It's not always easy to stay in a good mood, but journaling can be a great way to boost your positivity and cultivate a better mood. It's like putting pen to paper and having a heart-to-heart with yourself. It allows you to unload any negativity and work through challenging emotions, set positive goals for yourself, and gain clarity about what matters most in life. Plus, when you look back over all the progress you've made, it can leave you feeling accomplished and ready to take on whatever come...
Jan 09, 2023•14 min
Setting resolutions for the new year is an exciting and rewarding experience. It allows you to reflect on the past and plan for the future. But, if you’re like most people, your enthusiasm and determination may start to fade after a few weeks. To help your resolutions stick, let's work through them like journal prompts! Get your journals ready because today we're going through 5 journal prompts to help you set meaningful New Year's Resolutions for 2023! Resources Free Journal Prompt App Get A FR...
Jan 01, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
It's that time of year again! Time to reflect on the year that was and set intentions for the year ahead. You might be tempted to gloss over the tough bits and focus on the good if you're like me. But if we want to learn and grow from our experiences, we must know what really went down in 2022. Here are five journal prompts to help you review your year. 1. What surprised you this year? 2. What were you most proud of? 3. What (or who) let you down? 4. What did you learn the hard way? 5. What (or ...
Dec 26, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. There's food, family, and presents galore! But let's be real—the holidays can also be a lot. If you're feeling overwhelmed, these five journal prompts will help you get into the holiday spirit with a good old-fashioned journal jam sesh. Let's get into the holiday spirit with five fun journal prompts! The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they can also be stressful. If you're feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, don't forget your journal is ...
Dec 19, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of The Journal Party Podcast, we're going to be focusing our journals on frugality. If you're looking to save money and be a more frugal McDougal, journaling can be a great way to help you track your progress and stay on track. Journaling can help you save money in a few different ways. First, it can help you become more aware of your spending habits. By taking the time to write down what you spend, you'll start to see patterns emerge and areas where you can cut back. Second, it ...
Dec 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Great music deserves to be recognized and celebrated. That's what today's Journal Party is all about. Music appreciation! Whether you're a seasoned musician or just someone who appreciates good tunes, taking the time to reflect on your relationship with music can be both cathartic and illuminating. Today, we're going to be jammin' through five journal prompts about music appreciation! Music in this episode by Chris Raggatt, Greg Carrozza, Paul Anstey, and M.R.B. Hit me up on Twitter and Instagra...
Dec 05, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Friends are an essential part of our lives. They are the family we choose. We rely on them for support, laughter, and love. They know us better than anyone and they accept us for who we are. That's why today we're going to be jamming through 5 journal prompts about friendship... specifically, your BFF. 1. How did you meet your best friend? 2. What is your favorite memory with your best friend? 3. What are the things you have in common with your best friend? 4. Why do you think you get along so w...
Nov 28, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It's that time of year again! Time to break out the turkey baster, polish up the silverware, and start thinking about everything you're thankful for. If you're looking for some inspiration for your Thanksgiving journaling this year, you're just gonna gobble this episode up. Today we're going to be journaling through 5 journal prompts for Thanksgiving. 1. What are 3 things you're grateful for this year? 2. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? 3. What was your best Thanksgiving dinner eve...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we're going to be working through 5 journal prompts about food and how it makes life more delicious. Here's how it works. I'll give you a journal prompt and a groove, and you just start writing. After a few minutes, you'll hear a little bell, and we'll move on to the next prompt. After a couple of minutes, you'll hear the bell again, and we'll move on to the next prompt, and we'll just keep going like that til we're finished. Here are the prompts of the day 1. What is your favori...
Nov 14, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Dreams are a funny thing. Sometimes they make perfect sense, and other times they are complete nonsense. But whether they are logical or not, dreams are always interesting. I think they're worth exploring. Otherwise, what a weird experience to have on the regular. Sometimes it is hard to remember your dreams although, keeping a dream journal can help with that. What we're going to do is a little different though, since I highly doubt you just woke up with a fresh dream to analyze. Still, I think...
Nov 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 8
If you're looking for a way to get into the spooky holiday spirit, you're in for a treat. It just wouldn't be right to drop an episode of your favorite journaling podcast on Halloween and have it NOT be about Halloween! So grab your favorite notebook and pen, curl up with a cup of pumpkin spice coffee, and get ready to channel your inner goth kid. Today's episode features 5 journal prompts for Halloween! Music by Bill Palmer, Joel Woolf, Marty Hailey, Kylie Couper, Jaime Arredondo, Cookie Cartel...
Oct 31, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We all know the feeling. You’re scrolling through Instagram, looking at pictures of your friends in far-flung places, and you start to feel the itch. The itch to travel, to explore, to adventure. But where to begin? That’s where today's journal jam sesh comes in. Today we'll be jammin' through five journal prompts to help you plan your next travel adventure. Whether you’re planning your next vacation or just daydreaming about future possibilities, these prompts will help you get your wanderlust ...
Oct 24, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today we are talking about boundaries. Whether it's saying no to invitations, setting limits on how much work we'll take on, or establishing time frames for our leisure activities, boundaries are essential for protecting our time and energy. In today's episode, we'll be exploring five journal prompts that will help you figure out what your boundaries are and how to protect yourself best. Music by Travis A. King, Nicholas Goulding, Sinj Clarke, Cookie Cartel, Jinx Chin Resources Free Guided Journ...
Oct 17, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Journaling about our habits can be a powerful way to gain insights into why we do what we do. By taking the time to reflect on our daily behaviors, we can begin to make changes that will help us lead healthier, happier lives. In this episode of Journal Party, we'll be exploring five journal prompts designed to help us examine our habits. We'll be looking at both the conscious and unconscious behaviors that make up our daily routine, and by understanding why we do the things we do, we can begin t...
Oct 10, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The third episode of the Journal Party podcast features five journal prompts to help you keep going when the going gets tough. Hosted by Alex Gallner, this episode is all about helping listeners stay motivated and focused on their goals. Every week, listeners are invited to join in and journal through guided prompts together as a community. This week's prompts are designed to help people keep moving forward even when things are tough. Fun fact: Alex recorded this episode with Covid, so he sounds...
Oct 03, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the second episode of The Journal Party podcast, Alex gives five journal prompts set to funky music to help you prioritize your life based on urgency, importance, effort, and impact. Alex also discusses the Eisenhower matrix and shares some updates about The Journal Party community. Throughout the episode, Alex's excitement is infectious and will leave listeners feeling motivated to start their own journaling practice. Alex's tips and tricks for getting the most out of journaling will be help...
Sep 26, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Journaling can be a great way to reflect on your life and cultivate gratitude for the good things you have. The journal party podcast is a weekly guided journal show hosted by Alex Gallner. Each week, Alex guides listeners through a series of journal prompts around a different theme set to fun music and soundscapes. In this first episode, Alex shares some background information on how the show came to be and guides listeners through prompts to cultivate gratitude. The show begins with Alex intro...
Sep 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
