October 4, 2024 • 13 mins
50 Journal Prompts For Those Preparing For Birthday
Ever wondered how to transform your birthday into a powerful moment of self-reflection and growth? Join us as we explore how birthdays can become a catalyst for personal development, inspired by the insightful blog post "50 Journal Prompts for those Preparing for Birthday" by Lestallion. We'll discuss how to turn your special day into an opportunity to evaluate past achievements, set meaningful goals, and deepen your connections with loved ones. This episode isn't just about celebrating another year; it's about embracing the chance to pause, reflect, and propel yourself toward a future filled with intention and gratitude.
Imagine describing your perfect day in your new year of life or identifying dreams you've always set aside for 'someday.' We guide you through journaling prompts that help you unearth what truly matters to you, such as writing a book or starting a mentorship program. We emphasize the value of cherishing meaningful relationships and creating lasting memories with friends and family. By the end of this episode, you'll see birthdays not just as milestones of aging but as unique opportunities for personal growth and connection, encouraging you to carry the spirit of reflection and gratitude into your everyday life.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
birthdays.
We all have them right, buthave you ever like really
thought about using yours asthis time for some serious
self-reflection and I'm not justtalking about the cake and
presents, but like reallydigging deep into where you've
been and where you want to go?
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Oh, absolutely.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
So today we're going to dive into this blog post
right From Lestallion.
It's called 50 Journal Promptsfor those Preparing for Birthday
.
Okay, and it's all about howthese prompts can help us all
have a more meaningfulexperience.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Yeah, Birthdays.
They give us this natural pausebutton in our crazy busy lives,
a chance to kind of step backand really take stock.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Totally, totally.
And I like how this blog postit's not just like a random list
of prompts, it's structuredinto these categories.
It's like your in your birthdayself-reflection journey I like
that, yeah, we've got umbirthday reflections, birthday
dreams and goals and birthdayconnections what do you?
What do you make of thatstructure?
Speaker 2 (00:58):
it's actually, it's really clever when you think
about it.
You start with those birthdayreflections, which is really
inviting you to look back.
You know nostalgia, it's apowerful tool for self-discovery
, wouldn't you say.
It's not just about rememberingfun parties or gifts or
whatever, but it's aboutrecognizing how all those past
experiences, even those tied tobirthdays, how they really
(01:19):
shaped who you are today.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah, it's like you're piecing together this
puzzle of your own life right,and using those birthday
memories as these key pieces.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Exactly, and then you very naturally progress to
birthday dreams and goals.
So you've looked back, nowyou're ready to look forward,
and this aligns with this wholeconcept called goal setting
theory, which basically suggeststhat you know, by clearly
defining what we want, we'remore likely to achieve it.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
And what better time to set those goals than on your
birthday.
A fresh start, a new year inyour own personal timeline.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
It's like, yeah, hitting the reset button on our
aspirations.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Okay.
And then we have birthdayconnections because, let's be
honest, who wants to celebratealone?
Right?
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Exactly, and this section really emphasizes how
important those relationshipsare in our overall well-being.
You know birthdays are anatural time to celebrate with
your loved ones, but it can alsobe a time to think about.
You know the quality of thoserelationships.
How can we nurture them?
Who are we missing in our lives?
And these prompts, theyencourage us to go beyond, just
(02:24):
like the surface level birthdaygreetings, and really, truly
connect with the people whomatter most.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Yeah, it's about appreciating those who enrich
our lives, and maybe even likerekindling connections that have
maybe faded over time.
All right, let's get into somespecific prompts that stood out
to us.
You know from each category.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Yeah, I'd love to hear which ones resonated with
you.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
OK.
So from the birthday reflectionsection, this one really got me
thinking.
What's one thing you did lastyear that you're really proud of
?
It's so easy to get caught upin just like the everyday
craziness and forget tocelebrate our accomplishments,
big or small, you know.
What are your thoughts on that?
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Yeah, you know, it's so true.
We have this tendency to justfocus on what we haven't done
yet, what we wish we are betterat, and it's like this
negativity bias is wired into us, you know.
But by taking the time toactually just like acknowledge
those achievements, even thesmall ones, we're actively
fighting that bias.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
And that can be so powerful for our motivation and
how we see ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
It's about recognizing our own strength,
our resilience, those momentswhere we kind of like pushed
ourselves and we came out on top.
Even something as simple as Idon't know, trying a new recipe
that can be a victory worthcelebrating.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Oh, absolutely, it all counts.
Celebrating those smallvictories, it's just as crucial
as acknowledging the big ones.
Each step forward, eachchallenge, it all contributes to
our personal growth.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
Speaking of pushing boundaries, this next prompt
from that birthday reflectionsection.
It really caught my eye.
If you could go anywhere foryour birthday, where would it be
and why?
Hmm, okay, I think I'd be on aremote island in the South
Pacific.
No Wi-Fi, just me, a good bookand, like the sound of the ocean
, total relaxation, you know,disconnect from the everyday
(04:06):
hustle.
What about you?
Where would you escape to?
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Well, you and I, we might have very different
destinations in mind.
I'm more of a bustling cityexplorer myself, but what's so
fascinating about this prompt isthat it's not really about the
actual place right.
It's about what thatdestination represents.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
So you crave that peace, that tranquility, a break
from technology.
For me, it's about those newcultures, new experiences,
soaking it all in.
So this exercise it allows usto tap into what we truly value,
what brings us joy andfulfillment.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
It's like holding a mirror up to our desires, even
if those desires take the formof some like far off paradise or
a bustling city street.
I love that, and you know it'slike thinking about uncovering
those deeper desires.
It's a perfect transition tobirthday dreams and goals.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Because that sense of escapism like it ties in nicely
with this first prompt in thisnext section.
What's something new you wantto try in this new year of your
life?
What's on your list?
Speaker 1 (05:04):
You know it's funny you should mention lists because
I actually I keep a running onelike all year round, of things
I want to experience, like newrestaurants or books I want to
read, or you know.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
But when my birthday comes around, that list just
takes on this whole new meaning.
Yeah, this year I'm thinkingabout how to take that pottery
class I've been eyeing.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
I love it.
See, it's turning those somedaydreams into this year realities
.
Yes, that's awesome.
For me, it'd be learning a newlanguage.
I've always been so fascinatedby different cultures and I
don't know being able tocommunicate in another language
language.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
It seems like such a valuable skill and a way to
connect oh, for sure, you know,I actually I read this study
once about how learning a newlanguage it can actually like
change your brain what yeah,like for the better improving
memory, you can even enhanceyour ability to multitask get
out but yeah, it's not even justlike the cognitive stuff.
(05:58):
It's about embracing new waysof thinking, experiencing the
world in a whole new way.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yeah, yeah, it's like you're expanding your worldview
one word at a time.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
Okay, next prompt what's a skill you want to learn
or improve before your nextbirthday?
What comes to mind for you?
Speaker 2 (06:16):
Hmm, well, you know, in the spirit of this deep dive,
I'd have to say, maybe like myactive listening skills.
Oh, interesting it's justsomething I'm always working on,
but I think birthdays are agreat time to you know, check in
with yourself, see where youcan grow.
How about you?
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That's a good one.
Yeah, it's so easy to getcaught up in your own thoughts,
but being present, trulylistening to those around us,
that's huge.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yeah, that's a skill definitely worth honing.
As for me, I'd love to likelevel up my photography skills.
I'm always the one likesnapping pictures, but I feel
like I could be capturing thosemoments with more like artistry,
you know.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Totally.
It's like taking something youalready love and finding ways to
refine it.
Express yourself even more.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Exactly.
Okay, let's move on.
Describe a perfect day in yournew year of life.
What would you do?
This one always gets myimagination going.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Mine too.
It's such a simple question,but like so powerful, yeah, it's
like we can really connect withthose deep desires, paint a
picture of what really makes ushappy.
For me, it would involveexploring nature, Maybe a hike
followed by a picnic lunch by alake, with a good book, of
course.
I love that.
For me, I'd be waking up inthis cozy cabin in the mountains
(07:30):
, fresh air streaming throughthe windows, and I'd start my
day with a cup of coffee and agood book.
Can you tell I'm a bit of abook.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
I'm going to sit and then I'd spend the day like
hiking with friends, maybe do alittle photography along the way
, and then we do end the daywith this like delicious home
cooked meal and some stargazingoh wow, you know it's
interesting hearing both of ourideal days.
It's not about extravagantthings or anything.
It's about like those simplepleasures and genuine connection
(07:59):
.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
That's so true, it's a good reminder.
You know, true fulfillment it'soften in those simple things,
those moments of connection withourselves, with nature, with
people we love.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Yes, okay, let's move on to the birthday wishes for
you category.
This one feels a little morelike introspective, wouldn't you
?
Speaker 2 (08:17):
say For sure.
Yeah, it's about like reallyexploring our hopes, dreams, our
values on a deeper level.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Totally Like we're giving ourselves permission to
dream big.
This first prompt in thebirthday wishes for you category
, that's a good one.
If you could have three wishesgranted for your birthday, what
would they be?
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Ooh, I like that one.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
It's like the classic genie in a bottle.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Right yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
But birthday style Right.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
What would your three wishes be?
Speaker 2 (08:44):
Hmm, that's a tough one, you know.
It's funny With all we knowabout psychology and human
behavior, we still don't reallyget what drives those deep
desires, you know.
But I think that's what makesthis prompt so interesting.
It's like we get to tap intothose unconscious longings and
see what comes up.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yeah, it's like a window into our soul or
something.
Okay, I'll go first.
Wish number one to speak anylanguage fluently.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
Imagine the connections, the cultures you
could experience firsthand.
Wish number two more time, Anextra day added to every week
wouldn't hurt, would it?
Speaker 2 (09:17):
No, it would not.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
And wish number three , a lifetime supply of plane
tickets to travel the world.
There you go.
How about you?
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Oh, I love how all of your wishes are about
connection and exploration.
Yeah, that's awesome.
For me, my first wish would befor like true inner peace.
Yeah, you know that unshakablesense of contentment that goes
beyond, like, what was happeningexternally.
Second, I'd wish for the giftof inspiring others.
You know to embrace this, likelifelong learning and curiosity.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
And finally a little more lighthearted.
I wouldn't say no to a lifetimesupply of freshly baked bread.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Now, that's a wish I can get behind.
Okay, next prompt.
This one's a little morereflective.
What's a message you want totell your future self?
It's almost like you're writinga letter to a future version of
you.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Right.
It's like this powerfulexercise in self-compassion
encouragement.
We tend to carry so muchself-doubt, anxiety, but this
prompt lets us tap into thisplace of wisdom, offer some
guidance to our future selves.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Yeah, it's like giving yourself a pep talk from
the future.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
You know what I mean.
I think I'd tell my future selfto like worry less about the
small stuff, to never stopexploring and to always remember
like life it's about thejourney, not the destination
Beautifully said.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
It's a great reminder to embrace where we are now,
but still keep striving forthose goals.
Okay, ready for the last promptin this category?
Maybe this one's all aboutturning those aspirations into
action.
What's one dream you'redetermined to make come true?
It's about finding that onedesire, you know, that one goal
that really lights you up, andcommitting to making it happen.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Yeah, that's a big one.
For me it would be to write abook, but like one that combines
my love of travel withpsychology, exploring different
cultures, you know, through thislens of human behavior.
It's been bouncing around in myhead for years.
What about you?
What's that dream you're readyto bring to life?
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Oh, I love that.
That's amazing.
It's the perfect blend of yourpassions and your natural
curiosity too.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
As for me, I've always dreamt of starting a
mentorship program for youngpeople who are interested in
psychology, helping themnavigate the field, sharing my
experience, knowledge, somethingI'm really passionate about.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
That's awesome.
Okay, before we wrap up thiswhole deep dive, let's explore
that last category birthdayconnections.
I love how this section remindsus that life is better together
, right.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
With other people, this one in particular stands
out.
Who are the friends you want tocelebrate your birthday with?
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It's so simple, but it's powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
It is.
Yeah, it encourages us toreally think about the people
who truly matter, the ones whobring us joy, support, make life
richer.
It's a great reminder tocherish those connections.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Yes, 100%.
Okay.
Last prompt, and it's a goodone Ready what's a memory with a
friend or family member youwant to create this year?
I love how this shifts thefocus right.
It's not about material things,but about experiences, about
making memories.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
And that's what it's all about right.
It's a beautiful way to kind ofend this exploration of
birthday reflections.
You know, birthdays aren't justabout us.
They're about the people weshare our lives with, creating
those meaningful moments thatwe'll cherish for years to come.
You know, this whole likediving into these prompts.
(12:33):
It's been amazing.
Actually, it's really changedhow I think about birthdays.
Birthdays aren't just aboutgetting older, are they?
It's about celebrating life,reflecting on our journey so far
, setting intentions for thefuture, connecting with
ourselves and those who mattermost.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
Celebrate every day like it's your birthday.
Remember that line from theblog post.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
It takes on a whole new meaning now, right.
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Totally.
It's about bringing that sameenergy, you know, of reflection,
intention, gratitude, to everysingle day and on that note
we've reached the end of ourdeep dive into the power of
birthday reflections.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Until next time, may your birthdays be filled with
joy, reflection and a renewedsense of purpose.
birthdays.
We all have them right, buthave you ever like really
thought about using yours asthis time for some serious
self-reflection and I'm not justtalking about the cake and
presents, but like reallydigging deep into where you've
been and where you want to go?
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Oh, absolutely.
I love that.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
So today we're going to dive into this blog post
right From Lestallion.
It's called 50 Journal Promptsfor those Preparing for Birthday
.
Okay, and it's all about howthese prompts can help us all
have a more meaningfulexperience.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Yeah, Birthdays.
They give us this natural pausebutton in our crazy busy lives,
a chance to kind of step backand really take stock.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Totally, totally.
And I like how this blog postit's not just like a random list
of prompts, it's structuredinto these categories.
It's like your in your birthdayself-reflection journey I like
that, yeah, we've got umbirthday reflections, birthday
dreams and goals and birthdayconnections what do you?
What do you make of thatstructure?
Speaker 2 (00:58):
it's actually, it's really clever when you think
about it.
You start with those birthdayreflections, which is really
inviting you to look back.
You know nostalgia, it's apowerful tool for self-discovery
, wouldn't you say.
It's not just about rememberingfun parties or gifts or
whatever, but it's aboutrecognizing how all those past
experiences, even those tied tobirthdays, how they really
(01:19):
shaped who you are today.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah, it's like you're piecing together this
puzzle of your own life right,and using those birthday
memories as these key pieces.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Exactly, and then you very naturally progress to
birthday dreams and goals.
So you've looked back, nowyou're ready to look forward,
and this aligns with this wholeconcept called goal setting
theory, which basically suggeststhat you know, by clearly
defining what we want, we'remore likely to achieve it.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
And what better time to set those goals than on your
birthday.
A fresh start, a new year inyour own personal timeline.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
It's like, yeah, hitting the reset button on our
aspirations.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:55):
Okay.
And then we have birthdayconnections because, let's be
honest, who wants to celebratealone?
Right?
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Exactly, and this section really emphasizes how
important those relationshipsare in our overall well-being.
You know birthdays are anatural time to celebrate with
your loved ones, but it can alsobe a time to think about.
You know the quality of thoserelationships.
How can we nurture them?
Who are we missing in our lives?
And these prompts, theyencourage us to go beyond, just
(02:24):
like the surface level birthdaygreetings, and really, truly
connect with the people whomatter most.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
Yeah, it's about appreciating those who enrich
our lives, and maybe even likerekindling connections that have
maybe faded over time.
All right, let's get into somespecific prompts that stood out
to us.
You know from each category.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Yeah, I'd love to hear which ones resonated with
you.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
OK.
So from the birthday reflectionsection, this one really got me
thinking.
What's one thing you did lastyear that you're really proud of
?
It's so easy to get caught upin just like the everyday
craziness and forget tocelebrate our accomplishments,
big or small, you know.
What are your thoughts on that?
Speaker 2 (02:59):
Yeah, you know, it's so true.
We have this tendency to justfocus on what we haven't done
yet, what we wish we are betterat, and it's like this
negativity bias is wired into us, you know.
But by taking the time toactually just like acknowledge
those achievements, even thesmall ones, we're actively
fighting that bias.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:17):
And that can be so powerful for our motivation and
how we see ourselves.
Speaker 1 (03:21):
It's about recognizing our own strength,
our resilience, those momentswhere we kind of like pushed
ourselves and we came out on top.
Even something as simple as Idon't know, trying a new recipe
that can be a victory worthcelebrating.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Oh, absolutely, it all counts.
Celebrating those smallvictories, it's just as crucial
as acknowledging the big ones.
Each step forward, eachchallenge, it all contributes to
our personal growth.
Speaker 1 (03:43):
Speaking of pushing boundaries, this next prompt
from that birthday reflectionsection.
It really caught my eye.
If you could go anywhere foryour birthday, where would it be
and why?
Hmm, okay, I think I'd be on aremote island in the South
Pacific.
No Wi-Fi, just me, a good bookand, like the sound of the ocean
, total relaxation, you know,disconnect from the everyday
(04:06):
hustle.
What about you?
Where would you escape to?
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Well, you and I, we might have very different
destinations in mind.
I'm more of a bustling cityexplorer myself, but what's so
fascinating about this prompt isthat it's not really about the
actual place right.
It's about what thatdestination represents.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
So you crave that peace, that tranquility, a break
from technology.
For me, it's about those newcultures, new experiences,
soaking it all in.
So this exercise it allows usto tap into what we truly value,
what brings us joy andfulfillment.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
It's like holding a mirror up to our desires, even
if those desires take the formof some like far off paradise or
a bustling city street.
I love that, and you know it'slike thinking about uncovering
those deeper desires.
It's a perfect transition tobirthday dreams and goals.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:53):
Because that sense of escapism like it ties in nicely
with this first prompt in thisnext section.
What's something new you wantto try in this new year of your
life?
What's on your list?
Speaker 1 (05:04):
You know it's funny you should mention lists because
I actually I keep a running onelike all year round, of things
I want to experience, like newrestaurants or books I want to
read, or you know.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
But when my birthday comes around, that list just
takes on this whole new meaning.
Yeah, this year I'm thinkingabout how to take that pottery
class I've been eyeing.
Speaker 1 (05:23):
I love it.
See, it's turning those somedaydreams into this year realities
.
Yes, that's awesome.
For me, it'd be learning a newlanguage.
I've always been so fascinatedby different cultures and I
don't know being able tocommunicate in another language
language.
Speaker 2 (05:37):
It seems like such a valuable skill and a way to
connect oh, for sure, you know,I actually I read this study
once about how learning a newlanguage it can actually like
change your brain what yeah,like for the better improving
memory, you can even enhanceyour ability to multitask get
out but yeah, it's not even justlike the cognitive stuff.
(05:58):
It's about embracing new waysof thinking, experiencing the
world in a whole new way.
Speaker 1 (06:03):
Yeah, yeah, it's like you're expanding your worldview
one word at a time.
Speaker 2 (06:07):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (06:08):
Okay, next prompt what's a skill you want to learn
or improve before your nextbirthday?
What comes to mind for you?
Speaker 2 (06:16):
Hmm, well, you know, in the spirit of this deep dive,
I'd have to say, maybe like myactive listening skills.
Oh, interesting it's justsomething I'm always working on,
but I think birthdays are agreat time to you know, check in
with yourself, see where youcan grow.
How about you?
Speaker 1 (06:32):
That's a good one.
Yeah, it's so easy to getcaught up in your own thoughts,
but being present, trulylistening to those around us,
that's huge.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
Yeah, that's a skill definitely worth honing.
As for me, I'd love to likelevel up my photography skills.
I'm always the one likesnapping pictures, but I feel
like I could be capturing thosemoments with more like artistry,
you know.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Totally.
It's like taking something youalready love and finding ways to
refine it.
Express yourself even more.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Exactly.
Okay, let's move on.
Describe a perfect day in yournew year of life.
What would you do?
This one always gets myimagination going.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Mine too.
It's such a simple question,but like so powerful, yeah, it's
like we can really connect withthose deep desires, paint a
picture of what really makes ushappy.
For me, it would involveexploring nature, Maybe a hike
followed by a picnic lunch by alake, with a good book, of
course.
I love that.
For me, I'd be waking up inthis cozy cabin in the mountains
(07:30):
, fresh air streaming throughthe windows, and I'd start my
day with a cup of coffee and agood book.
Can you tell I'm a bit of abook.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
I'm going to sit and then I'd spend the day like
hiking with friends, maybe do alittle photography along the way
, and then we do end the daywith this like delicious home
cooked meal and some stargazingoh wow, you know it's
interesting hearing both of ourideal days.
It's not about extravagantthings or anything.
It's about like those simplepleasures and genuine connection
(07:59):
.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
That's so true, it's a good reminder.
You know, true fulfillment it'soften in those simple things,
those moments of connection withourselves, with nature, with
people we love.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Yes, okay, let's move on to the birthday wishes for
you category.
This one feels a little morelike introspective, wouldn't you
?
Speaker 2 (08:17):
say For sure.
Yeah, it's about like reallyexploring our hopes, dreams, our
values on a deeper level.
Speaker 1 (08:23):
Totally Like we're giving ourselves permission to
dream big.
This first prompt in thebirthday wishes for you category
, that's a good one.
If you could have three wishesgranted for your birthday, what
would they be?
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Ooh, I like that one.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
It's like the classic genie in a bottle.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Right yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
But birthday style Right.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
Right.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
What would your three wishes be?
Speaker 2 (08:44):
Hmm, that's a tough one, you know.
It's funny With all we knowabout psychology and human
behavior, we still don't reallyget what drives those deep
desires, you know.
But I think that's what makesthis prompt so interesting.
It's like we get to tap intothose unconscious longings and
see what comes up.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
Yeah, it's like a window into our soul or
something.
Okay, I'll go first.
Wish number one to speak anylanguage fluently.
Speaker 2 (09:07):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 1 (09:07):
Imagine the connections, the cultures you
could experience firsthand.
Wish number two more time, Anextra day added to every week
wouldn't hurt, would it?
Speaker 2 (09:17):
No, it would not.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
And wish number three , a lifetime supply of plane
tickets to travel the world.
There you go.
How about you?
Speaker 2 (09:24):
Oh, I love how all of your wishes are about
connection and exploration.
Yeah, that's awesome.
For me, my first wish would befor like true inner peace.
Yeah, you know that unshakablesense of contentment that goes
beyond, like, what was happeningexternally.
Second, I'd wish for the giftof inspiring others.
You know to embrace this, likelifelong learning and curiosity.
Speaker 1 (09:45):
I love that.
Speaker 2 (09:45):
And finally a little more lighthearted.
I wouldn't say no to a lifetimesupply of freshly baked bread.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Now, that's a wish I can get behind.
Okay, next prompt.
This one's a little morereflective.
What's a message you want totell your future self?
It's almost like you're writinga letter to a future version of
you.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
Right.
It's like this powerfulexercise in self-compassion
encouragement.
We tend to carry so muchself-doubt, anxiety, but this
prompt lets us tap into thisplace of wisdom, offer some
guidance to our future selves.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Yeah, it's like giving yourself a pep talk from
the future.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:17):
You know what I mean.
I think I'd tell my future selfto like worry less about the
small stuff, to never stopexploring and to always remember
like life it's about thejourney, not the destination
Beautifully said.
Speaker 2 (10:31):
It's a great reminder to embrace where we are now,
but still keep striving forthose goals.
Okay, ready for the last promptin this category?
Maybe this one's all aboutturning those aspirations into
action.
What's one dream you'redetermined to make come true?
It's about finding that onedesire, you know, that one goal
that really lights you up, andcommitting to making it happen.
Speaker 1 (10:51):
Yeah, that's a big one.
For me it would be to write abook, but like one that combines
my love of travel withpsychology, exploring different
cultures, you know, through thislens of human behavior.
It's been bouncing around in myhead for years.
What about you?
What's that dream you're readyto bring to life?
Speaker 2 (11:09):
Oh, I love that.
That's amazing.
It's the perfect blend of yourpassions and your natural
curiosity too.
Speaker 1 (11:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:16):
As for me, I've always dreamt of starting a
mentorship program for youngpeople who are interested in
psychology, helping themnavigate the field, sharing my
experience, knowledge, somethingI'm really passionate about.
Speaker 1 (11:27):
That's awesome.
Okay, before we wrap up thiswhole deep dive, let's explore
that last category birthdayconnections.
I love how this section remindsus that life is better together
, right.
Speaker 2 (11:37):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:37):
With other people, this one in particular stands
out.
Who are the friends you want tocelebrate your birthday with?
Speaker 2 (11:44):
It's so simple, but it's powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:46):
It is.
Yeah, it encourages us toreally think about the people
who truly matter, the ones whobring us joy, support, make life
richer.
It's a great reminder tocherish those connections.
Speaker 2 (11:58):
Yes, 100%.
Okay.
Last prompt, and it's a goodone Ready what's a memory with a
friend or family member youwant to create this year?
I love how this shifts thefocus right.
It's not about material things,but about experiences, about
making memories.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
And that's what it's all about right.
It's a beautiful way to kind ofend this exploration of
birthday reflections.
You know, birthdays aren't justabout us.
They're about the people weshare our lives with, creating
those meaningful moments thatwe'll cherish for years to come.
You know, this whole likediving into these prompts.
(12:33):
It's been amazing.
Actually, it's really changedhow I think about birthdays.
Birthdays aren't just aboutgetting older, are they?
It's about celebrating life,reflecting on our journey so far
, setting intentions for thefuture, connecting with
ourselves and those who mattermost.
Speaker 2 (12:44):
Celebrate every day like it's your birthday.
Remember that line from theblog post.
Speaker 1 (12:49):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:50):
It takes on a whole new meaning now, right.
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Totally.
It's about bringing that sameenergy, you know, of reflection,
intention, gratitude, to everysingle day and on that note
we've reached the end of ourdeep dive into the power of
birthday reflections.
Speaker 2 (13:03):
Until next time, may your birthdays be filled with
joy, reflection and a renewedsense of purpose.
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