The Day One Podcast 54 - Better Questions, Better Life: Marc Champagne on Mental Fitness Through Journaling
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Nov 29, 2024 Marc Champagne, bestselling author of Personal Socrates and host of Behind the Human, dives into the transformative power of journaling for mental fitness. He emphasizes the importance of asking better questions to boost self-awareness and manage stress. Marc shares practical strategies and journaling prompts to help navigate daily challenges and personal growth. He also introduces a Year in Review Journaling Challenge, encouraging listeners to reflect on their year, celebrate wins, and set intentions for the future.
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Daily Check-in Questions
- Start with check-in questions like "How do I feel today?" or "What's fueling this feeling?".
- Reflect on these questions without judgment to surface insights and understand your emotional state.
Journaling as Mental Fitness
- Journaling is the foundation of mental fitness, offering a way to reflect and ask better questions.
- Quality questions are relevant and timely, changing in impact as your life evolves.
The Power of One Question
- During a depressive episode, Marc was asked, "What do you want for your life?".
- This question interrupted his negative thought loops and helped him find direction.