November 25, 2024 • 12 mins
50 Journaling Prompts for Self Love
Unlock the secrets of self-love with our transformative journey through journaling, guided by the expert insights of Lestallion. What if you could redefine your self-worth beyond societal achievements and appearances? We promise you'll gain profound insights into nurturing self-love by reflecting on what you would tell your younger self and learning to acknowledge your inner value. Our episode illuminates the path of healing, where forgiving oneself and challenging limiting beliefs become pivotal steps toward clearing emotional clutter. This is your invitation to embrace the journey of turning self-love into genuine confidence, supported by a blend of psychological wisdom and practical journaling tips.
Explore the beauty of personal growth and celebrate imperfections with us, drawing inspiration from the art of Kintsugi—repairing with gold to highlight uniqueness. We'll guide you through prompts designed to recognize your progress, embrace small victories, and maintain a consistent journaling practice. Self-love is a lifelong journey, and our conversation underscores the importance of kindness to oneself. As you adapt these insights to your own life's narrative, remember that each step forward enriches not just your life but also positively impacts those around you. Join us to discover how self-love is not just a personal transformation but a gift that ripples outward.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, let's dive into some self-love.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Ooh, I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
We're taking a look at journaling prompts.
Okay, specifically, 50 of themall about self-love.
Cool, from a blog post.
You know 50 journaling promptsfor self-love.
And get this, it's fromLestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Lestallion.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Yeah, they make those fancy PU leather journals.
Ah, okay, so they kind of knowwhat they're talking about right
Right, putting their moneywhere their mouth is.
Exactly, and they've broken itdown so nicely.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
Yeah, there are categories like exploring your
worth.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
And healing and letting go, building confidence.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
All that good stuff Nice, like a roadmap.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Totally.
Before we go too deep, I wantto tease the listeners.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Sure, let's give them a taste.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Okay, imagine journaling about what you'd tell
your younger self aboutself-love.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Right Powerful stuff.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
Yeah, that one gets you thinking.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
There's another one too.
Okay, how you define your worth, but not by achievements or
looks.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Oh, that's deep.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
I know right, yeah, really makes you think about
inner value.
Okay, I'm hooked.
Uh-huh, me too.
Let's start with exploring yourworth, okay, why is that so
important?
Speaker 2 (01:09):
for self-love.
Well, think of it like buildinga house.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
You need a strong foundation, right yeah, and
that's your worth.
It's the base for all theself-love.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
I see.
So you're saying it's aboutknowing you deserve love, just
because.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Exactly Not because of what you do or how you look
and these prompts really get tothat how so?
Speaker 1 (01:28):
well, there's one that asks what you love most
about yourself how interestingwe don't always think about our
good qualities, you know yeah,that's true but this makes you
acknowledge them, see how theyaffect your life it's not just
naming them, but seeing theirimpact yeah, exactly like that
whole self-affirmation thing.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Oh, right, from psychology.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Yeah, studies show if you affirm your good stuff
regularly, it boosts yourself-esteem, makes you more
resilient.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
So it's more than just feel-good journaling.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Right, there's actual science behind it.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
And what's cool is how Lestallion does it.
They weave in these psychologyideas, but it's not like a
textbook.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Yeah, that can be a turnoff.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Totally.
They have this one prompt abouta time you were proud.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
You reflect on what you did and how to keep that
feeling going.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Oh, like using past wins to fuel your confidence now
.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Exactly A victory lap for the soul, as I like to say.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Oh, I love it.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
But through all these prompts, there's this
underlying message Okay.
Like Lestallion saying hey, youare worthy of love and kindness
.
Right, right you don't have toearn it, it's already there
inside.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
We just need that little reminder sometimes.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
For sure, and that's where journaling comes in.
Speaker 2 (02:38):
I see.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
It's like your dedicated space to connect with
yourself.
Explore these prompts.
Find that worthiness youalready have.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
So foundation laid with exploring your worth.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
All right, what's next?
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Now we got to deal with the tough stuff.
The past hurts.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Ooh, yeah, that can be a big one.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Holding us back from self-love.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
So next up is healing and letting go.
I think this is where it getsreally interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
I bet it does.
It's all about acknowledgingthat healing it's a part of
self-love.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Right Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Holding on to those old hurts.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Ugh.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Yeah, it just weighs us down, stops us from really
loving ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
And Lestallion, they get it.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
They've got prompts specifically for forgiving and
letting go.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Okay, like what.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Well, there's one.
It asks you to think about atime you forgave yourself.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Hmm, for a mistake.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
That's a tough one for a lot of people.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It is, but it makes you think about how it felt to
let go of that guilt.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
Right like.
What was that experience like?
Speaker 2 (03:39):
And then how to keep doing that you know, practicing
self-forgiveness.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
This is reminding me of that self-compassion stuff.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Oh yeah, Kristen Neff's work.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Exactly.
She's all about treatingyourself like you'd treat a
friend.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
Right With kindness understanding.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
It's not about letting yourself off the hook,
but being compassionate.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
That's what makes the Pomp so good.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
I see.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
It's not just admitting the mistake, it's
tapping into that compassion toheal.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
There's another one, too, about limiting beliefs.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Oh, those are the worst.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Tell me about it.
So it asks you to think of oneyou've held about yourself.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Like I'm not good enough, that kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
Exactly.
And then how has that beliefmessed with you?
Speaker 1 (04:19):
And how to start letting it go.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, we all have those negative tapes playing in
our heads.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
It's so true.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
But through journaling we can figure out
what they are, challenge ifthey're even true and start
changing the story.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
It's like taking back control right.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Exactly, and Lestallion says it perfectly.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
What do they say?
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Healing makes room for self-love.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Wow, so simple, but so true.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Right.
It's like when you let go ofall that baggage, you're making
space for something good to comein.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
I like that a lot.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
It's like clearing out the clutter to make room for
something beautiful.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
Okay, so we've got our foundation.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
We've decluttered the emotional stuff.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
Done and done.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
Now I want to see how this turns into confidence.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Me too.
That's the exciting part.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Right.
So next up is buildingconfidence.
Okay, let's do it.
This is where self-love becomesvisible, you know.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Yeah, it starts shining outward.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
And Lestallion has some great prompts for this.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
I'm ready to hear them.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
There's one.
It asks what you love aboutyour body.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Mm interesting.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Not in a superficial way, but appreciating what it
does.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
Oh, I like that.
It's not about looks.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
No, it's like thanking your body for all it
does for you, Right?
No?
Speaker 2 (05:29):
it's like thanking your body for all it does for
you Right For being strong,resilient, yeah exactly, and I
think this is so importantnowadays.
With all the pressure to look acertain way.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Totally.
This prompt shifts yourperspective.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Makes you see your body as a gift, not a project.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Exactly, it's your home, not just something to be
judged.
I like that a lot.
There's another one, too, aboutcompliments, compliments.
Yeah, it asks you to thinkabout a recent one.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
How it made you feel and how to internalize that
positivity.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
We often brush compliments off, don't we?
Speaker 1 (05:59):
We do, but this makes you really absorb them.
Speaker 2 (06:02):
Like using them to build your self-esteem from the
inside.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly.
It's not about seekingvalidation from others, but
recognizing that sometimes theysee good stuff.
We don't.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah, and we can use that to reinforce our own
beliefs.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
Exactly.
And then there's this promptit's all about celebrating you.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Ooh, I get the sound of that.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
What makes you unique , how embracing that builds
confidence.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
It's like be yourself , own it, love it.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
And the Stallion sums it up perfectly.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
What do they say?
Speaker 2 (06:32):
True confidence comes from loving and believing in
yourself.
When you trust yourself andembrace who you are, confidence
follows.
Speaker 1 (06:41):
Oh, mic drop.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Uh-huh Right.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
That's a powerful truth, to hold on to it is.
And speaking of holding on tothings, I think it's time for
self-care.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Okay, I'm intrigued, but before we dive into that,
we've covered a lot, haven't we?
Speaker 1 (06:55):
We have.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Just want to remind everyone listening Good idea,
take notes, pause if you need toReally think about what's
resonating.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
Yes, self-love is a journey, no need to rush.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Exactly Now.
Self-care this is where thingsget indulgent, right.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Well, not exactly.
It's more about consciouslychoosing to prioritize our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's an expression of self-love.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
you know, I'm starting to see that.
Tell me more, and it's not justabout those luxurious things
either.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Right, not just bubble baths and face masks.
No, it's deeper than that.
Okay, so what's Lestallion'stake on it?
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Well, they get practical.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
One prompt asks how you fit self-care into your
daily routine.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Hmm, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
And how to make it non-negotiable.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Because it's so easy to let it slide, right it is
Life gets in the way Totally.
But this prompt is like areminder hey, make time for
yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
Like a daily ritual.
You know yes, ritual, you know.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
Yes, and speaking of rituals, there's another one I
like.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Okay, it's about balancing productivity with
self-care.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Oh, that's a tough one it is you know how to work
hard but also rest withoutfeeling guilty that guilt is a
killer oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
We're told being busy means being worthy right like
you're not doing enough ifyou're not constantly going but
this prompt.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
It reminds us that rest is important.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
It is you need to recharge to be productive anyway
.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
Exactly, it's about finding that balance.
Speaker 2 (08:20):
Honor your commitments, but don't sacrifice
your well-being.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Yes, and they even have a prompt about boundaries.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Boundaries.
Huh, that's a whole other topic.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
It is, but it's so important for self-love.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
In what way?
Speaker 1 (08:33):
Well, the prompt asks how you can set boundaries to
protect your energy.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Oh, I see, Like not letting people drain you.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Exactly.
It's like creating a shieldaround your well-being.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
But that can be hard, especially for people pleasers.
It's the worst.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Yeah, any tips for making it easier?
Speaker 2 (08:51):
Well, start small.
Okay, don't try to changeeverything at once.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Right Little steps.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Take one area where you feel drained or taken
advantage of, and Right Littlesteps Take one area where you
feel drained or taken advantageof, and then what Be clear and
firm with your words.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Like what?
Give me an example.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
Instead of saying maybe I can help, say I can't
commit to that right now.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Oh, I see no more, apologizing.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Exactly.
Be assertive, honor your needswithout explaining yourself.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
I like that, and Lestallion puts it so well.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
What do.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
They say Self-care is not a luxury but a necessity.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Love that.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
By taking time to nurture yourself, you fill your
cup.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Right, you can't pour from an empty cup.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Exactly, and you create a stronger base for
self-love.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
It's like self-respect, not selfishness.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Totally Taking care of yourself so you can take care
of others.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah, it all comes full circle.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
Okay, so we've explored, worth healed some
hurts built confidence.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
And learned to prioritize self-care.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
What's the final frontier?
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Embracing growth.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Ooh, sounds exciting.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It is.
It's about recognizing thatself-love isn't a finish line.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Oh, I see.
It's a journey You're alwaysevolving, growing Okay, so no
pressure to be perfect.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
None at all.
It's about loving the processof becoming.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
I love that, and there's a prompt that captures
that perfectly.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Which one?
Speaker 1 (10:05):
It asks what personal growth looks like for you right
now.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Present moment focus yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
And how to embrace growth while loving where you
are.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
So powerful, striving for more, but accepting
yourself now.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
Exactly Like walking the tightrope, but with grace.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Haha, I like that image.
There's another one aboutappreciating how far you've come
.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Oh, like looking back on your progress exactly.
It asks how you've grown in thepast year mm-hmm, focusing on
the positive changes yeah, howthey show your commitment to
self love and growth it's easyto get caught up in how far we
have to go.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
Right, always striving, never satisfied.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
But this prompt, it helps you appreciate the journey
.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Acknowledge the little wins along the way.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
I like that a lot.
Speaker 2 (10:48):
It's like those first little sprouts before flower
blooms.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Beautiful analogy.
And then there's this promptabout being a work in progress.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It asks what that means to you, embracing
imperfection on the journey.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
So important.
We're all so hard on ourselves.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
I know we got to remember we're human, not robots
.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
And that those imperfections often make us who
we are.
Speaker 1 (11:11):
Right, like those Japanese teacups, the ones with
the cracks and the gold Yatsugi,right yeah, they're not flawed,
they're unique and beautifulbecause of that what a perfect
metaphor for self-acceptance andlistallion sums it up,
beautifully hit me with itgrowth and self-love go hand in
hand I like that as you grow andevolve.
Remember every step forward isworth celebrating yes, no matter
(11:35):
how small exactly.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
It's about those little victories, those moments
of courage they all add up to alife that feels more authentic,
you know.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Totally so, as our listeners start their own
self-love journaling what arethe key takeaways?
Well, first remember it's ajourney, not a destination.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
It's an ongoing process, not a perfect end state
.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And these prompts.
They're just a starting point.
Yeah, feel free to adapt them,make of your own, use them as
inspiration for your ownself-discovery.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Exactly, and don't be afraid to try different
journaling techniques.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Some people like free writing, others like prompts.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
It's about finding what works for you.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
And making it a regular habit.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
The consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Most importantly, be kind to yourself along the way.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Self-love isn't a race.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
There'll be tough days, discouragement, setbacks.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
That's okay, it's part of the process.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
Just come back to that self-compassion, that
acceptance.
Speaker 2 (12:27):
You've got this.
Speaker 1 (12:28):
And to wrap it all up , I want to say thank you to
everyone listening.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
For joining us on this self-love adventure.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
It's been a joy to explore these ideas with you.
To explore these ideas with you.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
And remember self-love is a gift not just for
you, but for everyone aroundyou.
Speaker 1 (12:41):
Beautifully said Keep being kind to yourself.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
Celebrate your journey and never forget you are
worthy of love, just as you are.
All right, let's dive into some self-love.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
Ooh, I like it.
Speaker 1 (00:03):
We're taking a look at journaling prompts.
Okay, specifically, 50 of themall about self-love.
Cool, from a blog post.
You know 50 journaling promptsfor self-love.
And get this, it's fromLestallion.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Lestallion.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
Yeah, they make those fancy PU leather journals.
Ah, okay, so they kind of knowwhat they're talking about right
Right, putting their moneywhere their mouth is.
Exactly, and they've broken itdown so nicely.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
Yeah, there are categories like exploring your
worth.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Ooh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
And healing and letting go, building confidence.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
All that good stuff Nice, like a roadmap.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Totally.
Before we go too deep, I wantto tease the listeners.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
Sure, let's give them a taste.
Speaker 1 (00:43):
Okay, imagine journaling about what you'd tell
your younger self aboutself-love.
Speaker 2 (00:47):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
Right Powerful stuff.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
Yeah, that one gets you thinking.
Speaker 1 (00:52):
There's another one too.
Okay, how you define your worth, but not by achievements or
looks.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Oh, that's deep.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
I know right, yeah, really makes you think about
inner value.
Okay, I'm hooked.
Uh-huh, me too.
Let's start with exploring yourworth, okay, why is that so
important?
Speaker 2 (01:09):
for self-love.
Well, think of it like buildinga house.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
You need a strong foundation, right yeah, and
that's your worth.
It's the base for all theself-love.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
I see.
So you're saying it's aboutknowing you deserve love, just
because.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Exactly Not because of what you do or how you look
and these prompts really get tothat how so?
Speaker 1 (01:28):
well, there's one that asks what you love most
about yourself how interestingwe don't always think about our
good qualities, you know yeah,that's true but this makes you
acknowledge them, see how theyaffect your life it's not just
naming them, but seeing theirimpact yeah, exactly like that
whole self-affirmation thing.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Oh, right, from psychology.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Yeah, studies show if you affirm your good stuff
regularly, it boosts yourself-esteem, makes you more
resilient.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
So it's more than just feel-good journaling.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Right, there's actual science behind it.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
And what's cool is how Lestallion does it.
They weave in these psychologyideas, but it's not like a
textbook.
Speaker 2 (02:04):
Yeah, that can be a turnoff.
Speaker 1 (02:06):
Totally.
They have this one prompt abouta time you were proud.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:11):
You reflect on what you did and how to keep that
feeling going.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
Oh, like using past wins to fuel your confidence now
.
Speaker 1 (02:19):
Exactly A victory lap for the soul, as I like to say.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Oh, I love it.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
But through all these prompts, there's this
underlying message Okay.
Like Lestallion saying hey, youare worthy of love and kindness
.
Right, right you don't have toearn it, it's already there
inside.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
We just need that little reminder sometimes.
Speaker 1 (02:36):
For sure, and that's where journaling comes in.
Speaker 2 (02:38):
I see.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
It's like your dedicated space to connect with
yourself.
Explore these prompts.
Find that worthiness youalready have.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
Yeah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (02:45):
So foundation laid with exploring your worth.
Speaker 2 (02:48):
All right, what's next?
Speaker 1 (02:50):
Now we got to deal with the tough stuff.
The past hurts.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
Ooh, yeah, that can be a big one.
Speaker 1 (02:54):
Holding us back from self-love.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
So next up is healing and letting go.
I think this is where it getsreally interesting.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
I bet it does.
It's all about acknowledgingthat healing it's a part of
self-love.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Right Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Holding on to those old hurts.
Speaker 1 (03:10):
Ugh.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Yeah, it just weighs us down, stops us from really
loving ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:14):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (03:15):
And Lestallion, they get it.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:18):
They've got prompts specifically for forgiving and
letting go.
Speaker 1 (03:22):
Okay, like what.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Well, there's one.
It asks you to think about atime you forgave yourself.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Hmm, for a mistake.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
That's a tough one for a lot of people.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
It is, but it makes you think about how it felt to
let go of that guilt.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
Right like.
What was that experience like?
Speaker 2 (03:39):
And then how to keep doing that you know, practicing
self-forgiveness.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
This is reminding me of that self-compassion stuff.
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Oh yeah, Kristen Neff's work.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
Exactly.
She's all about treatingyourself like you'd treat a
friend.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
Right With kindness understanding.
Speaker 1 (03:52):
It's not about letting yourself off the hook,
but being compassionate.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
That's what makes the Pomp so good.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
I see.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
It's not just admitting the mistake, it's
tapping into that compassion toheal.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Okay, that makes sense.
Speaker 2 (04:04):
There's another one, too, about limiting beliefs.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Oh, those are the worst.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Tell me about it.
So it asks you to think of oneyou've held about yourself.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Like I'm not good enough, that kind of thing.
Speaker 2 (04:14):
Exactly.
And then how has that beliefmessed with you?
Speaker 1 (04:19):
And how to start letting it go.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, we all have those negative tapes playing in
our heads.
Speaker 1 (04:24):
It's so true.
Speaker 2 (04:25):
But through journaling we can figure out
what they are, challenge ifthey're even true and start
changing the story.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
It's like taking back control right.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Exactly, and Lestallion says it perfectly.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
What do they say?
Speaker 2 (04:37):
Healing makes room for self-love.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Wow, so simple, but so true.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Right.
It's like when you let go ofall that baggage, you're making
space for something good to comein.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
I like that a lot.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
It's like clearing out the clutter to make room for
something beautiful.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
Okay, so we've got our foundation.
Speaker 2 (04:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
We've decluttered the emotional stuff.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
Done and done.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
Now I want to see how this turns into confidence.
Speaker 2 (05:01):
Me too.
That's the exciting part.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
Right.
So next up is buildingconfidence.
Okay, let's do it.
This is where self-love becomesvisible, you know.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Yeah, it starts shining outward.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
And Lestallion has some great prompts for this.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
I'm ready to hear them.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
There's one.
It asks what you love aboutyour body.
Speaker 2 (05:18):
Mm interesting.
Speaker 1 (05:20):
Not in a superficial way, but appreciating what it
does.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
Oh, I like that.
It's not about looks.
Speaker 1 (05:26):
No, it's like thanking your body for all it
does for you, Right?
No?
Speaker 2 (05:29):
it's like thanking your body for all it does for
you Right For being strong,resilient, yeah exactly, and I
think this is so importantnowadays.
With all the pressure to look acertain way.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Totally.
This prompt shifts yourperspective.
Speaker 2 (05:40):
Makes you see your body as a gift, not a project.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
Exactly, it's your home, not just something to be
judged.
I like that a lot.
There's another one, too, aboutcompliments, compliments.
Yeah, it asks you to thinkabout a recent one.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:54):
How it made you feel and how to internalize that
positivity.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
We often brush compliments off, don't we?
Speaker 1 (05:59):
We do, but this makes you really absorb them.
Speaker 2 (06:02):
Like using them to build your self-esteem from the
inside.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Exactly.
It's not about seekingvalidation from others, but
recognizing that sometimes theysee good stuff.
We don't.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
Yeah, and we can use that to reinforce our own
beliefs.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
Exactly.
And then there's this promptit's all about celebrating you.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
Ooh, I get the sound of that.
Speaker 1 (06:21):
What makes you unique , how embracing that builds
confidence.
Speaker 2 (06:26):
That's awesome.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
It's like be yourself , own it, love it.
Speaker 2 (06:29):
And the Stallion sums it up perfectly.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
What do they say?
Speaker 2 (06:32):
True confidence comes from loving and believing in
yourself.
When you trust yourself andembrace who you are, confidence
follows.
Speaker 1 (06:41):
Oh, mic drop.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Uh-huh Right.
Speaker 1 (06:44):
That's a powerful truth, to hold on to it is.
And speaking of holding on tothings, I think it's time for
self-care.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Okay, I'm intrigued, but before we dive into that,
we've covered a lot, haven't we?
Speaker 1 (06:55):
We have.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
Just want to remind everyone listening Good idea,
take notes, pause if you need toReally think about what's
resonating.
Speaker 1 (07:02):
Yes, self-love is a journey, no need to rush.
Speaker 2 (07:05):
Exactly Now.
Self-care this is where thingsget indulgent, right.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Well, not exactly.
It's more about consciouslychoosing to prioritize our
well-being.
Speaker 2 (07:14):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
It's an expression of self-love.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
you know, I'm starting to see that.
Tell me more, and it's not justabout those luxurious things
either.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Right, not just bubble baths and face masks.
No, it's deeper than that.
Okay, so what's Lestallion'stake on it?
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Well, they get practical.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
One prompt asks how you fit self-care into your
daily routine.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
Hmm, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (07:36):
And how to make it non-negotiable.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
Because it's so easy to let it slide, right it is
Life gets in the way Totally.
But this prompt is like areminder hey, make time for
yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:45):
Like a daily ritual.
You know yes, ritual, you know.
Speaker 1 (07:52):
Yes, and speaking of rituals, there's another one I
like.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Okay, it's about balancing productivity with
self-care.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Oh, that's a tough one it is you know how to work
hard but also rest withoutfeeling guilty that guilt is a
killer oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
We're told being busy means being worthy right like
you're not doing enough ifyou're not constantly going but
this prompt.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
It reminds us that rest is important.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
It is you need to recharge to be productive anyway
.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
Exactly, it's about finding that balance.
Speaker 2 (08:20):
Honor your commitments, but don't sacrifice
your well-being.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Yes, and they even have a prompt about boundaries.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
Boundaries.
Huh, that's a whole other topic.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
It is, but it's so important for self-love.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
In what way?
Speaker 1 (08:33):
Well, the prompt asks how you can set boundaries to
protect your energy.
Speaker 2 (08:38):
Oh, I see, Like not letting people drain you.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
Exactly.
It's like creating a shieldaround your well-being.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
But that can be hard, especially for people pleasers.
It's the worst.
Speaker 1 (08:48):
Yeah, any tips for making it easier?
Speaker 2 (08:51):
Well, start small.
Okay, don't try to changeeverything at once.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Right Little steps.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Take one area where you feel drained or taken
advantage of, and Right Littlesteps Take one area where you
feel drained or taken advantageof, and then what Be clear and
firm with your words.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
Like what?
Give me an example.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
Instead of saying maybe I can help, say I can't
commit to that right now.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
Oh, I see no more, apologizing.
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Exactly.
Be assertive, honor your needswithout explaining yourself.
Speaker 1 (09:14):
I like that, and Lestallion puts it so well.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
What do.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
They say Self-care is not a luxury but a necessity.
Speaker 2 (09:22):
Love that.
Speaker 1 (09:22):
By taking time to nurture yourself, you fill your
cup.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Right, you can't pour from an empty cup.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
Exactly, and you create a stronger base for
self-love.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
It's like self-respect, not selfishness.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Totally Taking care of yourself so you can take care
of others.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Yeah, it all comes full circle.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
Okay, so we've explored, worth healed some
hurts built confidence.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
And learned to prioritize self-care.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
What's the final frontier?
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Embracing growth.
Speaker 1 (09:47):
Ooh, sounds exciting.
Speaker 2 (09:49):
It is.
It's about recognizing thatself-love isn't a finish line.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Oh, I see.
It's a journey You're alwaysevolving, growing Okay, so no
pressure to be perfect.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
None at all.
It's about loving the processof becoming.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
I love that, and there's a prompt that captures
that perfectly.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
Which one?
Speaker 1 (10:05):
It asks what personal growth looks like for you right
now.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Present moment focus yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
And how to embrace growth while loving where you
are.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
So powerful, striving for more, but accepting
yourself now.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
Exactly Like walking the tightrope, but with grace.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Haha, I like that image.
There's another one aboutappreciating how far you've come
.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Oh, like looking back on your progress exactly.
It asks how you've grown in thepast year mm-hmm, focusing on
the positive changes yeah, howthey show your commitment to
self love and growth it's easyto get caught up in how far we
have to go.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
Right, always striving, never satisfied.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
But this prompt, it helps you appreciate the journey
.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Acknowledge the little wins along the way.
Speaker 1 (10:47):
I like that a lot.
Speaker 2 (10:48):
It's like those first little sprouts before flower
blooms.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Beautiful analogy.
And then there's this promptabout being a work in progress.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It asks what that means to you, embracing
imperfection on the journey.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
So important.
We're all so hard on ourselves.
Speaker 1 (11:04):
I know we got to remember we're human, not robots
.
Speaker 2 (11:08):
And that those imperfections often make us who
we are.
Speaker 1 (11:11):
Right, like those Japanese teacups, the ones with
the cracks and the gold Yatsugi,right yeah, they're not flawed,
they're unique and beautifulbecause of that what a perfect
metaphor for self-acceptance andlistallion sums it up,
beautifully hit me with itgrowth and self-love go hand in
hand I like that as you grow andevolve.
Remember every step forward isworth celebrating yes, no matter
(11:35):
how small exactly.
Speaker 2 (11:36):
It's about those little victories, those moments
of courage they all add up to alife that feels more authentic,
you know.
Speaker 1 (11:42):
Totally so, as our listeners start their own
self-love journaling what arethe key takeaways?
Well, first remember it's ajourney, not a destination.
Speaker 2 (11:52):
It's an ongoing process, not a perfect end state
.
Speaker 1 (11:55):
And these prompts.
They're just a starting point.
Yeah, feel free to adapt them,make of your own, use them as
inspiration for your ownself-discovery.
Speaker 2 (12:03):
Exactly, and don't be afraid to try different
journaling techniques.
Speaker 1 (12:07):
Some people like free writing, others like prompts.
Speaker 2 (12:10):
It's about finding what works for you.
Speaker 1 (12:12):
And making it a regular habit.
Speaker 2 (12:14):
The consistency is key.
Speaker 1 (12:16):
Most importantly, be kind to yourself along the way.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Self-love isn't a race.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
There'll be tough days, discouragement, setbacks.
Speaker 2 (12:23):
That's okay, it's part of the process.
Speaker 1 (12:24):
Just come back to that self-compassion, that
acceptance.
Speaker 2 (12:27):
You've got this.
Speaker 1 (12:28):
And to wrap it all up , I want to say thank you to
everyone listening.
Speaker 2 (12:31):
For joining us on this self-love adventure.
Speaker 1 (12:33):
It's been a joy to explore these ideas with you.
To explore these ideas with you.
Speaker 2 (12:36):
And remember self-love is a gift not just for
you, but for everyone aroundyou.
Speaker 1 (12:41):
Beautifully said Keep being kind to yourself.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
Celebrate your journey and never forget you are
worthy of love, just as you are.
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