{"id":1749,"date":"2021-09-19T18:19:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T18:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.justaskvictoria.com\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2023-04-27T20:42:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T20:42:54","slug":"5-steps-to-effective-journaling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justaskvictoria.com\/5-steps-to-effective-journaling","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Effective Journaling"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I remember when I was first introduced to the concept of gratitude journaling, I had no idea how to start or what to write. At first, I’d come up with something and instantly dismiss it as stupid. I was simply thinking too hard and judging. Once I got out of my head, things begin to change for me. Before I knew it, I realized that all things great and small are worth being grateful for.<\/p>\n

A gratitude journal is simply a notebook where you write down everything in life you\u2019re thankful for. It doesn\u2019t have to take more than 5 minutes in the early morning or before bed each night. The idea is to clear your mind, reflect on the day, and see the goodness in life.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to help you get started:<\/p>\n

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  1. Buy or make yourself a nice, attractive journal so you\u2019ll take care of it and will look forward to journaling every day.<\/li>\n
  2. Reflect on anything new that came your way: new friends, clients, or opportunities.<\/li>\n
  3. Don’t be shy about repeating things from previous days; praising your good \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0health and loving family never tires.<\/li>\n
  4. Did a friend do something nice for you today? Did you find a lost item? Did you handle a difficult situation well? \u00a0\u00a0Gratitude is not reserved for \u00a0really big things; you can be grateful for the small things, too<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n
  5. Periodically, go back over your journal and read all that you\u2019re grateful for. It\u2019ll be a great pick-me-up on especially difficult days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The more you add to your journal, the more you will teach your mind a new way of thinking.<\/p>\n

    Your outlook on life will become more positive and you will feel a deeper sense of connection with those around you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    And you\u2019ll discover the sheer beauty that already exists in your life.<\/p>\n

    Written by Victoria Finch MHt, Life and Business Coach. For more on Victoria’s 7 steps to overcome fear and anxiety to live an exceptional life schedule your no cost discovery call\u00a0https:\/\/calendly.com\/victoriafinch\/discovery-call-with-victoria-finch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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