You're listening to the Journal Party Podcast, where every week we get together for the ultimate journal jam sesh as we journal through life together as a community. My name's Alex Gallner and I'll be your host, so here's how it works. I'll give you a journal prompt in a groove and you just start writing. After a few minutes, you'll hear a little bell that sounds like this. And we'll move on to the next prompt. After a couple minutes, you'll hear that bell again.
And we'll move on to the next prompt and we'll just keep going on like that until we're finished. Feel free to write on whatever you like, or even just follow along in your car. If you finish before the bell, you can try to dig deeper and elaborate, or just chill out and enjoy the tunes. Don't overthink it. There's no wrong way to do this. So, welcome to the party. Journal party. What's up, party people?
I just got back from beautiful La Jolla, California, where I'm actually getting married next March. It was pretty nice, I gotta say. I tasted some cakes, I did a little walkthrough of the venue, all with my partner, and it got me thinking a little bit about commitment. The things that we commit to in our lives. Speaking of that, this is also the 99th episode of the Journal Party Podcast. That means I've done this 99 weeks in a row. So that's also commitment.
Whether it's a partner or a passion project, commitment is an important part of life. That's why today we're going to be jamming through five journal prompts to explore and deepen our understanding of commitment. So go ahead and open up that journal and let's get this party started. Here comes prompt number one. Reflect on a significant commitment you've made. What led to that decision and how did you feel at the time? How has this commitment influenced your life and personal growth?
Prompt number two. Think about someone or something you're committed to right now. What drives your commitment and how do you demonstrate it regularly? Reflect on the positive impacts this commitment has had on your life. Prompt number three. Recall a commitment that was difficult to maintain. What challenges did you face and how did you address them? If you couldn't keep the commitment, what valuable lessons did you learn from the experience? Prompt number four.
Consider your feelings about long term commitments. Do you have any fears or reservations? What excites you about the prospect of committing to something or someone over a long period? Prompt number five. Imagine your life five years from now. What commitments do you envision making and how will they shape your future? Write a detailed description of what your life looks like with these commitments in place. Great job party people!
As we wrap up today's session, take a moment to reflect on the insights you've gained about commitment, whether it's to a partner, a project or personal goal, our commitments shape who we are and they guide us toward our future. And I, for one, I'm super glad that I've committed to this project and thank you so much for listening because it makes it all worthwhile. Remember to check out our app for more guided journaling with mood and energy trackers and a supportive community.
You can connect with me on Instagram at journal party, OMG, or my personal handle at Alex Gellner, and please leave a review on your podcast platform. If you enjoyed today's episode, it really helps us out. Quick insight based on today's theme. Commitment is not just about staying true to someone or something. It's also about staying true to yourself and your values. So, if it's something that you love and that you really stand for, commit! Just do it!
And if you're committed to journaling, I'd like to invite you to join us every Wednesday night at 7pm. standard time for a journal party live. It's a free live stream where the community gets together and journals through our newest programs inside of the app. And then we share insights at the end. It's been growing every week and it's a ton of fun.
You can tune in through our YouTube channel, our private Facebook group, or even directly through our app, all of which are linked in the show notes. All right, folks, I've got other commitments, so I got to run. But as always, party on.