In this video, I share my journey as a rehabilitated self-sabotage expert and how journaling helped me overcome destructive habits. Explore different types of journaling to improve your mental health and break free from self-sabotage patterns.
Key Concepts for Effective Journaling
Circumstances vs. Experience: Distinguishes between events and personal reactions. Journaling helps recognize and challenge personal reactions and thought patterns.
Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to rewire itself through repeated experiences. Journaling focuses the mind on goals and positive affirmations, aiding in forming new neural connections.
Thoughts and Feelings Loop: Thoughts influence feelings, which trigger actions and results. Journaling can create intentional thought patterns, fostering positive feelings and actions. Types of Journaling:
Journaling for differnt time perions in your life
- Past: Diary Entries: Record daily activities. Stream of Consciousness Writing: Write thoughts spontaneously. Morning Pages (The Artist’s Way): Uninterrupted writing for mental clarity. Expressive Writing (Pennebaker Writing Protocol): Write about traumatic events for healing. Storyworthy: Note the most significant moment of the day.
- Present: Gratitude Journal: Focus on positive aspects of life. Habit Tracker: Measure adherence to habits. Affirmation Journals: Incorporate positive statements to change mindset.
- Future: Bullet Journal Method: Organize tasks and goals intentionally. Building a Second Brain: Save and organize ideas and insights. Future Planning: Outline detailed future scenarios and goals.
