Journaling Practices
We agree with
the experts: keeping a journal has great results. Nutritionists'
recommend that you keep track of your meals, fitness experts tell
you to keep an exercise journal and even Oprah insists on a
gratitude journal. Writing things down helps us to gain
perspective, recognize patterns, and ultimately learn more about
ourselves.
Don't make it cumbersome-do it your own way. Note progress, set goals, reflect on the day, vent. Sometimes, it's about creativity or personal discovery. At other times, it's a pragmatic way to log your eating habits or record your exercise activity.
7 Good Reasons to Journal - It Can…
- Clarify your thoughts, feelings and aspirations
- Train you to be observant and mindful of daily life
- Help you solve problems, sort ideas out and make choices more effectively
- Empower or inspire you
- Allow you to examine yourselves in a safe way, without judgment from others
- Help you set goals and measure progress
- Help manage stress
Look over the different types of journals we suggest below and see which ones are for you:
- Personal Journal Practice - helps bring clarity to a confusing or emotional situation
- Gratitude Journal Practice - helps focus on the positive things in life and increases happiness
- Food Journal Practice - provides valuable insight into your eating habits
- Activity Journal Practice - provides a complete picture of your exercise and activity habits