Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it's so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you.

Cheat Sheet

Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why's it isn't true) 1:39

The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation 5:13

How journaling increases your mindfulness 7:53

The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals 9:55

How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills 14:15

Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success 18:24

Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it's the consistency that counts) 20:27

Why it is so important to keep your journal positive 24:09

The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life 26:07

Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal 32:17

How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them 36:38

AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use 38:38

Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper 48:42

Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it 55:03

Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient 58:24

5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience 1:04:56

Why you should review your journal on a regular basis 1:06:19

Links

SELF Journal

TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling

TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright

How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

10% Happier by Dan Harris

Huffington Post "10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal"

Moodnotes

Day One

The Five Minute Journal

TextExpander

Evernote

Launch Center Pro

Journey app

Baron Fig notebooks

Field Notes

Moleskine

Rhodia notebook

Bullet Journal

Miracle Morning

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