November 6, 2024 • 14 mins
50 Positive Affirmation Journal Prompts
What if you could turn the intimidating blank page into a canvas for personal growth and self-discovery? Uncover the transformative power of positive affirmation journaling with our latest episode, where we delve into Lestallion's 50 powerful prompts designed to guide your thoughts into meaningful reflections. Whether you're writing about self-love, gratitude, mindfulness, or your future aspirations, these prompts can help shift your self-perception and silence negative self-talk. We also share practical tips for establishing a consistent journaling habit, highlighting the importance of creativity and finding a system that works just for you.
In the second chapter, we explore the art of self-reflection and growth, discussing the ebb and flow of journaling. Discover the significance of showing up for yourself, even on the days when writing feels like a struggle. We'll talk about creating a dedicated space for your journaling practice and how it can lead to profound transformations. Grab your favorite notebook and a cozy cup of tea as we guide you through this beautiful journey of self-discovery, supported by valuable resources from Lestallion. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting, this episode is your invitation to nurture a deeper connection with your values and aspirations.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Okay.
So like sometimes you know,when you just have like thoughts
, like all these thoughts justswirling around up there and
you're like I just need to likeget this all out on paper, Right
.
That's where journaling comesin.
But then you're looking at thatblank page.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
And it can be kind of intimidating right.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
It really can be Like where do you even start?
It's like staring into thisvoid.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
And I think that's what makes the approach in this
article from Lestallion sointeresting, these 50 positive
affirmation prompts, because,you know, they're like
guideposts, almost.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
To like help you navigate that blank page.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
And really channel your thoughts in a way that you
know can lead to real personalgrowth.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
It's like having a little personal development
coach right there built intoyour notebook.
It's like word vomitingeverywhere, which we've all been
there.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It's like, okay, we're going to focus on
self-love, we're going to focuson gratitude, mindfulness, I
mean that alone speaks to mytype A personality.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Right Structure.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Yeah, I love it, yes.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
But that's what I think makes it so powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Because it's not just randomly writing down like
happy thoughts.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
You know it's this targeted reflection.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Like, for example, one of the prompts under the
self-love category is you know,yeah.
List three things you loveabout yourself, which know
sounds simple enough, almostdeceptively simple, exactly like
three things okay, I got thisright, yeah, and then you're
like exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
But see, that's where the magic happens, because when
you're calling consistently,focusing on those positive
qualities, right even if itfeels a little awkward at first,
you start to, yeah, reallyshift your self-per.
You're literally rewiring yourbrain for greater self
acceptance, like planting thoseseeds of self love and watching
(01:50):
them grow, 1b Journal entry at atime and you know I've always
been a little squeamish aboutthe whole like write a love
letter to yourself, but you knowwhat I mean.
But now that you mention itframed this way, it's like, oh,
it's a way to kind of challengethat inner critic a little bit,
wouldn't you say it's reallyabout that, you know,
confronting that negativeself-talk.
(02:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Head on and replacing it with compassion and kindness
, the same way that you wouldtreat your dear friend.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Yeah, I like that.
So I'm curious what are someother prompts in here that stood
out to you?
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Okay, let's see.
Are some other prompts in herethat stood out to you?
Okay, let's see.
Um, well, there's one under thegratitude section that I found
really thought-provoking, and itasks you to reflect on a time
when someone helped you achievea goal okay, and it's
interesting because it makes youreally think about the role
that other people play in oursuccess, even in those moments
(02:48):
when we might feel like we'redoing it all on our own.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
It's a good reminder that we're not on this journey
alone.
Exactly, and speaking ofjourneys, the future aspirations
ones, those always get meBecause it's like what does your
ideal future look?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
like.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
That's a question that could send you down a
rabbit hole.
Oh yeah, For days.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Totally.
But that's the beauty of it,yeah, because it forces you to
think big picture, to reallyconnect with your deepest values
, yeah, and aspirations.
It's not just about, you know,setting superficial goals.
It's about envisioning thelegacy you want to leave behind,
the impact you want to have onthe world.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
That's something I'm going to need to ponder over my
morning coffee tomorrow, Right,Because I think you know it's
easy to get caught up in the dayto day, but carving out time to
really think about those biggerquestions, that's what can
ignite some real passion andpurpose.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Absolutely, and that's what I think makes these
prompts so much more than justjournaling exercises.
You know, they're catalysts forself-discovery.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
And real personal growth.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
And I love how it's all organized too.
It's like you've got yourself-love.
You've got your gratitude,personal growth, mindfulness,
future aspirations.
It's like a buffet ofself-improvement, yeah, and you
get to choose what you want tofeast on.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It's true, and it makes it feel less overwhelming
too, because you can focus onthe area that resonates most
with you at any given time,knowing that there's this whole
treasure, drove of prompts, justwaiting for you when you were
ready to kind of explore furtheryeah, it's about meeting
yourself where you are on yourjourney, which I love.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
So we've talked about the why behind this type of
journaling, but I'm curiouswhere does someone even begin?
What are some practical tipsfor actually like making this a
habit?
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Okay, well, first and foremost, I think it's about
finding a system that works foryou.
So some people really thrive onroutine, so they might choose
to journal first thing in themorning or right before bed,
whereas other people mightprefer a more spontaneous
approach.
You know jotting down thoughtswhenever inspiration strikes
yeah, I'm definitely like acreature of habit.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
Give me my morning coffee, yeah, and my favorite
notebook, and we are good to goI love it.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
But you're right, there's no right or wrong answer
here exactly the most importantthing is just to be consistent,
even if it's coming yeah justfor a few minutes.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Yeah, each day, you know, the more you do make it a
habit yeah the more natural itwill become and don't be afraid
to get creative with it.
We're not talking about writinga thesis here, right?
No it's your journal, it's yourspace to experiment totally.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Some prompts might lend themselves better to bullet
points, yeah, while othersmight flow better yeah it more
of a stream of consciousnessramble yeah and don't be afraid
of like doodle draw, even likepasting pictures or quotes that
inspire you oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Make it your own.
Now I do have to ask what aboutthose days when the words just
aren't flowing, Because you knowwe've all been there?
You're staring at that blankpage and you're like I should be
feeling really profiled rightnow, but nothing's coming out.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Oh yeah, we've all been there, and that's where I
think those mindfulness promptscould be really helpful.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Ah yes, because mindfulness isn't just about
like sitting cross-legged on ameditation position.
It's about being present inthose challenging moments too,
right?
Absolutely like, how do I findthat sense of peace even when
everything feels like it's goinga little sideways?
It's like sometimes my mind isjust like a whole hurricane of
(06:16):
to do's and worries and thosemindfulness prompts are like
suddenly finding the eye of thestorm.
I love that analogy.
That's perfect, and actuallythere's a prompt in there that
speaks to that.
It asks you to describe a placewhere you feel completely at
peace.
Ooh, see that one.
That one would be dangerous forme.
I'd be like daydreaming aboutmy last vacation and like
(06:38):
suddenly I'm three paragraphsdeep into a description of like
the perfect beachside, margaritawell, hey, there's no judgment
in the journal that's true, butI see what you mean.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
It's about tapping into that feeling of peace, even
if it's just a memory, andallowing yourself to really
savor it yeah, and maybe evenlike figuring out how to bring a
little bit of that peace intoyour everyday life exactly
speaking of bringing things intoyour everyday life.
There's a prompt in thepersonal growth section that I'm
super useful for that.
(07:10):
It asks you to think about askill you'd like to learn and
the steps you could take toactually develop it okay, now
we're talking action steps.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
this is where things get really interesting to me,
because it's one thing to dodream big but how do we actually
like bridge that gap betweenaspiration and reality?
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Right, it's the million dollar question, isn't?
It, it is, and these promptsreally provide a framework, I
think, for answering it Like,for example, instead of just
saying, I want to learn to playthe guitar, yeah.
This prompt encourages you tobreak it down Like maybe find a
local teacher, set asidepractice time each week, or even
just start by like researchingdifferent types of guitars.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
But turning those vague desires into concrete
actionable steps.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Exactly, and I think that's something that can be
applied to so many areas of life.
Wouldn't you say it'sabsolutely, whether it's like a
new skill, a career change, evenjust like improving a
relationship, it all starts withthat first step, that initial
leap of faith, even if it feelsscary or uncertain.
Yes, and that's where, I think,those positive affirmations
(08:20):
come in handy too, because whenthose doubts start creeping in
and they inevitably will you canlook back at all the amazing
qualities and accomplishmentsyou've been journaling about and
remind yourself that you gotthis.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
You're totally right.
It's like building your ownpersonal hype squad right there
in your journal.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Exactly.
I love that.
Now I do want to turtle back tosomething you mentioned earlier
about those future aspirations.
Prompts Feeling a littledaunting.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Oh yeah, they definitely send me into a bit of
an existential spiral.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
In a good way.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
In a good way.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
I love that because they challenge us to think
beyond our comfort zones, youknow to consider a bigger
picture of our lives, and Ithink that's something that's so
easy to lose sight of in thehustle of everyday life.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Absolutely.
It's like we get so caught upin checking things off our to-do
list that we forget to askourselves what is this all for?
What do I really want my lifeto stand for?
Speaker 2 (09:13):
Right, big questions, but they're worth wrestling
with.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
They are, and journaling can be Such a
powerful tool, I think, for thatprocess of self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
That's true.
It's like having a conversationwith yourself, without judgment
or expectation.
You're free to explore thosedeeper questions, to experiment
with different ideas, to reallyget to know yourself on a deeper
level.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
And maybe even surprise yourself along the way
right.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
Because sometimes the answers we find in those pages
are the ones we never even knewwe were looking for Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Now, as we delve deeper into these prompts, I
wanted to touch on one thatreally resonated with me.
It asks you to imagine yourselfa year from now having achieved
all your goals.
What do you see?
How do you feel?
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Ooh, that's a powerful visualization technique
.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
It's like stepping into a time machine, yeah and
like experiencing the futurethat you're working toward
exactly, and it's not just aboutwishful thinking.
Speaker 1 (10:13):
It's about embodying that future self, feeling the
emotions associated with successyeah and accomplishment yeah,
because our emotions can be suchpowerful motivators, right
totally so if we can connectwith that feeling of joy,
fulfillment, excitement, it canreally fuel our actions in the
present moment.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Absolutely.
And that brings us back to theimportance of consistency,
because the more we engage withthese prompts, the more
reinforcing those positiveneural pathways, making it
easier to access thoseempowering emotions whenever we
need them.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
It's like holding a mental muscle, one positive
affirmation at a time.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
Exactly and just like any workout, it takes effort
and dedication.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
But the rewards are well worth it.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
So we're like training our brains to focus on
the positive even when thingsget tough.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Yes, and here's the thing about those Tough moments
they're inevitable, right?
Speaker 1 (11:19):
no-transcript.
Yeah, because it's so easy whenyou're in it, when you're
feeling discouraged oroverwhelmed, to fall back into
those negative thought patterns.
Speaker 2 (11:29):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
But if you've been consistently journaling you have
this like arsenal of positiveself-talk to draw upon.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
It's like your secret weapon against self-doubt.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
It's like those prompts become these little
reminders of your own strengthand resilience.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Exactly that's what I find so empowering about this
approach.
It's not about denying thenegative.
It's about actively choosing tofocus on the positive, even in
the midst of those challenges.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
It's about shifting your perspective, reframing
those challenges asopportunities for growth?
Speaker 2 (12:02):
Yes, exactly, and that is a skill that takes
practice, which is why I lovethe prompt in the personal
growth section about reflectingon a time you overcame a
difficult situation.
Okay, because when you reallysit down and think about it, you
realize just how resilient youtruly are it's about
(12:27):
acknowledging how far you'vecome and all the obstacles
you've already overcome.
Yes, and I think thatrealization can be, yeah,
incredibly empowering oh, yeah,because it's like, okay, I got
through that, I can get throughanything totally like giving
yourself a pat on the back forall those times you didn't give
up.
Exactly, and on that note, Ithink it's important to
(12:47):
acknowledge that this wholejournaling thing it's not about
achieving some kind of perfectstate of positivity.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
Right, it's not about toxic positivity either.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
Exactly, it's about progress, not perfection.
It's about being kind toyourself throughout the process,
because we're all a work inprogress, right?
Speaker 1 (13:07):
We are every single day.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
Exactly so.
There will be days when youfeel like you're crushing it.
You're going to sit down.
You're going to journal.
The words are going to flow outof you On fire.
Yes, and there are going to beother days where you struggle to
write even a single sentenceyeah, and that's okay.
And there are going to be otherdays where you struggle to
write even a single sentence.
Yeah, and that's okay, it'strue.
You know, the important thingis just to keep showing up for
(13:31):
yourself, even when it feelshard.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Yeah, it's about creating that space for
self-reflection and growth, nomatter what Life throws your way
.
I love.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
that Beautifully said .
Speaker 1 (13:41):
So, as we wrap up our deep dive here, I think the
takeaway is that it's not justabout writing in a notebook.
It's about really creating thatspace for self-discovery,
growth and transformation.
And you know, if these positiveaffirmation prompts speak to
you, we highly recommendchecking out this article from
Lestallion.
We'll link it up in the shownotes and, in the meantime, grab
(14:03):
your favorite notebook, maybe acup of tea find a cozy corner
and start writing.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
It's a beautiful journey.
Speaker 1 (14:09):
It really is.
Okay.
So like sometimes you know,when you just have like thoughts
, like all these thoughts justswirling around up there and
you're like I just need to likeget this all out on paper, Right
.
That's where journaling comesin.
But then you're looking at thatblank page.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
And it can be kind of intimidating right.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
It really can be Like where do you even start?
It's like staring into thisvoid.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
And I think that's what makes the approach in this
article from Lestallion sointeresting, these 50 positive
affirmation prompts, because,you know, they're like
guideposts, almost.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
To like help you navigate that blank page.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
And really channel your thoughts in a way that you
know can lead to real personalgrowth.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
It's like having a little personal development
coach right there built intoyour notebook.
It's like word vomitingeverywhere, which we've all been
there.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It's like, okay, we're going to focus on
self-love, we're going to focuson gratitude, mindfulness, I
mean that alone speaks to mytype A personality.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Right Structure.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Yeah, I love it, yes.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
But that's what I think makes it so powerful.
Speaker 1 (01:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:05):
Because it's not just randomly writing down like
happy thoughts.
Speaker 1 (01:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:10):
You know it's this targeted reflection.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:13):
Like, for example, one of the prompts under the
self-love category is you know,yeah.
List three things you loveabout yourself, which know
sounds simple enough, almostdeceptively simple, exactly like
three things okay, I got thisright, yeah, and then you're
like exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
But see, that's where the magic happens, because when
you're calling consistently,focusing on those positive
qualities, right even if itfeels a little awkward at first,
you start to, yeah, reallyshift your self-per.
You're literally rewiring yourbrain for greater self
acceptance, like planting thoseseeds of self love and watching
(01:50):
them grow, 1b Journal entry at atime and you know I've always
been a little squeamish aboutthe whole like write a love
letter to yourself, but you knowwhat I mean.
But now that you mention itframed this way, it's like, oh,
it's a way to kind of challengethat inner critic a little bit,
wouldn't you say it's reallyabout that, you know,
confronting that negativeself-talk.
(02:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Head on and replacing it with compassion and kindness
, the same way that you wouldtreat your dear friend.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Yeah, I like that.
So I'm curious what are someother prompts in here that stood
out to you?
Speaker 2 (02:23):
Okay, let's see.
Are some other prompts in herethat stood out to you?
Okay, let's see.
Um, well, there's one under thegratitude section that I found
really thought-provoking, and itasks you to reflect on a time
when someone helped you achievea goal okay, and it's
interesting because it makes youreally think about the role
that other people play in oursuccess, even in those moments
(02:48):
when we might feel like we'redoing it all on our own.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
It's a good reminder that we're not on this journey
alone.
Exactly, and speaking ofjourneys, the future aspirations
ones, those always get meBecause it's like what does your
ideal future look?
Speaker 2 (03:01):
like.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
That's a question that could send you down a
rabbit hole.
Oh yeah, For days.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Totally.
But that's the beauty of it,yeah, because it forces you to
think big picture, to reallyconnect with your deepest values
, yeah, and aspirations.
It's not just about, you know,setting superficial goals.
It's about envisioning thelegacy you want to leave behind,
the impact you want to have onthe world.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
That's something I'm going to need to ponder over my
morning coffee tomorrow, Right,Because I think you know it's
easy to get caught up in the dayto day, but carving out time to
really think about those biggerquestions, that's what can
ignite some real passion andpurpose.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Absolutely, and that's what I think makes these
prompts so much more than justjournaling exercises.
You know, they're catalysts forself-discovery.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
And real personal growth.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
And I love how it's all organized too.
It's like you've got yourself-love.
You've got your gratitude,personal growth, mindfulness,
future aspirations.
It's like a buffet ofself-improvement, yeah, and you
get to choose what you want tofeast on.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It's true, and it makes it feel less overwhelming
too, because you can focus onthe area that resonates most
with you at any given time,knowing that there's this whole
treasure, drove of prompts, justwaiting for you when you were
ready to kind of explore furtheryeah, it's about meeting
yourself where you are on yourjourney, which I love.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
So we've talked about the why behind this type of
journaling, but I'm curiouswhere does someone even begin?
What are some practical tipsfor actually like making this a
habit?
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Okay, well, first and foremost, I think it's about
finding a system that works foryou.
So some people really thrive onroutine, so they might choose
to journal first thing in themorning or right before bed,
whereas other people mightprefer a more spontaneous
approach.
You know jotting down thoughtswhenever inspiration strikes
yeah, I'm definitely like acreature of habit.
Speaker 1 (04:51):
Give me my morning coffee, yeah, and my favorite
notebook, and we are good to goI love it.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
But you're right, there's no right or wrong answer
here exactly the most importantthing is just to be consistent,
even if it's coming yeah justfor a few minutes.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
Yeah, each day, you know, the more you do make it a
habit yeah the more natural itwill become and don't be afraid
to get creative with it.
We're not talking about writinga thesis here, right?
No it's your journal, it's yourspace to experiment totally.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Some prompts might lend themselves better to bullet
points, yeah, while othersmight flow better yeah it more
of a stream of consciousnessramble yeah and don't be afraid
of like doodle draw, even likepasting pictures or quotes that
inspire you oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (05:35):
Make it your own.
Now I do have to ask what aboutthose days when the words just
aren't flowing, Because you knowwe've all been there?
You're staring at that blankpage and you're like I should be
feeling really profiled rightnow, but nothing's coming out.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Oh yeah, we've all been there, and that's where I
think those mindfulness promptscould be really helpful.
Speaker 1 (05:55):
Ah yes, because mindfulness isn't just about
like sitting cross-legged on ameditation position.
It's about being present inthose challenging moments too,
right?
Absolutely like, how do I findthat sense of peace even when
everything feels like it's goinga little sideways?
It's like sometimes my mind isjust like a whole hurricane of
(06:16):
to do's and worries and thosemindfulness prompts are like
suddenly finding the eye of thestorm.
I love that analogy.
That's perfect, and actuallythere's a prompt in there that
speaks to that.
It asks you to describe a placewhere you feel completely at
peace.
Ooh, see that one.
That one would be dangerous forme.
I'd be like daydreaming aboutmy last vacation and like
(06:38):
suddenly I'm three paragraphsdeep into a description of like
the perfect beachside, margaritawell, hey, there's no judgment
in the journal that's true, butI see what you mean.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
It's about tapping into that feeling of peace, even
if it's just a memory, andallowing yourself to really
savor it yeah, and maybe evenlike figuring out how to bring a
little bit of that peace intoyour everyday life exactly
speaking of bringing things intoyour everyday life.
There's a prompt in thepersonal growth section that I'm
super useful for that.
(07:10):
It asks you to think about askill you'd like to learn and
the steps you could take toactually develop it okay, now
we're talking action steps.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
this is where things get really interesting to me,
because it's one thing to dodream big but how do we actually
like bridge that gap betweenaspiration and reality?
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Right, it's the million dollar question, isn't?
It, it is, and these promptsreally provide a framework, I
think, for answering it Like,for example, instead of just
saying, I want to learn to playthe guitar, yeah.
This prompt encourages you tobreak it down Like maybe find a
local teacher, set asidepractice time each week, or even
just start by like researchingdifferent types of guitars.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
But turning those vague desires into concrete
actionable steps.
Speaker 2 (07:58):
Exactly, and I think that's something that can be
applied to so many areas of life.
Wouldn't you say it'sabsolutely, whether it's like a
new skill, a career change, evenjust like improving a
relationship, it all starts withthat first step, that initial
leap of faith, even if it feelsscary or uncertain.
Yes, and that's where, I think,those positive affirmations
(08:20):
come in handy too, because whenthose doubts start creeping in
and they inevitably will you canlook back at all the amazing
qualities and accomplishmentsyou've been journaling about and
remind yourself that you gotthis.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
You're totally right.
It's like building your ownpersonal hype squad right there
in your journal.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Exactly.
I love that.
Now I do want to turtle back tosomething you mentioned earlier
about those future aspirations.
Prompts Feeling a littledaunting.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Oh yeah, they definitely send me into a bit of
an existential spiral.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
In a good way.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
In a good way.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
I love that because they challenge us to think
beyond our comfort zones, youknow to consider a bigger
picture of our lives, and Ithink that's something that's so
easy to lose sight of in thehustle of everyday life.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Absolutely.
It's like we get so caught upin checking things off our to-do
list that we forget to askourselves what is this all for?
What do I really want my lifeto stand for?
Speaker 2 (09:13):
Right, big questions, but they're worth wrestling
with.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
They are, and journaling can be Such a
powerful tool, I think, for thatprocess of self-reflection.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
That's true.
It's like having a conversationwith yourself, without judgment
or expectation.
You're free to explore thosedeeper questions, to experiment
with different ideas, to reallyget to know yourself on a deeper
level.
Speaker 1 (09:40):
And maybe even surprise yourself along the way
right.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
Because sometimes the answers we find in those pages
are the ones we never even knewwe were looking for Exactly.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
Now, as we delve deeper into these prompts, I
wanted to touch on one thatreally resonated with me.
It asks you to imagine yourselfa year from now having achieved
all your goals.
What do you see?
How do you feel?
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Ooh, that's a powerful visualization technique
.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
It's like stepping into a time machine, yeah and
like experiencing the futurethat you're working toward
exactly, and it's not just aboutwishful thinking.
Speaker 1 (10:13):
It's about embodying that future self, feeling the
emotions associated with successyeah and accomplishment yeah,
because our emotions can be suchpowerful motivators, right
totally so if we can connectwith that feeling of joy,
fulfillment, excitement, it canreally fuel our actions in the
present moment.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Absolutely.
And that brings us back to theimportance of consistency,
because the more we engage withthese prompts, the more
reinforcing those positiveneural pathways, making it
easier to access thoseempowering emotions whenever we
need them.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
It's like holding a mental muscle, one positive
affirmation at a time.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
Exactly and just like any workout, it takes effort
and dedication.
Speaker 1 (10:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:54):
But the rewards are well worth it.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
So we're like training our brains to focus on
the positive even when thingsget tough.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Yes, and here's the thing about those Tough moments
they're inevitable, right?
Speaker 1 (11:19):
no-transcript.
Yeah, because it's so easy whenyou're in it, when you're
feeling discouraged oroverwhelmed, to fall back into
those negative thought patterns.
Speaker 2 (11:29):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
But if you've been consistently journaling you have
this like arsenal of positiveself-talk to draw upon.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
It's like your secret weapon against self-doubt.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
It's like those prompts become these little
reminders of your own strengthand resilience.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Exactly that's what I find so empowering about this
approach.
It's not about denying thenegative.
It's about actively choosing tofocus on the positive, even in
the midst of those challenges.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
It's about shifting your perspective, reframing
those challenges asopportunities for growth?
Speaker 2 (12:02):
Yes, exactly, and that is a skill that takes
practice, which is why I lovethe prompt in the personal
growth section about reflectingon a time you overcame a
difficult situation.
Okay, because when you reallysit down and think about it, you
realize just how resilient youtruly are it's about
(12:27):
acknowledging how far you'vecome and all the obstacles
you've already overcome.
Yes, and I think thatrealization can be, yeah,
incredibly empowering oh, yeah,because it's like, okay, I got
through that, I can get throughanything totally like giving
yourself a pat on the back forall those times you didn't give
up.
Exactly, and on that note, Ithink it's important to
(12:47):
acknowledge that this wholejournaling thing it's not about
achieving some kind of perfectstate of positivity.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
Right, it's not about toxic positivity either.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
Exactly, it's about progress, not perfection.
It's about being kind toyourself throughout the process,
because we're all a work inprogress, right?
Speaker 1 (13:07):
We are every single day.
Speaker 2 (13:09):
Exactly so.
There will be days when youfeel like you're crushing it.
You're going to sit down.
You're going to journal.
The words are going to flow outof you On fire.
Yes, and there are going to beother days where you struggle to
write even a single sentenceyeah, and that's okay.
And there are going to be otherdays where you struggle to
write even a single sentence.
Yeah, and that's okay, it'strue.
You know, the important thingis just to keep showing up for
(13:31):
yourself, even when it feelshard.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Yeah, it's about creating that space for
self-reflection and growth, nomatter what Life throws your way
.
I love.
Speaker 2 (13:40):
that Beautifully said .
Speaker 1 (13:41):
So, as we wrap up our deep dive here, I think the
takeaway is that it's not justabout writing in a notebook.
It's about really creating thatspace for self-discovery,
growth and transformation.
And you know, if these positiveaffirmation prompts speak to
you, we highly recommendchecking out this article from
Lestallion.
We'll link it up in the shownotes and, in the meantime, grab
(14:03):
your favorite notebook, maybe acup of tea find a cozy corner
and start writing.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
It's a beautiful journey.
Speaker 1 (14:09):
It really is.
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