prompts from
Lestallion.
And you guys, these areseriously good.
You're going to want to usethese.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Definitely and if
you're already journaling like
to improve your life.
These prompts can give you anew way to think about things,
even if you've been journalingfor a while.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Okay, so you've
probably heard like journaling
can help you understand yourselfmore, and all that, and it's
true, but sometimes just lookingat a blank page is, you know,
hard.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Totally.
That blank page can stop youbefore you even start.
These prompts give you thatlittle push to get going so you
can discover things you maybedidn't even know you were
thinking.
Speaker 1 (01:01):
I like that.
So Lestallion's got theseprompts divided up into five
categories, like it's a chooseyour own adventure, but for you
know, becoming a better youRight.
So there's self-reflectiongoals, mindfulness, creativity
and personal growth.
That's a lot to get through.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
It is, but each
category, they're all about a
different part of like living agood life, like building a house
.
You need different tools.
These categories are like toolsfor your life.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
I like that.
So let's start with hmm, howabout self-reflection?
I know that one can be likekind of scary, but there's this
one prompt that really got meDescribe a time when you felt
truly at peace.
Okay, that's nice, but then itgoes on.
What can you do to bring moreof that feeling into your life
this week?
Like we all want to feelpeaceful, right, but it's hard.
Speaker 2 (01:49):
I think it's
interesting.
You said chasing peace, becausethis prompt.
It's not about chasing it, it'sabout figuring out for you what
does peace even mean, what doesit feel like?
And once you know that, you canstart to make more of those
moments happen.
Speaker 1 (02:02):
I see.
So it's not some like big ideaof peace.
It's about what makes you feelcalm and happy even when
everything's crazy around you.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Yeah, exactly, and
that's what's so cool about
self-reflection.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
It's about like
looking inside yourself and
finding those things that willmake you happy.
Totally Okay.
So we've got feeling peacefulfigured out, but what about,
like, big goals?
That's where the goals categorycomes in, right.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Yeah, for sure.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
This one jumped out
at me Identify a long-term goal
that excites you.
What small steps can you takethis week to move toward it?
Because we've all had those bigplans that we never start.
I'm totally guilty of that.
Speaker 2 (02:38):
Oh, absolutely this
prompt.
It's like that friend who keepsyou accountable.
It makes sure your goalsactually happen and don't just
stay as like wishes in your head.
You break down those big dreamsinto little steps.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Oh, so instead of
saying someday, it's this week,
I'm gonna yes.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
Yeah, exactly, you
get some momentum.
Even if it's small, you'removing toward what you want.
It's like they say one step ata time.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
Which, let's be real,
is way less scary than trying
to do everything at once.
Speaker 2 (03:03):
Exactly, doing a
little bit consistently, that's
the key to hitting those biggoals Totally.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Okay, so we've talked
about finding peace and going
after our goals, but what aboutthose times when you're just
stuck creatively?
I feel like that's where thecreativity category comes in,
right.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Totally, because that
creative energy is just as
important as working towardsyour goals.
When you're creative, it helpsyou in every part of your life.
You become more adaptable andresilient, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
I like that, and
sometimes all it takes is just
looking at things differently,trying something new.
I really like this one.
Describe a piece of art thatmoved you recently.
What was it about that piecethat resonated with you?
I feel like this could help youdiscover things you didn't
expect.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
For sure.
Art can get past all thatlogical thinking and tap into
your emotions, you know, andthat can spark new ideas.
This prompt helps you figureout those deeper connections,
Like you ever hear a song andit's like whoa, they're singing
about my life.
Or you get lost in a movie likeit's your own story.
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Right, speaking of
powerful, there's this prompt.
It's from the personal growthcategory.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
And it really made me
think.
It says think about a personwho inspires you.
Okay, easy enough, we all havethose people, right?
How can you embody one of theirqualities this week?
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Whoa, that's taking
it to another level.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
It's not just about
admiring them.
It's about actually doingsomething Like instead of just
thinking, man, I wish I was thatconfident.
It's asking what is it abouttheir confidence that I connect
with?
How can I get a little bit ofthat for myself?
It's like taking a page fromtheir book, you know, but like
rewriting it a little to fityour own life.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Totally.
They give you the blueprint andwith this prompt, you're the
architect designing your owngrowth.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
So let's say there's
someone you admire because they
never give up, they're superresilient.
This prompt could help you seehow they get through tough times
and how you can do the samething when you face setbacks.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Like those good
qualities.
They're not just somethingthey're born with.
They're skills you can learntoo.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
That's a really good
way to look at it.
Okay, here's another prompt.
I think a lot of people aregoing to relate to this one.
It's from the creativitycategory.
Reflect on a time when you feltcreatively blocked.
We've all been there, am Iright?
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Oh yeah, you get that
writer's block, but it's not
just writing, it can be anything.
That feeling that your creativeenergy is gone, just empty.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Ugh the worst and
it's so frustrating.
But I like that this promptdoesn't let you give up.
It's like it's saying thoseblocks aren't the end, they're a
chance to grow.
Speaker 2 (05:33):
Right, because
sometimes, when you hit that
wall, it's telling you to trysomething new, to change your
approach, or even just to take abreak.
Let your batteries recharge.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
It's like that,
saying the obstacle is the way.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
When you hit a
roadblock creatively, it forces
you to find a new path.
Yeah, and a lot of times thatnew path leads to something even
better.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
Exactly.
Maybe this prompt will make youtry something creative you've
never done before, or team upwith someone new, or even just
try doing your usual thing, butin a totally different way.
Speaker 2 (06:03):
Sometimes just
thinking back to those times you
were stuck can help.
You see a pattern and then youcan figure out how to get
unstuck faster next time.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
Building up those
creative, problem-solving
muscles, right, you know it'sfunny how these prompts we think
of them as Monday prompts, butthey really make you think about
your whole week even longer.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Yeah, it's because
you're deciding what you want.
When you take time at thebeginning of the week to think,
to set your intentions and workthrough these prompts, it
impacts everything you do.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
It's like planting
little seeds on Monday and they
grow throughout the week.
And speaking of planting seeds,there's something I think some
people listening might bewondering With 50 prompts, where
do you even begin?
Got any advice for someonewho's feeling overwhelmed?
Speaker 2 (06:45):
For sure, don't think
of these prompts as another
thing on your to-do list.
Think of it as taking care ofyourself.
So approach it with a sense offun, of curiosity.
Don't pressure yourself to doall of them at once.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
You don't have to be
perfect, just be real.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Right, just pick a
prompt that speaks to you.
Yeah, and if you don't have alot of time, even taking a few
minutes to reflect can be reallypowerful.
Speaker 1 (07:07):
I love that.
Quality over quantity.
Do what feels right for you.
There's no wrong way to do it.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
Exactly.
There's no right or wrong way.
It's all about finding whatworks best for you on your
journey.
Speaker 1 (07:19):
So no need to stress
about writing pages and pages
every Monday morning.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Not at all.
Some days you might write a ton, Other days just a couple of
bullet points.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
And that's totally
fine.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
It's all about
finding your own flow.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
And don't be afraid
to experiment.
If a prompt isn't working foryou, switch it up.
You can write in a notebook, oreven just use the voice
recorder on your phone.
You can even turn it into aconversation with a friend.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
It's like you're
taking these prompts and,
instead of just keeping them toyourself, you're using them to
start deeper conversations, notjust with yourself, but with the
people you care about too.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
It changes how we
talk to each other, even in
casual conversations Likeimagine instead of just asking
how was your weekend, you ask afriend so what are you working
on this week?
It's like a whole new level ofconnection you can unlock.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
It's like we're
choosing to be more present,
more real, both with ourselvesand the people around us,
instead of just going throughthe motions, you know.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
And isn't that really
what personal growth is all
about?
It's about always changing,always learning, always trying
to connect more deeply withourselves and with everyone else
.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
You know, that makes
me think about something you
mentioned earlier, those Mondayscaries.
We were talking about theseprompts.
They're not about pretendingMondays are always going to be
great, are they?
Speaker 2 (08:32):
Nope, not at all.
It's not about pretendingeverything's perfect.
It's about seeing thingsdifferently, seeing Monday as a
chance to reset, you know, achance to start the week with
purpose.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
So instead of ugh
Monday, it's more like okay, how
can I make today awesome?
Speaker 2 (08:47):
Yes, exactly, it's
about taking charge.
And you know what, when we facethose challenges head on, they
don't seem as scary anymore.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Yeah, it's like we're
trading in that feeling of I'm
so overwhelmed for I can do this.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
Exactly.
And these journal prompts.
They give you a way to do thatweek after week.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
It's amazing how
these little prompts can make
you think differently and reallychange how you live your life.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
And remember even
little things like taking a few
minutes each Monday to thinkabout these prompts.
If you do it consistently, itcan lead to big changes.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Like that ripple
effect we were talking about
before.
Small actions can make a bigdifference.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Exactly.
And hey, you never know, youmight even start looking forward
to Mondays, excited to see whatyou can learn about yourself.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Now, that would be a
game changer.
So, as we wrap things up,what's the one thing you hope
our listeners will take awayfrom our deep dive into these 50
Monday Journal prompts?
Speaker 2 (09:41):
Simple Mondays don't
have to be the enemy.
They can be a fresh start for amore fulfilling week.
So use these prompts.
Let them guide you on yourjourney.
Speaker 1 (09:49):
I love that.
And remember there's no rightor wrong way to do this.
Do what feels right for you, Bekind to yourself and enjoy the
process.
Now, who's ready to dig intosome journaling?
Whether you're a pen and paperperson or you like to jot things
down on your phone, no judgmenthere.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
And if you're feeling
inspired, tell us about it.
Share your favorite prompt orwhat you learned from doing this
with us on social media.
Use hashtag Deep Dive Mondays.
We want to hear from you.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Well, we can't wait
to see how you're using these
prompts to make your Mondays andyour whole week amazing.
Until next time, happyjournaling.