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October 25, 2024 • 10 mins

50 Monday Journal Prompts

Feeling the Sunday scaries and dreading the start of the week? What if Mondays could be something you actually look forward to? This episode is your gateway to transforming those Monday blues into opportunities for personal growth and creativity. We delve into 50 powerful journal prompts from Lestallion that offer new perspectives on self-reflection, goal setting, and igniting your creativity. These prompts are designed to help you understand yourself better, set achievable goals, and keep your creative energy alive, making Monday not just bearable but genuinely enjoyable.

Join us as we share our experiences with prompts like describing a time when you felt truly at peace and identifying small steps toward long-term goals. Discover the importance of breaking down big dreams into manageable tasks, and how keeping that creative spark alive can make a world of difference. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting, this episode provides practical tools to kickstart your week on a high note. Let's turn Monday into a day of self-discovery and growth together!

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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.
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