How Journaling is Transforming My Life :
Keeping a journal is like following a certain diet:
Want to employ complex designs and symbols? Try using a bullet journal.
Want to concentrate on controlling your thoughts, both positive and negative? Try keeping a mindful notebook.
Want to keep a tight, daily journal of your life? Try keeping a daily journal.
But the truth is that, in my experience, diets don't always work. When one of my few passions in life is constrained by rigid rules, standards, and constraints, it simply doesn't work.
I prefer to think of journaling as a feast instead.
Starting with an empty plate, it carefully considers the available possibilities before selecting the optimal components.
Starting with an empty plate, it carefully considers the available possibilities before selecting the optimal components.
In actuality, this meant drawing ideas and tools from many journaling techniques that worked best for me.
As a result, I now have a basic journaling technique. I wanted to share it with you today:
Flowchart Journaling :
What exactly is a funnel journal?
A funnel is a piece of apparatus that is likely known to you if you've ever attended a chemical or cookery class. It typically has an inverted cone-shaped structure with a broad opening at the top and a narrow hole at the bottom.
A funnel's main function is to make it simple for material to move from a large volume to a smaller one.
The goal of this journaling "method" is to allow thoughts to flow easily down and be focused into action.
As a result, funnel journaling can be divided into three stages:
- Offload
- Grounding
- Focus
Offload :How do you feel right after waking up? Do you keep track of your thoughts' whereabouts?
Usually, as soon as I wake up, my mind is racing with ideas.
These ideas cover a wide range, from the troubles and anxieties I experience every day to doubts about the metaphysical existence of human life.
Although these thoughts typically pass as the morning goes on, this small hurdle is usually what sets the tone for my day, forcing me to reach for my phone and scroll aimlessly for the following 15 minutes. Alternatively, you may rest in bed and look for solace there.
As a result, I started to consider how I may find a mechanism to handle this.
Offload :For most of us, these are the tiny anxieties or problems that become actualized through writing. All you need to do is pick up a pen and paper and start dumping whatever floods your awareness. Any idea that comes to mind can be allowed to flow into writing strokes. Offload without fear of criticism.
Missing the mark?
Start by what I refer to as a "check-in" – consider how you are feeling right now and select either neutral, negative, or positive. then inquire as to why.
Grounding :You might feel and think a little bit clearer after the unloading procedure, as if a tremendous burden has been lifted off your shoulders. How can you take a moment to center yourself before letting your mind to become distracted?
Grounding. Include 3 things for which you are thankful.
Having a loving partner, being appreciative for a rewarding job that covers the bills, or even something as basic as a lovely pen to write with when journaling are all examples of how to express gratitude.
By now, everyone is aware of the benefits of thankfulness practice, including how it may enhance relationships, help you appreciate the good things in life, and enhance your general wellbeing.
Why not begin doing so the moment you awaken?
Focus : "Productivity is not about doing more but rather doing less"
I clearly recall reading this statement for the first time in Tim Ferris' "The 4 Hour Work Week"; it fundamentally altered my perspective on productivity. Why did he say that?
We are not necessarily more productive just because we are doing more. According to Ferris, the risk of being overly busy is that we create new tasks to put off the crucial.
This serves as the basis for the third and most important funnel journaling step, which aims to address the issue by taking action. How?
Focus. Name the 3 things you'll be concentrating on today. These are obligations that you have for the day that are non-negotiable. Everything else immediately becomes a subject for discussion.
Why just three activities?
By limiting yourself to just three activities each day, you not only create a clear strategy for the day, but you also learn to prioritize what is crucial by removing everything else.
Missing the mark?
What would I accomplish today if I could only accomplish one thing that would make it a successful day? is a nice starter question.
Try it out! :
Today, I still have a lot of thoughts when I first get up. Yes, every now and again I pick up my phone and scroll about.
But strangely enough, I relish the opportunity to get up, grab my pen, and spend a few minutes alone with my thoughts.
Strangely, these few minutes have had a big impact on my life.
I implore you to try this if you have trouble controlling stress or simply want a way to boost your productivity.