January 15, 2025 • 21 mins
50 Reflection Journal Prompts
What if journaling could unlock a deeper understanding of your own life, past, present, and future? Together, we explore 50 unique reflection prompts from Lestallion's blog that guide us through self-awareness, emotional growth, and personal clarity. Journey with us as we reminisce about moments of unexpected joy and confront the bittersweet reality of friendships that have faded over time. We'll share insights on how these experiences continue to shape us today and discuss present-day habits that enrich our lives. As we look ahead, visualization and intention-setting serve as powerful tools to map out our dreams and outline actionable steps for the next five years. Through it all, journaling emerges as an invaluable practice for capturing fleeting moments and building resilience.
In our exploration, relationships and gratitude take center stage, inviting introspection with thought-provoking prompts that highlight major decisions from the last five years. Delving into moments of connection and the alignment of free time with personal priorities, we emphasize emotional well-being and self-care. Moving forward, we consider the trajectory of lifelong learning, career alignment with passions, and redefining success on our terms. The healing power of nature becomes a focal point, offering a sanctuary for our minds and spirits. We conclude by celebrating the support systems that have bolstered our journey, encouraging listeners to engage with these reflection prompts and uncover their own paths to growth and understanding.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're diving deep intothis list of 50 reflection
journal prompts that we found onLestallion's blog, and I got to
say I'm pretty excited aboutthis one.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
Because, you know, sometimes you just need a good
question.
A good question To like reallyunlock some self-awareness
Totally, and this list is packedwith them.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
They've got them all like neatly organized
intoawareness Totally, and thislist is packed with them.
Yeah, They've got them all likeneatly organized into different
categories Right.
We've got like looking back,you know, understanding your
present, planning, your futurerelationships and gratitude.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
It's like the whole roadmap for introspection.
It really is, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Yeah, it's like having all the different lenses
to like look at your lifethrough.
Yeah, so let's start with thatfirst category, right, looking
back on experiences.
All right and prompt number onein this section.
Okay Asks.
Reflect on a moment in yourpast that brought you unexpected
joy.
What made it so memorable andhow does it shape you today?
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Oh, I like that, I know right yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
It's so easy to forget about those little happy
moments, those little bursts ofjoy that we just kind of like
don't even realize are happening.
Yeah, you're just like goingabout your day and then boom.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Some like little thing happens and it just makes
you smile.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
And then you forget about it.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Yeah, and then it's gone.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Unless you write it down.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
That's the beauty of journaling.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
I know, it's like you're capturing those fleeting
moments, little gems and you canrevisit them later.
Yeah, and you know what's cool?
There's actually research thatshows.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
That actively recalling positive memories Okay
Can actually increase ourresilience and boost our mood.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
So it's not just like a feel good thing.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
No.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It's actually beneficial.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's like a feel good thing.
It's actually beneficial.
It's like a mental immunesystem booster shot.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
I love that.
Yeah, a mental booster shot.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay, let's move on to prompt number nine in this
section.
This one asks write about afriendship that has faded over
time.
What did it teach you aboutconnections and letting go?
Oh, that's a tough one, I know.
Right, it's a littlebittersweet.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
But I think it's an important one to reflect on.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
I think so too.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Because, you know, friendships, they're not always
forever.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
No, they're not.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
And sometimes they fade for different reasons.
People change yeah peoplechange, lives change, yeah, and
it's okay to acknowledge that.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
It's okay to let go.
Yeah, and also to like honorwhat that friendship meant to
you.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
Exactly yeah, like what did you learn from it?
What did it teach you aboutyourself?
Speaker 2 (02:31):
About relationships.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
About relationships in general.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Yeah, all right.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Let's shift gears to understanding your present.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Prompt number two in this section really caught my
eye.
Okay, it says reflect on onehabit or routine that makes your
life easier or more fulfilling.
How can you strengthen itfurther?
Speaker 2 (02:48):
oh, I like that right it's like focusing on what's
working instead of always tryingto fix what's broken exactly
yeah, celebrating those littlewins, those little victories
that we already have in ourlives yeah um, and then thinking
about how we can, like, ampthem up make, make them even
better, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
All right, here's one that feels super relevant, okay
, in our like always connectedworld.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Prompt number 10.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Asks reflect on your relationship with technology.
Does it enhance your life orcreate unnecessary distractions?
Oh, I know right.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Big question.
It's a big one, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
And I feel like I need to journal about this one,
like right now.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (03:29):
It's so easy to get caught up in the constant stream
of information andnotifications.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
It's overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Like our brains aren't really wired for that.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
No, they're not.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It's too much.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
So this prompt is like a reminder to step back.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
To take a breath.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
And assess.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Like is technology actually serving me?
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Is it helping me or am I just like?
Or is it controlling you?
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Yeah, or am I just like a slave to my devices?
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
It's a good question to ask.
It is All right, let's move onto the future.
Okay, the planning, your futurecategory has some really
interesting prompts.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
I'm intrigued Me too, yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
They're all about, like, setting intentions, okay,
getting clear on what you wantyou know and kind of creating a
roadmap.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
A roadmap for your life.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Your life, yeah, yeah , I like that Okay, so prompt
number one in this section.
Speaker 2 (04:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Asks you to imagine yourself five years from now.
Speaker 2 (04:24):
Okay, what do you hope?
Your daily life and priorities?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
will look like oh, that's a good one, I know right,
yeah, it's all aboutvisualization, yeah, which I'm a
big believer in Me too butsometimes I forget to actually
do it.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day yeah
.
And forget about the bigpicture.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
But this prompt forces you to step back and
really think about.
What do I want my life to looklike?
Speaker 2 (04:46):
What do you want you?
Speaker 1 (04:47):
know in five years.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Yeah, and not just like in a vague way, but like
really picture it.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Like down to the details.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
Yeah, what does your day look?
Speaker 1 (04:58):
like who are you with ?
Yeah, who are you with what are?
Speaker 2 (05:00):
you doing?
What are your priorities?
Yeah, it's powerful stuff, itis.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
But you know, we can't just visualize Right, we
also have to take action.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
And that's where prompt number five comes in.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Okay, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
This one asks what is one thing you could start doing
today that would bring youcloser to your long-term goals.
I love that it's all aboutbreaking those big goals down
into smaller, more manageablesteps.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
Bite-sized pieces.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Yes, yeah, those big goals down, yeah, into smaller,
more manageable steps,bite-sized pieces yes, yeah,
small steps big changes right,absolutely okay.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Let's move on to strengthening relationships all
right, I'm excited about thisone me too yeah, relationships
are so important they really areyeah, they're at the heart of a
fulfilling life absolutely sowe got to nurture those
connections.
Yes, we do okay.
What's the first prompt?
All?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
right, so prompt number two dives into a topic
that I think we all strugglewith from time to time.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Oh, what's that?
Speaker 1 (05:52):
Miscommunication.
Oh, yeah, it asks right about atime when you misunderstood
someone's actions, what did youlearn about communication or
empathy?
That's good, it's like a crashcourse in emotional intelligence
.
It is.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
Right, because misunderstandings happen all the
time.
Oh, they do yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
But it's how we handle them Exactly that really
matters.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
And this prompt encourages us to.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
To reflect.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Yeah, to reflect on those experiences and use them
as opportunities for growth.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
For growth, you know.
To develop our empathy, yeah,to put ourselves in the other
person's shoes, yes.
And try to see things fromtheir perspective.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
It's so important.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
All right.
Problem number 10 in thissection is all about second
chances.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
It asks write about something you'd like to
reconnect with.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
How can you take a small step toward repairing or
rebuilding that bond?
Sometimes, I know right, it'sjust a small step.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Like a little olive branch.
Yeah, and you know what makesme think of that quote, which
one by Maya Angelou.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
I've learned that people will forget what you said
, people will forget what youdid, but people will never
forget how you made them feel.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
That's so powerful.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It is, and sometimes just reaching out to someone can
be the first step towardhealing.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Healing old wounds.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
It's beautiful.
Okay, let's wrap up this partof our deep dive with some
gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
All right, I'm ready.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
These prompts are all about appreciating the good
stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
The good stuff.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Big and small.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay, so prop number one.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:25):
Gets right to the point.
I like it.
It says write about three smallthings you're grateful for
today okay how do they enrichyour life?
I love that it's so easy to getcaught up in the big picture
yeah, you know, and forget aboutthose little things those
little everyday joys thatactually make life so much
richer and you know what'sfascinating, what?
Speaker 1 (07:45):
there's a growing body of research really that
shows that practicing gratituderegularly can boost our mood,
reduce stress yeah and evenimprove our physical health wow,
so it's like a superpower itreally is gratitude is a
superpower and the best part iswhat it's free it is and
available to us at any moment wejust have to choose it exactly
(08:07):
yeah.
Just shifting our focus to whatwe're thankful for can make a
world of difference.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
I'm loving these prompts already.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
I know there's so much more to explore.
Speaker 1 (08:20):
We'll be back with part two of our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Can't wait.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Into these 50 reflection journal prompts after
a quick break.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
All right, see you soon, see ya.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Welcome back to our deep dive into these fascinating
journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
I'm ready for more, me too, all right.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Where do you want to pick up?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Well, you know, I'm really drawn to the looking back
on experiences category, promptnumber two in that section.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
It says write about a time when you learned something
valuable from a failure ormistake.
How has it changed yourperspective?
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Ooh, I like that one.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Yeah, it's all about reframing those so-called
failures.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
Instead of seeing them as sit-backs we can view
them as opportunities for growth.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Opportunities for growth.
Speaker 2 (09:06):
Yeah, and you know what's fascinating, what Our
brains are actually wired tolearn from mistakes Really.
Yeah, like when we experience asetback, our brains actually
create new neural pathways, wow,which strengthens our ability
to adapt and make better choicesin the future.
Speaker 1 (09:23):
So it's not just about learning a lesson.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
No.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
It's about actually changing our brains wiring.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
It's like building resilience through experience.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Yeah, okay.
Prompt number three mightrequire us to dig a little
deeper.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
It asks think of a major decision you've made in
the last five years.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
How has it impacted your life, for the better or
worse?
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Hmm, that's a good one.
It's like looking back at thosebig crossroads yeah, you know
and seeing how those decisionshave shaped our lives and maybe
identifying patterns in ourdecision making process.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
Oh yeah, that's a good point.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Like do we tend to rush into things or do we
carefully weigh the pros andcons?
Speaker 1 (10:03):
I'm seeing how journaling about this could be
incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Yeah, it's like a way to understand ourselves better.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
Totally Okay Prom.
Yeah, it's like a way tounderstand ourselves better.
Totally Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
prompt number four feels a bit lighter.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Okay, it asks recall a day when you felt truly
connected to someone special.
Ah what made that connectionmeaningful?
Speaker 2 (10:20):
That's a nice one.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It is.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Yeah, it's a reminder to cherish those connections
and to be present in thosemoments.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
Because those are the moments that really matter.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Okay, let's shift gears to the understanding.
Your present category Problemnumber one asks what is the most
rewarding part of your dailylife right now and how does it
align with your values?
Speaker 2 (10:41):
I like that one.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Like taking a moment to appreciate those little
things that bring us joy.
Those everyday joys, yes, yeah,and then connecting them back
to our values.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
Right.
So it's not just about feelinggood.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
No, it's about understanding why those things
are important to us Exactly.
Yeah, all right.
Prompt number four invites usto embrace those inevitable
challenges.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
Oh boy.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
That we all face.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, life is full of them.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
It asks write about a challenge you're currently
facing.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
What steps can you take to approach it with
patience and resilience?
Speaker 2 (11:15):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
I feel like this is where journaling can be really
empowering.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
Because it's like you're taking those jumbled
thoughts and feelings and you'reputting them down on paper.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Putting them into words.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
Yeah, and then you can start to make sense of them.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
To gain clarity.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
And then you can start to make sense of them, to
gain clarity, and then you canstart to think about solutions.
To take action.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Yeah, instead of just feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker 1 (11:34):
It's like shifting from feeling overwhelmed to
feeling empowered.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:39):
Okay, this next prompt is one I know I need to
spend some time with.
Speaker 2 (11:42):
All right, hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (11:43):
It asks how do you spend your free time?
Does it reflect your prioritiesor bring you the fulfillment
you want?
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Ooh, that's a tough one it is, isn't it?
Yeah, because sometimes we justkind of like drift through our
free time.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
Yes, we do.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
You know we don't really think about how we're
spending it.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
It's like we're on autopilot Exactly, but this
prompt challenges us to be moreintentional.
To make conscious choices Abouthow we spend our time outside
of work and obligations.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Yeah, because our free time is precious.
It is we should use it wisely.
Agreed.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Mm-hmm.
Okay, prompt number sixencourages us to check in with
our emotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
It asks reflect on your emotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
What has been helping or hindering your ability to
stay balanced?
Speaker 2 (12:33):
That's so important to check in with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
Because sometimes we're not even aware of how
we're feeling.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Until it's too late.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Yeah, until we're like completely burnt out.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Yeah, or we have a meltdown.
Speaker 1 (12:41):
So this prompt is like a reminder to pause.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
To take a deep breath .
Speaker 1 (12:45):
And assess like how am I doing, what do I need?
Speaker 2 (12:51):
What do I need?
What do I need?
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Self-care.
Self-care is essential.
Okay, ready to shift our focusto the future?
Let's do it All right, let'sexplore the planning, your
future category.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
Prompt number two asks reflect on one goal you set
for yourself what progress haveyou made and what challenges
remain?
Speaker 2 (13:12):
That's a classic goal setting prompt.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
It is Simple but effective.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
It's all about accountability, yeah, checking
in with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Making sure we're still on track.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
Yeah, and celebrating our wins along the way.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Yes, celebrating those wins is so important.
It is it keeps us motivated?
Speaker 2 (13:24):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
Okay, prompt number three might spark some creative
ideas.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Ooh, I love creative ideas.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
Me too.
Yeah, it asks write about askill or hobby you've always
wanted to learn.
Okay, how can you take thefirst step today?
Speaker 2 (13:38):
I love this prompt.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
It's all about lifelong learning.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Yes, we should never stop learning.
Speaker 1 (13:43):
It could be anything.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
Anything.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Learning a new language.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Taking up painting.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Starting a blog.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
The possibilities are endless.
Language Taking up painting,starting a blog.
Speaker 1 (13:52):
The possibilities are endless.
They are, it's exciting, okay.
Prompt number four prompts usto reflect on our careers.
Okay, it asks think about yourcareer path.
Does it align with yourpassions and strengths, or is it
change needed?
Speaker 2 (14:05):
Oh, that's a big one.
It is, yeah, because sometimeswe get so caught up in the
day-to-day grind that we forgetto ask ourselves are we actually
happy?
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Is this fulfilling?
Speaker 2 (14:14):
Yeah, are we using our talents?
Speaker 1 (14:16):
Are we making a difference?
Speaker 2 (14:17):
Yeah, those are important questions, they are.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
And sometimes the answer is yes.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
And sometimes it's no .
Speaker 1 (14:22):
And that's okay.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
It is.
It's okay to make a change,absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
Okay, prompt number six challenges us to define
success on our own terms.
Speaker 2 (14:32):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
It asks reflect on how you define success.
Does your definition match yourvalues and aspirations?
Speaker 2 (14:40):
That's so important.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Because society's definition of success is often
very different from our ownpersonal definition.
Speaker 2 (14:46):
Exactly, it's all about money and status and power
.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Yeah, external validation.
Speaker 2 (14:52):
Yeah, but true success, yeah, it's all about
like money and status and power.
Yeah yeah, external validation.
Speaker 1 (14:58):
Yeah, but true success, yeah, it comes from
within.
It's about living a life thatfeels authentic and meaningful
to us Exactly Okay.
This next prompt is sure tospark some wanderlust.
Speaker 2 (15:04):
Ooh I love, wanderlust.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
It asks imagine an ideal vacation or adventure.
Speaker 2 (15:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
What would it involve and how can you begin planning
for it?
Speaker 2 (15:15):
I love planning trips .
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (15:17):
It's almost as fun as the trip itself.
Speaker 1 (15:19):
It's like you're already there in your mind.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
Yeah, you're savoring the anticipation.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
Okay, prompt number eight invites us to think about
the legacy we want to leavebehind.
Speaker 2 (15:28):
Oh, wow, that's a big one to think about.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
The legacy we want to leave behind.
Oh wow, that's a big one.
It asks write about a legacyyou'd like to leave behind.
How can you start workingtoward it in small ways now?
Speaker 2 (15:36):
That's a powerful prompt.
Speaker 1 (15:38):
It is.
Speaker 2 (15:39):
Because it reminds us that our lives have meaning.
Yeah, we can make a difference.
Speaker 1 (15:42):
Even in small ways.
Exactly Okay, let's talk aboutmoney.
Prom number nine asks reflecton your financial habits.
Speaker 2 (15:49):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (15:54):
It's like taking the financial inventory.
Speaker 2 (15:56):
Yeah, and really being honest with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (15:59):
About our spending habits.
Speaker 2 (16:00):
About our saving habits.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
About our relationship with money in
general.
Speaker 2 (16:03):
Yeah, it can be uncomfortable, but it's
necessary.
Speaker 1 (16:06):
It is yeah.
Okay, we're on to the lastprompt in this section.
Speaker 2 (16:09):
All right, bring it on.
Speaker 1 (16:10):
It asks write about a personal mantra or affirmation
you want to live by.
Speaker 2 (16:15):
Oh, I love affirmations, me too, yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
How can you make it a part of your daily life?
Speaker 2 (16:20):
It's all about the power of positive self-talk.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (16:24):
What message do we need to hear right now?
Speaker 1 (16:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (16:27):
What affirmation will help us stay motivated and
focused on our goals?
Speaker 1 (16:31):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (16:32):
Yeah, it's like choosing a guiding principle for
our lives.
Speaker 1 (16:35):
These planning your future prompts have been
incredibly thought provoking.
Speaker 2 (16:39):
They have, I'm already feeling inspired.
Me too.
Speaker 1 (16:42):
To start setting some new goals.
Speaker 2 (16:43):
And intentions.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
And we still have two more categories to explore.
I know I can't wait,strengthening relationships and
embracing gratitude.
Those are going to be goodWelcome back to our deep dive
into these inspiring reflectionjournal prompts.
Speaker 2 (16:57):
I'm excited for this.
Speaker 1 (16:58):
I know me too.
Speaker 2 (16:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:59):
We've covered a lot of ground already.
Speaker 2 (17:01):
We have.
Speaker 1 (17:02):
You know, exploring our past, understanding our
present.
Speaker 2 (17:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:05):
Envisioning our future.
Speaker 2 (17:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (17:07):
Now it's time to turn our attention to relationships
and gratitude.
Speaker 2 (17:11):
Ooh, two of my favorite things.
Speaker 1 (17:14):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (17:15):
Yeah, they're so important.
Speaker 1 (17:16):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (17:17):
They really are the foundation of a fulfilling life.
Speaker 1 (17:20):
They are, yeah, all right, so let's start with
strengthening relationships.
Okay, Prompt number one in thissection asks reflect on the
relationships that bring you themost joy.
Speaker 2 (17:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (17:31):
How can you nurture them even more?
Speaker 2 (17:33):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (17:34):
It's simple, but it's powerful.
Speaker 2 (17:36):
Yeah, it's so easy to take our loved ones for granted
, I know, especially when we'rebusy.
Speaker 1 (17:41):
Yeah, life gets in the way.
Speaker 2 (17:42):
It does.
Speaker 1 (17:43):
But this prompt reminds us to be intentional, to
make an effort.
About nurturing thoseconnections.
Speaker 2 (17:49):
Yeah, because relationships they're like
plants.
Speaker 1 (17:53):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (17:54):
You gotta water them.
Speaker 1 (17:55):
You gotta give them sunlight.
Speaker 2 (17:56):
Yeah, give them attention.
Speaker 1 (18:04):
You gotta tend to them.
Yeah, otherwise they witterOkay.
Speaker 2 (18:06):
Prompt number three encourages us to express our
gratitude to those who'vesupported us.
Speaker 1 (18:08):
That's a good one.
It asks think about someone whohas supported you during a
difficult time.
How can you express yourgratitude to them?
Oh, I love that.
This one really resonates withme.
Me too, because I've had someamazing people in my life.
Speaker 2 (18:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:21):
Who have really helped me through some tough
times.
Speaker 2 (18:23):
Same here.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
And sometimes we forget to say thank you.
Speaker 2 (18:26):
We do.
Speaker 1 (18:27):
You know, we just assume they know.
Speaker 2 (18:29):
But it's so important to express our gratitude.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
It is.
Speaker 2 (18:33):
Yeah, it strengthens those bonds.
Speaker 1 (18:35):
It deepens the connection.
Speaker 2 (18:36):
And it makes the other person feel good Exactly,
so it's a win-win.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
Okay, prompt number seven invites us to reflect on
our family traditions.
Speaker 2 (18:44):
Oh, I love traditions .
Speaker 1 (18:45):
Me too, they're so special.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Yeah, they connect us to our past.
Speaker 1 (18:49):
They create memories.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
And they give us a sense of belonging.
Speaker 1 (18:52):
I love that.
So what does the prompt say?
It asks describe a familytradition or memory that you
cherish.
Speaker 2 (19:00):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:01):
How can you carry it forward or share it with others?
I love that it makes me thinkof all the holiday gatherings.
Speaker 2 (19:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:08):
And the special meals .
Speaker 2 (19:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:10):
And just the little things that we did as a family.
Those little rituals that madethose times so special.
Speaker 2 (19:16):
Yeah, and it's a reminder that we can create new
traditions too.
Speaker 1 (19:20):
Yes, we can.
Speaker 2 (19:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:21):
All right, let's move on to our final category.
Speaker 2 (19:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:24):
Embracing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (19:25):
All right.
Speaker 1 (19:26):
I'm a big believer in the power of gratitude.
Speaker 2 (19:28):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (19:29):
It can really transform your life.
Speaker 2 (19:30):
It can.
Speaker 1 (19:31):
Okay, so prompt.
Number two, okay, reminds us ofthe ripple effect of kindness,
oh, I like that it asks reflecton a recent act of kindness.
Someone showed you how did itmake you feel and how can you
pass it?
Speaker 2 (19:44):
on.
That's beautiful.
Speaker 1 (19:45):
It's like a chain reaction of positivity.
Speaker 2 (19:47):
It is.
Speaker 1 (19:48):
You know, one act of kindness can inspire another.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
And another, and another.
Speaker 1 (19:52):
And it just keeps spreading.
Speaker 2 (19:53):
Yeah, it's like throwing a pebble in a pond.
Speaker 1 (19:54):
And the ripples go out and out.
Now.
Speaker 2 (19:56):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (19:57):
Okay, quorum number three invites us to connect with
nature.
Speaker 2 (20:02):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (20:03):
It asks write about a place you visited that brought
you peace.
Speaker 2 (20:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (20:09):
How did it nurture your mind and spirit?
Speaker 2 (20:11):
Nature is so healing.
Speaker 1 (20:13):
It is.
Speaker 2 (20:14):
Yeah, it's like a balm for the soul, it's like a
reset button.
Yeah for our nervous system.
It calms us down, it grounds usit's like a reset button.
Yeah, for our nervous system.
It calms us down.
Speaker 1 (20:20):
It grounds us.
It reminds us of what'simportant.
Speaker 2 (20:22):
Yeah, the simple things.
Speaker 1 (20:23):
All right, here we are at our final prompt, oh wow,
time flies when you're havingfun.
Speaker 2 (20:27):
It does yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:29):
Okay, it asks reflect on the journey you've taken so
far.
Speaker 2 (20:40):
What are you most proud?
Speaker 1 (20:40):
of or grateful for.
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 2 (20:41):
It's like a celebration, yeah, of all the
good stuff, of all the lessonswe've learned.
Speaker 1 (20:43):
It's all the challenges we've overcome, of
all the people who have helpedus along the way and all the
things we have to be gratefulfor, exactly yeah.
And you know what's so greatabout journaling, what it's a
journey, not a destination.
Speaker 2 (20:53):
Ah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (20:55):
We can revisit these prompts again and again.
Speaker 2 (20:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:58):
And gain new insights each time.
Speaker 2 (21:00):
It's a lifelong practice.
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Of self-discovery and growth.
Yeah, so to our listeners.
Speaker 2 (21:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (21:05):
We encourage you to explore the full list of 50
Reflection Journal prompts onLaStallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (21:13):
Yeah, check it out.
Speaker 1 (21:14):
Choose the ones that resonate with you.
Speaker 2 (21:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (21:16):
And see where your reflections lead you.
Speaker 2 (21:18):
You might be surprised by.
All right.
So today we're diving deep intothis list of 50 reflection
journal prompts that we found onLestallion's blog, and I got to
say I'm pretty excited aboutthis one.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
Because, you know, sometimes you just need a good
question.
A good question To like reallyunlock some self-awareness
Totally, and this list is packedwith them.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
They've got them all like neatly organized
intoawareness Totally, and thislist is packed with them.
Yeah, They've got them all likeneatly organized into different
categories Right.
We've got like looking back,you know, understanding your
present, planning, your futurerelationships and gratitude.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
It's like the whole roadmap for introspection.
It really is, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Yeah, it's like having all the different lenses
to like look at your lifethrough.
Yeah, so let's start with thatfirst category, right, looking
back on experiences.
All right and prompt number onein this section.
Okay Asks.
Reflect on a moment in yourpast that brought you unexpected
joy.
What made it so memorable andhow does it shape you today?
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Oh, I like that, I know right yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
It's so easy to forget about those little happy
moments, those little bursts ofjoy that we just kind of like
don't even realize are happening.
Yeah, you're just like goingabout your day and then boom.
Speaker 2 (01:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
Some like little thing happens and it just makes
you smile.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
And then you forget about it.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Yeah, and then it's gone.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Unless you write it down.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
That's the beauty of journaling.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
I know, it's like you're capturing those fleeting
moments, little gems and you canrevisit them later.
Yeah, and you know what's cool?
There's actually research thatshows.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Oh really.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
That actively recalling positive memories Okay
Can actually increase ourresilience and boost our mood.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
So it's not just like a feel good thing.
Speaker 1 (01:43):
No.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It's actually beneficial.
Speaker 1 (01:44):
It's like a feel good thing.
It's actually beneficial.
It's like a mental immunesystem booster shot.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
I love that.
Yeah, a mental booster shot.
Speaker 1 (01:50):
Okay, let's move on to prompt number nine in this
section.
This one asks write about afriendship that has faded over
time.
What did it teach you aboutconnections and letting go?
Oh, that's a tough one, I know.
Right, it's a littlebittersweet.
Speaker 2 (02:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:07):
But I think it's an important one to reflect on.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
I think so too.
Speaker 1 (02:10):
Because, you know, friendships, they're not always
forever.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
No, they're not.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
And sometimes they fade for different reasons.
People change yeah peoplechange, lives change, yeah, and
it's okay to acknowledge that.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
It's okay to let go.
Yeah, and also to like honorwhat that friendship meant to
you.
Speaker 1 (02:26):
Exactly yeah, like what did you learn from it?
What did it teach you aboutyourself?
Speaker 2 (02:31):
About relationships.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
About relationships in general.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Yeah, all right.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Let's shift gears to understanding your present.
Speaker 2 (02:37):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Prompt number two in this section really caught my
eye.
Okay, it says reflect on onehabit or routine that makes your
life easier or more fulfilling.
How can you strengthen itfurther?
Speaker 2 (02:48):
oh, I like that right it's like focusing on what's
working instead of always tryingto fix what's broken exactly
yeah, celebrating those littlewins, those little victories
that we already have in ourlives yeah um, and then thinking
about how we can, like, ampthem up make, make them even
better, you know yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
All right, here's one that feels super relevant, okay
, in our like always connectedworld.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Oh.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
Prompt number 10.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (03:13):
Asks reflect on your relationship with technology.
Does it enhance your life orcreate unnecessary distractions?
Oh, I know right.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Big question.
It's a big one, yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
And I feel like I need to journal about this one,
like right now.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (03:29):
It's so easy to get caught up in the constant stream
of information andnotifications.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
It's overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (03:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Like our brains aren't really wired for that.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
No, they're not.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It's too much.
Speaker 1 (03:39):
So this prompt is like a reminder to step back.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
To take a breath.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
And assess.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
Like is technology actually serving me?
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Is it helping me or am I just like?
Or is it controlling you?
Speaker 1 (03:50):
Yeah, or am I just like a slave to my devices?
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:53):
It's a good question to ask.
It is All right, let's move onto the future.
Okay, the planning, your futurecategory has some really
interesting prompts.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
I'm intrigued Me too, yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:02):
They're all about, like, setting intentions, okay,
getting clear on what you wantyou know and kind of creating a
roadmap.
Speaker 2 (04:09):
A roadmap for your life.
Speaker 1 (04:10):
Your life, yeah, yeah , I like that Okay, so prompt
number one in this section.
Speaker 2 (04:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:23):
Asks you to imagine yourself five years from now.
Speaker 2 (04:24):
Okay, what do you hope?
Your daily life and priorities?
Speaker 1 (04:25):
will look like oh, that's a good one, I know right,
yeah, it's all aboutvisualization, yeah, which I'm a
big believer in Me too butsometimes I forget to actually
do it.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day yeah
.
And forget about the bigpicture.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
But this prompt forces you to step back and
really think about.
What do I want my life to looklike?
Speaker 2 (04:46):
What do you want you?
Speaker 1 (04:47):
know in five years.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Yeah, and not just like in a vague way, but like
really picture it.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Like down to the details.
Speaker 2 (04:57):
Yeah, what does your day look?
Speaker 1 (04:58):
like who are you with ?
Yeah, who are you with what are?
Speaker 2 (05:00):
you doing?
What are your priorities?
Yeah, it's powerful stuff, itis.
Speaker 1 (05:03):
But you know, we can't just visualize Right, we
also have to take action.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
And that's where prompt number five comes in.
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Okay, tell me more.
Speaker 1 (05:11):
This one asks what is one thing you could start doing
today that would bring youcloser to your long-term goals.
I love that it's all aboutbreaking those big goals down
into smaller, more manageablesteps.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
Bite-sized pieces.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Yes, yeah, those big goals down, yeah, into smaller,
more manageable steps,bite-sized pieces yes, yeah,
small steps big changes right,absolutely okay.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Let's move on to strengthening relationships all
right, I'm excited about thisone me too yeah, relationships
are so important they really areyeah, they're at the heart of a
fulfilling life absolutely sowe got to nurture those
connections.
Yes, we do okay.
What's the first prompt?
All?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
right, so prompt number two dives into a topic
that I think we all strugglewith from time to time.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
Oh, what's that?
Speaker 1 (05:52):
Miscommunication.
Oh, yeah, it asks right about atime when you misunderstood
someone's actions, what did youlearn about communication or
empathy?
That's good, it's like a crashcourse in emotional intelligence
.
It is.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
Right, because misunderstandings happen all the
time.
Oh, they do yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
But it's how we handle them Exactly that really
matters.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
And this prompt encourages us to.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
To reflect.
Speaker 1 (06:17):
Yeah, to reflect on those experiences and use them
as opportunities for growth.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
For growth, you know.
To develop our empathy, yeah,to put ourselves in the other
person's shoes, yes.
And try to see things fromtheir perspective.
Speaker 1 (06:30):
It's so important.
Speaker 2 (06:31):
It is.
Speaker 1 (06:31):
All right.
Problem number 10 in thissection is all about second
chances.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
It asks write about something you'd like to
reconnect with.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
How can you take a small step toward repairing or
rebuilding that bond?
Sometimes, I know right, it'sjust a small step.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
Like a little olive branch.
Yeah, and you know what makesme think of that quote, which
one by Maya Angelou.
Speaker 1 (06:54):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
I've learned that people will forget what you said
, people will forget what youdid, but people will never
forget how you made them feel.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
That's so powerful.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It is, and sometimes just reaching out to someone can
be the first step towardhealing.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Healing old wounds.
Speaker 2 (07:10):
It's beautiful.
Okay, let's wrap up this partof our deep dive with some
gratitude.
Speaker 1 (07:17):
All right, I'm ready.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
These prompts are all about appreciating the good
stuff.
Speaker 1 (07:21):
The good stuff.
Speaker 2 (07:22):
Big and small.
Speaker 1 (07:22):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
Okay, so prop number one.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:25):
Gets right to the point.
I like it.
It says write about three smallthings you're grateful for
today okay how do they enrichyour life?
I love that it's so easy to getcaught up in the big picture
yeah, you know, and forget aboutthose little things those
little everyday joys thatactually make life so much
richer and you know what'sfascinating, what?
Speaker 1 (07:45):
there's a growing body of research really that
shows that practicing gratituderegularly can boost our mood,
reduce stress yeah and evenimprove our physical health wow,
so it's like a superpower itreally is gratitude is a
superpower and the best part iswhat it's free it is and
available to us at any moment wejust have to choose it exactly
(08:07):
yeah.
Just shifting our focus to whatwe're thankful for can make a
world of difference.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
I'm loving these prompts already.
Speaker 2 (08:15):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
And we've only just scratched the surface.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
I know there's so much more to explore.
Speaker 1 (08:20):
We'll be back with part two of our deep dive.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
Can't wait.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Into these 50 reflection journal prompts after
a quick break.
Speaker 2 (08:26):
All right, see you soon, see ya.
Speaker 1 (08:30):
Welcome back to our deep dive into these fascinating
journal prompts.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
I'm ready for more, me too, all right.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Where do you want to pick up?
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Well, you know, I'm really drawn to the looking back
on experiences category, promptnumber two in that section.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (08:46):
It says write about a time when you learned something
valuable from a failure ormistake.
How has it changed yourperspective?
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Ooh, I like that one.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
Yeah, it's all about reframing those so-called
failures.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
Instead of seeing them as sit-backs we can view
them as opportunities for growth.
Speaker 1 (09:05):
Opportunities for growth.
Speaker 2 (09:06):
Yeah, and you know what's fascinating, what Our
brains are actually wired tolearn from mistakes Really.
Yeah, like when we experience asetback, our brains actually
create new neural pathways, wow,which strengthens our ability
to adapt and make better choicesin the future.
Speaker 1 (09:23):
So it's not just about learning a lesson.
Speaker 2 (09:25):
No.
Speaker 1 (09:25):
It's about actually changing our brains wiring.
Speaker 2 (09:28):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (09:29):
That's amazing.
Speaker 2 (09:29):
It's like building resilience through experience.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Yeah, okay.
Prompt number three mightrequire us to dig a little
deeper.
Speaker 2 (09:36):
Okay, I'm ready.
Speaker 1 (09:37):
It asks think of a major decision you've made in
the last five years.
Speaker 2 (09:41):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
How has it impacted your life, for the better or
worse?
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Hmm, that's a good one.
It's like looking back at thosebig crossroads yeah, you know
and seeing how those decisionshave shaped our lives and maybe
identifying patterns in ourdecision making process.
Speaker 1 (09:57):
Oh yeah, that's a good point.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Like do we tend to rush into things or do we
carefully weigh the pros andcons?
Speaker 1 (10:03):
I'm seeing how journaling about this could be
incredibly insightful.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Yeah, it's like a way to understand ourselves better.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
Totally Okay Prom.
Yeah, it's like a way tounderstand ourselves better.
Totally Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:10):
prompt number four feels a bit lighter.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Okay, it asks recall a day when you felt truly
connected to someone special.
Ah what made that connectionmeaningful?
Speaker 2 (10:20):
That's a nice one.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
It is.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Yeah, it's a reminder to cherish those connections
and to be present in thosemoments.
Speaker 1 (10:26):
Because those are the moments that really matter.
Speaker 2 (10:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:28):
Okay, let's shift gears to the understanding.
Your present category Problemnumber one asks what is the most
rewarding part of your dailylife right now and how does it
align with your values?
Speaker 2 (10:41):
I like that one.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Like taking a moment to appreciate those little
things that bring us joy.
Those everyday joys, yes, yeah,and then connecting them back
to our values.
Speaker 2 (10:55):
Right.
So it's not just about feelinggood.
Speaker 1 (10:56):
No, it's about understanding why those things
are important to us Exactly.
Yeah, all right.
Prompt number four invites usto embrace those inevitable
challenges.
Speaker 2 (11:02):
Oh boy.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
That we all face.
Speaker 2 (11:04):
Yeah, life is full of them.
Speaker 1 (11:05):
It asks write about a challenge you're currently
facing.
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
What steps can you take to approach it with
patience and resilience?
Speaker 2 (11:15):
That's a good one.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
I feel like this is where journaling can be really
empowering.
Speaker 2 (11:19):
I agree.
Speaker 1 (11:19):
Because it's like you're taking those jumbled
thoughts and feelings and you'reputting them down on paper.
Speaker 2 (11:25):
Putting them into words.
Speaker 1 (11:26):
Yeah, and then you can start to make sense of them.
Speaker 2 (11:28):
To gain clarity.
Speaker 1 (11:30):
And then you can start to make sense of them, to
gain clarity, and then you canstart to think about solutions.
To take action.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
Yeah, instead of just feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker 1 (11:34):
It's like shifting from feeling overwhelmed to
feeling empowered.
Speaker 2 (11:38):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (11:39):
Okay, this next prompt is one I know I need to
spend some time with.
Speaker 2 (11:42):
All right, hit me with it.
Speaker 1 (11:43):
It asks how do you spend your free time?
Does it reflect your prioritiesor bring you the fulfillment
you want?
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Ooh, that's a tough one it is, isn't it?
Yeah, because sometimes we justkind of like drift through our
free time.
Speaker 1 (11:57):
Yes, we do.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
You know we don't really think about how we're
spending it.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
It's like we're on autopilot Exactly, but this
prompt challenges us to be moreintentional.
To make conscious choices Abouthow we spend our time outside
of work and obligations.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
Yeah, because our free time is precious.
It is we should use it wisely.
Agreed.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
Mm-hmm.
Okay, prompt number sixencourages us to check in with
our emotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Okay, I like that.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
It asks reflect on your emotional well-being.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 1 (12:29):
What has been helping or hindering your ability to
stay balanced?
Speaker 2 (12:33):
That's so important to check in with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (12:35):
Because sometimes we're not even aware of how
we're feeling.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
Until it's too late.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
Yeah, until we're like completely burnt out.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Yeah, or we have a meltdown.
Speaker 1 (12:41):
So this prompt is like a reminder to pause.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
To take a deep breath .
Speaker 1 (12:45):
And assess like how am I doing, what do I need?
Speaker 2 (12:51):
What do I need?
What do I need?
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Self-care.
Self-care is essential.
Okay, ready to shift our focusto the future?
Let's do it All right, let'sexplore the planning, your
future category.
Speaker 2 (12:58):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (12:59):
Prompt number two asks reflect on one goal you set
for yourself what progress haveyou made and what challenges
remain?
Speaker 2 (13:12):
That's a classic goal setting prompt.
Speaker 1 (13:13):
It is Simple but effective.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
It's all about accountability, yeah, checking
in with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Making sure we're still on track.
Speaker 2 (13:17):
Yeah, and celebrating our wins along the way.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Yes, celebrating those wins is so important.
It is it keeps us motivated?
Speaker 2 (13:24):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
Okay, prompt number three might spark some creative
ideas.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
Ooh, I love creative ideas.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
Me too.
Yeah, it asks write about askill or hobby you've always
wanted to learn.
Okay, how can you take thefirst step today?
Speaker 2 (13:38):
I love this prompt.
Speaker 1 (13:39):
It's all about lifelong learning.
Speaker 2 (13:41):
Yes, we should never stop learning.
Speaker 1 (13:43):
It could be anything.
Speaker 2 (13:44):
Anything.
Speaker 1 (13:45):
Learning a new language.
Speaker 2 (13:46):
Taking up painting.
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Starting a blog.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
The possibilities are endless.
Language Taking up painting,starting a blog.
Speaker 1 (13:52):
The possibilities are endless.
They are, it's exciting, okay.
Prompt number four prompts usto reflect on our careers.
Okay, it asks think about yourcareer path.
Does it align with yourpassions and strengths, or is it
change needed?
Speaker 2 (14:05):
Oh, that's a big one.
It is, yeah, because sometimeswe get so caught up in the
day-to-day grind that we forgetto ask ourselves are we actually
happy?
Speaker 1 (14:13):
Is this fulfilling?
Speaker 2 (14:14):
Yeah, are we using our talents?
Speaker 1 (14:16):
Are we making a difference?
Speaker 2 (14:17):
Yeah, those are important questions, they are.
Speaker 1 (14:20):
And sometimes the answer is yes.
Speaker 2 (14:21):
And sometimes it's no .
Speaker 1 (14:22):
And that's okay.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
It is.
It's okay to make a change,absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:26):
Okay, prompt number six challenges us to define
success on our own terms.
Speaker 2 (14:32):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 1 (14:33):
It asks reflect on how you define success.
Does your definition match yourvalues and aspirations?
Speaker 2 (14:40):
That's so important.
Speaker 1 (14:41):
Because society's definition of success is often
very different from our ownpersonal definition.
Speaker 2 (14:46):
Exactly, it's all about money and status and power
.
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:51):
Yeah, external validation.
Speaker 2 (14:52):
Yeah, but true success, yeah, it's all about
like money and status and power.
Yeah yeah, external validation.
Speaker 1 (14:58):
Yeah, but true success, yeah, it comes from
within.
It's about living a life thatfeels authentic and meaningful
to us Exactly Okay.
This next prompt is sure tospark some wanderlust.
Speaker 2 (15:04):
Ooh I love, wanderlust.
Speaker 1 (15:07):
It asks imagine an ideal vacation or adventure.
Speaker 2 (15:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (15:12):
What would it involve and how can you begin planning
for it?
Speaker 2 (15:15):
I love planning trips .
Speaker 1 (15:17):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (15:17):
It's almost as fun as the trip itself.
Speaker 1 (15:19):
It's like you're already there in your mind.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
Yeah, you're savoring the anticipation.
Speaker 1 (15:23):
Okay, prompt number eight invites us to think about
the legacy we want to leavebehind.
Speaker 2 (15:28):
Oh, wow, that's a big one to think about.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
The legacy we want to leave behind.
Oh wow, that's a big one.
It asks write about a legacyyou'd like to leave behind.
How can you start workingtoward it in small ways now?
Speaker 2 (15:36):
That's a powerful prompt.
Speaker 1 (15:38):
It is.
Speaker 2 (15:39):
Because it reminds us that our lives have meaning.
Yeah, we can make a difference.
Speaker 1 (15:42):
Even in small ways.
Exactly Okay, let's talk aboutmoney.
Prom number nine asks reflecton your financial habits.
Speaker 2 (15:49):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (15:54):
It's like taking the financial inventory.
Speaker 2 (15:56):
Yeah, and really being honest with ourselves.
Speaker 1 (15:59):
About our spending habits.
Speaker 2 (16:00):
About our saving habits.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
About our relationship with money in
general.
Speaker 2 (16:03):
Yeah, it can be uncomfortable, but it's
necessary.
Speaker 1 (16:06):
It is yeah.
Okay, we're on to the lastprompt in this section.
Speaker 2 (16:09):
All right, bring it on.
Speaker 1 (16:10):
It asks write about a personal mantra or affirmation
you want to live by.
Speaker 2 (16:15):
Oh, I love affirmations, me too, yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
How can you make it a part of your daily life?
Speaker 2 (16:20):
It's all about the power of positive self-talk.
Speaker 1 (16:23):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (16:24):
What message do we need to hear right now?
Speaker 1 (16:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (16:27):
What affirmation will help us stay motivated and
focused on our goals?
Speaker 1 (16:31):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (16:32):
Yeah, it's like choosing a guiding principle for
our lives.
Speaker 1 (16:35):
These planning your future prompts have been
incredibly thought provoking.
Speaker 2 (16:39):
They have, I'm already feeling inspired.
Me too.
Speaker 1 (16:42):
To start setting some new goals.
Speaker 2 (16:43):
And intentions.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
And we still have two more categories to explore.
I know I can't wait,strengthening relationships and
embracing gratitude.
Those are going to be goodWelcome back to our deep dive
into these inspiring reflectionjournal prompts.
Speaker 2 (16:57):
I'm excited for this.
Speaker 1 (16:58):
I know me too.
Speaker 2 (16:59):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (16:59):
We've covered a lot of ground already.
Speaker 2 (17:01):
We have.
Speaker 1 (17:02):
You know, exploring our past, understanding our
present.
Speaker 2 (17:05):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:05):
Envisioning our future.
Speaker 2 (17:07):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (17:07):
Now it's time to turn our attention to relationships
and gratitude.
Speaker 2 (17:11):
Ooh, two of my favorite things.
Speaker 1 (17:14):
Me too.
Speaker 2 (17:15):
Yeah, they're so important.
Speaker 1 (17:16):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (17:17):
They really are the foundation of a fulfilling life.
Speaker 1 (17:20):
They are, yeah, all right, so let's start with
strengthening relationships.
Okay, Prompt number one in thissection asks reflect on the
relationships that bring you themost joy.
Speaker 2 (17:30):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (17:31):
How can you nurture them even more?
Speaker 2 (17:33):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (17:34):
It's simple, but it's powerful.
Speaker 2 (17:36):
Yeah, it's so easy to take our loved ones for granted
, I know, especially when we'rebusy.
Speaker 1 (17:41):
Yeah, life gets in the way.
Speaker 2 (17:42):
It does.
Speaker 1 (17:43):
But this prompt reminds us to be intentional, to
make an effort.
About nurturing thoseconnections.
Speaker 2 (17:49):
Yeah, because relationships they're like
plants.
Speaker 1 (17:53):
Oh, I like that.
Speaker 2 (17:54):
You gotta water them.
Speaker 1 (17:55):
You gotta give them sunlight.
Speaker 2 (17:56):
Yeah, give them attention.
Speaker 1 (18:04):
You gotta tend to them.
Yeah, otherwise they witterOkay.
Speaker 2 (18:06):
Prompt number three encourages us to express our
gratitude to those who'vesupported us.
Speaker 1 (18:08):
That's a good one.
It asks think about someone whohas supported you during a
difficult time.
How can you express yourgratitude to them?
Oh, I love that.
This one really resonates withme.
Me too, because I've had someamazing people in my life.
Speaker 2 (18:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (18:21):
Who have really helped me through some tough
times.
Speaker 2 (18:23):
Same here.
Speaker 1 (18:24):
And sometimes we forget to say thank you.
Speaker 2 (18:26):
We do.
Speaker 1 (18:27):
You know, we just assume they know.
Speaker 2 (18:29):
But it's so important to express our gratitude.
Speaker 1 (18:32):
It is.
Speaker 2 (18:33):
Yeah, it strengthens those bonds.
Speaker 1 (18:35):
It deepens the connection.
Speaker 2 (18:36):
And it makes the other person feel good Exactly,
so it's a win-win.
Speaker 1 (18:39):
Okay, prompt number seven invites us to reflect on
our family traditions.
Speaker 2 (18:44):
Oh, I love traditions .
Speaker 1 (18:45):
Me too, they're so special.
Speaker 2 (18:47):
Yeah, they connect us to our past.
Speaker 1 (18:49):
They create memories.
Speaker 2 (18:50):
And they give us a sense of belonging.
Speaker 1 (18:52):
I love that.
So what does the prompt say?
It asks describe a familytradition or memory that you
cherish.
Speaker 2 (19:00):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:01):
How can you carry it forward or share it with others?
I love that it makes me thinkof all the holiday gatherings.
Speaker 2 (19:08):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:08):
And the special meals .
Speaker 2 (19:10):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:10):
And just the little things that we did as a family.
Those little rituals that madethose times so special.
Speaker 2 (19:16):
Yeah, and it's a reminder that we can create new
traditions too.
Speaker 1 (19:20):
Yes, we can.
Speaker 2 (19:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:21):
All right, let's move on to our final category.
Speaker 2 (19:23):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (19:24):
Embracing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (19:25):
All right.
Speaker 1 (19:26):
I'm a big believer in the power of gratitude.
Speaker 2 (19:28):
Me too.
Speaker 1 (19:29):
It can really transform your life.
Speaker 2 (19:30):
It can.
Speaker 1 (19:31):
Okay, so prompt.
Number two, okay, reminds us ofthe ripple effect of kindness,
oh, I like that it asks reflecton a recent act of kindness.
Someone showed you how did itmake you feel and how can you
pass it?
Speaker 2 (19:44):
on.
That's beautiful.
Speaker 1 (19:45):
It's like a chain reaction of positivity.
Speaker 2 (19:47):
It is.
Speaker 1 (19:48):
You know, one act of kindness can inspire another.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
And another, and another.
Speaker 1 (19:52):
And it just keeps spreading.
Speaker 2 (19:53):
Yeah, it's like throwing a pebble in a pond.
Speaker 1 (19:54):
And the ripples go out and out.
Now.
Speaker 2 (19:56):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (19:57):
Okay, quorum number three invites us to connect with
nature.
Speaker 2 (20:02):
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 1 (20:03):
It asks write about a place you visited that brought
you peace.
Speaker 2 (20:08):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (20:09):
How did it nurture your mind and spirit?
Speaker 2 (20:11):
Nature is so healing.
Speaker 1 (20:13):
It is.
Speaker 2 (20:14):
Yeah, it's like a balm for the soul, it's like a
reset button.
Yeah for our nervous system.
It calms us down, it grounds usit's like a reset button.
Yeah, for our nervous system.
It calms us down.
Speaker 1 (20:20):
It grounds us.
It reminds us of what'simportant.
Speaker 2 (20:22):
Yeah, the simple things.
Speaker 1 (20:23):
All right, here we are at our final prompt, oh wow,
time flies when you're havingfun.
Speaker 2 (20:27):
It does yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:29):
Okay, it asks reflect on the journey you've taken so
far.
Speaker 2 (20:40):
What are you most proud?
Speaker 1 (20:40):
of or grateful for.
Oh, I love that.
Speaker 2 (20:41):
It's like a celebration, yeah, of all the
good stuff, of all the lessonswe've learned.
Speaker 1 (20:43):
It's all the challenges we've overcome, of
all the people who have helpedus along the way and all the
things we have to be gratefulfor, exactly yeah.
And you know what's so greatabout journaling, what it's a
journey, not a destination.
Speaker 2 (20:53):
Ah, I like that.
Speaker 1 (20:55):
We can revisit these prompts again and again.
Speaker 2 (20:57):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:58):
And gain new insights each time.
Speaker 2 (21:00):
It's a lifelong practice.
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Of self-discovery and growth.
Yeah, so to our listeners.
Speaker 2 (21:05):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (21:05):
We encourage you to explore the full list of 50
Reflection Journal prompts onLaStallion's blog.
Speaker 2 (21:13):
Yeah, check it out.
Speaker 1 (21:14):
Choose the ones that resonate with you.
Speaker 2 (21:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (21:16):
And see where your reflections lead you.
Speaker 2 (21:18):
You might be surprised by.
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