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1145: 8 Reasons Keeping a Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
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Quick takeaways
- Keeping a journal helps us articulate and feel closer to our goals, while also serving as a record of progress and a source of motivation.
- Writing in a journal encourages deep thinking, learning from past successes, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.
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Importance of Keeping a Journal
Keeping a journal is essential for achieving goals. By writing out our goals, we articulate them clearly and feel closer to achieving them. A journal serves as a permanent record of our progress, reminding us of past successes during times of frustration. Writing in a journal forces us to think through our processes on a deeper level, helping us repeat successes and avoid mistakes. Additionally, a journal proves that we have solved problems in the past, giving us motivation and strength to overcome future challenges. Keeping a journal naturally prompts us to articulate next steps and think beyond the obvious, finding inspiration in unexpected places. Even a private journal provides accountability, reminding us of our journey and inspiring others when shared.
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