Keep
a Journal
Until
you have developed the habit (persistence) of keeping a journal, you
cannot appreciate the value of it.
It’s amazing how over time you begin to have insight as you recognise patterns in
your life, that you would never have noticed but for keeping a journal.
What
to write is sometimes an agony – can’t think of anything, but
eventually you start and suddenly the words come more easily, flowing
forth. Other days, you can
just write and write.
A
journal will provide insights into you, the way you think, your
emotional responses and the behavioural patterns you have developed.
Set aside a half hour each day, to jot down your thoughts,
feelings and impressions of the day.
You’re not looking for anything earth shattering, just random
thoughts that will often lead you to deeper and more meaningful concepts
or realisations.
You
can write with a purpose, or without.
To write purposefully, choose the intention of the writing first.
Is your intention to praise yourself?
Maybe it is to see what you have learnt today.
Or perhaps it is how often you stayed calm?
Write
too, to release bottled up emotions: anger, frustration, guilt, sadness
with the intention of learning something about the situation so that you
let these emotions go, easily and effortlessly now.
You can also jot down dreams and interpret them too.
Every
few weeks go back and read what you’ve written, looking for patterns
and insights such as behaving a certain way in response to something and
then recognising that this is a pattern that can be changed if you want.
Remember though, when it comes to keeping a journal, however you
do it is just fine, and if you need help with this, call me today.
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