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Many high achievers believe journaling is valuable for personal reflection and growth, but few actually open a journal on a daily basis. Perhaps you\u2019ve thought about journaling, but then promptly gotten lost in the flurry of other tasks. Or perhaps you\u2019ve attempted to start doing it more regularly, but then lost momentum. I\u2019ve been there. Without the right tools, it\u2019s one of the most difficult habits to establish.<\/p>\n

From not having the time or not knowing what to write to feeling afraid to be honest with yourself or reflecting through social media instead, journaling can be daunting for any number of reasons. But you can change that. There\u2019s tremendous value that comes with daily reflection, and it doesn\u2019t have to take a lot of time. Here are five tips to get you started.<\/p>\n

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  1. Pick a format.<\/strong> It can be whatever provides the space you need to write. You may prefer a legal pad, notebook, or journal you already have on hand. I love our Full Focus Journal<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Pick a template.<\/strong> The blank page is scary. It can be intimidating to know what to write and leads to wasted time. So find something that guides your daily reflection. You can even build a format for yourself. Just determine what prompts will encourage you to reflect. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to be able to begin writing within seconds of reading your prompts, otherwise your prompts aren\u2019t strong enough.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose a dedicated time.<\/strong> Whether you decide to journal in the morning or evening, pick a time and stick to it. You may have to rearrange part of your daily routine to fit journaling in, but you want it to become a natural rhythm in your day.<\/li>\n
  4. Set a trigger.<\/strong> At the beginning of any habit, you need a daily cue to prompt the intended action. This could be a calendar alert or alarm.<\/li>\n
  5. Commit to journaling for 30 days.<\/strong> If you quit a week into your journaling attempt, you won\u2019t see results. But practice reflection for a month, and you will<\/em> feel the positive effects. Push through the resistance for the first 30 days, and every day after will feel easier. If 30 days of journaling makes an impact on your life, imagine what a decade can do. You\u2019ll gain perspective and live with gratitude. You\u2019ll also supercharge your clarity and make better decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For many, journaling can be painful and boring. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. You can look forward to your journaling practice and even complete it in as little as 15 minutes a day by incorporating these tips. When our days are filled with one thing after another clamoring for our attention, journaling helps us slow down and reconnect with ourselves. The harvest we reap is an awareness of ourselves and our circumstances, clarity of thought, and gratitude for life.<\/p>\n

    Which tip do you need to implement today to cultivate a journaling habit?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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