#11: Benefits of Journaling, Different Approaches & How to Start (Complete Guide!)

Curated Advice on Better Living

This episode is different than the usual format. It's a solo episode and a complete guide on one of the easiest, cheapest, and most versatile self-help tools you can do, which is the art of journaling. There is a lot of confusion and hesitation when it comes to people not knowing how to approach this simple habit. I'll clear all of that in this episode. I highly recommend journaling to everyone I know, and I have been doing it for years because it continues to improve my life drastically. In this episode, I get into the benefits of journaling, the different approaches, going in with the right mindset, and everything you need to know to get you started. One of the things I covered in the approaches section of the episode is morning pages from Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I also look at Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and a stoic philosopher whose work is still admired by many today. We talk about the night journal, something many therapists often recommend for people struggling to sleep due to overthinking and anxiety. I also touch on Dr. Jordan Peterson's Self-Authoring Program, an online structured program that has helped me tremendously. All that and more on this episode! If you found value, please rate the show and share it with someone who might also benefit. Good luck!

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Relevant Links:

https://www.selfauthoring.com

https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Morning-Pagess-Journal/dp/B009NFYBXU?tag=dailystoic07-20&geniuslink=true

https://highexistence.com/journal-marcus-aurelius/

https://www.developgoodhabits.com/start-journaling/

https://www.healthline.com/health/best-guided-journals#how-people-use-it

https://dailystoic.com/the-most-important-ritual-you-can-practice-this-year/

https://dailystoic.com/stoic-art-of-journaling/

https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255/ref=pd_sbs_3/137-4564757-4752659?pd_rd_w=62ujQ&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=FF0SM2F8NWDTQ8SGMZYH&pd_rd_r=24aea2e6-4242-4b3d-9ada-51c48973df42&pd_rd_wg=GIfmn&pd_rd_i=0812968255&psc=1