Write it down
Fill a space with words.
That’s the definition of writing. Isn’t that interesting.
The concept of filling space can actually mean you are also emptying space at
the same time – your headspace.
Someone recommended that I keep a daily journal to clear up
all the thoughts buzzing around in my mind and create some space for more
important things and different thinking.
Journals are so multi purpose. You can use one to just write
down random thoughts, or it can be quite purposeful and be a tool to help you
achieve.
So where do you start, and what should you use your journal
for? These are some of the things that you could consider.
Gratefulness. When you write down what you are grateful for,
it’s hard to entertain any negative thoughts, and you start to appreciate even
the little things that add up to a happier life.
Goals. The number one thing about being successful at
achieving your goals is to identify clear goals, write them down and review
them. What better place than the journal you will be looking at every day.
Consider including your health goals too.
Reminders. You know that moment when you have a brainwave
and think to yourself ‘what an awesome idea!!” and then 10 minutes later, the
idea is gone forever. Write it down straight away. You never know when the
right time is to bring back those big ideas, but it will come.
Affirmations. Affirmations are sentences aimed to
affect the conscious and the subconscious mind. If
it’s important to you, then affirming your goals will help you in achieving
them.
Let it go. Just write down anything and everything that
comes to your fingertips. If it’s top of mind, then it’s obviously important
for some reason to write it down, and come back to it when the moment is right.
The other things you should use your journal for is to look
back and think big!
Looking back lets you get some insight on how you have
managed problems previously, and gives you the confidence to go forward next
time. Plus you can see how far you’ve come – what a great feeling of
achievement!
Just imagining big lets you see a world of possibility! It’s
your journal – think as big as you want, and get motivated and excited.
Lastly, why not personalise your journal. Pick a diary that
reflects you, and then personalise your entries. Use different colour pens, or
add pictures that reflect your thinking. It’s going to be great to reflect on
the result. I've got a great pink glitter number that I'm leaning towards...
So, write it down, and make it happen.
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