The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

Keep a Journal to Process Through Difficult Emotions

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Aug 29, 2025
In a world full of distractions, finding clarity can be tough. Journaling serves as a sanctuary for processing heavy emotions like pain and sorrow. The speaker shares personal stories that highlight the healing benefits of pouring feelings onto paper. Science backs this up, showing how writing can lead to emotional growth and self-discovery. Embrace the power of self-expression to navigate life's challenges and find your truth.
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ANECDOTE

Journaling Saved His Life

  • Robin Sharma shares that journaling has saved his life and has been his tool in painful times.
  • He says people in pain historically pour suffering onto blank pages and science now validates the benefit.
INSIGHT

Gratitude Through Journaling Heals

  • Writing about what's good triggers neurotransmitters that improve mood even when you feel nothing is good.
  • Robin frames gratitude through journaling as an antidote to pain backed by scientific findings.
ADVICE

Feel Pain, Don't Numb It

  • Don't escape pain by numbing or staying busy; feel it and process it instead.
  • Use journaling to work through heartbreak, confusion, and hurt rather than avoiding those emotions.
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