418: Journaling for Productivity, and Mental Health

My client was stuck in a cycle of addiction and self-sabotaging behaviors.
Deniero, I know better, but every time I sit down to work, all my limiting beliefs come pouring out, and I think to myself, ‘why am I wasting my time?’
I knew that cycle all too well because I was deep in it just a few years earlier. Years of therapy helped, but they felt like a crutch more than a solution.
That’s when I had decided to start journaling. I picked up a planner online, and as soon as I started using it, I saw incredible results.
Planning my weeks on Sunday mornings gave me clarity and the opportunity to design my schedule. I felt like I was in control again—the same thing with planning my days the night before. I finally had a say on how my days would unfold.
Writing down my affirmations made them more real than ever before. The power of reading your thoughts is often underplayed.
Gratitude journaling urged me to focus on the beautiful life I had right in front of my eyes.
Monitoring my performance daily forced me to be honest with myself. No more hall passes, just straight up accountability.
Journaling is the one habit that changed my life for good and I hope you will consider starting this habit as well.