November 3, 2024 • 8 mins
50 October Journal Prompts
What if you could unlock deeper self-awareness and creativity just by journaling? This episode offers you transformative prompts from "50 October Journal Prompts" by Lestallion that promise to elevate your journaling practice. Picture yourself engaging in imaginative exercises like talking to a wise old tree for life advice or inventing an autumn-inspired recipe. We'll discuss how these unique prompts can help you reflect on personal achievements, navigate challenges, and even write letters to your future connections, all while capturing October's essence.
Join us as we embrace October’s spirit through thoughtful gratitude prompts that connect with the month’s unique vibe. Reflect on meaningful traditions and personal growth while considering how our actions impact others positively, enhancing overall well-being and happiness. To wrap it up, we pose a compelling question: If October could write in your journal, what message would it leave for you? Dive into this enriching episode that promises to boost your problem-solving skills, confidence, and broaden your outlook on life.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay, so we're diving into journaling prompts today.
Okay, specifically for October.
And it's not like a basic listor anything.
We're looking at this source.
It's called 50 October JournalPrompts by Lestallion and I
don't know if you've ever lookedthrough a collection like this.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
These are not your average prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
These are designed to kind of make you think
differently Interesting Aboutjournaling and maybe even have
some fun with it.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
What kind of prompts are we talking about here?
Give me an example.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Well, like one of them asks you to have a
conversation with like a wiseold tree, and I just love that
imagery.
You know it's like.
What would a tree, what kind ofwisdom would a tree have
accumulated over the years?
It's like what would a tree,what kind of wisdom would a tree
have accumulated over the years?
What would it say about lifeand you know, about change,
about the passing seasons.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:49):
You know, yeah, it's just a really neat way to kind
of access those deeper thoughts.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Yeah, I think what makes that kind of prompt so
interesting is it's not justabout like recounting your day
Right, it's about accessing likeyou said, a deeper level of
reflection through that metaphorand imagination, and that can
be really powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
It can be, and I think you know, for me, when I
look at these prompts, I'mimmediately drawn to the ones
that are, you know, kind offocused on self-reflection, the
ones that make you think aboutyour achievements.
Maybe some of the challengesyou faced, you know just those.
Maybe some of the challengesyou faced, you know just those
pivotal moments that have shapedwho you are.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
Right and it makes sense right, Because October is
often seen as this time oftransition in nature this time
of winding down, and I thinkthat really resonates with a lot
of us on that personal leveltoo.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's like a natural time to sort of turn inward and
take stock of where we've beenand where we're going, Totally
yeah, and I like how some ofthese prompts they kind of they
prompt you to do that in a veryspecific way Like there's one
that says think of a time youhelped someone this month.
How did it impact them?
Speaker 2 (01:58):
OK.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
I love that because it's such a simple prompt, but
it really shifts yourperspective outward.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Because it's such a simple prompt but it really
shifts your perspective outward.
Yeah, it's interesting you saythat because it's not just about
you in that moment.
It's about recognizing that youknow, even our smallest actions
can have a ripple effect onothers and reflecting on that
impact can be huge for personalgrowth.
It's how we learn from ourexperiences and become more
mindful, I think you know, ofhow we move through the world.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
It's not even about like dwelling on the negative
either right.
It's about extracting, like,those valuable lessons that can
help us grow.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Absolutely, and you know, what's really interesting
is that research even shows thatfocusing on those positive
actions and their impact onothers can actually boost our
own well-being.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
Really.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Yeah, and increase feelings of happiness and stuff.
So it's not just about, like,analyzing our mistakes.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
It's also about, you know, acknowledging our capacity
for good.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
And recognizing how we contribute to the world
around us.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
And it's interesting, you know, because when I was
looking through these prompts Inoticed it's not all like you
know deep introspection,analyzing the past and stuff
Like some of these prompts areactually really fun and creative
.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Yeah, absolutely, and I think that's such an
important part of personalgrowth too.
You know like tapping into thatcreative side, even in small
ways, can have like a rippleeffect on other areas of your
life.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
For sure.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
It's like that whole saying like creativity is
intelligence, having fun, orsomething.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
And some of these prompts really capture that.
Speaker 2 (03:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Like there's one.
That's like invent a recipeinspired by autumn.
Ooh, I like that one, rightit's like how can you translate
those like sensory experiencesyou know of autumn into
something tangible, like arecipe?
Speaker 2 (03:40):
It makes you think about the sights, the smells,
the flavors of the seasonTotally and how you can bring
them all together.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Yeah, and I think there's something you said for
that process you know of likeexperimenting and taking risks
in the kitchen.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
And maybe even like surprising yourself with what
you come up with.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Yeah, and that process of like thinking outside
the box is so valuable it is.
You know it helps us likedevelop problem solving
skillssolving skills boost ourconfidence and, you know, just
approach challenges from a newperspective.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Yeah, it's like flexing a mental muscle that we
don't always use.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah, you know that's fair.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
And speaking of flexing different mental muscles
, there are some prompts in herethat are really powerful in
that they encourage you to thinkabout the future.
Okay, but they encourage you tothink about the future, okay.
But not just in terms of likesetting goals, but like really
envisioning, like what you wantyour future to look like, to
feel like.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Right, and I think that's an important distinction
to make, because when weactually take the time to
envision something vividly, youknow, engage all of our senses
and emotions in that process, itbecomes more real to us.
It's not just this far offpossibility, it starts to feel
attainable.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
For sure.
And there's this one promptthat I love, that I think really
speaks to this.
It's write a letter to someoneyou'll meet in the future.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
That's interesting.
What do you think about whenyou read that prompt?
Speaker 1 (05:00):
It's like what would you say to that person?
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
You know, and what does that say about who you are
now and who you hope to become?
Speaker 2 (05:08):
It's almost like sending a message to your future
self.
In a way, it is.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah, it's like having a conversation with your
future self.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
You know, like sharing your hopes and your
dreams, maybe even some of yourfears and anxieties.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Yeah, and in doing so , you're also gaining a deeper
understanding, I think, of whatreally matters to you in the
present moment.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
It's a powerful exercise in self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
It is, it is, and sometimes just the act of like
writing that down you know andgiving those thoughts and
aspirations a tangible form.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Be like the catalyst for actually making those
changes or pursuing those dreams.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
Absolutely.
It's like planting a seed ofintention.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yes, exactly, and speaking of intention, you know
there's another theme that Inoticed that runs through a lot
of these prompts.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
OK.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
And I think it's a really relevant one as we move
into, you know, the heart ofautumn.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Mm, hmm.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
And that's gratitude.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Ah, yes, gratitude.
It's so easy to get caught upin the busyness of life, you
know.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
It is.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
The to-do lists, the deadlines, all of that, and we
forget to appreciate the goodthings.
You know Totally, the simplejoys, the people and experiences
that make our lives richer.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
For sure.
And these prompts they're notjust about like listing things
you're grateful for.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
They kind of encourage you to go a little bit
deeper.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Exactly Like.
One of them asks you todescribe a simple pleasure that
you enjoyed and then explain whyit brought you joy.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
It makes you think about like why does this bring
me joy?
Why is this meaningful to me?
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Right, exactly, and there's actually a lot of
research that shows that, likecultivating, a regular gratitude
practice can have such apositive impact on our
well-being.
Oh yeah, it can help reducestress, boost your mood, even
improve your physical health.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
Wow, it's amazing how just taking a few minutes each
day to appreciate things canhave that kind of ripple effect.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
It really is.
And I think you know what Ilike about these particular
gratitude prompts is that theykind of encourage you to connect
with the spirit of October, youknow, to find those unique
things about the season thatjust you know really fill you
with appreciation.
Speaker 1 (07:08):
Totally Like.
There's one prompt that asksyou to reflect on an October
tradition that's meaningful toyou, and I love that because
it's like tapping into thoserituals that maybe bring us
comfort or joy or even just asense of belonging.
Right which I think issomething that you know we could
all use a little more of in ourlives.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Absolutely, and you know, as we're talking about all
these prompts and the themesthat they touch, on yeah.
It's interesting to me how theyall seem to circle back to this
idea of personal growth,whether it's reflecting on the
past or embracing our creativityor, you know, even envisioning
the future or cultivatinggratitude.
Like all of these things allowus to learn and evolve as
(07:49):
individuals.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
It's true.
It's like they're all pieces ofthe same puzzle and when you
put them together you just gaina deeper understanding of
yourself and, I guess, yourplace in the world.
Speaker 2 (08:01):
I love that.
That's a great way to put itand you know, that's what makes
these journaling prompts sopowerful.
It's not just about fillingpages in a notebook, it's about
embarking on that journey ofself-discovery Totally.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
A journey that can be insightful and enjoyable at the
same time.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Exactly, and speaking of journeys, I guess we've
reached the end of ours for thisdeep dive.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
We have, but hopefully this has inspired our
listeners to maybe do a littleexploring of their own.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
I hope so, and you know, before we go, I always
like to leave our listeners withsomething to think about.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
So here's a thought for you.
What if October itself couldwrite in your journal?
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Ooh.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
What message do you think it would leave for you?
Speaker 1 (08:42):
Wow, that's a good one.
That really makes you thinkabout the essence of October,
doesn't it, melanie?
Speaker 2 (08:47):
WARRICK JR.
It does.
It makes you think about whatis it trying to tell us as we
move through this time oftransition and reflection?
Mark.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
BLYTH JR.
I like it.
I like it a lot.
Melanie W.
Okay, so we're diving into journaling prompts today.
Okay, specifically for October.
And it's not like a basic listor anything.
We're looking at this source.
It's called 50 October JournalPrompts by Lestallion and I
don't know if you've ever lookedthrough a collection like this.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
These are not your average prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
These are designed to kind of make you think
differently Interesting Aboutjournaling and maybe even have
some fun with it.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
What kind of prompts are we talking about here?
Give me an example.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
Well, like one of them asks you to have a
conversation with like a wiseold tree, and I just love that
imagery.
You know it's like.
What would a tree, what kind ofwisdom would a tree have
accumulated over the years?
It's like what would a tree,what kind of wisdom would a tree
have accumulated over the years?
What would it say about lifeand you know, about change,
about the passing seasons.
Speaker 2 (00:49):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:49):
You know, yeah, it's just a really neat way to kind
of access those deeper thoughts.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Yeah, I think what makes that kind of prompt so
interesting is it's not justabout like recounting your day
Right, it's about accessing likeyou said, a deeper level of
reflection through that metaphorand imagination, and that can
be really powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
It can be, and I think you know, for me, when I
look at these prompts, I'mimmediately drawn to the ones
that are, you know, kind offocused on self-reflection, the
ones that make you think aboutyour achievements.
Maybe some of the challengesyou faced, you know just those.
Maybe some of the challengesyou faced, you know just those
pivotal moments that have shapedwho you are.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
Right and it makes sense right, Because October is
often seen as this time oftransition in nature this time
of winding down, and I thinkthat really resonates with a lot
of us on that personal leveltoo.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's like a natural time to sort of turn inward and
take stock of where we've beenand where we're going, Totally
yeah, and I like how some ofthese prompts they kind of they
prompt you to do that in a veryspecific way Like there's one
that says think of a time youhelped someone this month.
How did it impact them?
Speaker 2 (01:58):
OK.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
I love that because it's such a simple prompt, but
it really shifts yourperspective outward.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Because it's such a simple prompt but it really
shifts your perspective outward.
Yeah, it's interesting you saythat because it's not just about
you in that moment.
It's about recognizing that youknow, even our smallest actions
can have a ripple effect onothers and reflecting on that
impact can be huge for personalgrowth.
It's how we learn from ourexperiences and become more
mindful, I think you know, ofhow we move through the world.
Speaker 1 (02:23):
It's not even about like dwelling on the negative
either right.
It's about extracting, like,those valuable lessons that can
help us grow.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Absolutely, and you know, what's really interesting
is that research even shows thatfocusing on those positive
actions and their impact onothers can actually boost our
own well-being.
Speaker 1 (02:39):
Really.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Yeah, and increase feelings of happiness and stuff.
So it's not just about, like,analyzing our mistakes.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
It's also about, you know, acknowledging our capacity
for good.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
And recognizing how we contribute to the world
around us.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
And it's interesting, you know, because when I was
looking through these prompts Inoticed it's not all like you
know deep introspection,analyzing the past and stuff
Like some of these prompts areactually really fun and creative
.
Speaker 2 (03:06):
Yeah, absolutely, and I think that's such an
important part of personalgrowth too.
You know like tapping into thatcreative side, even in small
ways, can have like a rippleeffect on other areas of your
life.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
For sure.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
It's like that whole saying like creativity is
intelligence, having fun, orsomething.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
And some of these prompts really capture that.
Speaker 2 (03:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Like there's one.
That's like invent a recipeinspired by autumn.
Ooh, I like that one, rightit's like how can you translate
those like sensory experiencesyou know of autumn into
something tangible, like arecipe?
Speaker 2 (03:40):
It makes you think about the sights, the smells,
the flavors of the seasonTotally and how you can bring
them all together.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Yeah, and I think there's something you said for
that process you know of likeexperimenting and taking risks
in the kitchen.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
And maybe even like surprising yourself with what
you come up with.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
Yeah, and that process of like thinking outside
the box is so valuable it is.
You know it helps us likedevelop problem solving
skillssolving skills boost ourconfidence and, you know, just
approach challenges from a newperspective.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Yeah, it's like flexing a mental muscle that we
don't always use.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah, you know that's fair.
Speaker 1 (04:14):
And speaking of flexing different mental muscles
, there are some prompts in herethat are really powerful in
that they encourage you to thinkabout the future.
Okay, but they encourage you tothink about the future, okay.
But not just in terms of likesetting goals, but like really
envisioning, like what you wantyour future to look like, to
feel like.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Right, and I think that's an important distinction
to make, because when weactually take the time to
envision something vividly, youknow, engage all of our senses
and emotions in that process, itbecomes more real to us.
It's not just this far offpossibility, it starts to feel
attainable.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
For sure.
And there's this one promptthat I love, that I think really
speaks to this.
It's write a letter to someoneyou'll meet in the future.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
That's interesting.
What do you think about whenyou read that prompt?
Speaker 1 (05:00):
It's like what would you say to that person?
Speaker 2 (05:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
You know, and what does that say about who you are
now and who you hope to become?
Speaker 2 (05:08):
It's almost like sending a message to your future
self.
In a way, it is.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Yeah, it's like having a conversation with your
future self.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:16):
You know, like sharing your hopes and your
dreams, maybe even some of yourfears and anxieties.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Yeah, and in doing so , you're also gaining a deeper
understanding, I think, of whatreally matters to you in the
present moment.
Speaker 1 (05:27):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
It's a powerful exercise in self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (05:29):
It is, it is, and sometimes just the act of like
writing that down you know andgiving those thoughts and
aspirations a tangible form.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:38):
Be like the catalyst for actually making those
changes or pursuing those dreams.
Speaker 2 (05:42):
Absolutely.
It's like planting a seed ofintention.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yes, exactly, and speaking of intention, you know
there's another theme that Inoticed that runs through a lot
of these prompts.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
OK.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
And I think it's a really relevant one as we move
into, you know, the heart ofautumn.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Mm, hmm.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
And that's gratitude.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Ah, yes, gratitude.
It's so easy to get caught upin the busyness of life, you
know.
Speaker 1 (06:05):
It is.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
The to-do lists, the deadlines, all of that, and we
forget to appreciate the goodthings.
You know Totally, the simplejoys, the people and experiences
that make our lives richer.
Speaker 1 (06:16):
For sure.
And these prompts they're notjust about like listing things
you're grateful for.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
They kind of encourage you to go a little bit
deeper.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Exactly Like.
One of them asks you todescribe a simple pleasure that
you enjoyed and then explain whyit brought you joy.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
It makes you think about like why does this bring
me joy?
Why is this meaningful to me?
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Right, exactly, and there's actually a lot of
research that shows that, likecultivating, a regular gratitude
practice can have such apositive impact on our
well-being.
Oh yeah, it can help reducestress, boost your mood, even
improve your physical health.
Speaker 1 (06:49):
Wow, it's amazing how just taking a few minutes each
day to appreciate things canhave that kind of ripple effect.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
It really is.
And I think you know what Ilike about these particular
gratitude prompts is that theykind of encourage you to connect
with the spirit of October, youknow, to find those unique
things about the season thatjust you know really fill you
with appreciation.
Speaker 1 (07:08):
Totally Like.
There's one prompt that asksyou to reflect on an October
tradition that's meaningful toyou, and I love that because
it's like tapping into thoserituals that maybe bring us
comfort or joy or even just asense of belonging.
Right which I think issomething that you know we could
all use a little more of in ourlives.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Absolutely, and you know, as we're talking about all
these prompts and the themesthat they touch, on yeah.
It's interesting to me how theyall seem to circle back to this
idea of personal growth,whether it's reflecting on the
past or embracing our creativityor, you know, even envisioning
the future or cultivatinggratitude.
Like all of these things allowus to learn and evolve as
(07:49):
individuals.
Speaker 1 (07:50):
It's true.
It's like they're all pieces ofthe same puzzle and when you
put them together you just gaina deeper understanding of
yourself and, I guess, yourplace in the world.
Speaker 2 (08:01):
I love that.
That's a great way to put itand you know, that's what makes
these journaling prompts sopowerful.
It's not just about fillingpages in a notebook, it's about
embarking on that journey ofself-discovery Totally.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
A journey that can be insightful and enjoyable at the
same time.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Exactly, and speaking of journeys, I guess we've
reached the end of ours for thisdeep dive.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
We have, but hopefully this has inspired our
listeners to maybe do a littleexploring of their own.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
I hope so, and you know, before we go, I always
like to leave our listeners withsomething to think about.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
So here's a thought for you.
What if October itself couldwrite in your journal?
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Ooh.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
What message do you think it would leave for you?
Speaker 1 (08:42):
Wow, that's a good one.
That really makes you thinkabout the essence of October,
doesn't it, melanie?
Speaker 2 (08:47):
WARRICK JR.
It does.
It makes you think about whatis it trying to tell us as we
move through this time oftransition and reflection?
Mark.
Speaker 1 (08:53):
BLYTH JR.
I like it.
I like it a lot.
Melanie W.
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