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The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Show

How to Journal: 15 Lessons from 15 Years of Journaling

Aug 31, 2023
19:37
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The podcast explores the lessons learned from 15 years of journaling and emphasizes its importance for personal growth and reflection. It discusses the evolving nature of identity and the power of empathy and imagination in connecting with your future self. Journaling is highlighted as a tool for emotional regulation and planning for the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Journaling is a powerful tool for personal growth, emotional healing, and psychological flexibility.
  • Journaling helps in strategizing, making important decisions, and gaining clarity.

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Importance of Journaling and its Impact on Life

Journaling has been a life-changing practice for the speaker ever since they came across an article describing the benefits of writing in a journal. Inspired by this, they committed to journaling every day, leading them to become a professional author and achieving remarkable personal growth. The speaker emphasizes that there is no right or wrong way to journal and that it serves as a private space for thoughts, goals, struggles, and ideas. They also stress the importance of writing solely for oneself and not worrying about others reading the journals. The speaker shares insights on how journaling provides emotional regulation, reframing of the past, clarity about the future, and decision-making support. They emphasize that one's past and future selves are not fixed but constantly evolving, and that journaling is a tool for healing emotionally, becoming psychologically flexible, and strategizing for success.

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