How 5 Minutes Can Change Your Day
"When my thoughts are feeling jumbled and broken, I always know that it’s time to get out my journal. There’s just something about putting your mess down on paper that helps you sort through life’s complex issues.
In fact, the other day I felt this way. So, I dug out my journal. But instead of writing my thoughts, I wrote five things I’m grateful for. Just like that, I realized that 5 minutes turned around my day.
With just 2-5 minutes a day, you can…
- uncover hidden blessings
- make better progress on your goals
- give yourself more grace and love
- reflect on what’s most important to you
- gain inspiration and insight
Ok, so it’s important. But what if you don’t know where to start? For someone who doesn’t often journal, it can be a bit intimidating.
Here are a questions to help you:
- What boundary do you need to set this week?
- What are five things that made you smile today?
- How can you show yourself love today?
- What do you love about your job?
- What discovery have you made lately that you are grateful for?
- What is a moment in your life you will always be thankful for?
- What are three good things that happened today?
- What is one good habit I want to add to my day?
- What is your highest priority this week?
- What does your dream life look like?
Now, the questions are to help dig a little deeper, but remember that you don’t really need them. Just writing is often enough. Take notes, get your feelings down on paper, write what you appreciate, or reflect on your day.
Everyone can spare a few minutes for a daily journal habit, and you have nothing to lose friend! Except for perhaps your problems and anxieties, of course."
*I am a firm believer in journaling when you feel as though your mind is running a million miles per minute. As stated in the article, it's great because there are no rules to journaling! You can write your worries, what you are grateful for, or anything good that happened in your day. It takes very little time and it's really effective at helping you get your thoughts onto paper!*
Do you journal everyday? Every week? If not, do you think that starting would be helpful?
Link: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/2801307/
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I journal about each month to reflect on the month and take time for myself. Great post as well.
@Asher That's a really great habit you have! I hope it helps you to clear out any thoughts you may be struggling with and help with self-reflection! ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to read!
@fruityPond7887
Great post, nice and positive (:
KyleBorg, Subcommunity Leadership Team
@KyleBorg Thank you so much Kyle! 😊
@fruityPond7887
Thank you for this great article! I find these guiding questions very helpful. I was never really keen on writing and I used to be bad at it, so I did not even consider journaling. It all started when I felt very confused in my life and I had an important conversation ahead. I did not want to miss any point, so I wrote everything down. It is unbelievable how clear everything became! I needed the conversation to get closure, but only writing it down organized the mess I had in my head.
@globalBraid3744 That's amazing! I'm glad to hear that you were able to work your thoughts out on paper to help clear your mind. It's incredible how great journaling can be! I know it must be overwhelming to journal if you aren't good at writing, but that's the best part- you don't have to be good at it to do or enjoy it! It's solely for you, so there's no pressure!