December 27, 2024 • 13 mins
50 Self Improvement Journal Prompts
Unlock the transformative potential of journaling and embark on a journey of personal growth with us. Have you ever considered how a simple pen and paper can change your life? Discover how journaling can elevate your self-awareness, boost your confidence, and help you set and achieve manageable goals. Inspired by Lestallion's thought-provoking blog post, our conversation highlights the power of understanding personal values and tackling limiting beliefs. We share practical tips for recreating moments of confidence and breaking down long-term ambitions into achievable steps, making the path to success feel less overwhelming.
Experience the ripple effects of cultivating positive habits and the transformative power of gratitude. We wrap up with insights on how to maintain a mindset of appreciation by focusing on everyday positives. Plus, learn how to create your personalized journaling toolkit, complete with inspiring prompts and tools to guide you through life's challenges and breakthroughs. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to harness journaling as a tool for self-discovery, offering inspiration and practical strategies for navigating life's ups and downs. Join us as we explore the accessible and invaluable practice of journaling for personal growth.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, ready to unlock some serious
self-improvement.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Today we're diving deep into journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Ooh, I love a good journal prompt.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
Yeah, we're looking at Lestallion's blog post 50
Self-Improvement Journal Prompts50?
Speaker 2 (00:15):
That's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
It is, but trust me, this is not your average Dear
Diary stuff.
This is like next-levelpersonal growth.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
I'm all ears.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
So Lestallion breaks it down into five categories,
kind of like a roadmap, you knowself-awareness, confidence,
goal setting, building positivehabits and practicing gratitude
and positivity.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Okay, I'm following, so where do we start?
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Well, I think we all know self-awareness is like the
foundation of any real change.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Totally Got to know yourself before you can grow.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Exactly, and Lestallion jumps right into that
with prompts like what arethree personal values I hold
strongly?
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Values.
We all have them, but do wereally think about them?
Speaker 1 (00:55):
Right, like how often do we actually examine them and
see how they influence ouractions?
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Yeah, that's where the journaling comes in.
Gets you thinking, reflecting.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
It's like having a personal self-improvement coach,
but in your notebook.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
I like that A coach in your notebook.
And you know, sometimes thosevalues can actually conflict,
right.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Ooh, that's interesting.
Tell me more.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Like what happens when your desire for honesty
clashes with your ambition.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Ooh, good point.
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Right, and those are the kinds of dilemmas that
journaling can help you untangle.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Yeah Makes sense.
It's like those values are thecompass.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
And journaling helps you read the map.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Exactly Okay, what else does Lestallion have for
this self-awareness stuff?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Well, there's this prompt that I think a lot of
people will connect with.
It's what's a recurring thoughtor belief I have that might be
holding me back.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Oh, those limiting beliefs.
We've all got them lurkingsomewhere.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
It's like shining a light on those shadows.
You know Totally Like you'renot good enough or you'll never
achieve that.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah, I know those voices all too well.
It's so easy to let thosethoughts just sabotage
everything.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
And that's why this prompt is so powerful.
Just writing them down bringsthem out in the open.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
So you can finally confront them.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
Exactly.
Once they're out there, you canstart to challenge them Like
are they really true?
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Calling them out.
It's like, hey, I see youtrying to hold me back.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
And I'm not buying it anymore.
Love it.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
Okay, next up, confidence.
I think a lot of us strugglewith self-doubt.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
Yeah, for sure.
So how does Lestallion approachthis one?
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Well, there's one prompt that really caught my eye
.
It's when do I feel mostconfident and how can I create
more of those moments?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Interesting.
So it's about recognizing thosemoments of confidence.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
And then figuring out how to like, bottle them up and
recreate them.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Reverse engineering your own confidence.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
I love that.
So it's not just waiting forthose moments to happen randomly
.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
You're taking control , making them happen.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Exactly Okay.
But here's the thing Don't justidentify those moments, analyze
them.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Oh right, Like really break it down.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
What specifically made you feel confident?
Was it your preparation, theenvironment, the people you were
with?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
So you can start to recreate those conditions
intentionally.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Now you're talking Okay, let's move on to goal
setting.
Well, Stallion's got some realthought-provoking stuff here.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
One that caught my eye was what's one long-term
goal that excites me, and howcan I break it down into smaller
steps?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Ah, the classic goal setting question.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Right, but it can feel kind of daunting sometimes,
Like where do you even start?
Speaker 2 (03:28):
It's like climbing a mountain.
You don't just try to scale thewhole thing at once.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Oh, no way I'd be out of breath after five steps.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Exactly.
You break it down into stages,base camp, route planning.
You know, step by step.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
So, applying that to goal setting, you focus on that
very first step, no matter howsmall.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Exactly.
And once you take that firststep, you build momentum, gain
confidence.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
And before you know it, you're making progress
towards that summit.
I love that analogy.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Right, Makes it feel less intimidating, and you know
it doesn't have to be these hugelife changing goals.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Yeah, the small stuff matters too.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
It's about those everyday goals that contribute
to your well-being, like habitsOoh, good segue.
Next category building positivehabits, and this is where
journaling is so powerful.
It helps you track yourprogress, identify triggers and
celebrate those small wins.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Totally One of Lestallion's prompts.
Here is what's one positivehabit I'd like to develop and
how would it benefit myself-improvement journey?
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Being intentional about your habits, choosing ones
that actually move you forward.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Instead of just letting them happen by chance.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Exactly.
Maybe it's meditating for fiveminutes every morning.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Or reading before bed , or even just making your bed.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
See small things, but they add up.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It's like a ripple effect, changing your life in
ways you might not even expect.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
And you know what's cool, the Stallion doesn't just
focus on building NW habits.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
Oh, what else then?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
It's also about appreciating the ones we already
have.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
You're talking about gratitude, our final category.
Ding ding ding.
We made it Practicing gratitudeand positivity.
I feel like gratitude is such abuzzword these days.
It.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Well, there's this simple but powerful prompt.
What is one thing I'm gratefulfor today, no matter how small?
Speaker 1 (05:15):
So simple, but it can really shift your perspective.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
It's so easy to get caught up in what's going wrong,
you know.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Totally.
But when you take a moment toappreciate the good things, it
can change everything.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
It's like training your brain to focus on the
positive, and the more you do it, the easier it gets.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Like building a muscle.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Exactly, and here's the thing.
And the more you do it, theeasier it gets.
Like building a muscle Exactly,and here's the thing.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Gratitude isn't just about feeling good.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
What else, then?
There are actual benefits foryour mental and physical health.
People who practice gratitudeare happier, healthier, more
resilient.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Wow, that's amazing.
So it's not just a feel-goodthing, it has real impact.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Right and it can even improve your relationships.
When you're grateful for thepeople in your life, you're
kinder, more compassionate.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Makes sense.
What you appreciate,appreciates right.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Exactly Gratitude is a win-win all around.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
I feel like we've covered so much ground already.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
I know there's so much more to unpack here.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Well, in our next segment, we'll dive deeper into
specific prompts and see how toput them into action.
All right, welcome back.
Ready to dig into some of theseindividual prompts?
Speaker 1 (06:19):
I am I'm excited to see how they can really work.
You know, put them intopractice.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Let's get practical.
Then let's jump back to thatself-awareness category for a
sec.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Okay, back to self-awareness.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Remember that prompt about personal values.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Yeah, yeah.
What are three personal valuesI hold strongly?
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Well, Lestallion has this follow-up question.
That's super interesting.
How do I define success and howdoes that definition influence
the way I pursue my goals?
Speaker 1 (06:44):
Oh, I like that.
Yeah, it's like connecting yourvalues to your definition of
success.
Speaker 2 (06:49):
Exactly Because if we're not clear on what success
means to US, we might end upchasing someone else's version.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Oh, totally.
It's easy to get caught up inwhat society tells us or compare
ourselves to others.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
And then we end up feeling empty.
You know, Even if we achievethose external markers of
success, journaling about thiscan help us get back to our own
aspirations.
Speaker 1 (07:10):
It's about defining what matters to you, not what
everyone else thinks.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Exactly Okay, let's shift gears to confidence for a
bit.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
All right, confidence , let's do it.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
There's this prompt that really grabbed my attention
.
What's one goal I want toachieve that will boost my
confidence, and what's the firststep toward it?
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Oh, I like that.
Combines goal setting withself-belief.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
And it's not just about dreaming big, it's about
identifying that first step, nomatter how small.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
It's like a journey of a thousand miles begins with
a single step, but sometimesthat first step is the hardest.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Totally, and that's where writing it down helps.
It becomes more real.
You know a commitment.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
So maybe your confidence goal is to finally
write that novel you've beenthinking about.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
Or sign up for that public speaking class.
Whatever it is, break it down,find that initial step and
commit to it, write it in yourjournal and then go do it.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
But I think it's important to remember that
building confidence is a process.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Oh for sure, it takes time and effort.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
It's about acknowledging those small wins,
celebrating the progress, evenif it's not perfect.
Speaker 2 (08:13):
Couldn't agree more.
Okay, moving on to goal setting.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
All right goal setting what you got.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
There's a prompt here that's super relevant for
anyone who wants to growpersonally or professionally.
What are some skills I'd liketo develop and how would they
enhance my personal orprofessional life?
Speaker 1 (08:30):
I love that.
It's about investing inyourself, recognizing that
personal growth can benefit yourwork life too.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Exactly, maybe you want to learn a new language,
master a musical instrument,develop leadership skills.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
It's about being proactive, yeah, creating
opportunities, not just waitingfor them.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
And it's not just about formal education or
training either.
There are so many resources outthere.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
Online courses, books , podcasts.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
It's about having that growth mindset, believing
you can always learn and improve.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Totally Okay.
Now let's talk buildingpositive habits.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
Right, let's talk habits.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Lestallion has a really interesting take on this.
One prompt was what's one habitI'm proud of maintaining, and
how has it improved my dailylife?
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I like that.
It flips the script.
You know, instead of focusingon what we need to change, we
it's a little self-celebration,and I think that's important.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
It reminds us that we are capable of change.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Right.
Maybe it's that dailymeditation practice that helps
you feel grounded, or yourcommitment to exercise.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Reflecting on those achievements can really keep us
motivated.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
It's a reminder that we're not starting from scratch.
We've already built afoundation.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
And we can use that to keep growing.
Love it Okay.
Last category Practicinggratitude and positivity.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
All right.
Gratitude.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
I was really drawn to this prompt when I focus on
gratitude.
How does it influence myrelationships with others?
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It highlights how our innerstate affects our relationships.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Because when we're grateful it kind of overflows
into how we treat others right.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Exactly, we're kinder more compassionate, more
understanding, more forgivingtoo.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
But when we're focused on what's wrong, that
negativity can spill over too.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
It's a reminder that our inner world and our outer
world are connected.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
So by shifting to gratitude, we not only help
ourselves, but also the peoplearound us.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Exactly, makes a big difference.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
This has been such an insightful, deep dive into
these tromps.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
I know there's so much more to explore.
Speaker 2 (10:25):
Well, in our final segment, we'll share some
practical tips on how to makejournaling a regular,
transformative practice.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Right.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto self-improvement journaling
, feeling inspired.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Definitely Ready to put these prompts into action.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Me too.
So in this final segment, let'sget practical.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Let's do it.
Any advice for listeners whoare new to journaling or maybe
struggling to make it a habit.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Yeah, good question.
What do you think?
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Well, first off, don't overthink it.
There's no right or wrong wayto journal.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Right, it's your own personal journey.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Exactly the most important thing is to find what
works for you A time and spacethat feels good.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Like some people like to journal first thing in the
morning, right Set intentionsfor the day.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, or maybe reflect in the evening, when
things are calmer.
Just experiment and see whatfits your rhythm.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And it doesn't have to be this big, elaborate thing.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
You don't need to write pages and pages every day.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
Even just five minutes can be powerful if
you're focused Totally.
Start small, be consistent,like any healthy habit.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Exactly Little by little, it adds up.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Okay, but what about those days when you're feeling
stuck like writer's block?
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Ooh, I've been there.
One technique I use is juststart writing anything, doesn't
matter what.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Like a stream of consciousness.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yeah, just let it flow.
No judgment, no editing, justget those thoughts onto the page
.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Sometimes that's all it takes to unlock something
deeper totally and remember.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
This is for your eyes only.
No need to worry about grammaror making it perfect.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
It's your safe space to explore.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Exactly, and if you're really stuck, try
revisiting some of the promptswe talked about.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Oh, good idea.
A little question can sparksomething new.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Sometimes that's all you need I like it.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Maybe create a little journaling toolkit.
Yeah, you know your favoritepens.
Nice notebook a list of prompts.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
Keep it handy so you can just dive in whenever
inspiration strikes.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Perfect, and as you keep journaling, remember.
Speaker 2 (12:22):
It's a process right.
Be patient with yourself.
It's about self-discovery.
There will be ups and downs.
Speaker 1 (12:26):
But celebrate those moments of growth, those
breakthroughs.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
This whole deep dive has really got me thinking about
my own journaling practice.
It's such a valuable tool.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
For sure it helps you reflect, grow, navigate life's
ups and downs.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
And it's accessible to everyone.
You just need a pen, and paperand an open mind.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Absolutely so.
To wrap things up, I want toleave our listeners with one
final thought.
Think back to those personalvalues we discussed at the
beginning.
How are they showing up in yourlife right now?
Are there any areas where youmight want to make some
adjustments?
Just something to ponder, maybeeven journal about.
Thanks for joining us on thisjourney of self.
All right, ready to unlock some serious
self-improvement.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Sounds intriguing.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Today we're diving deep into journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:07):
Ooh, I love a good journal prompt.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
Yeah, we're looking at Lestallion's blog post 50
Self-Improvement Journal Prompts50?
Speaker 2 (00:15):
That's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:17):
It is, but trust me, this is not your average Dear
Diary stuff.
This is like next-levelpersonal growth.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
I'm all ears.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
So Lestallion breaks it down into five categories,
kind of like a roadmap, you knowself-awareness, confidence,
goal setting, building positivehabits and practicing gratitude
and positivity.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Okay, I'm following, so where do we start?
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Well, I think we all know self-awareness is like the
foundation of any real change.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Totally Got to know yourself before you can grow.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Exactly, and Lestallion jumps right into that
with prompts like what arethree personal values I hold
strongly?
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Values.
We all have them, but do wereally think about them?
Speaker 1 (00:55):
Right, like how often do we actually examine them and
see how they influence ouractions?
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Yeah, that's where the journaling comes in.
Gets you thinking, reflecting.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
It's like having a personal self-improvement coach,
but in your notebook.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
I like that A coach in your notebook.
And you know, sometimes thosevalues can actually conflict,
right.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Ooh, that's interesting.
Tell me more.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Like what happens when your desire for honesty
clashes with your ambition.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
Ooh, good point.
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Right, and those are the kinds of dilemmas that
journaling can help you untangle.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
Yeah Makes sense.
It's like those values are thecompass.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
And journaling helps you read the map.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Exactly Okay, what else does Lestallion have for
this self-awareness stuff?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
Well, there's this prompt that I think a lot of
people will connect with.
It's what's a recurring thoughtor belief I have that might be
holding me back.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
Oh, those limiting beliefs.
We've all got them lurkingsomewhere.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
It's like shining a light on those shadows.
You know Totally Like you'renot good enough or you'll never
achieve that.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
Yeah, I know those voices all too well.
It's so easy to let thosethoughts just sabotage
everything.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
And that's why this prompt is so powerful.
Just writing them down bringsthem out in the open.
Speaker 1 (02:04):
So you can finally confront them.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
Exactly.
Once they're out there, you canstart to challenge them Like
are they really true?
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Calling them out.
It's like, hey, I see youtrying to hold me back.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
And I'm not buying it anymore.
Love it.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
Okay, next up, confidence.
I think a lot of us strugglewith self-doubt.
Speaker 2 (02:21):
Yeah, for sure.
So how does Lestallion approachthis one?
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Well, there's one prompt that really caught my eye
.
It's when do I feel mostconfident and how can I create
more of those moments?
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Interesting.
So it's about recognizing thosemoments of confidence.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
And then figuring out how to like, bottle them up and
recreate them.
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Reverse engineering your own confidence.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
I love that.
So it's not just waiting forthose moments to happen randomly
.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
You're taking control , making them happen.
Speaker 1 (02:49):
Exactly Okay.
But here's the thing Don't justidentify those moments, analyze
them.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Oh right, Like really break it down.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
What specifically made you feel confident?
Was it your preparation, theenvironment, the people you were
with?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
So you can start to recreate those conditions
intentionally.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Now you're talking Okay, let's move on to goal
setting.
Well, Stallion's got some realthought-provoking stuff here.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
One that caught my eye was what's one long-term
goal that excites me, and howcan I break it down into smaller
steps?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Ah, the classic goal setting question.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Right, but it can feel kind of daunting sometimes,
Like where do you even start?
Speaker 2 (03:28):
It's like climbing a mountain.
You don't just try to scale thewhole thing at once.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Oh, no way I'd be out of breath after five steps.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Exactly.
You break it down into stages,base camp, route planning.
You know, step by step.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
So, applying that to goal setting, you focus on that
very first step, no matter howsmall.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Exactly.
And once you take that firststep, you build momentum, gain
confidence.
Speaker 1 (03:50):
And before you know it, you're making progress
towards that summit.
I love that analogy.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Right, Makes it feel less intimidating, and you know
it doesn't have to be these hugelife changing goals.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Yeah, the small stuff matters too.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
It's about those everyday goals that contribute
to your well-being, like habitsOoh, good segue.
Next category building positivehabits, and this is where
journaling is so powerful.
It helps you track yourprogress, identify triggers and
celebrate those small wins.
Speaker 1 (04:18):
Totally One of Lestallion's prompts.
Here is what's one positivehabit I'd like to develop and
how would it benefit myself-improvement journey?
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Being intentional about your habits, choosing ones
that actually move you forward.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Instead of just letting them happen by chance.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Exactly.
Maybe it's meditating for fiveminutes every morning.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
Or reading before bed , or even just making your bed.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
See small things, but they add up.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It's like a ripple effect, changing your life in
ways you might not even expect.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
And you know what's cool, the Stallion doesn't just
focus on building NW habits.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
Oh, what else then?
Speaker 2 (04:53):
It's also about appreciating the ones we already
have.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
You're talking about gratitude, our final category.
Ding ding ding.
We made it Practicing gratitudeand positivity.
I feel like gratitude is such abuzzword these days.
It.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Well, there's this simple but powerful prompt.
What is one thing I'm gratefulfor today, no matter how small?
Speaker 1 (05:15):
So simple, but it can really shift your perspective.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
It's so easy to get caught up in what's going wrong,
you know.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
Totally.
But when you take a moment toappreciate the good things, it
can change everything.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
It's like training your brain to focus on the
positive, and the more you do it, the easier it gets.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
Like building a muscle.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
Exactly, and here's the thing.
And the more you do it, theeasier it gets.
Like building a muscle Exactly,and here's the thing.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Gratitude isn't just about feeling good.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
What else, then?
There are actual benefits foryour mental and physical health.
People who practice gratitudeare happier, healthier, more
resilient.
Speaker 1 (05:46):
Wow, that's amazing.
So it's not just a feel-goodthing, it has real impact.
Speaker 2 (05:50):
Right and it can even improve your relationships.
When you're grateful for thepeople in your life, you're
kinder, more compassionate.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Makes sense.
What you appreciate,appreciates right.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
Exactly Gratitude is a win-win all around.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
I feel like we've covered so much ground already.
Speaker 2 (06:04):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
I know there's so much more to unpack here.
Speaker 2 (06:15):
Well, in our next segment, we'll dive deeper into
specific prompts and see how toput them into action.
All right, welcome back.
Ready to dig into some of theseindividual prompts?
Speaker 1 (06:19):
I am I'm excited to see how they can really work.
You know, put them intopractice.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Let's get practical.
Then let's jump back to thatself-awareness category for a
sec.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Okay, back to self-awareness.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Remember that prompt about personal values.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Yeah, yeah.
What are three personal valuesI hold strongly?
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Well, Lestallion has this follow-up question.
That's super interesting.
How do I define success and howdoes that definition influence
the way I pursue my goals?
Speaker 1 (06:44):
Oh, I like that.
Yeah, it's like connecting yourvalues to your definition of
success.
Speaker 2 (06:49):
Exactly Because if we're not clear on what success
means to US, we might end upchasing someone else's version.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Oh, totally.
It's easy to get caught up inwhat society tells us or compare
ourselves to others.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
And then we end up feeling empty.
You know, Even if we achievethose external markers of
success, journaling about thiscan help us get back to our own
aspirations.
Speaker 1 (07:10):
It's about defining what matters to you, not what
everyone else thinks.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Exactly Okay, let's shift gears to confidence for a
bit.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
All right, confidence , let's do it.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
There's this prompt that really grabbed my attention
.
What's one goal I want toachieve that will boost my
confidence, and what's the firststep toward it?
Speaker 1 (07:28):
Oh, I like that.
Combines goal setting withself-belief.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
And it's not just about dreaming big, it's about
identifying that first step, nomatter how small.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
It's like a journey of a thousand miles begins with
a single step, but sometimesthat first step is the hardest.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
Totally, and that's where writing it down helps.
It becomes more real.
You know a commitment.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
So maybe your confidence goal is to finally
write that novel you've beenthinking about.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
Or sign up for that public speaking class.
Whatever it is, break it down,find that initial step and
commit to it, write it in yourjournal and then go do it.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
But I think it's important to remember that
building confidence is a process.
Speaker 2 (08:06):
Oh for sure, it takes time and effort.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
It's about acknowledging those small wins,
celebrating the progress, evenif it's not perfect.
Speaker 2 (08:13):
Couldn't agree more.
Okay, moving on to goal setting.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
All right goal setting what you got.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
There's a prompt here that's super relevant for
anyone who wants to growpersonally or professionally.
What are some skills I'd liketo develop and how would they
enhance my personal orprofessional life?
Speaker 1 (08:30):
I love that.
It's about investing inyourself, recognizing that
personal growth can benefit yourwork life too.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Exactly, maybe you want to learn a new language,
master a musical instrument,develop leadership skills.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
It's about being proactive, yeah, creating
opportunities, not just waitingfor them.
Speaker 2 (08:47):
And it's not just about formal education or
training either.
There are so many resources outthere.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
Online courses, books , podcasts.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
It's about having that growth mindset, believing
you can always learn and improve.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Totally Okay.
Now let's talk buildingpositive habits.
Speaker 2 (09:01):
Right, let's talk habits.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Lestallion has a really interesting take on this.
One prompt was what's one habitI'm proud of maintaining, and
how has it improved my dailylife?
Speaker 2 (09:11):
I like that.
It flips the script.
You know, instead of focusingon what we need to change, we
it's a little self-celebration,and I think that's important.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
It reminds us that we are capable of change.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Right.
Maybe it's that dailymeditation practice that helps
you feel grounded, or yourcommitment to exercise.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Reflecting on those achievements can really keep us
motivated.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
It's a reminder that we're not starting from scratch.
We've already built afoundation.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
And we can use that to keep growing.
Love it Okay.
Last category Practicinggratitude and positivity.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
All right.
Gratitude.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
I was really drawn to this prompt when I focus on
gratitude.
How does it influence myrelationships with others?
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Ooh, that's a good one.
It highlights how our innerstate affects our relationships.
Speaker 1 (09:54):
Because when we're grateful it kind of overflows
into how we treat others right.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Exactly, we're kinder more compassionate, more
understanding, more forgivingtoo.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
But when we're focused on what's wrong, that
negativity can spill over too.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
It's a reminder that our inner world and our outer
world are connected.
Speaker 1 (10:11):
So by shifting to gratitude, we not only help
ourselves, but also the peoplearound us.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Exactly, makes a big difference.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
This has been such an insightful, deep dive into
these tromps.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
I know there's so much more to explore.
Speaker 2 (10:25):
Well, in our final segment, we'll share some
practical tips on how to makejournaling a regular,
transformative practice.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
Right.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto self-improvement journaling
, feeling inspired.
Speaker 2 (10:38):
Definitely Ready to put these prompts into action.
Speaker 1 (10:41):
Me too.
So in this final segment, let'sget practical.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Let's do it.
Any advice for listeners whoare new to journaling or maybe
struggling to make it a habit.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Yeah, good question.
What do you think?
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Well, first off, don't overthink it.
There's no right or wrong wayto journal.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Right, it's your own personal journey.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Exactly the most important thing is to find what
works for you A time and spacethat feels good.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
Like some people like to journal first thing in the
morning, right Set intentionsfor the day.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Yeah, or maybe reflect in the evening, when
things are calmer.
Just experiment and see whatfits your rhythm.
Speaker 1 (11:14):
And it doesn't have to be this big, elaborate thing.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
You don't need to write pages and pages every day.
Speaker 1 (11:22):
Even just five minutes can be powerful if
you're focused Totally.
Start small, be consistent,like any healthy habit.
Speaker 2 (11:26):
Exactly Little by little, it adds up.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Okay, but what about those days when you're feeling
stuck like writer's block?
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Ooh, I've been there.
One technique I use is juststart writing anything, doesn't
matter what.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
Like a stream of consciousness.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yeah, just let it flow.
No judgment, no editing, justget those thoughts onto the page
.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
Sometimes that's all it takes to unlock something
deeper totally and remember.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
This is for your eyes only.
No need to worry about grammaror making it perfect.
Speaker 1 (11:56):
It's your safe space to explore.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Exactly, and if you're really stuck, try
revisiting some of the promptswe talked about.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Oh, good idea.
A little question can sparksomething new.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Sometimes that's all you need I like it.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Maybe create a little journaling toolkit.
Yeah, you know your favoritepens.
Nice notebook a list of prompts.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
Keep it handy so you can just dive in whenever
inspiration strikes.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Perfect, and as you keep journaling, remember.
Speaker 2 (12:22):
It's a process right.
Be patient with yourself.
It's about self-discovery.
There will be ups and downs.
Speaker 1 (12:26):
But celebrate those moments of growth, those
breakthroughs.
Speaker 2 (12:29):
This whole deep dive has really got me thinking about
my own journaling practice.
It's such a valuable tool.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
For sure it helps you reflect, grow, navigate life's
ups and downs.
Speaker 2 (12:39):
And it's accessible to everyone.
You just need a pen, and paperand an open mind.
Speaker 1 (12:43):
Absolutely so.
To wrap things up, I want toleave our listeners with one
final thought.
Think back to those personalvalues we discussed at the
beginning.
How are they showing up in yourlife right now?
Are there any areas where youmight want to make some
adjustments?
Just something to ponder, maybeeven journal about.
Thanks for joining us on thisjourney of self.
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