Gabriel Arashiro

The Trust About Journal Writing Gabriel Arashiro

This book not only goes into the research-based benefits of journaling but also eliminates all the obstacles that tend to get in the way of creating and keeping the habit of journaling every day. The truth is journaling can change your life. With journal writing, you can become healthier, happier, smarter, and more self-aware. In fact, there are numerous science-backed benefits of journal writing. For instance, journaling can help: relieve your stress levels, improve your sleep, close those nagging "open loops" in your life, and cope with traumatic events from your past.
Although journaling has many benefits, it's also a very challenging habit to build. In fact, there are eight common roadblocks that people experience with journal writing. They say things like:
"I need concrete strategies and a step-by-step process for turning journaling into a consistent habit."
"Journaling feels overwhelming. I don't know what to do or how to do it."
"I've tried so many times before, and I just can't stick with it."
"My life is so busy that I can't find the time to journal."
"My journal is never around when I need it, so I forget to write."
"I have no idea what to write about. Staring at a blank page is intimidating."
"I'm afraid someone will read my journal."
"I don't know what kind of journal I need-there are so many types out there."
If any of these challenges sound familiar, then you should purchase this book: Effortless Journaling -- How to Start a Journal, Make It a Habit, and Find Endless Writing Topics.
Throughout Effortless Journaling, the authors (S. J. Scott & Barrie Davenport) address each of these concerns to help you make the journaling habit a part of your daily routine. In this book, they cover topics like:
15 benefits of journaling (How it positively impacts your physical well-being, mental state, productivity, and personal life);
How to combine journaling with the practice of mindfulness;
3 simple tools you need to get started with journaling;
9 popular journaling strategies -- and how to pick the one that's right for you;
8 rules for consistent, daily journaling;
How to turn journaling into a sticky, permanent habit.
Journaling doesn't have to be a chore. It should be enjoyable, enlightening, and something you look forward to.