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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back
everybody to another Deep.
Speaker 2 (00:01):
Dive.
Speaker 1 (00:02):
Today we're going to
be getting kind of like
introspective and personal.
Ooh fun, yeah, I'm excitedabout it.
So we're going to be talkingabout this resource called 50
Emotional Journal Prompts Okay,From a company called Lestallion
.
Yeah, and they sell journals.
But that's not really whatwe're going to be talking about
today.
We'll be talking more about theidea of journaling as a concept
(00:25):
Right.
Yeah, so if you think about itlike journaling is almost like
having a conversation withyourself.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
On paper.
It's a way to really like digdeep into what you're feeling.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Absolutely, and why
you're feeling it yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
So you're ready to
kind of get.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
I am.
I'm always ready for someintrospection Awesome.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
I like it.
So what I find so interestingabout these prompts in
particular is they're kind ofset up like a roadmap.
Ok, so instead of just beinglike OK, I'm sad today.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
They really kind of
guide you through, like the
nuances of different emotionallandscapes.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:57):
So, for example,
instead of just saying OK, I'm
sad, they'll ask you somethinglike well, what triggered that
sadness?
Oh wow, how does that sadnessmanifest in your body?
What have you learned from thatsadness?
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Oh, that's
fascinating.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
Yeah, no it's really
cool.
So Lestallion has organizedthese 50 prompts into five
different sections Joy, sadness,anxiety, anger and peace.
Speaker 2 (01:23):
Oh wow, so it really
runs the gamut.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
It does, it does, and
each section also has like a
little inspirational quote oh,nice.
It's kind of like a littlemotivational boost before you
dive into the nitty gritty.
I love that, so I don't knowabout you, but like I was
immediately drawn to the joysection.
Yeah, just has this like reallyuplifting energy.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Absolutely, and I
think you know sometimes we get
so focused on dealing with themore difficult emotions that we
forget that cultivating joy isequally as important for our
well-being.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
Yeah, for sure.
And, like one of the prompts inthere, asks what is one memory
that makes you smile every timeyou think about it?
Speaker 2 (01:59):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (02:00):
Right and like I was
reading that, I was like oh my
gosh, there are so many yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Like what about you?
What would your go-to like?
Happy memory, oh gosh, I don'teven know if I could pick just
one.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
I think for me it
would probably be something with
my family, like a really nicevacation we took or, you know, a
holiday gathering whereeverybody was just laughing and
having a good time yeah thoseare the memories that always
bring a smile to my face that'sawesome, and you know it's funny
because, like research actuallyshows that actively recalling
happy memories can boost yourmood in the present moment.
Speaker 2 (02:32):
Wow, Really yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Because it triggers
the release of endorphins.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Oh, that's
fascinating.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
So it's literally
like having a mental photo album
of happy moments.
I love that that you can flipthrough whenever you need a
pick-me-up yeah like a littlemood booster in your back pocket
, exactly, exactly.
So, speaking of pick me ups,okay, the sadness section takes
a very different approach.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Oh, okay.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
Yeah.
One of the prompts asks how doyou allow yourself to feel sad
without judgment?
Speaker 2 (03:03):
That's a powerful
question it is.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
It's almost like
giving ourselves permission to
experience those tougheremotions.
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Without beating
ourselves up for it.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Yeah.
I think that's so importantbecause we often try to push
away those negative feelings,but allowing ourselves to feel
them is actually a crucial partof processing and moving through
them.
Yeah, it's like acknowledgingthem instead of just trying to
processing and moving throughthem.
Speaker 1 (03:24):
Yeah, it's like
acknowledging them instead of
just trying to sweep them underthe rug.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Absolutely, and I
think that's where the idea of
self-compassion comes in.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:31):
So, instead of
judging ourselves for feeling
sad, this prompt encourages usto just sit with that sadness
and to be kind to ourselves inthe process.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
Yeah, that makes a
lot of sense.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
All right.
So, moving on to the anxietysection, this one, I feel like,
is going to be very relatablefor a lot of people.
It asks what is one thing youcan control when anxiety arises.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Ooh, that's a good
one.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
Right, because I feel
like sometimes when that
anxiety monster rears its head.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
It just feels like
everything is spiraling.
Speaker 2 (04:02):
Absolutely.
It can feel so overwhelming,totally so.
I think what's interestingabout this prompt is that it
encourages you to really shiftyour perspective, because often,
when we're feeling anxious, wefeel powerless.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
Right, like we've
lost all control.
Speaker 2 (04:17):
Exactly, but by
identifying even just one thing
that we can control, like itcould be something as simple as
our breath.
Yeah, it helps us regain asense of agency.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (04:29):
It's almost like
taking back the reins from the
anxiety monster, even if it'sjust for a moment.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
Yeah, like a little
bit of power back, exactly yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Exactly Okay, so
let's talk about anger.
Speaker 1 (04:39):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:39):
This is a prompt from
the anger section that really
stood out to me from the angersection that really stood out to
me Right.
It asks what is one way you canchannel anger into something
productive.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
Right, because I
think we all know like anger can
be a very powerful force.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
Absolutely.
It can be really destructive ifnot handled well.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
For sure, but it can
also be a really powerful force
for good.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
Right, it's all about
how we use it.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Exactly so.
I think what Lestallion isdoing here is they're kind of
framing anger as a signal.
Speaker 1 (05:06):
Like maybe a boundary
has been crossed or a need
isn't being met, and journalingabout it can help you decipher
that signal and figure outwhat's really going on.
Speaker 2 (05:16):
Oh, that's
interesting.
So it's like anger is amessenger trying to tell us
something.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Exactly, and once you
understand the message, then
you can figure out how tochannel that energy productively
.
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Right, so it could be
communicating your needs more
assertively or maybe even makinga change in your life.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Exactly, exactly, all
right.
So, last but not least, let'sstep into the peace section.
Ok, this prompt reallyresonated with me.
It asks what is one emotionalwound you're still healing from?
Wow, that's a deep one, yeah,and I think it's important
because it acknowledges thathealing is a journey.
Speaker 2 (05:49):
Absolutely.
It's not a quick fix.
Speaker 1 (05:51):
It's not a
destination, it's a process.
Speaker 2 (05:54):
And it's a process
that looks different for
everyone.
Speaker 1 (05:56):
Totally so.
I think what Lestallion isdoing here is they're inviting
us to explore the complexitiesof emotional healing.
Speaker 2 (06:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:02):
Without judgment and
without expecting an immediate
resolution.
Speaker 2 (06:05):
I love that.
It's about giving ourselvesgrace and allowing the healing
to unfold at its own pace.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
For sure.
And you know it's interestingbecause a lot of times we think
of like oh, when I heal fromthis, then I'll be happy, right.
But I think what these promptsare highlighting is that healing
is not always linear.
There are going to be setbacks.
There are going to be setbacks,there are going to be moments
of pain, absolutely.
There might even be regressions.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Yeah, and that's all
part of the process.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
Exactly so.
It's about learning to bepatient with ourselves
throughout the entire journey.
Speaker 2 (06:34):
Yeah, I think that's
such a crucial message.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
It is.
Speaker 2 (06:37):
Yeah, it's like
tending to a garden.
You know you wouldn't expect aplant to fully bloom overnight.
It takes time, it takesnurturing and sometimes it takes
a little weeding out of thosenegative thoughts.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
I love that analogy.
Okay, so, speaking of nurturing, let's go back to the joy
section for a sec.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
There was this one
prompt that really grabbed my
attention.
It asks what does joy mean toyou?
Oh, wow, and it's so simple,but it's so profound Because it
really makes you stop and thinkLike, do we even know what truly
brings us joy?
Speaker 2 (07:15):
That's a great
question.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Have we actually
defined it for ourselves?
I?
Speaker 2 (07:18):
think so often we
just chase this vague idea of
happiness.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
But this prompt
really pushes you to get
specific.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Like what experiences
or activities, or even people,
truly light you up.
Yeah, it's like creating yourown personalized joy map.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
I love that, okay.
So back to some of those deeperemotions.
Okay, there was one in thesadness section that really
struck a chord with me.
Speaker 2 (07:40):
All right.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
It asks what is one
moment where sadness has LED to
personal growth?
Speaker 2 (07:47):
Oh, that's
interesting.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Right, it's like
looking at sadness as a teacher.
Speaker 2 (07:50):
Yeah, I love that
perspective because we often see
sadness as something to avoid,right.
But Lestallion is reallyhighlighting this idea that even
difficult emotions can betransformative.
Speaker 1 (08:01):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
By allowing ourselves
to feel sadness fully, we can
actually emerge from it with adeeper understanding of
ourselves and a greater sense ofresilience.
Speaker 1 (08:10):
Yeah, it's like
sadness is a sculptor.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
Shaping us into
stronger, more compassionate
individuals.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
That's beautiful.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
Okay, so let's
lighten the mood a bit and head
back over to the anxiety section.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
Okay, sounds good.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
This prompt made me
smile.
It asks how does anxietymanifest in your body?
Speaker 2 (08:28):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Because I feel like
we so often focus on the mental
chatter of anxiety.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
Yeah, like the racing
thoughts and the worries.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Exactly, but anxiety
is a full body experience.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Oh, absolutely, it
definitely shows up physically
for me.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
Right.
So I think Glastalion isreminding us here to really tune
into those physical sensationsand to understand how anxiety
manifests uniquely in our ownbodies.
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Yeah, it's like
learning your anxiety's language
, so you can better understandits signals Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:57):
Exactly so from
understanding signals to
communicating effectively.
Okay, this next prompt from theanger section feels
particularly relevant.
Right, it asks what is one wayyou can communicate your anger
more effectively?
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Ooh, that's a tough
one.
Speaker 1 (09:11):
It is right?
Yeah, Because I think we've allhad those moments where anger
has kind of exploded in a not sohealthy way.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Absolutely, I've
definitely been there.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
So I think what this
prompt is highlighting is the
importance of communication.
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Right, especially
when it comes to strong emotions
like anger.
Speaker 1 (09:27):
Totally yeah.
So instead of just reactingimpulsively, it encourages us to
pause, to reflect on our needsand to choose words that foster
understanding rather thanescalating conflict.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
Yeah, it's like
learning to handle that anger
hot potato with care.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (09:43):
So you don't burn
yourself or those around you.
That's a great analogy.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Okay, and finally we
land on a beautiful prompt from
the peace section.
Okay, it asks how do youpractice patience with yourself
during emotional healing?
Speaker 2 (09:57):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (09:58):
It's a reminder that
healing takes time and it's okay
to not have all the answersright away.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
Absolutely, and I
think this goes back to that
idea of self-compassion that wewere talking about earlier.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Right.
Speaker 2 (10:07):
We often judge
ourselves so harshly for not
healing fast enough.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
Yeah, totally but.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Lestallion is really
encouraging us to embrace
patience, to treat ourselveswith the same kindness and
understanding that we wouldoffer a loved one who's?
Going through a difficult time.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It's like being our
own cheerleader.
Speaker 2 (10:22):
Yeah, I love that.
Speaker 1 (10:24):
Offering words of
encouragement and support when
we need it most, absolutely.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Okay, so we've gone
through quite a few of these
prompts.
Now we have what?
Ok, so we've gone through quitea few of these prompts.
Now we have what's standing outto you.
What threads are you noticingin Lestallion's approach?
Speaker 1 (10:38):
You know what I think
.
What fascinates me the most isthis consistent emphasis on
self-awareness.
Oh interesting, like everysingle prompt is encouraging us
to look inward yeah, to examineour feeling, yeah, and to really
understand their root cause.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
That's so true.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
And I think that
self-reflection is just so
crucial for emotional growth.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Absolutely.
It's like the foundation ofeverything.
And for navigating life'scomplexities.
It's like they're giving us thetools to become our own
emotional detectives.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
Ooh, I love that.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
Instead of just
passively experiencing our
emotions we're activelyinvestigating them,
understanding them and,ultimately, learning to manage
them in a healthier way.
Yeah, it's really empowering,isn't it?
It is, instead of feeling likeour emotions are controlling us,
we can actually use theseprompts to dissect them,
understand them and gain controlover how they impact our lives.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
It's like we're
taking back the driver's seat
Exactly.
And speaking of taking control,this prompt from the joy
section is all about proactivehappiness.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:41):
It asks what is one
thing you can do to invite more
joy into your daily routine?
Speaker 2 (11:47):
Ooh, I like that
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:48):
It's a reminder that
joy isn't just this passive
thing that happens to us.
Yeah, we can actually create itAbsolutely.
And I think reminder that joyisn't just this passive thing
that happens to us.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:53):
We can actually
create it.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
Absolutely, and I
think Lestallion does a really
good job of reminding us thateven small, deliberate actions
can have a big impact on ouroverall happiness.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Totally so.
It could be something as simpleas taking a walk in nature.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Listening to your
favorite music, savoring a cup
of tea, like whatever lights youup favorite music, savoring a
cup of tea, like whatever lightsyou up Right.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
It's about
incorporating those joy boosting
activities into our dailyroutines.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Exactly.
It's like scattering littleseeds of joy throughout our day.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
And watching them
blossom.
Okay.
So let's shift gears a littlebit and talk about self-care.
Okay.
This prompt from the sadnesssection really resonated with me
.
It asks how do you seek comfortwhen you're feeling sad?
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (12:36):
Just a gentle
reminder that it's okay to need
a little TLC when we're feelingdown.
Speaker 2 (12:41):
Absolutely.
We all need that sometimes.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
And I think this
prompt is really highlighting
the importance of self-soothing.
So, it's about identifying whatbrings us comfort during those
tough times.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:52):
Whether it's taking a
warm bath or reading a good
book or connecting with lovedones, it's about giving
ourselves permission to reallyprioritize our well-being.
Yeah, I love that when we needit most.
Speaker 2 (13:05):
It's like being a
friend to ourselves.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
Right, exactly.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
Offering that same
comfort and support that we
would offer to someone we careabout.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
I love that.
Okay, back to anxiety for asecond Okay.
This prompt offers a reallypractical approach.
It asks what is one activitythat helps you manage anxiety?
Speaker 2 (13:21):
Ooh, that's a good
one.
Speaker 1 (13:22):
And I love how it's
focused on finding coping
mechanisms that work for you.
Speaker 2 (13:26):
Right, because what
works for one person might not
work for another.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
Exactly so.
Lostallion's encouraging us tofind our own personal anxiety
busting strategies.
Speaker 2 (13:35):
Yeah, and it could be
anything really.
Speaker 1 (13:37):
Right.
It could be mindfulness,meditation or deep breathing
exercises or engaging in acreative hobby, like.
The key is to experiment anddiscover what effectively calms
your mind and body.
Speaker 2 (13:49):
Right, it's like
creating your own personalized
anxiety toolkit.
Speaker 1 (13:52):
Exactly, and once we
have those tools, then we can
better navigate those choppy,emotional waters.
Speaker 2 (13:58):
Absolutely, those
tools are essential.
Speaker 1 (14:00):
They are Speaking of
navigating.
Speaker 2 (14:02):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (14:02):
This next prompt from
the anger section is all about
setting boundaries.
Speaker 2 (14:07):
All right, I'm
listening.
Speaker 1 (14:09):
It asks what is one
boundary you've set that helps
prevent anger from building up?
Speaker 2 (14:14):
Oh, that's a good one
.
Speaker 1 (14:15):
Right, because
boundaries are so essential.
They are For protecting ouremotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (14:19):
Especially when it
comes to managing anger.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
Exactly so.
I think what this prompt isencouraging us to do is to think
proactively about whatboundaries we need to establish
in our relationships and in ourlives in general.
Speaker 2 (14:31):
Right, it's about
creating that sense of safety
and control.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (14:34):
So that anger doesn't
take over Exactly.
Speaker 1 (14:36):
Yeah, and when we
feel safe and in control, it's
so much easier to find thatinner peace.
It is Speaking of peace.
Speaker 2 (14:45):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (14:45):
This final prompt
from the peace section invites
some deep reflection.
Speaker 2 (14:50):
All right.
Speaker 1 (14:50):
It asks what is one
lesson you've learned about
yourself through emotionalhealing?
Oh wow, and I think this is sopowerful because it encourages
us to look back on our journeys.
Speaker 2 (15:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:02):
And acknowledge how
far we've come.
Speaker 2 (15:04):
And all that we've
overcome.
Exactly, and the strength thatwe've built along the way.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
Right, and it's a
beautiful reminder that
emotional healing, while it'schallenging, it, can be
incredibly transformativeAbsolutely, and it's about
recognizing our own strength andresilience.
Speaker 2 (15:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:18):
And the wisdom that
we've gained through these
difficult experiences.
Speaker 2 (15:21):
It's like painting
for gold in the river of our
experiences.
Speaker 1 (15:24):
Oh, love that.
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Sifting through those
challenges.
Speaker 1 (15:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (15:27):
To discover those
precious nuggets of
self-awareness.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
That's beautiful.
So as we wrap up this deep diveinto 50 emotional journal
prompts, I'm left with thissense of hope.
Speaker 2 (15:38):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (15:40):
These prompts remind
us that we have the power to
understand and manage ouremotions.
Speaker 2 (15:45):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (15:45):
To cultivate joy and
to navigate life's ups and downs
with greater resilience.
Speaker 2 (15:50):
I completely agree.
It's been such a fascinatingexploration it has, and I really
hope that our listeners feelempowered to embark on their own
journeys of emotional discovery.
Speaker 1 (16:00):
And remember
listeners.
Emotional journaling is apersonal journey.
Speaker 2 (16:03):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (16:03):
It's not a
destination.
Speaker 2 (16:05):
Yeah, be patient with
yourselves.
Speaker 1 (16:06):
Be curious.
Speaker 2 (16:07):
Be kind to yourselves
along the way.
Speaker 1 (16:09):
We'll see you next
time for another deep dive into
a fascinating topic.