Category Archives: Journaling

Using Your Journal- Create Your Dreams

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Journal writing is a critic free place to work out your hopes and dreams. Once you have looked at some creative problem solving you can then begin to layout your dreams.

Brainstorm dream ideas:

Without editing or hesitation write out some dreams. Examples- I want to have a large house on the ocean.  I want a million dollar income. I want three babies. I want to publish ten books.

Look over the list and pick out a couple that resonate with you the most.  Then list a couple of action ideas you would need to take to meet those dreams.

The journal is the opportunity to let loose your dreams. There is no one to say that can’t happen or it is just stupid. Remember to turn off your own internal critic too.

Use Your Journal

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This is a good to time to pick up your journal. Writing can provide the opportunity to work out problems, create dreams and become a safe haven for your deepest fears and largest dreams.

Work out problems:

  1. List problems- write down everything that is concerning you.
  2. Prioritize the problem- Use an ABC or number system to highlight the most pressing problem.
  3. Brainstorm solutions-  Take one issue and without hesitation write down possible solutions.

Use journal writing to work out issues without fear of being stupid. Sometimes when you are in a fearful state of mind it is difficult to think clearly. An obvious solution may be less so when you are stressed. Take the time to reflect on your fears. You may find that large fear is more manageable. Or, you have listed workable solutions and action steps to take to resolution.

Either way use your journal. Write a bit every day.