Dec 28, 2023
Today I want to take you back to an episode I did on
journaling so that you can incorporate it into your planning and
rituals for the new year. I hope it inspires
you...
Quote of the Day
Never Stop Dreaming, Hal Elrod
Most Successful People I’ve met including very well
know keep journals.
-isaac newton, leonardo davinci, copernicus, business
leaders, etc.
Most see journaling as a TASK because of school
or our need for results.
As I’ve shifting internally (inner game vs outer game)
I’ve seen the benefits.
Scientifically speaking there are massive
benefits in the areas of neuroplasticity, personal development,
coping with problems, and simply to destress.
lets talk today about 7 specific benefits in hope
it will inspire you to start or increase
practice…
7 Proven Benefits fo Journaling
Communication Skills Development
-clarity
-articulation
-confidence
Record of Memories leads to Happiness
-trigger emotions
-cement experiences
-relive emotions
Achieving Goals
-tracking progress
-recognition of progress
-accountibility
Creativity
-stimulates imagination
-creating solutions…writing takes abstract and makes
it clear and specific
-brainstorming exercise
Stress Reduction & Coping
-research has proven its a techinque to reduct
stress
-talking, writing, identifying things that create
circularity on your mind helps.
-moves you from emotions to logic and helps to get
UNSTUCK
Self Awareness & Progress
-identify patterns
-identify solutions
-before, during, and after experiences
Overall, it is a Staple DAILY RITUAL of mine and
although it doesnt always happen, it definitely guides me back
at times to get on track.
Don't take my word for it. Expert
Opinion:
As Judy Willis MD, a neurologist specializing in brain
research regarding learning suggests: "The practice of writing can
enhance the brain's intake, processing, retaining, and retrieving
of information… it promotes the brain's attentive focus
- boosts long-term memory, illuminates patterns, gives the
brain time for reflection, and when well-guided, is a source of
conceptual development and stimulus of the brain's highest
cognition."
Tips and Suggestions
Determine best method
-I use both App and Written depending on need and
moment
Be consistent
-reminders set and create a structured time and
place
Create a focus that FITS YOUR NEED
-gratitude to change your frequency
-success updates to change your focus or
filter
-memories or experiences
-all of the above
Don’t focus on the Detail, Focus on the
Process
-say yes and figure it out
-just start
-share or don’t share…do it for YOU!!