Jane's Journal

Hey Journal! Today I am asking a question, is Generation Z too sensible? Are we missing out on life experiences? I am going to talk about anxiety and no alcohol consumption. This discussion is based on The Guardian article.  Let me know what you think about this in the Q&A. Follow me on Instagram: @janesjournalpodcast Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay

Hey Journal! I am experiencing major post-graduation confusion. There is so much I can do, but where to start? How about not starting at all? What?! Well, I am afraid... Do you feel like you are running away from your dreams too? Are you self-sabotaging? Today I will talk about my fear of making mistakes and tell you how to start following your dreams and deal with self-sabotaging. If you like my content, follow me on Instagram: @janesjournalpodcast Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay

Hey Journal! Today I will be talking about why I am okay being alone. Ultimately why you should feel more secure about being alone.  The benefits include: 1. I can do what I like to do. I can go to the movie theater alone, I can go to an art gallery, I can sit in a café alone. 2. It helps not to get attached to people. 3. Time alone gives space for reflection. Learning to be okay being alone will help you to be happy with and without people. To appreciate time alone and with people. Follow me on Instagram @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Today I will be talking about how to deal with days when you do not feel like yourself. You just don't think like yourself, feel like your being your true self, when you doubt your whole being. It happens to all of us, but how to feel like yourself again? I will introduce you to a helpful method that saves me each time. Know that you will feel better! There is always sun after the rain (you will get the reference after you listen to this episode ;)) Follow me on Instagram for more visual content: @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! What is a social media detox? It is an abstention from social media. Nowadays, we get too consumed by everything happening on social media, and we forget to disconnect and enjoy the life around us, be more mindful, take care of our physical health. In this episode, I am joined by my friend Anna who did the 30-day social media detox challenge. Listen to her talk about her journey and the benefits she gained from this experience. You might want to try it out yourself! ;) Anna's YouTube channels about a healthy, vegan, zero waste lifestyle: In English: Anna Audare https://www.youtube.com/user/koncha659  In Latvian: Green&WildLiving https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxE4IWtlj5FG44xYswqg3Xg  Blog: https://annaaudare.com/ My social media: Insta: @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Have you experienced creative block, writer's block, or any othere type of block? Me too! Like right now! In this episode, I decided to talk about how to deal with blocks/limitations in our lives. Follow me on insta:@janesjournalpodcast  

Hey Journal! I have a great quote prepared to describe this episode. In the words of Joey Tribbiani from Friends: “It is a love based on giving and receiving as well as having and sharing, and the love that they give and have is shared and received, and through this having and giving, and sharing and receiving, we too can share and love and have and receive.”  I will talk about my experience in giving to the wrong people and learning when to stop. Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal!  Today I will be addressing all the changes that have happened to this channel, me, and what will hopefully change in the future for me. New insta: @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal!  Today I am going to talk about how to deal with failure and rejection. We all face failure and rejection at some point in our life, so it is better to learn how to accept it and move on.  :) Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! To have more or less stuff? That is the question I will be trying to answer, and the keyword is trying. I will be talking about my dilemma when it comes to throwing out things. I attach memories to things, and that's why I can't let go of them, but I need to let go of them if I want to buy new things. :D Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! How about instead of a Hot Girl Summer you will have a Hot Girl Life! Set a goal to be your best Hot Girl Self forever! Improve your self-image, mindset, and learn how to set healthy boundaries. Be the hot girl you deserve to be! The Symbolic Interactionism theory comes from the book A First Look at Communication Theory (8th), Griffin, E. (2012) Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Today, I want to talk about what does it actually means to be an adult? It is not your typical getting job, living alone things, it is more about changing yourself on the inside, how you treat people and react, it is all about changing your values. If you want to know more, click play! :) Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Searching for love can be hard during the pandemic, but online dating comes to save the day! In today's episode, I will share a few funny stories that happened to me while online dating. Spoiler: marriage! Hahaha...just press play and enjoy the fun! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! In this episode, I am talking about how I got really focused on my studies in February and did nothing I really love to do. It made me think - so what? Why does it matter to me so much? Why would it be valuable for you to know? Well...I was avoiding thinking about other fun aspects of my life because nothing is the way it used to be. Do you feel that way too? Are you focusing on one thing to avoid thinking about other things?  Listen to this episode to be reminded that we all need to do a little bit more of things we love like our hobbies because that is what keeps us happy. Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! I will tell you something, we all are beautiful! Don't believe me? Click on this episode to find out the truth! Why you should love yourself? How to love yourself? How to let that beauty inside of you shine? What actions do you need to take? All in the episode, don't miss out! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! In this episode, I am joined by a guest my friend Yoshi, a psychology major student, who is interested in human sexuality! He is currently writing a thesis about sexual shame and aspires to become a sexologist. Get excited! We are going to talk about why sex is a taboo topic, what is a sexual shame and how to overcome it, what types of sexual orientations there are, why it matters to know your sexuality, does it define you, and more. Recommended age +18 Links that Yoshi recommends: Sexplanations with Dr. Doe https://youtube.com/user/sexplanations Ask Carlos https://youtube.com/c/AskCarlos Counseling by Carlos https://www.counselingbycarlos.com/ Sexology Dr. Moali https://open.spotify.com/show/26qNTh13RwR51m9Tu3iMlW?si=PD-1kKHMTEiP2g2IiHcsOQ Find a gay therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gay Yoshi Instagram @psych_and_sexology Podcast Instagram @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Want to self-improve this year? Yes! Then I recommend journaling. In this episode, I will discuss how journaling is a helpful tool to free your mind, helps to boost your memory, deal with anxiety, stress, and mild depression. Start journaling now and boost your confidence, reach your goals! Let this year be your year! For more information about journaling, check out these resources I used: Ackerman, C. (2019, July 10). 83 Benefits of Journaling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/ Ackerman, C. (2019, June 19). Writing Therapy: Using A Pen and Paper to Enhance Personal Growth. Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/writing-therapy/ Utley, A. & Garza, Y. (2011). The therapeutic use of journaling with adolescents. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 6:1, 29-41, doi: 10.1080/15401383.2011.557312 Baikie, K., & Wilhelm, K. (2005). Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 11(5), 338-346. doi:10.1192/apt.11.5.338 Carpenter, S. (2001, September). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/sep01/keepdiary Crocker, J., Niiya, Y., & Mischkowski, D. (2008). Why Does Writing About Important Values Reduce Defensiveness?: Self-Affirmation and the Role of Positive Other-Directed Feelings. Psychological Science, 19(7), 740–747. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02150.x Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 377-389. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.84.2.377 Grothaus, M. (2015, January 29). Why Journaling Is Good For Your Health (And 8 Tips To Get Better). Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/3041487/8-tips-to-more-effective-journaling-for-healt

Hey Journal!  I chose to look at the bright side of 2020 and highlighted for you why the year actually wasn't that bad! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Do you feel unmotivated sometimes? Yeah, me too. Today I will talk about what is motivation, and tell you tips how to stay motivated. I will also read tips on how to be more confident because sometimes we feel unmotivated because we are not confident in ourselves.  So if you want to feel motivated and confident press play and enjoy your day! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hello Journal!  This episode has a message for you!  I will be telling you how will your week look like with the help of Tarot cards. It is a general reading, so just take what resonates best with you!  Timestamps: Group 1: 1.59 Group 2: 11.26 Group 3:  17.00 Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey, Journal or should I say Čau!   This episode I am improvising!  Before I sat down to record I had no idea what will happen and suddenly I am playing a skit about horse-head society and debunking stereotypes about my lovely country Latvia. Make sure to press play for that not so usual content! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! This might not be factually correct episode nonetheless I try to understand why we lie? How to tell if someone is lying? Do I lie and when? Is there still a need to lie? What is the grey area for lying? Once again not factually correct just my opinion. Enjoy! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! This episode is dedicated to my return back to the university. I am living on my own again (in dorm) and getting used to learning in new circumstances because of that-should-not-be-named. However, today is all about the valuable lessons I learned as 21-year-old. It's 21 things baby haha! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Enjoy this short funny episode about different types of storytellers. Some people tell stories with a lot of details, some get confused like they don't know what they are talking about. But it doesn't matter how they tell a story what matters is that all of them are unique.  Since I kept this episode short there is no musical break, however, I recommend - 1. Tell her by Rizzle Kicks. 2. Tell me something I don't know by Selena Gomez. 3. Zemes stunda by ansis. Insta:@janesjournalpodcast 

Hey Journal! In this episode, I talk about how I was pressuring myself to be perfect. However, I no longer want to be perfect. Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Warning: better listen to this at night, those are shower thoughts after all ;)! This episode unfolds with my figuring out what came first the chicken or the egg because unlike you my brain does not think at night about embarrassing moments that happened to me in high school, my brain is strange. I will also comment on other random shower thoughts I found on the internet with the help of the night when the brain is thinking outside the box.  My shower thoughts will be all over the place! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Have you seen people walking in underwear as pants? No!? Well, apparently this is one of the trends this summer!  In this episode, I will talk about the fashion trends of 2020 for women and men. Fun comments included. Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Today I will talk about The Kissing Booth 2. Boy oh boy I disliked it! I will talk about things I found funny in the movie and things I just found frustrating. Come along with me on this ride as I try to understand why no one has a life outside the main characters and how come the technology in the movie is out of this world, why no one is able to just talk, and was Elle's choice at the end correct. My teenage self would believe this movie is great yet I now am tearing it apart, Enjoy! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey girl you are a Goddess and today's episode is all about empowering and opening it up in yourself!  In general, I will talk about How To Be Single. Is there a right way to be single? Definitely not! However,  I have my own spin on and vision of how to be single that I have mastered and I feel good about it. I will discuss how it is important to accept that you are single, taking care of yourself is a big part, learning a new skill creates a belief that you are unstoppable and much more in the episode.  So, take out your notepad and pen, prepare yourself to get inspired! Insta:@janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! Life is slowly coming back to its "usual ways", but I don't want to throw out the window the lessons I learned during the lockdown. Therefore I decided to recall the things I realized while I was isolating. In today's episode, I will talk about how I got to accept that life will get out of hand, out of my control, being alone is okay, the only person in charge of my feelings is me, and if not now, then when? Might add that I sound more emotional than usual.  Nonetheless, enjoy my soul-searching episode! Follow me on Instagram: @janesjournalpodcast

Hey Journal! How about becoming a little bit nostalgic? I'm going to talk about my early tween and teen years when the entertainment and gossip came from magazines, it was okay to talk to 1D band's poster, music was recorded with a help of TV, and the more lipgloss the better. Wait a minute, wasn't it the time when I learned what a vibrator is? Yeah well, find out, click and listen! Follow this podcast on insta: @janesjournalpodcast.

Hey Journal! This episode is all about working out, specifically during the lockdown. I will talk about what working out means to me, where I find the motivation to workout, what videos I follow to do my workouts. I'm going to briefly talk about the 28-day summer sculpt workout by Blogilates I did and how it left me feeling, oh boy, was that hard! Definitely tune in if you always ask yourself - Is working out really worth it? I guarantee you will have a fun time with me! Check this podcast on Instagram @janesjournalpodcast.

Hello to you from me, Jane! In this episode, you will get to hear me answer random questions I have chosen in order for you to get to know me better so we could become friends. Imagine it is a slumber party. I will dive into questions that will be connected to my hobbies, my interests, the silly billy questions, and the question that may or may not shake my morals, maybe yours too. P.S. I might be a bee whisperer! Listen and find out! Find this podcast on insta @janesjournalpodcast !