Jump right into Journaling
Don’t worry if you find yourself procrastinating at first; it’s natural. It’s also easy to overcome, once you know how.
First, remind yourself that your Journal is for no one but you. You don’t have to write well and no one can tell you what to say. Don’t be afraid to make some false starts or to feel a little awkward at first. Just tell yourself that whatever you write is fine. It can help to set a timer and write for just five minutes, not taking your fingers off the keyboard. Just let the words tumble onto the page. The point is that you’ll have overcome that first hurdle—you’ll be writing. And you’ll quickly discover how helpful and cathartic Journaling can be.
Inspiration: “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt, American First Lady (1884-1962)
What to write about?
Think of your Journal as an oasis within the Coaching Sanctuary. It’s a place where you can capture your daily feelings, thoughts, dreams, hopes, and struggles as you Journey toward a more fulfilled, rewarding, and intentional life. Here you can connect with your inner self, reflect on your emotions, and participate in your practices.
As you read back over your Journal in the weeks and years ahead, you’ll be amazed at how much you’ve changed and grown. Research has shown that people who write in a journal over several months increase their well-being and show fewer signs of depression, anxiety, panic, and many other debilitating health conditions. Journaling also helps reduce stress, improve problem-solving skills, and provides greater clarity and insight into personal growth.
Steve Pavlina, a renowned blogger on personal development, believes that Journaling is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to accelerate personal development. He says that “by getting your thoughts out of your head and putting them down in writing, you gain insights you might not otherwise attain.”
Inspiration: “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.”
- Buddha, Philosopher (563BC- 483 BC)
