Journalling
Sometimes the clearest way to understand what's happening inside your mind is to get it out of your head.
Get your thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
Writing creates space.
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It slows racing thoughts, brings you back to the moment and helps you make sense of what's happening beneath all the noise.
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You don't need to be a writer. You don't need perfect spelling. You just need somewhere for your thoughts to land.
Why it works
Our brains don't like unfinished business.
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They'll happily replay the same conversation twenty times if they think they're protecting us or trying to solve something.
Writing is a way of saying, "I've got it. You don't have to keep reminding me."
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Once it's on paper, your brain doesn't have to work so hard to hold onto it all. You can see what's actually there instead of carrying everything around in your head.
Nothing has to change for you to feel lighter. Getting it out of your mind and onto the page can change how it feels to carry it.
Which journal do I need today?
Find the one that sounds most like where you’re at today, and start there.
My Brain won't stop
Brain Dump
For when everything is competing for space in your head.
Start here: What's taking up the most space right now?
I keep thinking about one thing over and over
Deep Dive
For when something keeps coming back and you want to understand why.
Start here: Get the whole thing down from your point of view.
I’m carrying something I can’t seem to let go of
Let Go
For something you've carried long enough.
Start here: What are you actually ready to stop carrying?
I keep falling into the same old patterns
Inner Child
For noticing where some of your old patterns might have started.
Start here: Think of a younger version of yourself that comes to mind. What were you like back then?
Everything feels negative lately
Gratitude
For when your attention has got very good at finding what's wrong
Start here: Think back over today. What was good that you actually noticed?
I know I want something to change
Future Self
For when you don't have the whole plan, but you know you don't want to stay exactly where you are.
Start here: What would you genuinely like more of in your life?
Some days you don't need advice.
You just need a blank page.