Tim Ferris has described journaling as the most cost effective therapy he’s found and let’s face it Tim has probably tried everything out there!
Today we are talking about the benefits of journaling, why journaling is relevant to burnout and most importantly I give you 5 ways to get started with journaling.
When I first started with journaling I worried I was doing it wrong. By the end of this episode you will be confident in using journaling as a powerful tool to support your wellbeing.
- Change your outlook on your stress and wellbeing with 7 days of journaling prompts. This free download includes guidance on how to journal and prompts to help you shift your stress mindset and approach to supporting your wellbeing. Perfect for those of you new to journaling and wanting to improve your mindset about your stress and wellbeing. In this podcast episode Hannah discusses the benefits of positive affect journaling, these prompts will allow you too to reap the rewards of journaling.
- Get the free download here: https://hannahholden.co.uk/journal
About Hannah Holden:
Hannah Holden is an ex-Management Consultant, burnout survivor and burnout specialist. She helps consultants to rebuild their energy level and get intentional about their choices, so they can avoid and overcome burnout and get back to loving life.
References:
- Phelan,H. (2018), ‘What’s All This About Journaling?’ New York Times. Viewed 1 May 2023, <https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/style/journaling-benefits.html>
- Murray, B. (2002, June 1). ‘Writing to heal’. Monitor on Psychology, 33(6). Viewed on 1 May 2023, <https://www.apa.org/monitor/jun02/writing>
- Lipton, B. (2016), The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles, Hay House Inc, California
- Holder, J. 49 (2013). Ways to Write Yourself Well: The Science and Wisdom of Writing and Journaling, Step Beach Press, UK.
- Smyth JM, Johnson JA, Auer BJ, Lehman E, Talamo G, Sciamanna CN (2018) ‘Online Positive Affect Journaling in the Improvement of Mental Distress and Well-Being in General Medical Patients With Elevated Anxiety Symptoms: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial’. JMIR Ment Health. 2018 Dec 10;5(4). Viewed on 1 May 2023 <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6305886/>
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