November 19, 2024 • 11 mins
50 Mom Journal Prompts
Unlock the transformative journey of motherhood through the power of journaling. How can a collection of 50 thoughtfully crafted prompts inspired by Lestallion's blog post help mothers engage in profound self-discovery and reflection? We promise you'll gain insights into maintaining a sense of personal identity while navigating the multifaceted roles of motherhood. Through engaging discussions, we'll explore how these prompts encourage capturing cherished memories, setting meaningful goals, and fostering self-compassion amidst daily challenges. This episode is your guide to embracing personal growth and recognizing those small but significant victories that often go unnoticed.
Join us as we highlight the emotional complexity and nuanced beauty of motherhood. This conversation goes beyond documenting daily events and dives into exploring the emotional landscape that accompanies this life-changing journey. Learn how journaling can provide a judgment-free framework for processing thoughts and emotions, unlocking new insights, and enhancing self-awareness. As we conclude, think about the legacy you wish to leave for your children, from cherished memories to values and lessons imparted. For mothers seeking additional inspiration, we point you to Lestallion's blog, where the full list of 50 prompts awaits to enrich your motherhood experience.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so we're diving into something pretty
cool today.
Okay, we're going to be lookingat these 50 journal prompts
designed for moms.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Nice.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
And we're not just talking about like the what did
you do today kind of prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
This is about going way deeper.
Yeah, like really getting intothe heart of motherhood.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
And the cool thing is we have this amazing blog post
from Lestallion to guide us.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh, I love that blog.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Yeah, it's got all these prompts that really make
you think, and it's not evenjust about like remembering
stuff, it's about understandingourselves better as moms.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Exactly, it's like a self-discovery process through
writing.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Right, and I mean, who doesn't want to do a little
bit of self-discussing?
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Especially as moms.
We're always growing andchanging.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Totally, and this blog post even has prompts about
dreaming about the future,which I find so fascinating.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
No, I love that Thinking about the future is so
important.
You know, amidst all the chaosof the present.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Right, like sometimes you just need to take a step
back and think about where youwant to be.
So the first section here isall about self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Ooh, that sounds intense.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
It's like having a little therapy session with
yourself.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Guided by these prompts, Exactly, and I'm
already intrigued by some ofthese.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Oh, yeah, like what.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Well, like prompt number one has you think about
your first day as a mom.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Wow, yeah, I mean, can you even imagine all the
feelings that?
Speaker 1 (01:24):
come rushing back.
Oh, absolutely, it's such apowerful moment, and it's not
all about the warm and fuzzystuff either Right.
Prop number seven is all aboutthinking about a time you felt
overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Oh yeah, that one's going to be tough.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
But probably really important to process right.
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Absolutely.
Motherhood is full of thoseoverwhelming moments, and
acknowledging them is part ofthe journey.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
For sure, but then prop number six is kind of the
flip side of that.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
How so.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
It asks how motherhood has changed you as a
person.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
I bet there are some surprising changes in there,
things we might not even realizeuntil we stop and think about
it.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Yeah, I think that's the beauty of these prompts they
force you to really examineyour experiences.
And to be honest with yourself,yes, and also, you know to
approach it all withself-compassion.
That's a good point.
It's not about judgingourselves for the hard days,
yeah.
It's about being kind toourselves as we explore those
feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
I love that, okay, so next up is this section called
capturing memories, and this iswhere things get really fun, I
think.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Oh, I can't wait to hear about this.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
So these prompts are all about preserving those
little moments that we don'twant to forget.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Those precious little moments.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
And prompt number five.
For example, has you recall atime your child made you laugh
uncontrollably?
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I mean, my kids are constantly giving me material
for that prompt.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
I bet kids are hilarious.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
But even the more seemingly ordinary stuff.
You know like prompt number oneabout your child's firsts.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Those become so much more meaningful when you
actually write down the emotionsyou felt at the time.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
You're right.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
It's not just about the event itself.
It's about the experience.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
You're basically creating a legacy of those tiny,
beautiful details.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Totally Okay.
So we've talked aboutself-reflection, we've talked
about capturing memories, butLestallion also includes this
whole section on personal growth.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Ooh interesting.
What's that about?
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Well, it's like this reminder that being a mom isn't
static, it's this journey ofconstant evolution.
I like that Right.
Journey of constant evolution.
I like that Right.
And what I find really cool isthat prompt number one in this
section asks you to actually setgoals as a mother.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Oh wow, Goal setting as a mom.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Yeah, it's about being intentional, about
choosing where you want to go onthis journey.
That's powerful and it's alsoabout remembering that we're not
just mom Right, we'reindividuals too.
Exactly Like prompt numberthree, it asks you to think
about a hobby or passion youwant to pursue.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
That one really speaks to me, because sometimes
I feel like I lose myself in theday-to-day of motherhood.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Yeah, I think a lot of moms feel that way.
It's so easy to put our ownneeds on the back burner.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Totally.
But this prompt is like thislittle nudge to remember those
things that light us up.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
It's about nurturing our own passion.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Exactly.
And then, of course, we have totalk about the big one.
What's that Prompt number?
Speaker 2 (04:16):
four how do you balance motherhood and self-care
?
Ooh, the million dollarquestion.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
Right.
How do we take care ofourselves while also giving our
all to our families?
Speaker 2 (04:24):
It's an ongoing struggle, for sure.
Speaker 1 (04:26):
Like that oxygen mask analogy on airplanes.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Right you have to help yourself before you can
help others.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Exactly Okay.
So we've talked about some ofthe more like introspective
prompts, but Lestallion also hasa section called daily life.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Okay, so about the everyday stuff.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Yeah, which at first I thought really a prompt about
describing my typical day.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Yeah, it doesn't sound too exciting on the
surface.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
But then when you actually think about it, you
know there's so much packed intoa single day as a mom.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
It's almost like this invitation to see the beauty
and complexity in those ordinarymoments right and then prompt.
Number two.
I think it's a good one becauseit asks you to reflect on a
recent accomplishment.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Okay, so even small wins count.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Exactly, and I think sometimes, as moms, we need that
reminder to celebrate thoselittle victories.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's so easy to get caught up in everything we
haven't done yet and forget toappreciate how much we actually
accomplish each day.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
For sure, and you know, it's not always about our
own accomplishments either.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Oh right.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
There's a prompt that asks you to think about your
child's experiences at school.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Like what are they learning?
How are they growing?
Those kinds of things.
Makes sense, Because sometimesit feels like they're growing up
so fast we forget to really payattention to those little
details.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Yeah, and it's a way to stay connected to them even
as they become more independent.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Totally Okay.
And speaking of journeys, theseprompts aren't just about where
we are now.
They also have us thinkingabout future dreams.
Ooh, I love that.
It's like we're on this journey, right and it's not just about
the destination?
Yeah, it's about where we'reheaded and what we want to
experience along the way.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
That's a beautiful way to think about it.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
Right, and I think these future dreams prompts are
going to be really fun to diveinto.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
So what are some of these future dreams prompts?
I'm curious to see where theytake us.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Well, like the first one, it really encourages you to
think big picture.
You know like ask where do yousee your family in like five or
10 years?
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Oh wow, that is big picture.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day
right.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
But this prompt is like whoa, hold on, let's zoom
out for a second.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
And it's not just about reacting to the present,
you know.
It's about actually shaping thefuture that you want for
yourself and your family.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
And there's this other prompt that's kind of
similar but it focuses more onyour relationship with your
child.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
OK.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
It asks you to think about the kind of bond you want
to have as they grow older.
That's beautiful.
It's like what are you doingnow to make sure you have that
strong connection down the road?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Yeah, that's something I think about a lot.
You know, as they get older,they need us in different ways.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
Exactly, and sometimes you need a little
break from all the seriousness.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So there's this other prompt.
That's just pure fun.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Tell me.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
It asks you to dream about your ideal family vacation
in the future.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Oh, I love that.
A little escapism is good forthe soul.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Right, it's like where would you go?
What would you do?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Yeah, the possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And speaking of possibilities, there's this
other prompt about starting newtraditions.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay, like family traditions.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Yeah, like.
What rituals do you want tocreate that will bring everyone
together?
Speaker 2 (07:29):
Aw, that's so sweet.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's about building those memories and that sense of
connection.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Especially as our kids get older.
You know, it's nice to havethose things that bind us
together.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
I love that, like those traditions become these
anchors in a world that'sconstantly changing.
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Right.
They give us this sense ofcontinuity.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Yeah, and it's not just about our family as a unit.
There's also this prompt thatasks you to think about your
child's future.
Okay, so like their hopes anddreams, yeah, and how you can
support them along the way.
Speaker 2 (07:57):
It's a good reminder that our kids are on their own
journeys, you know.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Totally Like.
We're not here to dictate theirfutures, but to guide them as
they figure things out.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Absolutely.
We're just here to offersupport and encouragement.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
And while we're guiding them, we're also on our
own journey, right.
So there's this other promptthat asks how you want to evolve
as a mother.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
That's an interesting one.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
It's about looking ahead and saying, okay, what
areas do I want to focus on,what skills do I want to develop
?
Speaker 2 (08:28):
It's that continuous self-improvement thing.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah, and then there's this prompt that I think
will resonate with a lot ofmoms what's that it asks you to
picture a future milestone thatyou're looking forward to
experiencing with your child.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Like graduation wedding, maybe even just the
first time they cook you dinner.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Right, those little glimpses into the future.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
And then you know, there's a prompt about your
hopes for their education andcareer.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Oh yeah, that's important.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
It's about nurturing their talents and instilling
values that will guide them intheir chosen paths.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Helping them build a future where they can thrive.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Right, and it's amazing how these prompts
seamlessly weave together thosepersonal and practical aspects
of motherhood, like we'rereflecting on our own growth
while also considering thefuture we're shaping for our
children.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
And it all comes back to that idea that our journeys
are interconnected.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Absolutely Speaking of profound journeys, there's a
prompt that asks about thelegacy you want to leave for
your child.
Ooh, that's deep, like.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
what life lessons and memories do you want to pass?
Speaker 1 (09:29):
down child.
Oh, that's deep like.
What life lessons and memoriesdo you want to pass down?
Speaker 2 (09:32):
what do we want our kids to remember us by?
Speaker 1 (09:35):
it really makes you think about the values you're
instilling and the impact you'remaking yeah, it goes beyond
just material things it's aboutwho you are as a person, right
and the mark you leave on theworld exactly yeah, it's about
the values we embody, the, thelove we share, those memories we
create Like what will ourchildren carry with them, you
know, long after we're gone.
It's a big question to thinkabout.
(09:57):
And then there's this lastprompt that kind of brings
everything full circle.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Oh, tell me about this one.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
It asks you to think about your overall journey as a
mother, like how do you want tobe remembered?
What impact do you hope to havehad on your children's lives?
Speaker 2 (10:12):
Wow, that's powerful.
It's like taking a step backand reflecting on the essence of
motherhood.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
I know, and going through all these prompts with
you, it just it reallyhighlights the power of
journaling for moms.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
It's not just about like writing down what happened.
It's about exploring theemotional landscape of
motherhood.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
And understanding ourselves better.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Yeah, I love how these prompts give us a
framework for that exploration.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Me too, yeah, and what I really appreciate is that
they're so open ended.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
You know there's no right or wrong way to answer
them.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Exactly.
It's all about finding whatresonates with you personally.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Yeah, and just using the prompts as a starting point
for your own reflections.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
It's a conversation with yourself.
You know a safe space toprocess your thoughts and
feelings.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
Without any judgment.
Speaker 2 (10:59):
Exactly, and sometimes just that act of
writing things down it canunlock insights and perspectives
that you wouldn't havediscovered otherwise.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Totally so.
As we wrap up this deep dive, Iwant to leave you with a final
thought that's kind of inspiredby all these prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
Okay, I'm listening.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Think about the legacy you want to leave for
your child.
What values, the memories, thelessons you want to impart, what
will be your lasting imprint ontheir lives?
Speaker 2 (11:24):
It's a powerful question and one that I think
all moms should contemplate.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Definitely, and if you're looking for more
inspiration, lestallion's bloghas the full list of 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
Yeah, it's an awesome resource for any mom who wants
to deepen her self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
And capture the essence of her motherhood
journey.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
So happy writing everyone.
All right, so we're diving into something pretty
cool today.
Okay, we're going to be lookingat these 50 journal prompts
designed for moms.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Nice.
Speaker 1 (00:10):
And we're not just talking about like the what did
you do today kind of prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:13):
This is about going way deeper.
Yeah, like really getting intothe heart of motherhood.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
And the cool thing is we have this amazing blog post
from Lestallion to guide us.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Oh, I love that blog.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Yeah, it's got all these prompts that really make
you think, and it's not evenjust about like remembering
stuff, it's about understandingourselves better as moms.
Speaker 2 (00:33):
Exactly, it's like a self-discovery process through
writing.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Right, and I mean, who doesn't want to do a little
bit of self-discussing?
Speaker 2 (00:40):
Especially as moms.
We're always growing andchanging.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Totally, and this blog post even has prompts about
dreaming about the future,which I find so fascinating.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
No, I love that Thinking about the future is so
important.
You know, amidst all the chaosof the present.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Right, like sometimes you just need to take a step
back and think about where youwant to be.
So the first section here isall about self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Ooh, that sounds intense.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
It's like having a little therapy session with
yourself.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Guided by these prompts, Exactly, and I'm
already intrigued by some ofthese.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
Oh, yeah, like what.
Speaker 1 (01:12):
Well, like prompt number one has you think about
your first day as a mom.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Wow, yeah, I mean, can you even imagine all the
feelings that?
Speaker 1 (01:24):
come rushing back.
Oh, absolutely, it's such apowerful moment, and it's not
all about the warm and fuzzystuff either Right.
Prop number seven is all aboutthinking about a time you felt
overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Oh yeah, that one's going to be tough.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
But probably really important to process right.
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Absolutely.
Motherhood is full of thoseoverwhelming moments, and
acknowledging them is part ofthe journey.
Speaker 1 (01:42):
For sure, but then prop number six is kind of the
flip side of that.
Speaker 2 (01:46):
How so.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
It asks how motherhood has changed you as a
person.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
I bet there are some surprising changes in there,
things we might not even realizeuntil we stop and think about
it.
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Yeah, I think that's the beauty of these prompts they
force you to really examineyour experiences.
And to be honest with yourself,yes, and also, you know to
approach it all withself-compassion.
That's a good point.
It's not about judgingourselves for the hard days,
yeah.
It's about being kind toourselves as we explore those
feelings.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
I love that, okay, so next up is this section called
capturing memories, and this iswhere things get really fun, I
think.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Oh, I can't wait to hear about this.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
So these prompts are all about preserving those
little moments that we don'twant to forget.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Those precious little moments.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
And prompt number five.
For example, has you recall atime your child made you laugh
uncontrollably?
Speaker 2 (02:41):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I mean, my kids are constantly giving me material
for that prompt.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
I bet kids are hilarious.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
But even the more seemingly ordinary stuff.
You know like prompt number oneabout your child's firsts.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Those become so much more meaningful when you
actually write down the emotionsyou felt at the time.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
You're right.
Speaker 1 (02:59):
It's not just about the event itself.
It's about the experience.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
You're basically creating a legacy of those tiny,
beautiful details.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Totally Okay.
So we've talked aboutself-reflection, we've talked
about capturing memories, butLestallion also includes this
whole section on personal growth.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Ooh interesting.
What's that about?
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Well, it's like this reminder that being a mom isn't
static, it's this journey ofconstant evolution.
I like that Right.
Journey of constant evolution.
I like that Right.
And what I find really cool isthat prompt number one in this
section asks you to actually setgoals as a mother.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Oh wow, Goal setting as a mom.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
Yeah, it's about being intentional, about
choosing where you want to go onthis journey.
That's powerful and it's alsoabout remembering that we're not
just mom Right, we'reindividuals too.
Exactly Like prompt numberthree, it asks you to think
about a hobby or passion youwant to pursue.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
That one really speaks to me, because sometimes
I feel like I lose myself in theday-to-day of motherhood.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Yeah, I think a lot of moms feel that way.
It's so easy to put our ownneeds on the back burner.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
Totally.
But this prompt is like thislittle nudge to remember those
things that light us up.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
It's about nurturing our own passion.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
Exactly.
And then, of course, we have totalk about the big one.
What's that Prompt number?
Speaker 2 (04:16):
four how do you balance motherhood and self-care
?
Ooh, the million dollarquestion.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
Right.
How do we take care ofourselves while also giving our
all to our families?
Speaker 2 (04:24):
It's an ongoing struggle, for sure.
Speaker 1 (04:26):
Like that oxygen mask analogy on airplanes.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Right you have to help yourself before you can
help others.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Exactly Okay.
So we've talked about some ofthe more like introspective
prompts, but Lestallion also hasa section called daily life.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Okay, so about the everyday stuff.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Yeah, which at first I thought really a prompt about
describing my typical day.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
Yeah, it doesn't sound too exciting on the
surface.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
But then when you actually think about it, you
know there's so much packed intoa single day as a mom.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
That's true.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
It's almost like this invitation to see the beauty
and complexity in those ordinarymoments right and then prompt.
Number two.
I think it's a good one becauseit asks you to reflect on a
recent accomplishment.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Okay, so even small wins count.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Exactly, and I think sometimes, as moms, we need that
reminder to celebrate thoselittle victories.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
It's so easy to get caught up in everything we
haven't done yet and forget toappreciate how much we actually
accomplish each day.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
For sure, and you know, it's not always about our
own accomplishments either.
Speaker 2 (05:26):
Oh right.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
There's a prompt that asks you to think about your
child's experiences at school.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
Like what are they learning?
How are they growing?
Those kinds of things.
Makes sense, Because sometimesit feels like they're growing up
so fast we forget to really payattention to those little
details.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Yeah, and it's a way to stay connected to them even
as they become more independent.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Totally Okay.
And speaking of journeys, theseprompts aren't just about where
we are now.
They also have us thinkingabout future dreams.
Ooh, I love that.
It's like we're on this journey, right and it's not just about
the destination?
Yeah, it's about where we'reheaded and what we want to
experience along the way.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
That's a beautiful way to think about it.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
Right, and I think these future dreams prompts are
going to be really fun to diveinto.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
So what are some of these future dreams prompts?
I'm curious to see where theytake us.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
Well, like the first one, it really encourages you to
think big picture.
You know like ask where do yousee your family in like five or
10 years?
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Oh wow, that is big picture.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day
right.
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Totally.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
But this prompt is like whoa, hold on, let's zoom
out for a second.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
And it's not just about reacting to the present,
you know.
It's about actually shaping thefuture that you want for
yourself and your family.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
And there's this other prompt that's kind of
similar but it focuses more onyour relationship with your
child.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
OK.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
It asks you to think about the kind of bond you want
to have as they grow older.
That's beautiful.
It's like what are you doingnow to make sure you have that
strong connection down the road?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Yeah, that's something I think about a lot.
You know, as they get older,they need us in different ways.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
Exactly, and sometimes you need a little
break from all the seriousness.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
So there's this other prompt.
That's just pure fun.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Tell me.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
It asks you to dream about your ideal family vacation
in the future.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Oh, I love that.
A little escapism is good forthe soul.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Right, it's like where would you go?
What would you do?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Yeah, the possibilities are endless.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
And speaking of possibilities, there's this
other prompt about starting newtraditions.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay, like family traditions.
Speaker 1 (07:24):
Yeah, like.
What rituals do you want tocreate that will bring everyone
together?
Speaker 2 (07:29):
Aw, that's so sweet.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's about building those memories and that sense of
connection.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Especially as our kids get older.
You know, it's nice to havethose things that bind us
together.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
I love that, like those traditions become these
anchors in a world that'sconstantly changing.
Speaker 2 (07:43):
Right.
They give us this sense ofcontinuity.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Yeah, and it's not just about our family as a unit.
There's also this prompt thatasks you to think about your
child's future.
Okay, so like their hopes anddreams, yeah, and how you can
support them along the way.
Speaker 2 (07:57):
It's a good reminder that our kids are on their own
journeys, you know.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Totally Like.
We're not here to dictate theirfutures, but to guide them as
they figure things out.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Absolutely.
We're just here to offersupport and encouragement.
Speaker 1 (08:11):
And while we're guiding them, we're also on our
own journey, right.
So there's this other promptthat asks how you want to evolve
as a mother.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
That's an interesting one.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
It's about looking ahead and saying, okay, what
areas do I want to focus on,what skills do I want to develop
?
Speaker 2 (08:28):
It's that continuous self-improvement thing.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Yeah, and then there's this prompt that I think
will resonate with a lot ofmoms what's that it asks you to
picture a future milestone thatyou're looking forward to
experiencing with your child.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Like graduation wedding, maybe even just the
first time they cook you dinner.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Right, those little glimpses into the future.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
And then you know, there's a prompt about your
hopes for their education andcareer.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Oh yeah, that's important.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
It's about nurturing their talents and instilling
values that will guide them intheir chosen paths.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Helping them build a future where they can thrive.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Right, and it's amazing how these prompts
seamlessly weave together thosepersonal and practical aspects
of motherhood, like we'rereflecting on our own growth
while also considering thefuture we're shaping for our
children.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
And it all comes back to that idea that our journeys
are interconnected.
Speaker 1 (09:20):
Absolutely Speaking of profound journeys, there's a
prompt that asks about thelegacy you want to leave for
your child.
Ooh, that's deep, like.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
what life lessons and memories do you want to pass?
Speaker 1 (09:29):
down child.
Oh, that's deep like.
What life lessons and memoriesdo you want to pass down?
Speaker 2 (09:32):
what do we want our kids to remember us by?
Speaker 1 (09:35):
it really makes you think about the values you're
instilling and the impact you'remaking yeah, it goes beyond
just material things it's aboutwho you are as a person, right
and the mark you leave on theworld exactly yeah, it's about
the values we embody, the, thelove we share, those memories we
create Like what will ourchildren carry with them, you
know, long after we're gone.
It's a big question to thinkabout.
(09:57):
And then there's this lastprompt that kind of brings
everything full circle.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Oh, tell me about this one.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
It asks you to think about your overall journey as a
mother, like how do you want tobe remembered?
What impact do you hope to havehad on your children's lives?
Speaker 2 (10:12):
Wow, that's powerful.
It's like taking a step backand reflecting on the essence of
motherhood.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
I know, and going through all these prompts with
you, it just it reallyhighlights the power of
journaling for moms.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
It's not just about like writing down what happened.
It's about exploring theemotional landscape of
motherhood.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:32):
And understanding ourselves better.
Speaker 2 (10:34):
Yeah, I love how these prompts give us a
framework for that exploration.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
Me too, yeah, and what I really appreciate is that
they're so open ended.
Speaker 2 (10:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
You know there's no right or wrong way to answer
them.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Exactly.
It's all about finding whatresonates with you personally.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
Yeah, and just using the prompts as a starting point
for your own reflections.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
It's a conversation with yourself.
You know a safe space toprocess your thoughts and
feelings.
Speaker 1 (10:58):
Without any judgment.
Speaker 2 (10:59):
Exactly, and sometimes just that act of
writing things down it canunlock insights and perspectives
that you wouldn't havediscovered otherwise.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Totally so.
As we wrap up this deep dive, Iwant to leave you with a final
thought that's kind of inspiredby all these prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:12):
Okay, I'm listening.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Think about the legacy you want to leave for
your child.
What values, the memories, thelessons you want to impart, what
will be your lasting imprint ontheir lives?
Speaker 2 (11:24):
It's a powerful question and one that I think
all moms should contemplate.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
Definitely, and if you're looking for more
inspiration, lestallion's bloghas the full list of 50 prompts.
Speaker 2 (11:34):
Yeah, it's an awesome resource for any mom who wants
to deepen her self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
And capture the essence of her motherhood
journey.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
So happy writing everyone.
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