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Journaling and Its Benefits

Journaling and Its Benefits

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Have you ever wished that you had a record of what you were thinking on a particular day when you were thirteen years old?

I have. I wouldn’t be wondering if had only kept my journals.

Yes, I used to have a journal and I had the habit of writing my thoughts and the events of the day every single night.

But due to my stupidity, I threw them all away two years after college graduation.

I wrote a lot of cringe-worthy things in them, and I just couldn’t bear the thought of keeping them and reading them when I got older.

But now, I really wish that they were still with me. I think that reading them would not only remind me of the things that happened in the past but they will also give me a glimpse of who I was back then, the things I believed in, and the things that mattered to me. And maybe, somehow, that would help me to understand myself more and lead me to my unique path to success!

Imagine a notebook so powerful that it can capture your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and aspirations, turning them into tangible pathways to success.

Yes, the key to unlocking your fullest potential lies within the pages of your journal! Why? Because your journal will tell you what you love most, your interests, your deepest desires. It will tell you your dreams and priorities. Sometimes, we don’t really know who we are. Sometimes, we forget. But the pages of your journal know and will never forget.

Journaling is more than just jotting down the things that happened during the day. It is an art, a form of self-expression. Most importantly, it is a way towards understanding oneself, acceptance, and healing.

Types of Journals

1. The Gratitude Journal 🙏

Picture this: a burst of positivity that radiates from your very being, transforming your outlook on life. The gratitude journal is your daily dose of sunshine, helping you appreciate the little joys, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

If you want to start your own gratitude journal, check out my digital/printable digital journal here…..

2. The Reflection Journal 🤔

Ever wish you had a time machine to revisit your past and learn from your experiences? Well, you might not need a DeLorean. The reflection journal is your personal time capsule, allowing you to learn, grow, and evolve as you embark on a journey of self-discovery.

3. The Goal Journal

Do you want to write down your goals and dreams so you can keep track of what you have achieved? Or perhaps you want to list down the different steps you should take to achieve them and track where you are in your journey? Then set up a goal journal. The goal journal is your strategic planner, helping you set, track, and conquer your ambitions with laser-like precision.

4. The Creativity Journal

Love pretty papers, stickers, and washi tapes? Then you’d surely love creative journaling!

Unleash the artist within! The creativity journal is your canvas, a playground for your wildest ideas, and a sanctuary for your imagination. Watch as your creativity soars to new heights, leaving behind a trail of innovation and self-expression.

There are a lot of other types of journals, like the One Line in a Day journal, book journal, fitness journal and many more. I hope that you get the inspiration and motivation to start journaling soon.

So, whether you’re a seasoned journal enthusiast or a curious beginner, there’s a journaling style that can elevate your personal development journey. Enter the world of words, thoughts, and dreams, and witness the transformative magic that journaling can bring into your life.

So what are you waiting for? Although pretty notebooks help, you don’t really need them yet if you’re just going to see if you’re going to love the process. Just grab your pen and notebook and let the journey begin!

The Power of Affirmations: Speak Your Goals into Existence

The Power of Affirmations: Speak Your Goals into Existence

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Have you ever talked to yourself?

It might sound funny but I often do!

Whenever I catch myself doing something great, I give myself an imaginary pat on the back and tell myself how great I am and how amazing my work is!

Some people probably think I’m too full of myself but you know what? There’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a pep talk and boosting your self-confidence every now and then.

In fact, the problem begins when you don’t talk to yourself that way.

When all you do is berate yourself for all your mistakes, flaws and imperfections, it can lead to feelings of self-doubt, anxiety and depression.

And you know what makes it worse? Whatever negative thing you tell yourself, you will be!

Your subconscious mind is like a sponge that absorbs everything you tell yourself.

Talking to yourself negatively will reinforce your limiting beliefs and programs your body to fulfill whatever information or belief you have fed your subconscious.

That’s why positive self-talk is important. When you talk to yourself positively, you are programming your subconscious mind to create positive outcomes.

Affirmations for example, are a positive tool to help you reprogram your subconscious mind, shift your mindset and achieve your goals.

In this post, we will delve into the power of affirmations and how they can help you achieve what you truly desire and we’ll also look at how to write affirmations that will support your goals.

Three Ways Affirmation Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Affirmations keep you on the right track. When you’re working towards a goal, it’s easy to get sidetracked or disheartened when things go wrong. Affirmations help you maintain a positive mindset which is essential in your journey towards your goals. When you repeat positive affirmations to yourself regularly, you start to believe in them and this will have a profound impact on your thinking patterns and beliefs. You’ll start feeling more confident, motivated and empowered. And when you are, who can stop you from reaching your goals? I doubt if anyone or anything can.

Affirmations keeps you focused on what you really want. They help you envision what you truly desire. When you repeat them regularly, they help you create a clear picture of what you want to achieve. And this will help you set more specific and achievable goals.

Affirmations help you get rid of your limiting beliefs. Your limiting beliefs are negative beliefs that have been deeply ingrained in your system through your experiences and through the messages you received from other people, specially those that have surrounded you all your life — your family, close relatives, friends, teachers, and classmates. Because they are negative ideas that have been programmed in your brain, they can hamper your growth and keep you stuck.

When you repeat affirmations regularly, these limiting beliefs are replaced by positive, empowering beliefs that will bring you closer to your goals.

How Do You Use Affirmations in Goal Setting?

1.Write specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals.

2.Create affirmations that support your goals and make sure that they are written in the present tense. For example, if you’re a vlogger on YouTube and you want to monetize your vlog, your affirmation can be, “I am a creative vlogger and I am able to create engaging content that attracts millions of subscribers.”

3.Repeat your affirmations regularly. Some people prefer reciting them every morning before they start their day. Aside from that, you may also want to post your list of affirmations on your mirror, at your work station or wherever you can glance at them several times a day.

If you’re interested in the morning affirmations that I use to help me keep going in my journey towards personal development, you may download the list from here.

Reminder

While it is true that affirmations are powerful and that they can help you overcome your limiting beliefs, shift your mindset, keep you motivated and ultimately help you achieve your goals, you will still need to work on yourself.

Develop habits that will improve your mental health. Hydrate and choose foods that are good for you. Find ways and means to learn new things every day.

If you’re continuously working on improving the totality of your person and on improving your craft, it is easier to believe the positive affirmations you tell yourself. There wouldn’t be an inner struggle between the negative beliefs and the positive beliefs that you are replacing them with because you are very much aware that you are intentionally creating a different better version of yourself.

So as you go through your day, be intentional to the way you treat yourself. Be kind to yourself and you will be rewarded.

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The Power of Goal Setting and How It Can Transform Your Life

The Power of Goal Setting and How It Can Transform Your Life

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Have you ever felt like you’re going everywhere yet you’re going nowhere?

Do you wake up every day thinking that you’re just going through the motions without any real purpose?

If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. Many of us have felt that way at one time or another.

I, for one, felt like that for a very long time.

You see, when I was still in school, nobody ever taught us how to set goals. Sadly, even my parents (not that I blame them) never talked to me about goal setting.

Goal setting is the process of defining what you really want to achieve and creating a plan of action to make it happen.

Sometimes I wonder what I would have accomplished if I only knew the importance of having goals at an early age.

Instead, I went through almost half my life without any clear idea where I wanted to go. I was like a tumbleweed going in all directions and yet never really having a concrete destination. I was just going with the wind.

The thing is, goals set you up for success, happiness and fulfillment. And without a goal and a plan, you’re basically just setting yourself up for nothing.

In this post, we’ll look into the different benefits of goal setting and how it can help you transform your life.

A goal provides you with a roadmap and tells you which direction to go. It gives you a clear destination and that alone already gives you a sense of empowerment. You suddenly have a sense of control over your life. You are no longer a tumbleweed getting tossed by the wind. You wake up each day knowing that you’re getting closer to your destination. You become motivated to take the necessary steps that will lead you to the accomplishment of your goal.

A goal helps you stay motivated. Finishing a task that leads to your goal gives you a sense of accomplishment. You know that every step you’re taking leads to your goal. The more steps you take, the more motivated you become. And there’s nothing that beats the feeling of pride, satisfaction and fulfillment that you get when you finally accomplish a goal. What’s more is that it will inspire and motivate you to set bigger and more challenging goals.

A goal increases your self-confidence. Working towards a goal means working on tasks. Each task that you’re able to successfully accomplish will boost your self-confidence. Now you know that you can do something well. It helps you believe that you are capable of doing even the most difficult, most challenging tasks.

A goal helps you make good decisions. Having a goal requires a lot of decision making. But with your goal in mind, you can make the decisions that are in alignment with your goal. For example, if your long-term goal is to save enough money to build your dream home, it’s going to be easy to decide against spending money on designer clothes and bags and other unnecessary expenses. And believe me, it’s not even going to feel as if you’re depriving yourself! You’re actually going to feel excited about saving money.

A goal gives you purpose. Having a goal makes you excited about life. You wake up each morning knowing that you’re about to do something meaningful. There is no moment wasted. Even the time you spend resting your body and mind becomes part of the process because you know that the right amount of rest, just like work, will bring you closer to your goals.

Of course, I am not saying that achieving your goals is the only thing that can bring fulfillment and happiness in your life. Actually, the journey you take towards your goals may even be the more important factor that can bring about happiness.

Throughout this journey, you get to meet a lot of people who are most probably on the same journey as you. They will inspire you, and you, them. You will learn from them, and they from you.

The journey is filled with challenges, obstacles and roadblocks. And overcoming them is what’s going to give you a sense of fulfillment. Your personal growth and development will bring you happiness.

Setting goals is an important part of personal development. It’s how you can take control of your life.

Your goals help you become your best self so you can live your best life.

Just remember to set goals that align with your values and principles.

Make sure that they are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) goals and then you can watch your life transform in surprising ways.