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Journal For Career Development - How a Notebook Can Transform Your Career Development Journey
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Feeling like you're just reacting to your career instead of actively shaping it? Discover the transformative power of maintaining a career journal. We dive deep into how this simple practice creates a remarkable feedback loop of self-awareness, helping you identify patterns in both your professional successes and challenges.
A quality journal becomes much more than a notebook—it transforms into your personal career coach, guiding your growth and helping you navigate workplace complexities. We explore why features matter: how thicker paper prevents distracting ink bleed-through, numbered pages create a searchable professional archive, and durable covers protect your valuable insights wherever your workday takes you.
The magic happens when you convert abstract career aspirations into concrete, actionable steps on paper. Through powerful prompts like "What small action can I take today toward my goals?" and "What skills do I want to develop this quarter?" your journal becomes the blueprint for intentional career advancement. We share compelling stories of professionals who used journaling to find direction when feeling lost, overcome burnout through pattern recognition, and systematically develop leadership skills that led to promotions. With just 10-15 minutes daily, you create your personal accountability system that transforms scattered thoughts into structured professional development. Ready to take control of your career trajectory? Grab a quality journal and write that first entry—it might be the small step that changes everything.
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You're here with us again for another deep dive, and you know what that probably means.
Speaker 2:Yeah, you're hungry for knowledge.
Speaker 1:You're ready to level up in your career.
Speaker 2:Without getting bogged down with too much information.
Speaker 1:Right, and today we are zeroing in on something.
Speaker 2:Super interesting.
Speaker 1:I think so too.
Speaker 2:The power of using a journal notebook for career growth.
Speaker 1:Now, we've talked about good journals before.
Speaker 2:Like Lestallion, for example.
Speaker 1:And we're going to use what we know about them.
Speaker 2:To really dig deep into. How they can help you in your professional life.
Speaker 1:You know, navigating career growth.
Speaker 2:Oh, it can be so overwhelming.
Speaker 1:I know it really can. There's a lot of uncertainty.
Speaker 2:Yeah, you lack motivation sometimes.
Speaker 1:You're always trying to find.
Speaker 2:Balance between work and life. Right, it's tough.
Speaker 1:And we want to show you how something so simple Like journaling. Yeah.
Speaker 2:Can help you find some clarity.
Speaker 1:Oh.
Speaker 2:And take some real action.
Speaker 1:Yeah, have you ever felt like you're just reacting to your career instead of actually shaping it?
Speaker 2:Oh, all the time, you know what I mean. I know exactly what you mean.
Speaker 1:Like what if you had this dedicated space, a journal that could help you, take you from feeling lost to having a clear roadmap Totally, and that's the power of journaling for career growth.
Speaker 2:Absolutely. It's about creating a consistent practice where you think about your thoughts and you write them down you know what I mean and you set goals with real intention, and then you actually track how you're doing, you're turning your ambitions into things you can actually achieve.
Speaker 1:Okay, so this is like way more than just a diary.
Speaker 2:Way more Like this is strategic. This is strategic.
Speaker 1:Okay, when we talk about this, what's the big takeaway? What are we really unlocking?
Speaker 2:It's all about self-awareness.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:You become so self-aware when you journal consistently Okay, you start to see patterns in your successes and in the things that you struggle with, and this helps you get better at what you do and it helps you acknowledge your progress Right. It's an amazing feedback loop.
Speaker 1:It's like you're having a conversation with yourself.
Speaker 2:You are.
Speaker 1:It's like having a career coach.
Speaker 2:Right.
Speaker 1:Built into the pages of your notebook.
Speaker 2:That's such a good way to put it.
Speaker 1:You're looking at what you did well, what you can improve.
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:And using those things to plan for the future.
Speaker 2:You're learning, you're reflecting and you're planning. That's so cool, and when you have a journal that is made for this kind of thing.
Speaker 1:Like La Stallion.
Speaker 2:Like a La Stallion journal. Exactly, it takes it to another level because they really get it. They get it, they understand what professionals need.
Speaker 1:So, speaking of La Stallion, yeah, they make a big deal about their 120 GSM paper Right. So, speaking of Lestallion, they make a big deal about their 120.
Speaker 2:GSM paper Right.
Speaker 1:And I'm not a paper expert.
Speaker 2:I'm not either.
Speaker 1:I don't really know paperweights. Why does that matter?
Speaker 2:It matters because when you are really thinking hard and you're jotting down notes or you're brainstorming, you want to be able to write freely without the ink bleeding through. That thicker paper lets you use any kind of pen.
Speaker 1:Markers, markers, even highlighters.
Speaker 2:Even highlighters.
Speaker 1:Without it looking messy.
Speaker 2:Exactly, and messy pages, they distract you.
Speaker 1:Yeah.
Speaker 2:And you don't want that when you're trying to focus.
Speaker 1:Right Makes total sense. You don't want to be worried about that when you're in the zone.
Speaker 2:Not at all.
Speaker 1:Another thing I noticed is that Lestallion journals have numbered pages and a table of contents.
Speaker 2:They do.
Speaker 1:Which seems really smart Super smart. For career stuff.
Speaker 2:So smart.
Speaker 1:How so.
Speaker 2:Well, think about it. You're building this incredible resource over time. Yeah, you might want to go back and look at a decision you made, or see how a project developed right with numbered pages and a table of contents. Uh-huh, your journal becomes like a searchable archive Wow of your career journey that's so isn't that cool. You can flip back to any point in time.
Speaker 1:Yeah, see how your thinking is changed you're basically making your own career development guide.
Speaker 2:You are.
Speaker 1:That you can refer back to as you go Anytime.
Speaker 2:It's brilliant and when you can actually see those past entries, you create this timeline of your growth. Right, and you can see the patterns and how far you've come in a way that you just can't when you're just thinking about it.
Speaker 1:I love that, and they often have a really nice cover too.
Speaker 2:Right.
Speaker 1:Like a soft faux leather.
Speaker 2:Yes.
Speaker 1:Is that just to make it look good, or is there a practical reason for that?
Speaker 2:Well, it definitely feels nice to hold a quality journal.
Speaker 1:Yeah.
Speaker 2:But it's also about durability.
Speaker 1:Right.
Speaker 2:You're going to be taking this journal everywhere, to meetings, meetings, commutes.
Speaker 1:Yeah.
Speaker 2:You need a cover that can handle it, so true. The Lestallion cover protects your thoughts.
Speaker 1:Your idea.
Speaker 2:All of those valuable insights.
Speaker 1:Makes it a real companion.
Speaker 2:It does.
Speaker 1:And I like that they add a back pocket Me too. You know where you can keep notes and things.
Speaker 2:It's so handy.
Speaker 1:You can put business cards in there.
Speaker 2:Yes.
Speaker 1:Maybe notes from a conference.
Speaker 2:Or inspiring quotes.
Speaker 1:So you get everything you need.
Speaker 2:All in one place.
Speaker 1:Okay, so we know, journaling is good.
Speaker 2:Right.
Speaker 1:And we love the listallion features.
Speaker 2:Uh-huh.
Speaker 1:But how do we actually use this to reach those big career goals that seem so far away sometimes?
Speaker 2:This is where things get really interesting. Okay, when you write your goals down in your journal, they become real. They stop being just thoughts in your head and they turn into something concrete and you can break them down exactly break those big goals down into smaller steps. Okay, things you can actually do make sense. It's like creating a blueprint yeah for your career love that and your journal helps you stay on track how so? You can review your goals regularly.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:See what you've done and make changes if you need to. Okay, this keeps you motivated and moving forward.
Speaker 1:And it's all about those small wins, right.
Speaker 2:It is.
Speaker 1:Like, when you achieve a small step, you write it down in your journal.
Speaker 2:You celebrate it.
Speaker 1:And that keeps you going.
Speaker 2:It keeps you going.
Speaker 1:We found some great examples of prompts to help with goal setting.
Speaker 2:Oh, I love prompts.
Speaker 1:Me too, Like asking yourself what are your top three career goals for this year?
Speaker 2:It forces you to prioritize.
Speaker 1:Yeah, out of all the things you want to do.
Speaker 2:You have to choose the most important ones For right now, exactly.
Speaker 1:And then there's this one what small action can I take today to move closer to my goals?
Speaker 2:That one's my favorite.
Speaker 1:Yeah, it stops you from procrastinating.
Speaker 2:It does.
Speaker 1:And gets you doing something right now.
Speaker 2:Even if it's something small.
Speaker 1:Even if it's small.
Speaker 2:That's how you build momentum.
Speaker 1:And the last one is what skills do I want to develop this quarter?
Speaker 2:I love that one.
Speaker 1:This is all about continuous learning.
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:You're always growing and evolving and this makes you think about the skills you need to get to the next level, and some listallion journals have those dashed lined pages.
Speaker 2:Oh yeah, so you can track your progress visually. You can make little charts, many timelines.
Speaker 1:That's really cool Features tell stories, sell.
Speaker 2:They do so.
Speaker 1:I actually have a story about this.
Speaker 2:Okay, I'd love to hear it.
Speaker 1:Early in my career. I felt so lost.
Speaker 2:Oh yeah.
Speaker 1:Like I had no idea what I wanted to do.
Speaker 2:I've been there.
Speaker 1:And I decided to start journaling Smart, and I specifically picked a journal with numbered pages. Why? Because I wanted to see how my thinking changed over time. Oh, that's brilliant and looking back at those entries, I can actually see how I went from confused to clear.
Speaker 2:Oh, wow.
Speaker 1:Because I started setting small goals and taking action.
Speaker 2:That's amazing.
Speaker 1:Yeah, and those prompts. They really helped me figure out what I was passionate about that's incredible.
Speaker 2:That's how.
Speaker 1:I ended up doing what I'm doing today.
Speaker 2:I love that story, thanks. I also have a friend, sarah. She's a marketing manager.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:And she was feeling totally burned out. I feel that yeah, I know the feeling.
Speaker 1:Like constantly stressed.
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:Overwhelmed.
Speaker 2:Overwhelmed.
Speaker 1:And she started journaling too Good for her. She got a really durable journal with a soft cover that she took everywhere with her. Okay, it was like her safe space to let it all out.
Speaker 2:Yeah, you know, I know what you mean.
Speaker 1:And figure out what was stressing her out Right, and through writing it all down, she started to see patterns in her work and how she was communicating with people.
Speaker 2:Wow.
Speaker 1:And she realized she needed to manage her time better and set some boundaries.
Speaker 2:Yes, and you know what?
Speaker 1:It totally worked.
Speaker 2:That's great.
Speaker 1:She's way less stressed now.
Speaker 2:I'm so glad to hear that.
Speaker 1:And she feels way more in control.
Speaker 2:That's the best part.
Speaker 1:It's amazing what a little self-reflection can do.
Speaker 2:It really is.
Speaker 1:My brother Mark.
Speaker 2:Okay.
Speaker 1:He wanted to be a leader.
Speaker 2:Uh-huh.
Speaker 1:But he didn't know what skills he needed to develop.
Speaker 2:I see.
Speaker 1:So he got himself a Lestallian journal.
Speaker 2:Smart.
Speaker 1:The one with numbered pages.
Speaker 2:Okay.
Speaker 1:And he basically created a learning log. He wrote down all the leadership books he was reading online courses he was taking his thoughts on everything, okay, and by looking back at his entries he could see how much he was taking his thoughts on everything Okay, and by looking back at his entries, he could see how much he was learning, what he still needed to work on Uh-huh, and he became so much more confident.
Speaker 2:That's awesome.
Speaker 1:Yeah, and he actually got a leadership position.
Speaker 2:No way, yeah, that's so cool.
Speaker 1:So you can see how journaling can be used for so many different things.
Speaker 2:You really can.
Speaker 1:It's so versatile.
Speaker 2:It really is.
Speaker 1:Okay, let's recap.
Speaker 2:Okay.
Speaker 1:What are the big benefits?
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:And what are some practical tips?
Speaker 2:Okay.
Speaker 1:So, first of all, journaling helps you get clarity and focus in your career.
Speaker 2:It does.
Speaker 1:You can set goals and, arguably, track them. Yes, you get better at solving problems. Uh-huh, you get better at solving problems because you're thinking them through on paper.
Speaker 2:That's right.
Speaker 1:It gives you an outlet for all those career-related emotions.
Speaker 2:Absolutely.
Speaker 1:And you build resilience.
Speaker 2:Because you're constantly reflecting. So, true, and remember those practical tips.
Speaker 1:Yes, let's go over them.
Speaker 2:They're key to making journaling a habit. Okay, so number one set aside time every day, Even if it's just 10 or 15 minutes.
Speaker 1:Doesn't have to be a long time.
Speaker 2:Not at all.
Speaker 1:Use prompts. Yeah, those questions can be so helpful.
Speaker 2:They really can.
Speaker 1:Like what did I achieve today? What challenges did I face? How did I deal with them?
Speaker 2:Those are good ones.
Speaker 1:And go back and read your old entries so you can see your progress and spot any patterns. Yeah.
Speaker 2:Oh, and don't forget gratitude.
Speaker 1:Oh yes.
Speaker 2:Always good to focus on the positive.
Speaker 1:And you can experiment with different styles of journaling.
Speaker 2:Absolutely.
Speaker 1:Find what works best for you.
Speaker 2:And, as we've said before, a well-made journal.
Speaker 1:Like a listallion.
Speaker 2:Like a listallion journal. It just makes the whole experience better.
Speaker 1:So much more enjoyable.
Speaker 2:And effective.
Speaker 1:So let's think long term. Okay, journaling for your career is a long game.
Speaker 2:It is.
Speaker 1:It's not a quick fix.
Speaker 2:It's about consistently improving your decision making.
Speaker 1:Becoming more self-aware.
Speaker 2:And staying motivated.
Speaker 1:It's like having a personal accountability partner.
Speaker 2:Right.
Speaker 1:That helps you through the tough times.
Speaker 2:And to get started, remember she's a good quality journal. We like list allion.
Speaker 1:The stallion is great decide what you want to achieve with journaling? Yeah, find a quiet space.
Speaker 2:Yeah, start small, keep it simple and look back at what you've written regularly regularly so, as we wrap up this deep dive, it's clear that a journal especially one designed for professionals like those from Lestallion could be such a powerful tool. It's not just about writing down your thoughts.
Speaker 1:It's about taking control shaping your career and making it what you want it to be.
Speaker 2:So, as you think about your career so far, what's one thing that keeps coming up for you, one challenge that you could explore in your journal?
Speaker 1:Sometimes just writing about it.
Speaker 2:Can give you a whole new perspective and lead to amazing changes.
Speaker 1:And who knows, maybe that one small step Will change everything. That's it for this deep dive. Thanks for joining us, see you next time. See you next time.