Hello there,
Do you journal?
I always wanted to be a person who kept a journal, but I never really got the hang of it until recently. Then I finally got it and I have to say not only do I enjoy it; I truly believe it’s making a difference.
As I'm writing this I’m officially on day 103 and have no intention of stopping. I’ve been keeping track by writing the number of days up in the corner of each page for a couple of reasons.
1. To see how long I would stick with it.
2. To see if it would really help me make some positive changes.
The answer is YES! I have been seeing definite improvements in my business and personal life. Just by taking a few minutes of quiet time first thing in the morning to write down the things I want to accomplish along with positive affirmations, especially around some of the money blocks I’ve been working through.
So far, I’ve found myself to be more focused on the important tasks in my business instead of going 50 directions at once. Which means I’m getting more done in less time. I’ve also been sticking more to my regular fitness routine instead of making excuses to skip it.
Something about writing it down every day makes it more of a priority. Also, there is that little bit of guilt when I don’t hold myself accountable.
If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it.
Here are a few tips that helped me:
Pick the Right Time – I’m a morning person, so that works best for me, but if you’re a night owl then right before bed might be better for you. Any time that you can just have 10 to 15 minutes of quiet will do. You don’t want to feel rushed, tired or preoccupied. You want your positive thoughts to flow.
Get Comfortable – It’s easier to get into your thoughts if you’re comfortable. I like using my desk. But any place you feel relaxed will do.
Turn off Distractions – Shut off your notifications and put your phone on airplane mode. You can play a little relaxing music if you like but turn off the background noise. You’ll be amazed at how much you will start to enjoy the quiet time.
Combine It with Something Else You Enjoy Doing – If you find it a little difficult at first then try combining it with a habit that you already enjoy. For instance, I enjoy a nice cup of coffee first thing in the morning, so that is when I journal. So if you like a cup of tea in the afternoon or before bed then that will work too. Anything that you do daily will help you create this new habit faster.
Make It Easy – Don’t make it hard. The simpler you make it the better. Find the most convenient way possible to fit it into your daily routine. You may have to try a few different time or ways until you figure that out but you'll be glad you did, especially when you're on day 103 and looking back at how it has positively helped your business and your life!
Go ahead and try it! Commit to at least 30 days and if you miss a day don't feel bad or quit. Just pick up the next day and keep on going.
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Thank you for reading,
