LL Journaling Guided Sessions
By LL Journaling
LL Journaling Guided SessionsOct 16, 2022
What do you want to learn?
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that can help you to have a more considered approach to what you want to learn or explore and why.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
What do you expect?
The journaling prompts in this episode can be helpful to work through when you are feeling overwhelmed or like your life is not your own.
The prompts can help you to identify what really matters, what you need to prioritise and what you can consider letting go of or saying no to.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Getting to know you
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that give you an opportunity to reflect on how well people in your life know you and explore how you feel about it.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Give thanks
The journaling prompts in this episode are all about taking a moment for gratitude and appreciation.
Expressing gratitude has many benefits including a more positive outlook on life, increased happiness and deeper compassion and empathy.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Back in time
The journaling prompts in this episode take you on a journey back in time.
Looking back can help you to identify any regrets, unresolved emotions and questions that you still want answers to. It can also help you to gain a different perspective on the present and identify any actions you can take to shape your future.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Banishment
In this episode, I share list writing as a journaling technique with prompts that encourage you to consider what you would like to banish from your life.
Using lists in your journal can be great for clarifying your thoughts, brainstorming solutions, getting past the obvious and capturing a lot of information quickly.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
What do others think of you?
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that give you an opportunity to consider how other people see you and this makes you feel.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Missing person
In this episode, I'm introducing the 'unsent letter' journaling technique.
An unsent letter is a great way to gain clarity and is an effective tool for tapping into, expressing and releasing deep emotion.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Inner voice check-in
In this episode, I share journaling prompts for checking in with your inner voice.
The journaling prompts can help you to identify and acknowledge areas of your life that need your attention and that you may be avoiding.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
How was your day?
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that are a great way to end your day.
Taking time to reflect on your day can help you to identify where you’re living in alignment and where you may need to make some changes or adjustments.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Stop, start, continue
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that are great to work through when you are feeling overwhelmed or a little lost about what to focus on or prioritise.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
An intentional start to your day
In this episode, I share journaling prompts that are great for starting your day more intentionally and taking a moment to check in with yourself.
You can also use these journaling prompts at the start of each week, month or even at the start of a new year.
Journaling tips:
- If you're unsure how to respond to a prompt, try writing "I'm not sure how to respond to this prompt but the thoughts that immediately come to mind/are currently on my mind are..."
- If you stop writing before the music ends, you can go back to the prompt and ask yourself "And? What else?" or you can simply read over what you've written and highlight/circle/underline anything that stands out or that you might want to come back to.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.
NB: Please keep in mind that while journaling is often considered a therapeutic practice, it is not therapy.
There are times when journaling may surface difficult, challenging or upsetting thoughts, memories and emotions. If this happens for you, you can press pause, skip forward to the next prompt or simply end the episode. The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
If you feel you need help with your mental health and wellbeing, please reach out to an organisation and consider finding a professional to support you.
Go to https://leannelindsey.co.uk/mental-health-resources for a list of mental health resources.
Introducing: LL Journaling Guided Sessions
In this very brief episode, I (Leanne, your host) am introducing LL Journaling Guided Sessions and letting you know what to expect from the podcast.
Ultimately, this podcast was created to help you nurture a regular journaling practice that fits comfortably into your daily life. It will consist of weekly bite-sized guided journaling sessions that you can do almost anywhere, at a time that works for you.
Sign up for the newsletter - Notes on Journaling and or visit the website for more free journaling prompts, tips and resources.