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The journaling podcast for finding calm, clarity and your next step. Looking for a journaling podcast? Clarity in Small Steps is a guided journaling podcast helping you slow down, reduce overwhelm and reconnect with yourself through simple journal prompts, planning and reflection.

  1. 22h ago

    Ep. 21 Journal with me : Nourish & restore yourself | Radiance

    Radiance Series – Week 3: Nourish & Restore What if self-care wasn't another thing to achieve, but simply a way of listening to what we need? This week in our Radiance journaling journey, we're exploring what it really means to nourish and restore ourselves. We're moving beyond the idea that self-care is something we do when we've finished everything else, and instead looking at how we can make caring for ourselves part of everyday life. We often give our time, energy and attention so freely to other people, our work and our goals. But when was the last time you stopped and asked yourself what you need? This episode is an invitation to pause, listen and consider what being genuinely well looks and feels like for you. What self-care really means beyond pampering and treats.Recognising the signs that we're feeling well, rested and connected to ourselves.Why we don't need to wait until we're exhausted before we rest.The importance of listening to our needs before they become urgent.Giving ourselves permission to receive support and care.Making ourselves a priority without feeling selfish.Why self-care doesn't need to become another goal or task on our to-do list.Ready to explore this week's theme more deeply? The full Week 3 journal prompts are available inside Journal Club on Patreon, where we take each week's theme further through guided journaling and reflection. Journal Club is also a space to share your thoughts, connect with other journalers and take some intentional time for yourself each week. Rather than adding another task to your list, choose one small act of care this week simply because you need it or because it feels good. Rest. Take a slow morning. Go for a walk. Ask for help. Read your book. Have an early night. No productivity attached. No reason required. Just care. You don't have to earn your own care. If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review. It really helps more people discover our little journaling community. Thank you for being here, and I'll see you next week for the final part of our Radiance journey. Take care of yourself. 🤍 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  2. Aug 12

    Ep.20 Journal with me : Solar Eclipse | Romanticise everyday | Radiance

    Week 2: Romanticise Your Everyday What if we stopped waiting for life to feel special and started noticing the beauty that's already here? This week in our Radiance journaling journey, we're exploring the idea of romanticising our everyday lives, not by pretending everything is perfect, but by slowing down enough to appreciate the little moments that make life feel good. We're often so focused on our goals and the future we're working towards that we forget to enjoy the present. This episode is a reminder that you don't need to wait until you've achieved everything on your list to have fun, rest, celebrate or create beautiful moments. What it really means to romanticise your everyday life.Finding joy in the small, ordinary moments.How slowing down can change the way we experience our daily routines.Giving yourself permission to enjoy life while still working towards your goals.Creating simple rituals that make everyday life feel more meaningful.Why you don't have to wait for a special occasion to celebrate your life.Ready to take this conversation a little deeper? The full Week 2 journal prompts are available inside Journal Club on Patreon, where we explore each week's theme together through guided journaling and reflection. And because we're experiencing a solar eclipse today, I've also added some extra eclipse journal prompts for you to enjoy for free on Patreon. 🌑✨ Eclipses have long been associated with moments of change, transition and new beginnings, making them a lovely opportunity to pause and reflect on what you're ready to release, what you're being invited towards and what you want this next chapter to feel like. You don't need to attach any particular meaning to the eclipse — simply use it as a natural moment to pause, look inward and check in with yourself. [Find the free Solar Eclipse Journal Prompts on Patreon →] Choose one ordinary moment this week and make it feel special. Slow down. Put your phone away. Add something that makes you happy and allow yourself to really be there for it. You don't need a perfect life to enjoy your life. You are allowed to enjoy the life you're creating. If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a review. It really helps more people discover our little journaling community. I'll see you next week for the next part of our Radiance journey. 🤍 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  3. Aug 5

    Ep. 19 Journal with me : Find what brings you joy | Glow from within | Radiance

    Radiance – Week 1: Glow From Within Welcome to the first episode of our August journaling series, Radiance. This month, we're taking a gentle step away from the constant pursuit of productivity and making space to reconnect with ourselves. Together, we'll explore what it means to create a life that feels just as good as the goals we're working towards, embracing self-care, joy and the beauty of everyday moments. In this week's episode, we're reflecting on how we can reconnect with the version of ourselves that feels most alive. We'll explore why self-care is about so much more than occasional treats, how to recognise the things that truly nourish us and why making time for joy is an important part of personal growth. ​Why slowing down isn't the same as standing still.​Reconnecting with the things that make you feel most like yourself.​The difference between self-care as a luxury and self-care as a daily practice.​Making space for joy while still working towards your goals.​Beginning the month with curiosity, kindness and intention. If you'd like to go deeper, you can join Journal Club on Patreon, where you'll receive this week's guided journal prompts, and become part of our supportive journaling community. Each week throughout the month, we explore a new theme together, helping you build a meaningful and sustainable journaling practice. "I honour my needs, embrace joy, and give myself permission to shine." If you enjoyed today's episode, I'd be so grateful if you could follow the podcast and leave a review. It really helps more people discover the show and become part of our growing community. Thank you so much for listening, and remember... You are allowed to enjoy the life you're creating. If you are interested in my friends hikes check out - https://herwildadventures.co.uk Link to my journal spread and template for all the things that bring joy - https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner/posts/166409430 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  4. Jul 28

    Ep. 18 Journal With Me: Embracing Ease & Letting Go of Pressure | Flourish

    Flourish | Week 5: Summer in Bloom – Embracing Ease As we come to the end of our Flourish journey, this week's episode is an invitation to slow down and simply enjoy the season you're in. Over the past month we've reflected on our growth, trusted our own pace, celebrated the things already blooming in our lives and explored the conditions that help us thrive. Now, it's time to take a deep breath and embrace something we often overlook... ease. Together, we'll explore how finding joy in the everyday, letting go of unnecessary pressure and being more present can help us appreciate the beautiful life we're already creating. ​Why flourishing doesn't always require us to do more.​Finding joy in life's simple, everyday moments.​Letting go of pressure and perfectionism.​Creating space for rest, gratitude and presence.​Appreciating the season you're in before moving on to the next.If you'd like to explore this week's theme more deeply, I'd love to welcome you to the Journal Club on Patreon. For just £3 per month, you'll receive: ​Weekly guided journal prompts.​Exclusive Patreon blog posts.​Monthly journaling themes.​Access to our wonderful Journal Club community.If you're looking to build a more mindful journaling practice, it's the perfect place to continue the conversation. If you were interested in our end of month seeds of intentions spread, head over to instagram and comment seeds on this post - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbP_EEqiLRG/?igsh=MXI5eGtlZjF5bnVnZQ== I'd love to see your journal pages and hear what this month's Flourish theme has meant to you. Come and say hello over on Instagram and tag me in your creations, I absolutely love seeing how each of you brings these prompts to life. Next week, we begin a brand-new monthly journey with our Radiance theme. Together, we'll explore gentle self-care, mindful rituals and the small daily practices that help us care for ourselves from the inside out. It's going to be a beautiful month, and I can't wait to share it with you. About me ... I'm Lou, the creator behind the Clarity Box, host of the Journal Club and a passionate believer in the power of journaling to bring calm, clarity and intention to everyday life. Each week I share gentle podcast conversations, guided journaling inspiration and creative ideas to help you slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself. If you'd like to journal alongside each episode, you can join the Journal Club on Patreon for just £3 per month, or find creative journal tutorials and Plan With Me videos over on YouTube. 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  5. Jul 22

    Ep. 17 - Journal With Me: Creating Growth | Flourish

    Flourish | Week 4: Creating the Conditions for Growth Welcome back to our Flourish series. Over the past few weeks, we've reflected on our journey, learned to trust our own pace, and celebrated the things that are already blooming in our lives. This week, we're exploring something that often goes unnoticed—the conditions that allow growth to happen. Just like a garden needs sunlight, water and care, we also need the right environment to thrive. Our daily habits, our relationships, our boundaries and the way we speak to ourselves all play a part in helping us flourish. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the small, intentional choices that support lasting growth. Rather than asking ourselves to do more, we'll explore how creating the right conditions can help us feel more balanced, grounded and aligned with the life we're building. Why growth starts with the environment we create.Recognising what helps us thrive and what drains our energy.The role of habits, boundaries and self-care in personal growth.How small daily choices shape our future.Creating space for what truly matters.Nurturing ourselves with patience and intention. If you'd like to explore this week's theme more deeply, I've created a guided journaling post over on Patreon, including thoughtful prompts, guidance notes designed to help you reflect and put these ideas into practice. For just £3 a month, you'll receive access to weekly journal prompts, our monthly journaling themes, and become part of our wonderful Journal Club community. I'd love to have you join us as we continue to grow together. Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed today's episode, I'd really appreciate it if you left a review or shared it with someone who might need this reminder. Every share helps our community continue to grow, and I'm so grateful you're here. Next week, we'll bring our Flourish journey together as we reflect on everything we've planted throughout the month and look ahead to the season that's waiting for us. Until then, keep nurturing yourself, trust your own journey, and remember... The life you want to grow begins with the small choices you make each day. 📌 Connect with us: Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  6. Jul 15

    Ep.16 - Journal With Me: Celebrate what's working | Flourish

    Flourish | In Full Bloom – Celebrating What's Working Welcome back to our Flourish series. This week, we're taking a break from focusing on what's next and instead turning our attention to what's already blooming. So often, we're quick to notice what still needs fixing or improving, but how often do we stop to celebrate the life we're creating right now? In this episode, we're exploring the power of recognising our progress, appreciating the quiet moments of joy, and acknowledging the strengths that have carried us this far. Flourishing isn't about waiting until everything is perfect—it's about learning to see the beauty in the season you're already living. Together, we'll discover how celebrating what's working can shift our perspective, boost our confidence, and help us continue growing with gratitude rather than pressure. Why we often overlook our own progress.Learning to celebrate the ordinary moments that make life meaningful.Recognising the strengths that have helped us grow.Finding joy in the present instead of always chasing the future.Creating a mindset of gratitude and appreciation.Understanding that flourishing is happening every day, even in small ways.What am I overlooking because it feels ordinary?Where in my life am I already flourishing?What strengths have helped me get to where I am today?What moments have brought me genuine joy recently?What would I like more of in my life?If someone who loved me described me today, what would they say is blooming within me? This week, ask yourself: What if I celebrated my progress as much as I noticed my imperfections? Sometimes the greatest shift doesn't come from changing our lives, it comes from changing what we choose to notice. Thank you so much for listening. If this episode encouraged you to pause and appreciate how far you've come, I'd love it if you left a review or shared it with a friend who could use the reminder. Every conversation we start helps our journaling community continue to flourish. 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  7. Jul 8

    Ep. 15 - Journal With Me: Trusting your pace | Flourish

    Flourish | Week 2: Rooted & Growing – Trusting Your Pace Welcome back to our Flourish series. This week, we're exploring something many of us struggle with: the pressure to keep up. Whether it's social media, career milestones, personal goals or simply the expectations we place on ourselves, it's easy to feel like we're falling behind. But what if you're not behind at all? In this episode, we're slowing things down and reflecting on what it means to trust your own journey. Just like every flower blooms in its own season, we all grow at different speeds—and that's exactly how it's meant to be. Together, we'll explore how comparison steals our joy, why growth can't be rushed, and how we can begin embracing our own unique pace with confidence and compassion. Why comparison often leaves us feeling "behind."The importance of trusting your own timeline.How to recognise the quiet signs of personal growth.Letting go of unrealistic expectations.Defining success on your own terms.Creating space to enjoy the journey instead of constantly chasing the destination.Where in my life do I feel like I'm rushing?Whose timeline am I comparing myself to?What evidence do I already have that I'm growing?If I trusted my own timing completely, how would I show up differently?What season am I in right now?What does flourishing at my own pace actually look like? One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself this week is: "What if nothing has gone wrong?" What if you're not behind...What if you're simply growing at the pace your life needs right now? Sometimes the greatest act of self-care isn't pushing yourself to do more, it's trusting that where you are today is exactly where you need to be. Thank you so much for listening. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you left a review or shared it with someone who needs the reminder that they don't have to rush through life. Every share helps our journaling community continue to grow, and I'm so grateful you're part of it. Next week, we'll continue our Flourish journey by celebrating what's already blooming in our lives. We'll be shifting our focus from where we're going to appreciating just how much is already going well. Until then, keep growing gently, trust your own pace, and remember... You are not behind. You are becoming. 🌿 Join our journal club for £3 per month here - Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠⁠ 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

  8. Jul 1

    Ep. 14 Q2 Reflection | Flourish

    Flourish | Week 1: Reflecting on Growth – Your Q2 Review Welcome to the first episode of our new monthly journaling theme, Flourish. Before we step fully into a new season of growth, we're taking a moment to pause and reflect on everything the past three months have brought us. This episode is your invitation to celebrate your progress, uncover valuable lessons, and recognise the quieter moments of growth that are so often overlooked. A quarterly review isn't about measuring your worth by your productivity or ticking off every goal on your list. Instead, it's an opportunity to look back with compassion, notice the patterns that have shaped your journey, and carry those insights with you into the months ahead. Together, we'll explore how reflection can help us flourish, not by pushing harder, but by understanding ourselves more deeply. Why quarterly reviews are one of the most valuable journaling practices.Celebrating both the big milestones and the quiet victories.Recognising the lessons hidden within challenges.Identifying what energises you and what leaves you feeling depleted.Looking for patterns that can guide your next steps.Setting intentions for Q3 based on insight rather than pressure.What am I most proud of from the past three months?What surprised me about myself this quarter?What drained my energy, and what helped me flourish?If Q2 was trying to teach me something, what would the lesson be?What seeds have I planted that are beginning to bloom?What do I want to carry into Q3?Create your own Flourishing Garden. Draw a flower pot, garden bed, or tree and fill the roots with the qualities that have supported your growth this quarter. Then add flowers, leaves, or blooms to represent the progress you've made, finishing with a few unopened buds for the dreams and intentions you're nurturing for Q3. Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed today's episode, I'd love it if you shared it with a fellow journal lover or left a review, it really helps more people discover the podcast and join our growing community. Until next time, keep growing gently, trust your own pace, and remember... Flourishing isn't about becoming someone new, it's about allowing yourself to fully bloom into who you already are. 🌿 📌 Connect with us: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifestyledplanner⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lifestyledplanner.com⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/LIFEstyledplanner⁠ Pinterest : ⁠https://pin.it/32Hw2VD4F⁠

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