Ep. 41 Join Katie Woodruff, a journaling tour guide and introverted entrepreneur as we discuss the power of journaling for overthinkers and how meditation can help with grounding and self-reflection.

In the first half, we explore the concept of journaling as a journey with Katie serving as the guide through the emotional art galleries of our minds. We also touch on the significance of community in an entrepreneur's life and Katie's recent transition from employment to business ownership. We end with a 3-minute grounding meditation.

The heart of the episode pulsates with the theme of awareness—as Katie asserts, the cornerstone for growth and mental sanity. The dialogue shifts to an immersive experience, as Katie leads a grounding meditation designed to instill stability and inner peace. This exercise exemplifies the essence of Katie's practice, emphasizing the importance of making time for oneself despite a hectic schedule.

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Chapters:

0:00:00 Topic Introduction

0:01:14 Introduction to Katie Woodruff, a journaling tour guide.

0:03:19 Journaling as a personal and subjective experience.

0:04:07 Processing difficult emotions through journaling.

0:07:48 Setting boundaries and zero pressure in journaling practice.

0:09:34 Entrepreneurship as an introvert and adapting to fit personal needs.

0:11:29 Katie Woodruff's recent transition to full-time entrepreneurship.

0:12:57 Katie's need for mental stimulation and potential ADHD diagnosis

0:14:31 Merchon's advice on taking action and avoiding regret

0:15:39 The importance of having a community for support

0:16:18 Overcoming the belief that there's no time for journaling and meditation

0:17:02 Using affirmations and reminders to manage overwhelm

0:20:24 Using simple journaling techniques for self-reflection and anxiety reduction

0:21:06 The benefits of having a toolbox of grounding practices

0:22:13 Katie leads a guided grounding meditation

0:26:43 One, two, three. And out. One, two, three. You can slowly open your eyes. 

About the Guest:

Katie Woodruff, an introspective voice of calm and journaling tour guide at Abundantly Wware. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Katie has successfully harnessed her expertise into a tangible product as well, with her prompted journal "Creating Sanctuary," available on Amazon.

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