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- 10 Ways To Start Writing Today -
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- 10 Ways To Start Writing Today -
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I remember when I picked up my first Journal
It wasnβt a blank notebook, but rather pages filled with notes written by the Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius.
The most powerful man in the world was spending time each day recording his thoughts and giving himself advice on paper
It wasnβt a blank notebook, but rather pages filled with notes written by the Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius.
The most powerful man in the world was spending time each day recording his thoughts and giving himself advice on paper
By the way, the Emperor& #39;s book is called "The Meditations"
It& #39;s one of the many books that changed my life
It& #39;s also on my "25 Books to Read Before You die" Booklist
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It& #39;s one of the many books that changed my life
It& #39;s also on my "25 Books to Read Before You die" Booklist
If you want to want that Book list, it& #39;s yours!
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βThatβs incredibleβ I thought to myself. If a man of that stature was Journaling, Why the hell wasnβt I?β
So I beganβ¦
Ever since then, my life has changed for the better. If you start, yours will too
Here are ten ways you can start Journaling today
Enjoy...
So I beganβ¦
Ever since then, my life has changed for the better. If you start, yours will too
Here are ten ways you can start Journaling today
Enjoy...
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Getting your thoughts on paper is crucial for getting an idea of what your REAL thoughts are
The mind is often a state of chaosβThinking about yesterday, planning for tomorrow all while trying to manage today
Getting your thoughts on paper is crucial for getting an idea of what your REAL thoughts are
The mind is often a state of chaosβThinking about yesterday, planning for tomorrow all while trying to manage today
Thoughts become scrambled all over the place, leading to anxiety, stress and confusion
Journaling is an excellent way to make sense of it all by allowing you to see your thoughts outside of your mind on paper
Start by simply writing out whatever you& #39;re thinking about. No rules
Journaling is an excellent way to make sense of it all by allowing you to see your thoughts outside of your mind on paper
Start by simply writing out whatever you& #39;re thinking about. No rules
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People go their entire lives never truly understanding how they feel. Theyβre told to man up and have a stiff upper lip. Theyβre told if they express their emotions theyβre weak.
So they suppress their emotions, pushing them down deep inside.
People go their entire lives never truly understanding how they feel. Theyβre told to man up and have a stiff upper lip. Theyβre told if they express their emotions theyβre weak.
So they suppress their emotions, pushing them down deep inside.
This leads to anxiety and depression.
The problem with suppression is it works like a pressure cooker.
The more you stuff down deep inside, the further it expands until it can no longer contain itself. You explode.
This is also known as a nervous breakdown.
The problem with suppression is it works like a pressure cooker.
The more you stuff down deep inside, the further it expands until it can no longer contain itself. You explode.
This is also known as a nervous breakdown.
Journaling is one of the best ways to process how you feel and gain a deeper understanding of your emotions.
Once you understand and process your emotions, you can release them, freeing yourself from the hold they had on you.
Once you understand and process your emotions, you can release them, freeing yourself from the hold they had on you.
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My favorite way to brainstorm new ideas is through mind mapping.
Iβll get creative and draw boxes and various shapes to map out my ideas.
Viewing the ideas on paper changes the way you see them. Dots connect
My favorite way to brainstorm new ideas is through mind mapping.
Iβll get creative and draw boxes and various shapes to map out my ideas.
Viewing the ideas on paper changes the way you see them. Dots connect
It ignites your mind and fuels creativity.
Journaling is also great for problem solving.
The key is asking yourself questions about the problems you face.
What is the problem?
What can I do about it?
What are my options?
What would ___do in this situation?
Journaling is also great for problem solving.
The key is asking yourself questions about the problems you face.
What is the problem?
What can I do about it?
What are my options?
What would ___do in this situation?
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Brain dumping is dumping all of the info clogging your mind. Itβs the release of psychological energy.
Thereβs only so much info your mind can hold on to before you feel overwhelmed.
Don& #39;t hold on to each thought, release them on the pages.
Brain dumping is dumping all of the info clogging your mind. Itβs the release of psychological energy.
Thereβs only so much info your mind can hold on to before you feel overwhelmed.
Don& #39;t hold on to each thought, release them on the pages.
Try this timed exercise: Set a timer for 5 mins.
Open your notebook. Write whatever youβre thinking about as quickly as you can.
Donβt censor out anything. Say how you really feel.
There are no good or bad thoughts here. Keep the pen moving, donβt stop to think.
Open your notebook. Write whatever youβre thinking about as quickly as you can.
Donβt censor out anything. Say how you really feel.
There are no good or bad thoughts here. Keep the pen moving, donβt stop to think.
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One of my favorite ways to Journal is through memory recording.
If I go on a trip to the mountains, part of my Journal will be dedicated to recording the daily events.
One of my favorite ways to Journal is through memory recording.
If I go on a trip to the mountains, part of my Journal will be dedicated to recording the daily events.
Not only that, but I& #39;ll record how I& #39;m feeling and what I& #39;m thinking while I& #39;m there.
Iβll try to draw the landscape and make little symbols to describe the weather.
It doesnβt have to be a huge vacation. Any event that had an emotional impact on you will do.
Iβll try to draw the landscape and make little symbols to describe the weather.
It doesnβt have to be a huge vacation. Any event that had an emotional impact on you will do.
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I use my journal to record quotes that I like. Sometimes Iβll write a quote for the day at the top of my page.
Pondering a philosophical thought is a great way to expand your mind.
Plus, writing it down ensures you won& #39;t forget it
I use my journal to record quotes that I like. Sometimes Iβll write a quote for the day at the top of my page.
Pondering a philosophical thought is a great way to expand your mind.
Plus, writing it down ensures you won& #39;t forget it
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You can also use your journal to take notes on whatever it is that youβre learning.
Maybe youβre at a seminar.
- Take notes in your Journal.
Maybe youβre reading a book and want to explore an idea you picked up.
- Make note of it in your journal
You can also use your journal to take notes on whatever it is that youβre learning.
Maybe youβre at a seminar.
- Take notes in your Journal.
Maybe youβre reading a book and want to explore an idea you picked up.
- Make note of it in your journal
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Before I go to bed, I ask myself a variation of questions designed to keep me accountable for the day. If you donβt know where to get started, use these:
1. What good did I do today?
2. Where did I fall short?
3. How can I make tomorrow better?
Before I go to bed, I ask myself a variation of questions designed to keep me accountable for the day. If you donβt know where to get started, use these:
1. What good did I do today?
2. Where did I fall short?
3. How can I make tomorrow better?
The key here is being 100% honest with yourself. Don& #39;t lie to yourself. Keep it raw and authentic.
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Before I do anything, I sit down at my desk, pick up my journal and write out what I have to do for the day.
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Before I do anything, I sit down at my desk, pick up my journal and write out what I have to do for the day.
Usually, itβs between 1-4 most important tasks
Besides my task list, I like to ask myself questions like βHow can I make today a great day?β What could I do today to make tomorrow better? β What would the future me tell me to do today?β
Great way to gain perspective
Besides my task list, I like to ask myself questions like βHow can I make today a great day?β What could I do today to make tomorrow better? β What would the future me tell me to do today?β
Great way to gain perspective
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A big part of my Journaling is not only giving advice to myself, but also advice for future generations.
Before I write, I imagine my future grandchildren picking up my notebook and reading it.
A big part of my Journaling is not only giving advice to myself, but also advice for future generations.
Before I write, I imagine my future grandchildren picking up my notebook and reading it.
What advice could I give myself now that could potentially help them in the future?
So not only am I helping myself, Iβm helping anyone who stumbles across my notebook.
Besides advice, the memory log is a part of this future writing as well.
So not only am I helping myself, Iβm helping anyone who stumbles across my notebook.
Besides advice, the memory log is a part of this future writing as well.
I always thought it would be cool to have my family read about me long after Iβm gone.
They wouldnβt have to wonder what Iβm like, because they could read how my mind worked, what my ideas were & what I did with my life.
Iβm leaving it for them...and to me, thatβs beautiful.
They wouldnβt have to wonder what Iβm like, because they could read how my mind worked, what my ideas were & what I did with my life.
Iβm leaving it for them...and to me, thatβs beautiful.
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