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No thinking. No judgements. The only thing you’re not allowed to do is overthink or judge your writing. It’s all good. Everything that comes out is good (even if it’s total crap).
In other words, when I start and end my days thinking about the little things that truly matter to me, I end up going into that day with a positive focus, which just results in my having a pretty awesome day. Pre-made and custom journaling prompts A new guided process to help you get the most from your gratitude journal experience. The 5 minute journal is a simple notebook where several personal development concepts collide. In a dietary jargon, it is the smoothie of healthy habits, which reinforce a proactive mindset, positive thinking, and goal oriented behavior. The other day I was talking to a friend of mine about writing this article. I asked her how often she journals and if she thought it made her happier. The more detailed you are with your answers the easier it will be for you to truly connect to your emotions and feel these feelings on purpose.The first exercise of the evening section once again has to do with gratitude. Although not directly, the journal forces you to find the positive in your day, as you are listing things that contributed towards your happiness, excitement, and wellbeing. And maybe that client doesn’t even have the best reputation so the chances of them being able to bring you down are pretty small. She told me that usually with time and perspective, she can see that just the act of writing and getting out of her head is therapeutic but, suggested that for people like her, prompts to help her not spiral into the negative abyss would be super helpful. You don’t have to go out of your way or stress about finding something GOOD to feel thankful for every morning. This notebook, however, is special in a way that it doesn’t have any negatives. It promotes optimism, joy and happiness, through exercises for gratitude, daily planning, positive self-affirmations and reflection.
Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial – PMC (nih.gov) Even after cutting through the smoke of Law of Attraction-style belief systems, gratitude has shown to be quite transformative in humans ranging from housewives to nursing students. Both the morning and evening sections of the journal are important, but it is the second one where you get to evaluate your day, find out your commitment to prioritization, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Listing the amazing things that happened Consider it your mental insurance policy against negative thought loops, rejuvenating your mind and fortifying it against discontent. The point isn’t to be hard on yourself or feel bad about what you did or didn’t achieve that day, but rather to shine a light on the things you can improve on tomorrow.Before we get into the review and I reveal ( well, you probably already know hence the title of this blog post, but let’s just pretend to keep the suspense ) my all-time favorite journal, I just want to, yet again, talk about the perks of journaling – especially for us dreamers and introverts. Instead of writing down “I’m thankful for my body” or “I’m thankful for the weather”, write down what it is about your body or the weather you’re specifically thankful for. Since starting my personal development journey a little over two years ago, journaling has been like a BFF that never leaves my side. In terms of psychology, the 5 minute journal is certainly the prevention protocol for a number of unhealthy patters of thought and behavior, as well as the supplementation protocol for personal development and self-improvement, as they relate to achieving personal goals and improving wellbeing. Conclusion of the 5 minute journal review The Five Minute Journal is a gratitude journal, created by the amazing company Intelligent Change – who by the way is also the mastermind behind the Productivity Planner , which I am also slightly obsessed with.
In general, I am in awe over this journal, but there are a few features that I am especially fond of.
With an inspiring daily quote, a weekly challenge, and a guided structure, you will find The Five Minute Journal the simplest thing you can do to be happier. We create elevated, thoughtfully designed products to help you cultivate gratitude, build positive habits, and foster mindfulness to help you live a happier, more fulfilled life. We believe in the power of simple rituals. Our products help you live more intentionally, so you can actualize your dreams effortlessly. From cultivating a daily gratitude practice with The Five Minute Journal to improving your workflow with The Productivity Planner, we leverage research-supported frameworks that enable you to seamlessly integrate positive habits into your everyday life. The picture above gives a nice reference point for exploring some of the concepts behind the notebook. So let’s dig in and see why this is one of the most comprehensive personal development tools, despite of its time format. The 5 minute journal as a gratitude journal With my “gratitude glasses” on, how do my problems or the funk I’m in look in relation to all of the good things I have in my life?
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