If you are close to me you probably know I am a big fan of daily journaling. You may be thinking why should I journal? For starters, journaling reduces stress, leads you towards a better understanding of yourself and empowers personal growth. It also enhances intuition and creativity, helps with problem solving and captures your life story. Have you ever had an elderly family member or friend who you have tried to get as many of their memories down in writing or on video before they passed? If we begin with the end in mind, as Stephen Covey writes in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we write these memories throughout our lives instead of waiting until it may be too late. Even if you are not interested in a daily journal practice, how about once per year writing a year in review? Similar to the letter you wrote to yourself in our January challenge except this is a reflection of all you learned, experienced and accomplished over the previous year.
What to journal about? Start with what you are grateful for (your family, a warm home, the weather, your health, lunch with an old friend, that front row parking spot, etc.) and end with a few notes about the day. You may write one sentence or a paragraph depending on the day. Another great tip is every Sunday, set your intentions for the week both personal and professional. You will get crystal clear about what is most important on a weekly basis. Another idea: if you are only interested in documenting your memories, several friends have done a beautiful job of blogging and incorporating their memories with photos. For recommendations of guided journals, email me at chloe@chloerealestate.com.
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