November 24, 2024 • 14 mins
50 Emotional Journaling Prompts
What if you could unlock a new level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence through a simple journaling practice? Join us as we explore powerful emotional journaling prompts from Listallion.com that promise to transform your relationship with yourself and others. We begin with the essentials: understanding emotions, recognizing triggers, and expressing feelings healthily. By delving into the impact of past experiences and childhood memories, we uncover how these shape our current emotions and behaviors. We also tackle the challenge of unresolved emotional wounds and limiting beliefs, equipping you with practical tools to improve your mental health and relationships.
Our conversation moves toward the significance of setting boundaries and maintaining effective communication within relationships. We'll guide you in identifying communication patterns and managing conflict, all while reminding you of the importance of self-love through intentional acts of kindness. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of grief or breaking free from outdated emotional habits, these insights provide a roadmap to personal growth. And remember, emotional exploration need not be a solitary endeavor; we encourage you to seek support from friends or therapists. Visit Listallion.com for a comprehensive list of prompts and resources that empower ongoing self-discovery. Keep exploring, growing, and nurturing your emotional landscape with us.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back everybody.
Today we're going to be doing adeep dive on something a little
different.
Yeah 50 emotional journalingprompts.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
From a blog post we found on listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Yeah, we talk a lot about journaling for you know,
like tracking events, but thisis about emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
So going beyond what happened to why you feel the way
you feel about it.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
It's all about self-discovery and really like.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Understanding yourself.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, understanding yourself better.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
And your emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Yeah, and how that can influence your choices in
life.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Right your behavior, and listallioncom has these
prompts broken down intodifferent categories, which I
really like.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
So there's a section on understanding your emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Exploring past experiences.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
Managing stress and navigating relationships.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
That's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
But a roadmap.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
Yeah, like a roadmap to emotional intelligence.
Speaker 2 (00:55):
Yeah, which is important?
It is.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
Because it really plays a big role in our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Our mental health relationships.
Even success in your career.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
So where do we even begin?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Well, they have it broken down into these
categories for a reason.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
So let's start with the first one understanding
emotions.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
All right.
So one of the prompts thatstood out to me from this
section was what emotion haveyou been feeling a lot lately?
Seems pretty simple.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
It is simple.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
But do we ever really ask ourselves that?
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Probably not as often as we should.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Because we kind of go through life.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
On autopilot.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Yeah, just reacting Without really understanding
them.
So this is like taking ouremotional temperature.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
Yes, exactly what's going on.
Just noticing it.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
And once we figure out what that dominant emotion
is, Then what?
Well, there's another promptthat says what emotion is then
what?
Well, there's another promptthat says what situations or
people tend to trigger thisemotion in you.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, that's good yeah so you can identify patterns and
triggers yeah, which can helpyou develop better coping
mechanisms so instead of justreacting impulsively, right, you
can be like oh, I know this isgoing to make me feel this way
exactly, so I can choose torespond differently you'll be
more prepared I like that, yeah.
Another one that stood out tome was think about a time you
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bottled up your feelings.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Ooh, bottled up Like we've all done that.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
We all have.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
At some point.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
What's the cost of that, though?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Yeah, I mean for me.
When I bottle up my feelings,they tend to come out in other
ways.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Like how.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Like maybe I'll get snippy with someone I care about
.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Uh yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Or I just feel overwhelmed and exhausted.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
You would even know why.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
You don't know why it's just like this underlying
tension.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
So it's like trying to keep a beach ball underwater.
Speaker 2 (02:39):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Yeah, you can only do it for so long, right, and I?
Speaker 2 (02:42):
like that yeah, you can only do it for so long,
right?
Speaker 1 (02:43):
And then it explodes Exactly.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
With even more force.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
So expressing those feelings is really important.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
And that doesn't necessarily mean like having a
meltdown.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Every time you feel something.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
It's about finding a healthy outlet, right?
So, whether that's writing,talking to a friend, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Maybe, some kind of creative expression.
But getting those emotions out,yes, is so important for our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Yeah, and you'll feel lighter.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
So, to recap, from this first set of prompts
understanding your emotions,identifying those triggers.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
And finding healthy ways to express your feelings.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Those are the big ones.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Yeah, so becoming more emotionally aware.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
And having agency.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
I love that word.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Over how we respond to our emotions.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
And once we have a better understanding of our
emotions, then we can start toexplore how past experiences
might have shaped those patterns.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Ooh, now, that's where it gets interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
All right, so let's dive into the next category,
exploring past experiences.
Let's do it Uncovering someemotional baggage.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
We all have it, we all have it, we all have it.
We can't deny it.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
And it's easy to think that our past is behind us
.
But those experiences,especially the ones that are
tied to strong emotions, theyinfluence us.
Yeah, they really do.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
They influence how we see ourselves, how we interact
with the world.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
So one prompt that comes to mind is think about a
childhood memory that brings upstrong emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
I feel like even insignificant moments from our
childhood.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
They can have a lasting impact.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
They can.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
I mean think about like being teased on the
playground.
That could really affect yourself-esteem.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
If you don't process those emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Right, and so revisiting those memories and
reflecting on how you felt.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Can help us understand how they might be
shaving our present day thoughtsand behaviors.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
It's like connecting the dots.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
It is.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Between your past and your present.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Another one that's really powerful is what is one
emotional wound from your pastthat you haven't fully healed?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
That one's deep.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
This one might sting a little bit.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
It might, but it's important.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
You have to acknowledge those wounds.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
If you ignore them.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
They don't just go away.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
No, they fester.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
They fester and they influence your choices.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
In ways that you don't even realize.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
And so acknowledging them is the first step towards
healing.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
And healing doesn't necessarily mean forgetting or
even forgiving Right it.
And healing doesn't necessarilymean forgetting or even
forgiving Right.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's about understanding the impact of
those experiences.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
And finding ways to move forward in a healthier way.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
To integrate those experiences into your story.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Okay, last prompt from this category.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
What is one limiting belief you hold about yourself
that stems from a pastexperience?
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Ooh, that's a good one we all have those inner
voices that say we're not goodenough.
Not smart enough.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
Not worthy.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
We're not worthy.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
And those voices often come from past experiences
.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Yeah, like a critical parent, maybe a failed
relationship or even a childhoodbully.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
So by identifying those limiting beliefs.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
And where they came from.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
You can start to challenge their validity, yes,
and create new empoweringbeliefs that support your growth
.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
I love that reframing .
Speaker 1 (05:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Instead of just focusing on the negative.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Right, we're not defined by our past experiences.
Exactly we have the power tochoose how we want to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
And sometimes that involves taking a closer look at
how those past experiencesmight be contributing to your
current stress levels.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
Okay, so now let's talk about stress.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
Managing stress.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
It's a fact of life.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
But I'm always looking for better ways to
handle it.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
So let's unpack some of these prompts that are geared
towards stress management.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Let's do it.
So many good prompts in thissection.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Yeah, like this one.
What emotions do you feel whenyou're under stress?
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Ooh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Because it's not just stress right Like for me.
I get anxious or irritable orsometimes even sad.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Yeah, it manifests differently for everyone.
Exactly so it's important topay attention to how stress is
affecting you.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
And then, if we can figure that out, we can come up
with our own personalized copingmechanisms.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
So another prompt says what activities or
practices help you to de-stressand regain a sense of calm.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (06:53):
So it could be anything right.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Yeah, exercise Spending time in nature.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Reading a book.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Listening to music.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
Taking a nap.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Anything that helps you relax.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
It's about finding what works for you.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Creating your own little stress busting toolkit.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
And this one kind of goes along with that.
How do you prioritize self-carewhen you're feeling emotionally
drained?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Oh, self-care is so important.
It is, but we often neglect it.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
We do.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Especially when we're stressed.
Yeah, because we feel like wedon't have time for it
Especially when we're stressedyeah, because we feel like we
don't have time for it, right.
But it's essential it is Formaintaining that emotional
balance.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
So, even if it's just for a few minutes, yes.
Do something for yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Recharge those batteries.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Read a book.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
Take a bath.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Listen to music.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Go for a walk.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Anything, anything that makes you feel good.
And it's funny, because allthis talk about self-care and
stress management really tiesinto the next category of
prompts, which is.
Relationships.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Because our relationships can be both a
source of stress and a source ofsupport.
They could be both Depending onthe dynamic.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
So these prompts are all about exploring those
dynamics.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Yeah, and understanding how our
relationships impact ouremotions.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
So one prompt that really got me thinking was how
do your closest relationshipsmake you feel emotionally?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Hmm, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Like do they lift you up?
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Or bring you down Right.
It's important to be honestwith yourself about that.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
It is.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
And to make sure that the people you're surrounding
yourself with Are good for you.
Are good for your emotionalwell-being yourself with, or
good for you, or good for youremotional well-being.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Another one that I thought was really helpful was
what is one emotional boundaryyou set in a relationship?
Speaker 2 (08:30):
Boundaries are so important.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
They are.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
But they can be hard to set.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Especially with people we're close to.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Right, but it's about protecting your own emotional
space.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Yeah, and creating healthy relationships.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Any tips on how to set those boundaries?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Well, you have to be clear, calm and consistent.
Start by identifying your needsand limits.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
What am I willing to tolerate?
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Yeah, and what are you not willing to tolerate?
And then communicate thoseboundaries.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
To the other person.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Yes, in a straightforward and respectful
way.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
And what if they push back?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Then you stand your ground.
You have to, and be prepared towalk away.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
Wow, that's powerful.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
If they can't respect your boundaries, then they
don't deserve to be in your life.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
You know, as we're talking about boundaries and
healthy relationships, it makesme think about communication.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Oh yeah, Communication is key.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
It is.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
In any relationship and.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Lestallioncom actually has a whole section.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
On effective communication prompts.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
So let's dive into that a little bit, all right.
One prompt that really stoodout to me was what are some
communication patterns you'venoticed in your relationships
Interesting?
So taking a step back, yeah.
And observing how you interactwith others.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Are you passive?
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Aggressive.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Do you listen to understand?
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Or just to respond.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It's all about becoming aware.
Speaker 1 (09:50):
Of our communication patterns.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
So we can start to improve them.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Yeah, and another one that I thought was really
insightful was how do you handleconflict in your relationships?
Speaker 2 (10:00):
Conflict is inevitable.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
In any relationship.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
It's how you handle it that matters.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
It can either strengthen the bond.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Or weaken it.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
So Lestallioncom has some prompts for dealing with
conflict Like what this one whatare some healthy ways to
express anger or frustration ina relationship?
So it could be using Istatements, Okay, Taking a break
when things get heated, or evenseeking professional help.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Yeah, like a therapist or a mediator.
It's about finding constructiveways to communicate your need
and work through thosedisagreements.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
And you know, as we become more skilled
communicators, we also developour emotional intelligence which
is the foundation for personalgrowth.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
It all ties together.
It does, which brings us to thefinal category.
Personal growth.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
I'm excited about this one.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
So these prompts encourage us to reflect on our
values, our goal and ouraspiration.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
And to identify areas .
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Where we want to grow and evolve.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Love it.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Yeah, it really is amazing how these all connect,
like understanding your emotionsyeah, exploring your past
managing stress yeah,relationships communication
personal growth.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
It's all connected, all ties together like pieces of
a puzzle exactly, and you know,one prompt that really stood
out to me in this personalgrowth section was how has grief
shaped you?
Powerful question it.
Because, grief it can reallychange your whole outlook on
life.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It can, and we don't always talk about it.
No we don't, but it's auniversal human experience.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
It is and it comes with so many emotions.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Sadness, anger confusion.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Even relief sometimes .
Speaker 1 (11:39):
Yeah, and this prompt really encourages us to think
about those experiences of loss.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
And how they've made us who we are.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
Yeah, acknowledging the pain but also recognizing
the strength that comes fromthose challenges.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
Yeah, grief can teach us so much.
Speaker 1 (11:53):
About ourselves.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
About our relationships.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And it can foster empathy.
No-transcript.
So another prompt that stoodout to me was what is one
emotional habit you picked up inchildhood that no longer serves
you?
Speaker 2 (12:08):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Yeah, it makes you think.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
We all have those habits that we've been carrying
around since we were kids.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
But they might not be helpful anymore.
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Right like running outdated software.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
It might have worked then.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
But it's time for an upgrade.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Exactly so.
This prompt is all aboutidentifying those patterns.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
And figuring out how to change them.
Speaker 1 (12:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:30):
To create a more fulfilling life.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
You know I've been thinking about this a lot lately
.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
In terms of my own family.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Like I've always avoided conflict.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Hmm.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Which is something I learned from my parents.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Ah, I see.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
But I'm realizing that it's not always the best
approach.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Right, because it can actually lead to more tension
in the long run.
Speaker 1 (12:51):
I'm trying to challenge that pattern.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
It's great that you're recognizing that.
Yeah, it's a process.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
It is, but these prompts are helping me.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
To become more aware.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
And to start making those changes.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
That's the power of journaling.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
It is.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
It's not just about venting.
It's about gaining insights.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
And empowering yourself to create positive
change.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
So powerful.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
All right, last prompt before we wrap things up.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
What small act of self-love can you do for
yourself today?
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Ooh, I love that one.
Speaker 1 (13:24):
It's such a good reminder.
To be kind to ourselves.
Yeah, self-love is a practice.
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Not a destination.
Speaker 1 (13:30):
Exactly, it's the little things.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Taking a bath.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Spending time in nature.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Saying no to things.
Speaker 1 (13:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
That drain your energy.
Speaker 1 (13:37):
It's about listening to our needs.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
And honoring them.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
And it's funny how self-love really connects back
to everything we've been talkingabout.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
It does.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Like understanding our emotions.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
We need stress.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
Yeah, relationships, communication, personal growth
it all comes back to treatingourselves with kindness.
Speaker 2 (13:53):
And respect.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
It all starts with us .
Speaker 2 (13:54):
It does.
Speaker 1 (13:55):
Well, I feel like we've covered a lot today.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
We have.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
I'm so inspired to keep exploring these prompts.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
We too, and keep learning more about myself.
And remember you don't have todo this alone Right.
Talk to a friend, a therapist,get support yes.
Speaker 1 (14:09):
And for those of you who want to see the full list of
prompts you can find them onlistallioncom.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
That's a great resource.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
Thank you all for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
It's been a pleasure.
Speaker 1 (14:19):
Into emotional journaling.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
Until next time.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
Keep exploring.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
Keep growing.
Speaker 1 (14:24):
And keep diving deep.
Welcome back everybody.
Today we're going to be doing adeep dive on something a little
different.
Yeah 50 emotional journalingprompts.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
From a blog post we found on listallioncom.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Interesting.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
Yeah, we talk a lot about journaling for you know,
like tracking events, but thisis about emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
So going beyond what happened to why you feel the way
you feel about it.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
It's all about self-discovery and really like.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Understanding yourself.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, understanding yourself better.
Speaker 1 (00:30):
And your emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Yeah, and how that can influence your choices in
life.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Right your behavior, and listallioncom has these
prompts broken down intodifferent categories, which I
really like.
Speaker 2 (00:40):
That's great.
Speaker 1 (00:42):
So there's a section on understanding your emotions.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Exploring past experiences.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
Managing stress and navigating relationships.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
That's a lot.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
It is.
Speaker 2 (00:52):
But a roadmap.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
Yeah, like a roadmap to emotional intelligence.
Speaker 2 (00:55):
Yeah, which is important?
It is.
Speaker 1 (00:56):
Because it really plays a big role in our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (00:59):
Our mental health relationships.
Even success in your career.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
So where do we even begin?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Well, they have it broken down into these
categories for a reason.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
So let's start with the first one understanding
emotions.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
All right.
So one of the prompts thatstood out to me from this
section was what emotion haveyou been feeling a lot lately?
Seems pretty simple.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
It is simple.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
But do we ever really ask ourselves that?
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Probably not as often as we should.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Because we kind of go through life.
Speaker 1 (01:28):
On autopilot.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Yeah, just reacting Without really understanding
them.
So this is like taking ouremotional temperature.
Speaker 1 (01:34):
Yes, exactly what's going on.
Just noticing it.
Speaker 2 (01:37):
And once we figure out what that dominant emotion
is, Then what?
Well, there's another promptthat says what emotion is then
what?
Well, there's another promptthat says what situations or
people tend to trigger thisemotion in you.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
Oh, that's good yeah so you can identify patterns and
triggers yeah, which can helpyou develop better coping
mechanisms so instead of justreacting impulsively, right, you
can be like oh, I know this isgoing to make me feel this way
exactly, so I can choose torespond differently you'll be
more prepared I like that, yeah.
Another one that stood out tome was think about a time you
(02:10):
bottled up your feelings.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Ooh, bottled up Like we've all done that.
Speaker 1 (02:15):
We all have.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
At some point.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
What's the cost of that, though?
Speaker 2 (02:18):
Yeah, I mean for me.
When I bottle up my feelings,they tend to come out in other
ways.
Speaker 1 (02:25):
Like how.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Like maybe I'll get snippy with someone I care about
.
Speaker 1 (02:28):
Uh yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:30):
Or I just feel overwhelmed and exhausted.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
You would even know why.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
You don't know why it's just like this underlying
tension.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
So it's like trying to keep a beach ball underwater.
Speaker 2 (02:39):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
Yeah, you can only do it for so long, right, and I?
Speaker 2 (02:42):
like that yeah, you can only do it for so long,
right?
Speaker 1 (02:43):
And then it explodes Exactly.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
With even more force.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
So expressing those feelings is really important.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
And that doesn't necessarily mean like having a
meltdown.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (02:52):
Every time you feel something.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
It's about finding a healthy outlet, right?
So, whether that's writing,talking to a friend, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Maybe, some kind of creative expression.
But getting those emotions out,yes, is so important for our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
Yeah, and you'll feel lighter.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
So, to recap, from this first set of prompts
understanding your emotions,identifying those triggers.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
And finding healthy ways to express your feelings.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
Those are the big ones.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
Yeah, so becoming more emotionally aware.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
And having agency.
Speaker 2 (03:22):
I love that word.
Speaker 1 (03:23):
Over how we respond to our emotions.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
And once we have a better understanding of our
emotions, then we can start toexplore how past experiences
might have shaped those patterns.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Ooh, now, that's where it gets interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
All right, so let's dive into the next category,
exploring past experiences.
Let's do it Uncovering someemotional baggage.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
We all have it, we all have it, we all have it.
We can't deny it.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
And it's easy to think that our past is behind us
.
But those experiences,especially the ones that are
tied to strong emotions, theyinfluence us.
Yeah, they really do.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
They influence how we see ourselves, how we interact
with the world.
Speaker 1 (04:00):
So one prompt that comes to mind is think about a
childhood memory that brings upstrong emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
I feel like even insignificant moments from our
childhood.
Speaker 2 (04:10):
They can have a lasting impact.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
They can.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
I mean think about like being teased on the
playground.
That could really affect yourself-esteem.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
If you don't process those emotions.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Right, and so revisiting those memories and
reflecting on how you felt.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
Can help us understand how they might be
shaving our present day thoughtsand behaviors.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
It's like connecting the dots.
Speaker 1 (04:30):
It is.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Between your past and your present.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
Another one that's really powerful is what is one
emotional wound from your pastthat you haven't fully healed?
Speaker 2 (04:41):
That one's deep.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
This one might sting a little bit.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
It might, but it's important.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:46):
You have to acknowledge those wounds.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
If you ignore them.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
They don't just go away.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
No, they fester.
Speaker 2 (04:51):
They fester and they influence your choices.
Speaker 1 (04:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
In ways that you don't even realize.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
And so acknowledging them is the first step towards
healing.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
And healing doesn't necessarily mean forgetting or
even forgiving Right it.
And healing doesn't necessarilymean forgetting or even
forgiving Right.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
It's about understanding the impact of
those experiences.
Speaker 1 (05:07):
And finding ways to move forward in a healthier way.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
To integrate those experiences into your story.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Okay, last prompt from this category.
Speaker 2 (05:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
What is one limiting belief you hold about yourself
that stems from a pastexperience?
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Ooh, that's a good one we all have those inner
voices that say we're not goodenough.
Not smart enough.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
Not worthy.
Speaker 2 (05:27):
We're not worthy.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
And those voices often come from past experiences
.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Yeah, like a critical parent, maybe a failed
relationship or even a childhoodbully.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
So by identifying those limiting beliefs.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
And where they came from.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
You can start to challenge their validity, yes,
and create new empoweringbeliefs that support your growth
.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
I love that reframing .
Speaker 1 (05:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Instead of just focusing on the negative.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Right, we're not defined by our past experiences.
Exactly we have the power tochoose how we want to move
forward.
Speaker 2 (05:56):
And sometimes that involves taking a closer look at
how those past experiencesmight be contributing to your
current stress levels.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
Okay, so now let's talk about stress.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
Managing stress.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
It's a fact of life.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
But I'm always looking for better ways to
handle it.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
So let's unpack some of these prompts that are geared
towards stress management.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Let's do it.
So many good prompts in thissection.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Yeah, like this one.
What emotions do you feel whenyou're under stress?
Speaker 2 (06:24):
Ooh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Because it's not just stress right Like for me.
I get anxious or irritable orsometimes even sad.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Yeah, it manifests differently for everyone.
Exactly so it's important topay attention to how stress is
affecting you.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
And then, if we can figure that out, we can come up
with our own personalized copingmechanisms.
Speaker 2 (06:44):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:45):
So another prompt says what activities or
practices help you to de-stressand regain a sense of calm.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (06:53):
So it could be anything right.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Yeah, exercise Spending time in nature.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Reading a book.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Listening to music.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
Taking a nap.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Anything that helps you relax.
Speaker 1 (07:03):
It's about finding what works for you.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
Creating your own little stress busting toolkit.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
And this one kind of goes along with that.
How do you prioritize self-carewhen you're feeling emotionally
drained?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Oh, self-care is so important.
It is, but we often neglect it.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
We do.
Speaker 2 (07:20):
Especially when we're stressed.
Yeah, because we feel like wedon't have time for it
Especially when we're stressedyeah, because we feel like we
don't have time for it, right.
But it's essential it is Formaintaining that emotional
balance.
Speaker 1 (07:28):
So, even if it's just for a few minutes, yes.
Do something for yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
Recharge those batteries.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Read a book.
Speaker 2 (07:34):
Take a bath.
Speaker 1 (07:36):
Listen to music.
Speaker 2 (07:37):
Go for a walk.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Anything, anything that makes you feel good.
And it's funny, because allthis talk about self-care and
stress management really tiesinto the next category of
prompts, which is.
Relationships.
Speaker 2 (07:48):
Okay, yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:49):
Because our relationships can be both a
source of stress and a source ofsupport.
They could be both Depending onthe dynamic.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
So these prompts are all about exploring those
dynamics.
Speaker 1 (08:00):
Yeah, and understanding how our
relationships impact ouremotions.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (08:05):
So one prompt that really got me thinking was how
do your closest relationshipsmake you feel emotionally?
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Hmm, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
Like do they lift you up?
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Or bring you down Right.
It's important to be honestwith yourself about that.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
It is.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
And to make sure that the people you're surrounding
yourself with Are good for you.
Are good for your emotionalwell-being yourself with, or
good for you, or good for youremotional well-being.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
Another one that I thought was really helpful was
what is one emotional boundaryyou set in a relationship?
Speaker 2 (08:30):
Boundaries are so important.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
They are.
Speaker 2 (08:33):
But they can be hard to set.
Speaker 1 (08:34):
Especially with people we're close to.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Right, but it's about protecting your own emotional
space.
Speaker 1 (08:39):
Yeah, and creating healthy relationships.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Any tips on how to set those boundaries?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Well, you have to be clear, calm and consistent.
Start by identifying your needsand limits.
Speaker 1 (08:51):
What am I willing to tolerate?
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Yeah, and what are you not willing to tolerate?
And then communicate thoseboundaries.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
To the other person.
Speaker 2 (08:57):
Yes, in a straightforward and respectful
way.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
And what if they push back?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
Then you stand your ground.
You have to, and be prepared towalk away.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
Wow, that's powerful.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
If they can't respect your boundaries, then they
don't deserve to be in your life.
Speaker 1 (09:12):
You know, as we're talking about boundaries and
healthy relationships, it makesme think about communication.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Oh yeah, Communication is key.
Speaker 1 (09:21):
It is.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
In any relationship and.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
Lestallioncom actually has a whole section.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (09:26):
On effective communication prompts.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
So let's dive into that a little bit, all right.
One prompt that really stoodout to me was what are some
communication patterns you'venoticed in your relationships
Interesting?
So taking a step back, yeah.
And observing how you interactwith others.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Are you passive?
Speaker 1 (09:44):
Aggressive.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Do you listen to understand?
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Or just to respond.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It's all about becoming aware.
Speaker 1 (09:50):
Of our communication patterns.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
So we can start to improve them.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Yeah, and another one that I thought was really
insightful was how do you handleconflict in your relationships?
Speaker 2 (10:00):
Conflict is inevitable.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
In any relationship.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
It's how you handle it that matters.
Speaker 1 (10:04):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (10:05):
It can either strengthen the bond.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Or weaken it.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
So Lestallioncom has some prompts for dealing with
conflict Like what this one whatare some healthy ways to
express anger or frustration ina relationship?
So it could be using Istatements, Okay, Taking a break
when things get heated, or evenseeking professional help.
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Yeah, like a therapist or a mediator.
It's about finding constructiveways to communicate your need
and work through thosedisagreements.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
And you know, as we become more skilled
communicators, we also developour emotional intelligence which
is the foundation for personalgrowth.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
It all ties together.
It does, which brings us to thefinal category.
Personal growth.
Speaker 1 (10:49):
I'm excited about this one.
Speaker 2 (10:50):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
So these prompts encourage us to reflect on our
values, our goal and ouraspiration.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
And to identify areas .
Speaker 1 (10:56):
Where we want to grow and evolve.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
Love it.
Speaker 1 (10:59):
Yeah, it really is amazing how these all connect,
like understanding your emotionsyeah, exploring your past
managing stress yeah,relationships communication
personal growth.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
It's all connected, all ties together like pieces of
a puzzle exactly, and you know,one prompt that really stood
out to me in this personalgrowth section was how has grief
shaped you?
Powerful question it.
Because, grief it can reallychange your whole outlook on
life.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It can, and we don't always talk about it.
No we don't, but it's auniversal human experience.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
It is and it comes with so many emotions.
Speaker 1 (11:35):
Sadness, anger confusion.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Even relief sometimes .
Speaker 1 (11:39):
Yeah, and this prompt really encourages us to think
about those experiences of loss.
Speaker 2 (11:44):
And how they've made us who we are.
Speaker 1 (11:45):
Yeah, acknowledging the pain but also recognizing
the strength that comes fromthose challenges.
Speaker 2 (11:51):
Yeah, grief can teach us so much.
Speaker 1 (11:53):
About ourselves.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
About our relationships.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And it can foster empathy.
No-transcript.
So another prompt that stoodout to me was what is one
emotional habit you picked up inchildhood that no longer serves
you?
Speaker 2 (12:08):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Yeah, it makes you think.
Speaker 2 (12:11):
We all have those habits that we've been carrying
around since we were kids.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
But they might not be helpful anymore.
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Right like running outdated software.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
It might have worked then.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:21):
But it's time for an upgrade.
Speaker 1 (12:23):
Exactly so.
This prompt is all aboutidentifying those patterns.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
And figuring out how to change them.
Speaker 1 (12:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:30):
To create a more fulfilling life.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
You know I've been thinking about this a lot lately
.
Speaker 2 (12:35):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
In terms of my own family.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Like I've always avoided conflict.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Hmm.
Speaker 1 (12:40):
Which is something I learned from my parents.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
Ah, I see.
Speaker 1 (12:44):
But I'm realizing that it's not always the best
approach.
Speaker 2 (12:47):
Right, because it can actually lead to more tension
in the long run.
Speaker 1 (12:51):
I'm trying to challenge that pattern.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
It's great that you're recognizing that.
Yeah, it's a process.
Speaker 1 (12:55):
It is, but these prompts are helping me.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
To become more aware.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
And to start making those changes.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
That's the power of journaling.
Speaker 1 (13:03):
It is.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
It's not just about venting.
It's about gaining insights.
Speaker 1 (13:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
And empowering yourself to create positive
change.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
So powerful.
Speaker 2 (13:12):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
All right, last prompt before we wrap things up.
Speaker 2 (13:15):
Okay, hit me.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
What small act of self-love can you do for
yourself today?
Speaker 2 (13:22):
Ooh, I love that one.
Speaker 1 (13:24):
It's such a good reminder.
To be kind to ourselves.
Yeah, self-love is a practice.
Speaker 2 (13:28):
Not a destination.
Speaker 1 (13:30):
Exactly, it's the little things.
Speaker 2 (13:31):
Taking a bath.
Speaker 1 (13:32):
Spending time in nature.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
Saying no to things.
Speaker 1 (13:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (13:36):
That drain your energy.
Speaker 1 (13:37):
It's about listening to our needs.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
And honoring them.
Speaker 1 (13:41):
And it's funny how self-love really connects back
to everything we've been talkingabout.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
It does.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Like understanding our emotions.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
We need stress.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
Yeah, relationships, communication, personal growth
it all comes back to treatingourselves with kindness.
Speaker 2 (13:53):
And respect.
Speaker 1 (13:53):
It all starts with us .
Speaker 2 (13:54):
It does.
Speaker 1 (13:55):
Well, I feel like we've covered a lot today.
Speaker 2 (13:57):
We have.
Speaker 1 (13:57):
I'm so inspired to keep exploring these prompts.
Speaker 2 (14:00):
We too, and keep learning more about myself.
And remember you don't have todo this alone Right.
Talk to a friend, a therapist,get support yes.
Speaker 1 (14:09):
And for those of you who want to see the full list of
prompts you can find them onlistallioncom.
Speaker 2 (14:15):
That's a great resource.
Speaker 1 (14:16):
Thank you all for joining us on this deep dive.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
It's been a pleasure.
Speaker 1 (14:19):
Into emotional journaling.
Speaker 2 (14:20):
Until next time.
Speaker 1 (14:21):
Keep exploring.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
Keep growing.
Speaker 1 (14:24):
And keep diving deep.
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