The Self-Trust Project

055. Why One Sentence Is Enough to Change Your Life


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Here's what you'll learn:


  • Why journaling is the most impactful practice for mental health and anxiety after 6.5 years of daily use

  • The real reason most people fail to stay consistent with journaling

  • Mistake 1: Forcing yourself to write a certain length or for a set time each day

    • Why this leads to frustration and quitting

    • The one-sentence daily commitment that actually works

  • How writing one sentence a day for 30 days builds repetition and creates an outlet for processing feelings

  • Mistake 2: Making the journaling process too complicated

    • Introduction to the “one-on-one” technique for simplifying journaling

    • How to use “I + verb + adjective/noun” sentences to quickly process feelings during overwhelm or anxiety

  • Mistake 3: Adding too much fluff and unnecessary context

    • Why skipping backstory and diving straight into feelings helps regulate your nervous system

    • Journaling as a tool to release emotions quickly without overthinking

  • How to adapt journaling so it fits your needs and keeps you consistent

  • The key takeaway: consistency matters more than length or style, and simple repetition makes journaling a tool you can rely on long term

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The Self-Trust ProjectBy Bradley Rausch