Hey guys! and welcome back to This is Your Life podcast. This week's episode is how to begin journaling. Where do I start? What do I write? Heck, how do I even find the right journal?? This episode will answer all of those questions and more. Journaling in your adult life is such a key tool to better understanding yourself as in individual as well as tracking your progress and growth throughout the years. If you have ever wanted to start journaling but don't know what exactly you're "supposed" to be doing, this is a great place to start.

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https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Journaling Prompts for Beginners

https://leannelindsey.co.uk/35-journal-writing-prompts-for-beginners/

Journaling Prompts for Anxiety

https://medium.com/@thesunshinesuitcase/30-journal-prompts-for-anxiety-and-depression-repost-1763b3d5ac01

I know I said I was only going to link a couple journals but I got too excited so here you go - 

Wreck this Journal (Scrapbooking):

https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Black-Expanded/dp/0399161945/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/143-9933244-4794436?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0399161945&pd_rd_r=27d791a2-ba45-4060-8461-1cda17a024db&pd_rd_w=ouYhz&pd_rd_wg=YJKu9&pf_rd_p=b65ee94e-1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=KT84V0HTA5TEN8N24H69&psc=1&refRID=KT84V0HTA5TEN8N24H69

Gratitude Journal (Diary):

https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Day-Night-Reflection-Journal/dp/1683835506/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1J8NV8MRLH1YO&dchild=1&keywords=daily+journal&qid=1602730938&sprefix=daily+journal%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-20

5 Year Journal (Diary):

https://www.amazon.com/Day-5-Year-Journal-Potter-Gift/dp/0307719774/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_1/143-9933244-4794436?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0307719774&pd_rd_r=5a57b038-a7d7-4c6f-a659-70747555589d&pd_rd_w=IvmsG&pd_rd_wg=83lpk&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=3WZM8VR1ZMV7XBFYYNS9&psc=1&refRID=3WZM8VR1ZMV7XBFYYNS9

Fitness Track Journal (Planning/Lists):

https://www.target.com/p/fit-happens-book-bound-guided-journal-black-fitlosophy/-/A-77550376#lnk=sametab

Blank Journal (for all styles):

https://www.target.com/p/wit-38-delight-lined-journal-pink-linen-note-to-self/-/A-78628484#lnk=sametab

If you love Harry Potter like I do:

https://www.target.com/p/tom-riddle-s-diary/-/A-75666607#lnk=sametab

15 Journaling Prompts for Gratitude and Growth:

• How am I feeling today?
• What are three wins for today?
• What am I grateful for right now?
• I am happiest when…
• What could I have done better today?
• What is one goal that I have for tomorrow?
• What are three goals I have for this week?
• What do I love most about myself?
• What was my favorite moment today?
• What are three ways that I can improve my mood at any moment?
• I feel most confident when…
• I am proud of myself because…
• Something I have gotten better at in the last couple years is…
• I am going to accomplish these three things in the next year:
• I am going to accomplish these three things in the next 5 years:

Hey guys! And welcome back to my podcast. This is episode 2 and is all about meditation. How to get started, what meditation can do for you, and how to create a habit how of it so that you can reap alllllll the benefits. This podcast was created to help YOU become the best version of YOU that there could possibly be. Finding your purpose, developing and enjoying all of your skills and loving yourself along the way. This podcast is here to aid you along your journey of self growth and improvement. Self help done right.

If you have any requests on topics or are looking for some big sister, loving advice please email me at [email protected]. Enjoy!

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Guided Meditation for Beginners:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9YKY7fdwyg

15 Minute Guided Meditation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19PdslW7iw

Guided Meditation for Positive Energy and Thoughts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86m4RC_ADEY&vl=en

More Guided Meditation:

https://open.spotify.com/search/guided%20meditation/tracks

My FAVORITE Planner!

https://magicofi.com/products/2020-astrological-planner

References/Articles for this Episode:

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#spiritual-meditation

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/201309/20-scientific-reasons-start-meditating-today

https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/how-to-start-a-new-routine-and-stick-to-it/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om#:~:text=Om%20refers%20to%20Atman%20(soul,Upanishads%2C%20and%20other%20Hindu%20texts.

Welcome to episode 1 of my first ever podcast! This week's episode is about finding your personal power to say no those in your life who are draining you and finding that balance and boundary with those you love. We talk about hyping yourself up, getting your mind and body prepared, what to say, and how important saying "no" can be. This podcast was created for YOU. To aid you in your journey to become the best version of YOU that there is. Developing new techniques and finding new tools to help you increase your soul radiating radius! Self growth and improvement in all areas including personal and professional bonds/relationships, self esteem and self love, and strengthening the power which your mind alone holds.

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Melissa Monte's Mind Love: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/4OVK5npjxhDawRy5AUhoTr?si=2tQVf1dyTSSEJa_GhjA7-A