The Mindset Mentor

Become addicted to discipline with journaling

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Sep 26, 2025
Explore the transformative power of journaling as a tool for self-discovery and discipline. Learn how to ask the right questions to uncover patterns and break free from limiting beliefs. Discover why writing by hand is more effective than typing for clarity. Find out how to frame morning prompts to tackle anxiety and sadness. Dive deeper into your subconscious with layered questioning techniques. Plus, practical tips for privacy when journaling and how to set actionable steps for improving your relationships.
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ADVICE

Use Journaling Like Therapy

  • Do journal to pseudo-therapize yourself by asking deep questions and writing answers with pen and paper.
  • Use curiosity and treat yourself like a client to uncover unconscious patterns and triggers.
ANECDOTE

Hammock Breakthrough In Zilker Park

  • Rob Dial recounts struggling with journaling for years before a breakthrough in a hammock at Zilker Park.
  • Writing focused questions there revealed patterns and concrete causes for his anxiety and habits.
INSIGHT

Writing Separates Noisy Thoughts

  • Thoughts cluster and create noisy, multi-problem loops that obscure the real issue.
  • Writing isolates problems so you can solve them one at a time and connect hidden dots.
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