If your mind feels full, loud, and all over the place… this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down why thinking more doesn’t bring clarity, and how journaling helps you move from emotional chaos to real understanding. Backed by science and research.

We talk about the difference between thinking and processing, what reading actually does to your brain, and why a balance between fiction and non-fiction matters more than you think.

I also share my personal journaling process (the messy, real kind) and the night ritual that helps me go to bed feeling processed instead of overwhelmed.

You'll learn:

• Why your brain is not built to hold everything

• The difference between overthinking and under-processing

• How journaling helps regulate your emotions

• Why writing creates clarity and thinking creates loops

• The power of balancing fiction and non-fiction

• How to create your own simple journaling + reading ritual

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Some papers researched for this:

• Klein, K., & Boals, A. (2001) — Expressive writing and working memory

• Pennebaker, J. W., & Chung, C. K. (2011) — Expressive writing: Connections to physical and mental health

• Berns, G. S. et al. (2013) — Short- and long-term effects of reading on brain connectivity