Journaling

 

Daily Thoughts Today, History Tomorrow

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I pick up best practices all the time. You inspire me, and I enjoy sharing what I learn from you. Last week Kathy Tremblay, admin for Six Point Wealth Advisors in Southington, Connecticut, shared that she journals regularly.

Typically, she throws the journal away once it is completed. However, this one, the one she just finished, she decided to keep. I thought about her statement–it was profound. She said we could share it and wanted me to encourage you to journal now too.

Then, Jennifer Waldron, AFA at Six Point Wealth Advisors, told us that one of the gifts she included to honor Administrative Professionals Day was journals. The cover read, “Do one thing each day that centers you”. I think journaling centers you.

 

Journaling is brain food. It boosts memory and comprehension as well as increases your working memory capacity and cognition.

 


There are many reasons to start or keep a journal. Here are a few more ways it helps:

  • gives you clarity

  • allows you to capture ideas and process thoughts

  • grants you the opportunity to record goals

  • relieves stress and boosts your mood

  • organizes thoughts and affirms feelings

  • provides space to analyze issues

  • sparks your creativity

  • breaks through mental blocks

  • permits you to pour your heart out  

  • takes the edge off toxic emotions

  • opens you to possibilities

 


When you reread your journal, you will gain perspective, see accomplishments, and gain confidence.

Particularly now, I would encourage you to journal. These past weeks will mark history. We have lived through a time that is certain to create change from personal hygiene to how we conduct business. I believe it will be beneficial to be able to look back and see what we learned from this time. There is so much we can gain from intentionally examining what we are living through right now, and I don’t want you to miss it.


 

If this is new to you, here is an outline of the journaling process:

  • Set aside a specific amount of time; it can be as little as 5 minutes.

  • Find a quiet place free from distraction.

  • I’d recommend you write on paper. It can be a sheet of paper or notebook but dedicate it only to your journal.

  • Close your eyes and spend just a minute or two in reflection.

  • Don’t overthink, just start writing.

  • Keep it somewhere private, so you can feel free in the process.

  • Go back periodically and reread what you wrote.

 


I am a fan of history and a believer that we need to learn the lessons history teaches us. Don’t be complacent thinking that we are just going through another day, week, or month. We are living in historical times and how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and how you manage through this time matters.

 

Moreover, introspection and quiet time for yourself each day will help you feel better, do better, and be better. We have a lot of demands on us and self-care is not selfish. It is necessary to function at your peak and be all you are intended to be.

 

Journaling is not only a simple way to care for yourself, but it will also become part of recorded history.

 

If you want more ideas for well-being and mental health, consider joining our Healthy Wealthy Wise MoveMint. For more information, contact Kris Hartland.

About the Author

Bernie DeLaRosa, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, CLU®, APMA®, CASL®, BFA™
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