A Newbies Guide To Journaling
A Newbies Guide To Journaling
Journaling Is Powerful
In terms of self-help, there are few things quite so effective at changing your life as journaling.
In fact, journaling is one of those ‘keystone’ habits, as talked about by Charles Duhigg, in his book, The Power of Habit. He describes how keystone habits tend to build a whole host of other positive habits around them almost entirely by themselves.
Write for yourself
The very act of writing about things you are connected to emotionally activates certain areas in your brain. When these areas are activated, you generate a more pleasurable mood, you can more efficiently process, and function cognitively at a higher level. All of which helps you come up with creative solutions to any potential problems or stress in your life.
The beauty of this is how much stronger you come away after the fact. You start to see all the ways you’re connected with the rest of the world and your importance in those connections. You come to trust the person you’re becoming, and even to like yourself. In short, journaling helps you to become your very best version of yourself
.Start Simply
Write what’s comfortable in the format you’re most comfortable with. Don’t be afraid to switch things up and try new things until you find the model that works best for you.