This episode is all about journaling. I’ve had a consistent journaling practice since 2017 and it has changed my life in so many ways.
I’ve been able to reduce anxiety around specific fears relating to work, relationships, personal goals, hobbies, etc. You name it, I’ve journaled about it.
Thanks to Tim Ferriss and his love and dedication to journaling, I was inspired to start writing four years ago after hearing many of his podcast episodes that talked about how helpful journaling has been in his life.
Unraveling that tangled up ball of yarn in my head has been tough, yet journaling (plus meditation) has made a big impact on helping me see things clearer. Writing in the mornings help settle some worries, and writing at night helps me reflect on where I can make micro improvements in my life.
Check out the below bullet points to see what’s covered in this episode and all the links to great prompts, journals, and pens I love.
“Once we get those muddy, maddening, confusing thoughts [nebulous worries, jitters, and preoccupations] on the page, we face our day with clearer eyes.” — Julia Cameron
Things I cover in this episode:
- The 6 main benefits of journaling
- How some of The Greats have journaled
- Morning Pages – the power of unleashing your mind on paper each morning by Julia Cameron
- Journaling prompts from Mel Robbins, which can be purchased here
- Self-reflective prompts from Minaa B.
- How Tim Ferriss journals using his 5-minute journal template
- The Isolation Journals morning newsletter by Suleika Jaouad
- THE BEST JOURNAL – Bindewerk, in my opinion 😉
- My favorite pens are these gel ink 0.5 pens by Muji and Pentel
Connect on social
- I’m @tianapix on Twitter and Instagram
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- Follow Minaa B. on Instagram and Suleika Jaouad on Instagram
Books
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- I did not call this out on the podcast, but it’s an incredible resource for inspiration and journal prompts – The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
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