December 4, 2024 • 16 mins
50 Daily Journal Prompts for High School Students
Ever wondered how a simple journal can become your greatest ally through the whirlwind called high school? Uncover the secrets of self-discovery with our latest episode, where we explore how journaling can transform your high school experience. We dig into a treasure trove of prompts from the blog post "50 Daily Journal Prompts for High School Students" that guide you on a reflective journey. These prompts are not just about writing down your thoughts; they're about understanding your emotions, learning from mistakes, and navigating tricky relationships. As you pen down your passions and ponder activities that make time fly, you'll discover new facets of yourself that might just shape your future.
Moving beyond the present, we gear up for the exciting roads ahead. We discuss the art of being proactive with routines that not only ease school life but also prepare you for what comes next. Extracurricular activities, like joining the drama club, aren't just pastimes but stepping stones to confidence and community building. By setting intentions and identifying skills to cultivate, we paint a vivid picture of life after high school, encouraging you to think about the qualities you aspire to embody. Through thoughtful journaling, you’re not just writing your story; you’re crafting the blueprint of your future. Join us as we chart this course together, using the power of journaling to turn your high school years into a journey of self-discovery and growth.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, High school ride.
It's a wild ride.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
So many changes, so many new experiences.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Absolutely, and sometimes it's like whoa, how do
I even process all of this?
Speaker 1 (00:12):
That's what we're diving into today Journaling,
yes.
Specifically, we found thisawesome blog post.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
On listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
It's called 50 Daily Journal Prompts for High School
Students.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
I like it already.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
Huh, and it's all about giving you those prompts,
those starting points.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
To really help you unpack everything that's going
on.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Because it's so important.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
To have that outlet.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
To just process your thoughts and feelings and figure
out who you are.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Exactly, and this blog post.
It's like a gold mine, thisblog post.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
It's like a gold mine 50 prompts, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
It is.
We're not going to go throughall 50.
Okay good, but we're going topick out some of the ones that
we thought were the mostinteresting.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
The most helpful.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
The most helpful, the ones that really jumped out at
us.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Awesome.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
So let's start with the first category, which is all
about reflecting on personalgrowth, which I think is so key
in high school.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
You're figuring out who you are.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Exactly who are you, what high school You're figuring
?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
out who you are Exactly.
Who are you?
What are your values, what areyour strengths?
Speaker 1 (01:06):
What are you good at All?
Speaker 2 (01:06):
of that Love it.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
So the first prompt that really stood out to us was
what is one thing you've learnedabout yourself in the past
month?
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Okay, Simple but powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
It is simple, right, but it's so easy to just go
through life without reallystopping.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
And thinking about it .
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Yeah, Like what have I actually learned about myself
recently?
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Even if it's a small thing.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
Because those small things can add up.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
They can.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Maybe you realized you love working with your hands
.
Oh, that's a good one or thatyou're really good at explaining
things to people.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
Oh, yeah, like tutoring.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Exactly those are things that can shape your
future.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
They can.
And another prompt that wethought was really interesting
in this category is think abouta mistake you made recently.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Ooh mistakes.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
We all make them.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
We do.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
Especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
it feels like the stakes are so high.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Everything feels so important.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
But this prompt isn't about beating yourself up over
those mistakes.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
No.
Speaker 1 (02:03):
It's about saying okay, I made a mistake.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
What can I learn from it?
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Yeah, what went wrong ?
Speaker 2 (02:08):
How can I do better next time?
Exactly, high school isactually a great time to make
mistakes.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
It is.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Because you can learn from them.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
And the consequences aren't usually as serious as
they'll be later in life.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
So true?
Ok, moving on to the nextcategory.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Let's do it Relationships.
The drama.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
High school is all about relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
It's a social jungle out there.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It is, and this blog post has a whole section
dedicated to navigating thoserelationships.
Nice, so one of the promptsthat stood out to us was think
of a time you had a disagreementwith someone close.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Ooh, disagreements happen.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
All the time.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
All the time, especially with people we care
about.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
But this prompt is about looking at how you handle
those disagreements.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
That's important.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
It is because sometimes we react in the heat
of the moment.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
And then later we're like oh well, we should have
said that differently.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
Right, or maybe I shouldn't have said that at all.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
So this prompt helps you think about your
communication style.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Yeah, like, do you listen to the other person?
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Do you try to see their perspective?
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Or do you just shut down?
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Or do you get defensive All?
Speaker 1 (03:11):
of those things are important to think about.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Another prompt in this section that we liked was
how do you feel when someonetruly listens to you?
Speaker 2 (03:20):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
It is right, Think about it.
When someone really listens toyou without interrupting.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Without judging.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Without offering advice.
You didn't ask for.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
Just truly hearing you.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
It feels amazing.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
It does.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It makes you feel seen.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Validated.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
Respected.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
And this prompt reminds us that we should be
doing that for others too.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
So important.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Being a good listener .
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It's a skill.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
It is and it makes such a difference in your
relationship.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
It does People feel valued when they're truly
listened to.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Okay, ready to shift gears a little bit.
Always, let's talk aboutpassions.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Oh, I love this.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
Me too.
This is the fun stuff.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
What lights you up?
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
The things that make you lose track of time, the
things you could talk about forhours.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yes, so this category in the blog post is all about
exploring passions and interests.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
And the first prompt that we wanted to highlight is
if you could spend an entire daydoing one thing, what would it
be?
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Ooh, a whole day, no limits.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
No limits, no obligations.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
This is a good one.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
What would you do?
Speaker 2 (04:24):
I'd probably be out in nature.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Oh, that's nice Hiking.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Hiking, exploring, taking pictures.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
That sounds amazing.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
What about you?
Speaker 1 (04:32):
I think I would be curled up with a good book,
classic, maybe writing orpainting.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
See, this prompt tells you so much about yourself
.
Speaker 1 (04:39):
It does.
It's like a window into yoursoul, your values, your
priorities, exactly.
And then another prompt that wethought was really cool in this
section was write about a hobbyyou've always wanted to try,
but haven't yet we all havethose we do what's yours.
I've always wanted to trypottery, oh that's so cool I
love the idea of creatingsomething with my hands.
(05:00):
Me too, I've always wanted tolearn how to play the drums.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Really yeah, that's awesome.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
But I've never taken the time to actually learn.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Well, maybe this is your sign.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Maybe it is.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
This prompt is all about overcoming those barriers.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Yeah, like fear, self-doubt or just
procrastinating.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Whatever's holding you back.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
So what's stopping you from trying that hobby?
Speaker 2 (05:23):
I guess I'm a little intimidated.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
It can be scary to try something new, especially if
you're not sure if you'll begood at it.
I get that, yeah, but that'sthe beauty of it, it is, you
don't have to be good at it.
You're right, it's about theprocess.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
The joy of learning.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
The exploration.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
Okay, let's move on to a topic that can be a little
bit stressful.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
Uh-oh, what's that?
Speaker 1 (05:44):
School life.
Speaker 2 (05:44):
Yeah, that can be a lot.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
It can be especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Tests, homework, deadlines extracurriculars.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It's a lot to juggle.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
It is.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
So this category in the blog post is all about
finding ways to manage all ofthat.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
Strategies for success.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Exactly, and one of the prompts that we thought was
really helpful was think about amoment you felt really prepared
for a test or project.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
Okay, I like this.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
It's about figuring out what works for you.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Your study habits.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Your time management techniques.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Because we all learn differently.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
We do.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
What works for one person might not work for
another.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Totally so.
What did you do differentlythat time?
You felt really prepared.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Hmm, I think I actually started studying
earlier than usual oh well,that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
I didn't cram the night before it makes such a
difference, doesn't it?
Speaker 2 (06:31):
it does.
I felt so much less stress,yeah, and I actually remembered
the material better amazing.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
What about you?
For me, I think it was aboutbreaking down the material into
smaller chunks oh yeah insteadof trying to learn everything at
once.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Makes it less overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
It does.
And then another prompt that weliked in this category was
think of a time you feltoverwhelmed by schoolwork.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Oh, that's relatable.
We've all been there,definitely.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
But this prompt is about looking at how you coped
with that feeling.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Because it's important to have healthy coping
mechanisms.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
It is.
Did you reach out for help?
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Did you take a break?
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Did you try to prioritize and delegate?
Speaker 2 (07:09):
All good strategies.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
They are, and sometimes just acknowledging
that you're feeling overwhelmedcan be helpful in itself.
They can.
It's like saying, OK, I'mfeeling this way, but I'm not
going to let it control me.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It's about taking back your power.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I like that and sometimes you know it helps to
remember that everybody feelsthat way sometimes.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Oh, totally Like.
You're not alone.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Exactly Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
Especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Yeah, high school's tough.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
Okay, so we're still talking about managing that
school life.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
And this next prompt.
It's kind of about planningahead.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
All right, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
So it asks how do you prepare for a busy day?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Okay, so like routines and stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
Yeah, like, what are the things you can do to make
those busy days a little biteasier?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
It's like think of it like a game plan, like if you
were an athlete getting readyfor a big competition.
You wouldn't just show upunprepared.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Yeah, no way you got to warm up.
You got a strategy, exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
So for school, maybe it's packing your bag the night
before.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Or maybe it's planning out your study schedule
for the week.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Makes a big difference.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
It does.
It's all about being proactive.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Instead of reactive.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Yes, and then another prompt in this category that I
thought was really interestingwas think about a school
activity you're involved in.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Why do you participate and what do you get
out of it?
Speaker 2 (08:30):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It's so easy to get caught up in the academic side
of things.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
The grades.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Yeah, but high school is so much more than that.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
It is.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
There are so many opportunities to explore your
interests, to meet new people.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
To build skills, exactly.
So what kind of activities wereyou into in high school?
Speaker 1 (08:49):
Oh, let's see, I was in the drama club.
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Nice, me too.
No way, yeah, that's awesome.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
What kind of plays were you in?
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Oh, we did a lot of musicals.
Yeah, it was a blast.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
And what did you get out of it?
Speaker 2 (09:01):
Hmm, I think it really helped me with my
confidence.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Getting up on stage in front of people.
Yeah, and it taught me how towork as part of a team.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
That's huge.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
It is.
Those are skills that arevaluable in any career.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
What about you?
What did you get out of dramaclub?
Speaker 1 (09:18):
I think for me, it was all about finding my people.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
Like those people who just get you Like tribe?
Yeah, it was a safe space to bemyself.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
To express yourself creatively.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
Okay, so we've talked about reflecting on personal
growth, navigating relationships, exploring passions and
managing school life.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
What's next?
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Well, I think it's time to look ahead.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
To the future.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
To the future.
To the future, the big unknown.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
The exciting unknown.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It can be a little scary.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
It can be, but it's also full of possibilities.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 1 (09:54):
So this category in the blog post is all about
looking towards the future.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And the first prompt that really jumped out at us was
describe the kind of person youhope to become in the next few
years.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
It's about setting intentions, defining your values
.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
Like what kind of qualities do you want to embody?
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Exactly.
Do you want to be known foryour kindness?
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Your intelligence.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
Your creativity.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Your resilience.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It's about envisioning your best self.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
And then working towards that vision.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Yes, and building on that idea.
The next prompt asks what's oneskill you want to develop that
could help you in the future?
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Ooh, I like this one too.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
It's never too early to start thinking about those
skills.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (10:39):
That will make you more marketable, more
well-rounded.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
More prepared for whatever comes your way.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Exactly so what's a skill you'd like to develop?
Speaker 2 (10:47):
Hmm, you know, I've always thought about learning
another language.
Oh, that's cool.
Yeah, it would open up so manypossibilities.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
And travel.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
For communication.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
For work even.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Exactly what about you?
What skill are you thinkingabout?
Speaker 1 (10:59):
You know I've always been interested in coding.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Really.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Yeah, it seems like such a valuable skill to have
these days.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
It is especially in the tech world.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Right, and even if I don't end up going into tech,
just having that basicunderstanding of how coding
works.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
I think it would be really helpful.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Problem solving.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Yeah, and just understanding how technology
works on a deeper level, totallyOkay.
So this next prompt it getsinto the nitty gritty of career
exploration.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
So it asks think about a career you're interested
in.
What appeals to you about it?
Speaker 2 (11:32):
Oh, that's a tough one.
It can be right.
There are so many options.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
There are, and it's okay if you don't have a
definitive answer yet.
Speaker 2 (11:39):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
This prompt is just about starting to explore those
possibilities.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
To see what sparks your interest.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
What are you passionate?
Speaker 1 (11:47):
about.
What kind of impact do you wantto make on the world?
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Big questions.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
Big questions, but important ones.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
They are no-transcript Between now and
when you actually have to choosea career path.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Exactly, but the process of thinking about it.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
Of exploring those options.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
That's what's valuable.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Okay, ready to go a little deeper.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
Always.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
This next prompt asks how do you imagine life after
high school?
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Whoa, that's a big one.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
It is.
It's about picturing what thatnext chapter will look like.
College Maybe, possibly,definitely, but also just like
what kind of person do you wantto be?
What kind of life do you wantto create for yourself?
Speaker 2 (12:30):
It's exciting, but also a little daunting.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
It is.
There are so many unknowns.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
Yeah, and that can be scary.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
But it's also what makes it so exciting.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
It's an adventure.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
It is.
It's like a blank canvas andyou get to paint whatever you
want on it.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
I love that Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Two more prompts in this category, and then we'll
wrap things up.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
This next one is all about taking action.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
So it asks think about something you can do now
to prepare for your future goals.
Speaker 2 (12:57):
So turning those big dreams.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
Into concrete steps Exactly.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Maybe it's researching different colleges
or taking a class in a subjectyou're interested in, or
reaching out to someone who'salready doing what you want to
do.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
To get advice.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
To learn from their experience.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
It's all about being proactive and taking those small
steps that will lead to biggerthings.
Love it, okay, and the lastprompt in this category it's all
about motivation.
Motivation is key it is so thisprompt asks what motivates you
to keep moving forward, evenwhen things get tough.
(13:35):
That's deep it is.
It's about finding your why.
What keeps you going Exactly?
What are those things that areso important to you that they
make you push through thosechallenges?
Speaker 2 (13:45):
Your values, your passions.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Exactly.
Maybe it's your family yourfriends, your dreams.
Your desire to make adifference in the world.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
It is, and when you have that strong, why?
Speaker 2 (13:56):
It makes everything else a little bit easier.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
It does.
It gives you that resilience tokeep going.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Total.
Okay, so we've covered all fivecategories of journal prompts
from this awesome blog post.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
We have, from personal growth to navigating
relationships to exploringpassions to managing school life
to looking towards the future.
It's amazing how much ground wecovered.
Speaker 2 (14:16):
It really highlights how powerful journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
It does.
It's such a great tool forself-discovery and personal
growth.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
And it's something you can do anywhere, anytime.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
Totally.
All you need is a pen and paper.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
Or even just your phone.
Speaker 1 (14:30):
Or your phone, yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
There are so many great journaling apps out there.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
There are Okay.
So before we wrap up this deepdive into the world of
journaling, Okay.
We want to leave you with onefinal thought.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
Ooh, I love a good cliffhanger.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
Think about this.
Speaker 2 (14:43):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (14:44):
If you could give one piece of advice to your past
self entering high school, whatwould it be?
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Oh wow, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
It is right.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
Yeah, it makes you think.
Speaker 1 (14:55):
It does.
It's like if you could go backin time, knowing what you know
now.
What would you tell youryounger self?
Speaker 2 (15:02):
I think I would tell myself to not be so afraid to
make mistakes.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 2 (15:07):
Yeah, I spent so much of high school worrying about
being perfect.
I feel that and it just held meback.
Speaker 1 (15:14):
It's so easy to get caught up in that pressure.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
It is Everyone's trying to figure things out.
Exactly, and it's okay to messup along the way.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
What else would you tell your younger self?
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Probably to be more open to new experiences.
Oh yeah, like what?
Speaker 1 (15:35):
Like I don't know, maybe joining a club I wouldn't
normally consider or talking topeople I didn't know very well,
or taking a class that's outsideof your comfort zone.
Speaker 2 (15:40):
Exactly.
You never know what you mightdiscover about yourself.
Speaker 1 (15:44):
That's so true.
And sometimes, those unexpectedexperiences, they end up being
the most valuable ones they do,they shape who you become they
do.
What about you?
What advice would you give youryounger self?
I think I would tell myself tonot take things so seriously oh,
that's a good one yeah, likehigh school, can feel like the
end of the world sometimes.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
It really can.
Speaker 1 (16:06):
But it's not no, it's just a stepping stone.
Speaker 2 (16:08):
Two bigger and better things.
Speaker 1 (16:09):
Exactly.
So, yeah, I would tell myselfto relax a little have more fun
and don't sweat the small stuff.
So true.
Well, I think that's a perfectnote to end on.
Speaker 2 (16:19):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (16:20):
We've covered a lot of ground today.
Speaker 2 (16:21):
We have, from personal growth to the future
and everything in between.
Speaker 1 (16:25):
And we hope you found these journal prompts as
insightful and inspiring as wedid.
Speaker 2 (16:28):
They're a great way to get to know yourself better.
Speaker 1 (16:31):
To process your experiences.
Speaker 2 (16:32):
And to start thinking about the amazing future that
lies ahead.
Speaker 1 (16:36):
So grab a journal, find a quiet spot.
Speaker 2 (16:38):
And start writing.
Speaker 1 (16:39):
Your story is waiting to be told.
Speaker 2 (16:41):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
We'll see you next time.
Hey everyone, High school ride.
It's a wild ride.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
So many changes, so many new experiences.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Absolutely, and sometimes it's like whoa, how do
I even process all of this?
Speaker 1 (00:12):
That's what we're diving into today Journaling,
yes.
Specifically, we found thisawesome blog post.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
On listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:20):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
It's called 50 Daily Journal Prompts for High School
Students.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
I like it already.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
Huh, and it's all about giving you those prompts,
those starting points.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
To really help you unpack everything that's going
on.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Because it's so important.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
To have that outlet.
Speaker 1 (00:35):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
To just process your thoughts and feelings and figure
out who you are.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Exactly, and this blog post.
It's like a gold mine, thisblog post.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
It's like a gold mine 50 prompts, that's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
It is.
We're not going to go throughall 50.
Okay good, but we're going topick out some of the ones that
we thought were the mostinteresting.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
The most helpful.
Speaker 1 (00:50):
The most helpful, the ones that really jumped out at
us.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
Awesome.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
So let's start with the first category, which is all
about reflecting on personalgrowth, which I think is so key
in high school.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
You're figuring out who you are.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Exactly who are you, what high school You're figuring
?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
out who you are Exactly.
Who are you?
What are your values, what areyour strengths?
Speaker 1 (01:06):
What are you good at All?
Speaker 2 (01:06):
of that Love it.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
So the first prompt that really stood out to us was
what is one thing you've learnedabout yourself in the past
month?
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Okay, Simple but powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:16):
It is simple, right, but it's so easy to just go
through life without reallystopping.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
And thinking about it .
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Yeah, Like what have I actually learned about myself
recently?
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Even if it's a small thing.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
Because those small things can add up.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
They can.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Maybe you realized you love working with your hands
.
Oh, that's a good one or thatyou're really good at explaining
things to people.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
Oh, yeah, like tutoring.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Exactly those are things that can shape your
future.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
They can.
And another prompt that wethought was really interesting
in this category is think abouta mistake you made recently.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Ooh mistakes.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
We all make them.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
We do.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
Especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
it feels like the stakes are so high.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
Everything feels so important.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
But this prompt isn't about beating yourself up over
those mistakes.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
No.
Speaker 1 (02:03):
It's about saying okay, I made a mistake.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
What can I learn from it?
Speaker 1 (02:07):
Yeah, what went wrong ?
Speaker 2 (02:08):
How can I do better next time?
Exactly, high school isactually a great time to make
mistakes.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
It is.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Because you can learn from them.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
And the consequences aren't usually as serious as
they'll be later in life.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
So true?
Ok, moving on to the nextcategory.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Let's do it Relationships.
The drama.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
High school is all about relationships.
Speaker 2 (02:27):
It's a social jungle out there.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It is, and this blog post has a whole section
dedicated to navigating thoserelationships.
Nice, so one of the promptsthat stood out to us was think
of a time you had a disagreementwith someone close.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Ooh, disagreements happen.
Speaker 1 (02:44):
All the time.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
All the time, especially with people we care
about.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
But this prompt is about looking at how you handle
those disagreements.
Speaker 2 (02:51):
That's important.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
It is because sometimes we react in the heat
of the moment.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
And then later we're like oh well, we should have
said that differently.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
Right, or maybe I shouldn't have said that at all.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
So this prompt helps you think about your
communication style.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Yeah, like, do you listen to the other person?
Speaker 2 (03:07):
Do you try to see their perspective?
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Or do you just shut down?
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Or do you get defensive All?
Speaker 1 (03:11):
of those things are important to think about.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Another prompt in this section that we liked was
how do you feel when someonetruly listens to you?
Speaker 2 (03:20):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
It is right, Think about it.
When someone really listens toyou without interrupting.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Without judging.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Without offering advice.
You didn't ask for.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
Just truly hearing you.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
It feels amazing.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
It does.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It makes you feel seen.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
Validated.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
Respected.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
And this prompt reminds us that we should be
doing that for others too.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
So important.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Being a good listener .
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It's a skill.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
It is and it makes such a difference in your
relationship.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
It does People feel valued when they're truly
listened to.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Okay, ready to shift gears a little bit.
Always, let's talk aboutpassions.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Oh, I love this.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
Me too.
This is the fun stuff.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
What lights you up?
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
The things that make you lose track of time, the
things you could talk about forhours.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
Yes, so this category in the blog post is all about
exploring passions and interests.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
And the first prompt that we wanted to highlight is
if you could spend an entire daydoing one thing, what would it
be?
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Ooh, a whole day, no limits.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
No limits, no obligations.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
This is a good one.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
What would you do?
Speaker 2 (04:24):
I'd probably be out in nature.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Oh, that's nice Hiking.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Hiking, exploring, taking pictures.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
That sounds amazing.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
What about you?
Speaker 1 (04:32):
I think I would be curled up with a good book,
classic, maybe writing orpainting.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
See, this prompt tells you so much about yourself
.
Speaker 1 (04:39):
It does.
It's like a window into yoursoul, your values, your
priorities, exactly.
And then another prompt that wethought was really cool in this
section was write about a hobbyyou've always wanted to try,
but haven't yet we all havethose we do what's yours.
I've always wanted to trypottery, oh that's so cool I
love the idea of creatingsomething with my hands.
(05:00):
Me too, I've always wanted tolearn how to play the drums.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
Really yeah, that's awesome.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
But I've never taken the time to actually learn.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Well, maybe this is your sign.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Maybe it is.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
This prompt is all about overcoming those barriers.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
Yeah, like fear, self-doubt or just
procrastinating.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Whatever's holding you back.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
So what's stopping you from trying that hobby?
Speaker 2 (05:23):
I guess I'm a little intimidated.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
It can be scary to try something new, especially if
you're not sure if you'll begood at it.
I get that, yeah, but that'sthe beauty of it, it is, you
don't have to be good at it.
You're right, it's about theprocess.
Speaker 2 (05:36):
The joy of learning.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
The exploration.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:39):
Okay, let's move on to a topic that can be a little
bit stressful.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
Uh-oh, what's that?
Speaker 1 (05:44):
School life.
Speaker 2 (05:44):
Yeah, that can be a lot.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
It can be especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Tests, homework, deadlines extracurriculars.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It's a lot to juggle.
Speaker 2 (05:52):
It is.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
So this category in the blog post is all about
finding ways to manage all ofthat.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
Strategies for success.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
Exactly, and one of the prompts that we thought was
really helpful was think about amoment you felt really prepared
for a test or project.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
Okay, I like this.
Speaker 1 (06:09):
It's about figuring out what works for you.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Your study habits.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
Your time management techniques.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Because we all learn differently.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
We do.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
What works for one person might not work for
another.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Totally so.
What did you do differentlythat time?
You felt really prepared.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Hmm, I think I actually started studying
earlier than usual oh well,that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
I didn't cram the night before it makes such a
difference, doesn't it?
Speaker 2 (06:31):
it does.
I felt so much less stress,yeah, and I actually remembered
the material better amazing.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
What about you?
For me, I think it was aboutbreaking down the material into
smaller chunks oh yeah insteadof trying to learn everything at
once.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Makes it less overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
It does.
And then another prompt that weliked in this category was
think of a time you feltoverwhelmed by schoolwork.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Oh, that's relatable.
We've all been there,definitely.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
But this prompt is about looking at how you coped
with that feeling.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Because it's important to have healthy coping
mechanisms.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
It is.
Did you reach out for help?
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Did you take a break?
Speaker 1 (07:07):
Did you try to prioritize and delegate?
Speaker 2 (07:09):
All good strategies.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
They are, and sometimes just acknowledging
that you're feeling overwhelmedcan be helpful in itself.
They can.
It's like saying, OK, I'mfeeling this way, but I'm not
going to let it control me.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
It's about taking back your power.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
I like that and sometimes you know it helps to
remember that everybody feelsthat way sometimes.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Oh, totally Like.
You're not alone.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Exactly Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes.
Speaker 1 (07:32):
Especially in high school.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Yeah, high school's tough.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
Okay, so we're still talking about managing that
school life.
Speaker 2 (07:38):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
And this next prompt.
It's kind of about planningahead.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
All right, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
So it asks how do you prepare for a busy day?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
Okay, so like routines and stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:51):
Yeah, like, what are the things you can do to make
those busy days a little biteasier?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
It's like think of it like a game plan, like if you
were an athlete getting readyfor a big competition.
You wouldn't just show upunprepared.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Yeah, no way you got to warm up.
You got a strategy, exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
So for school, maybe it's packing your bag the night
before.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
Oh yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Or maybe it's planning out your study schedule
for the week.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Makes a big difference.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
It does.
It's all about being proactive.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Instead of reactive.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Yes, and then another prompt in this category that I
thought was really interestingwas think about a school
activity you're involved in.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Why do you participate and what do you get
out of it?
Speaker 2 (08:30):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:31):
It's so easy to get caught up in the academic side
of things.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
The grades.
Speaker 1 (08:35):
Yeah, but high school is so much more than that.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
It is.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
There are so many opportunities to explore your
interests, to meet new people.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
To build skills, exactly.
So what kind of activities wereyou into in high school?
Speaker 1 (08:49):
Oh, let's see, I was in the drama club.
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Nice, me too.
No way, yeah, that's awesome.
Speaker 1 (08:55):
What kind of plays were you in?
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Oh, we did a lot of musicals.
Yeah, it was a blast.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
And what did you get out of it?
Speaker 2 (09:01):
Hmm, I think it really helped me with my
confidence.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Getting up on stage in front of people.
Yeah, and it taught me how towork as part of a team.
Speaker 1 (09:10):
That's huge.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
It is.
Those are skills that arevaluable in any career.
Speaker 1 (09:15):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (09:15):
What about you?
What did you get out of dramaclub?
Speaker 1 (09:18):
I think for me, it was all about finding my people.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
Like those people who just get you Like tribe?
Yeah, it was a safe space to bemyself.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
To express yourself creatively.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
Okay, so we've talked about reflecting on personal
growth, navigating relationships, exploring passions and
managing school life.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
What's next?
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Well, I think it's time to look ahead.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
To the future.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
To the future.
To the future, the big unknown.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
The exciting unknown.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It can be a little scary.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
It can be, but it's also full of possibilities.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
So many possibilities .
Speaker 1 (09:54):
So this category in the blog post is all about
looking towards the future.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Okay, let's hear it.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And the first prompt that really jumped out at us was
describe the kind of person youhope to become in the next few
years.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
It's about setting intentions, defining your values
.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
Like what kind of qualities do you want to embody?
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Exactly.
Do you want to be known foryour kindness?
Speaker 2 (10:18):
Your intelligence.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
Your creativity.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Your resilience.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It's about envisioning your best self.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
And then working towards that vision.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Yes, and building on that idea.
The next prompt asks what's oneskill you want to develop that
could help you in the future?
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Ooh, I like this one too.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
It's never too early to start thinking about those
skills.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (10:39):
That will make you more marketable, more
well-rounded.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
More prepared for whatever comes your way.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
Exactly so what's a skill you'd like to develop?
Speaker 2 (10:47):
Hmm, you know, I've always thought about learning
another language.
Oh, that's cool.
Yeah, it would open up so manypossibilities.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
And travel.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
For communication.
Speaker 1 (10:55):
For work even.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Exactly what about you?
What skill are you thinkingabout?
Speaker 1 (10:59):
You know I've always been interested in coding.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Really.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Yeah, it seems like such a valuable skill to have
these days.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
It is especially in the tech world.
Speaker 1 (11:06):
Right, and even if I don't end up going into tech,
just having that basicunderstanding of how coding
works.
Speaker 2 (11:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
I think it would be really helpful.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Problem solving.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Yeah, and just understanding how technology
works on a deeper level, totallyOkay.
So this next prompt it getsinto the nitty gritty of career
exploration.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
So it asks think about a career you're interested
in.
What appeals to you about it?
Speaker 2 (11:32):
Oh, that's a tough one.
It can be right.
There are so many options.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
There are, and it's okay if you don't have a
definitive answer yet.
Speaker 2 (11:39):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
This prompt is just about starting to explore those
possibilities.
Speaker 2 (11:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
To see what sparks your interest.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
What are you passionate?
Speaker 1 (11:47):
about.
What kind of impact do you wantto make on the world?
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Big questions.
Speaker 1 (11:51):
Big questions, but important ones.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
They are no-transcript Between now and
when you actually have to choosea career path.
Speaker 1 (12:01):
Exactly, but the process of thinking about it.
Speaker 2 (12:05):
Of exploring those options.
Speaker 1 (12:06):
That's what's valuable.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Okay, ready to go a little deeper.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
Always.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
This next prompt asks how do you imagine life after
high school?
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Whoa, that's a big one.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
It is.
It's about picturing what thatnext chapter will look like.
College Maybe, possibly,definitely, but also just like
what kind of person do you wantto be?
What kind of life do you wantto create for yourself?
Speaker 2 (12:30):
It's exciting, but also a little daunting.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
It is.
There are so many unknowns.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
Yeah, and that can be scary.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
But it's also what makes it so exciting.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
It's an adventure.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
It is.
It's like a blank canvas andyou get to paint whatever you
want on it.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
I love that Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
Two more prompts in this category, and then we'll
wrap things up.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (12:48):
This next one is all about taking action.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
So it asks think about something you can do now
to prepare for your future goals.
Speaker 2 (12:57):
So turning those big dreams.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
Into concrete steps Exactly.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
Maybe it's researching different colleges
or taking a class in a subjectyou're interested in, or
reaching out to someone who'salready doing what you want to
do.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (13:10):
To get advice.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
To learn from their experience.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (13:14):
It's all about being proactive and taking those small
steps that will lead to biggerthings.
Love it, okay, and the lastprompt in this category it's all
about motivation.
Motivation is key it is so thisprompt asks what motivates you
to keep moving forward, evenwhen things get tough.
(13:35):
That's deep it is.
It's about finding your why.
What keeps you going Exactly?
What are those things that areso important to you that they
make you push through thosechallenges?
Speaker 2 (13:45):
Your values, your passions.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Exactly.
Maybe it's your family yourfriends, your dreams.
Your desire to make adifference in the world.
Speaker 2 (13:52):
Powerful stuff.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
It is, and when you have that strong, why?
Speaker 2 (13:56):
It makes everything else a little bit easier.
Speaker 1 (13:58):
It does.
It gives you that resilience tokeep going.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
Total.
Okay, so we've covered all fivecategories of journal prompts
from this awesome blog post.
Speaker 1 (14:06):
We have, from personal growth to navigating
relationships to exploringpassions to managing school life
to looking towards the future.
It's amazing how much ground wecovered.
Speaker 2 (14:16):
It really highlights how powerful journaling can be.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
It does.
It's such a great tool forself-discovery and personal
growth.
Speaker 2 (14:24):
And it's something you can do anywhere, anytime.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
Totally.
All you need is a pen and paper.
Speaker 2 (14:29):
Or even just your phone.
Speaker 1 (14:30):
Or your phone, yeah.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
There are so many great journaling apps out there.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
There are Okay.
So before we wrap up this deepdive into the world of
journaling, Okay.
We want to leave you with onefinal thought.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
Ooh, I love a good cliffhanger.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
Think about this.
Speaker 2 (14:43):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (14:44):
If you could give one piece of advice to your past
self entering high school, whatwould it be?
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Oh wow, that's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
It is right.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
Yeah, it makes you think.
Speaker 1 (14:55):
It does.
It's like if you could go backin time, knowing what you know
now.
What would you tell youryounger self?
Speaker 2 (15:02):
I think I would tell myself to not be so afraid to
make mistakes.
Speaker 1 (15:06):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 2 (15:07):
Yeah, I spent so much of high school worrying about
being perfect.
I feel that and it just held meback.
Speaker 1 (15:14):
It's so easy to get caught up in that pressure.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
It is Everyone's trying to figure things out.
Exactly, and it's okay to messup along the way.
Speaker 1 (15:21):
What else would you tell your younger self?
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Probably to be more open to new experiences.
Oh yeah, like what?
Speaker 1 (15:35):
Like I don't know, maybe joining a club I wouldn't
normally consider or talking topeople I didn't know very well,
or taking a class that's outsideof your comfort zone.
Speaker 2 (15:40):
Exactly.
You never know what you mightdiscover about yourself.
Speaker 1 (15:44):
That's so true.
And sometimes, those unexpectedexperiences, they end up being
the most valuable ones they do,they shape who you become they
do.
What about you?
What advice would you give youryounger self?
I think I would tell myself tonot take things so seriously oh,
that's a good one yeah, likehigh school, can feel like the
end of the world sometimes.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
It really can.
Speaker 1 (16:06):
But it's not no, it's just a stepping stone.
Speaker 2 (16:08):
Two bigger and better things.
Speaker 1 (16:09):
Exactly.
So, yeah, I would tell myselfto relax a little have more fun
and don't sweat the small stuff.
So true.
Well, I think that's a perfectnote to end on.
Speaker 2 (16:19):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (16:20):
We've covered a lot of ground today.
Speaker 2 (16:21):
We have, from personal growth to the future
and everything in between.
Speaker 1 (16:25):
And we hope you found these journal prompts as
insightful and inspiring as wedid.
Speaker 2 (16:28):
They're a great way to get to know yourself better.
Speaker 1 (16:31):
To process your experiences.
Speaker 2 (16:32):
And to start thinking about the amazing future that
lies ahead.
Speaker 1 (16:36):
So grab a journal, find a quiet spot.
Speaker 2 (16:38):
And start writing.
Speaker 1 (16:39):
Your story is waiting to be told.
Speaker 2 (16:41):
Thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
We'll see you next time.
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