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9 Tips for a Happy and Fulfilling Life
The idea of self-reflection can be a bit intimidating. What does it mean? How do you go about it? While there are many ways to practice this exercise, I’ve found that the easiest is simply writing down your thoughts and feelings in a journal. As an example, let’s say you have been having some trouble concentrating on work lately. You could start by writing down all the things you think might be causing your lack of focus: “I’m bored,” “I don’t like my job,” “My boss is being mean again,” etc. Then, write down how each thought makes you feel (frustrated, angry). Finally, ask yourself what actions these thoughts lead…
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Journaling Tips for Anxious Thoughts
Journaling isn’t just a way to practice your handwriting in the digital age. Learning how to use journaling effectively is a great way to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, so you can enjoy more of your life panic-free. Journaling helps to lessen your feelings of distress, get your thoughts out on paper, and even work out solutions for your challenges. There are many different ways to get started with journaling. The strategy you choose depends on you and what you want to accomplish. Today, we’re going to look at the easiest way to tackle your anxieties with journaling. You can use these strategies on a daily, weekly, or as-needed…
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How to Set Up Your Journal
Whether you’ve been journaling for a while and have lost interest, or you’re fresh new to the practice, one challenge you may have is being unsure of what to write and where to put it. While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to keeping a journal, some people find it easier to stay on track when they use layouts and themes to help them stay organized. Organize Your Journal into Sections If you want to make your journal more structured, the first thing you need do is divide it into sections. The majority of journals only come with a notepad with a set amount of pages…
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5 Benefits of Journaling Before Bed
You’ve certainly contemplated journaling before bed at some point, whether you’re new to journaling or have been doing it for years. After all, doesn’t that sound like a pleasant, soothing way to wind down after a long day? However, when we think about journaling, we frequently envision opening our notebooks first thing in the morning to indulge in genres such as dream journaling or morning pages. It turns out that, while journaling in the morning has its advantages, journaling before bed has its own set of advantages. Uninterrupted Journaling Time Life gets in the way. But here’s the thing about right before bedtime: it’s not busy. If you have children,…
