Journaling Is a Powerful Tool for Personal Growth

One “secret to success” for a healthy lifestye is journaling every day.

Journaling is simply the process of writing things down — writing down overall goals, daily goals, weekly plans, daily thoughts or emotions, daily nutrition/exercise and anything else that enters the mind.

This process releases stress, allows time for contemplation and problem-solving, as well as gives insight to positive and negative patterns that are forming in life. It is also a great motivational tool to be able to look back and see how far you have come or things you need to change in order to meet your goals!

Each day, you should take 5 to 10 minutes to write down the events of your day.  You will find that journaling will give you the time you need to get to know yourself better and be a powerful tool to enhance yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Go get your pen and paper and give it a try.  And then make it a habit. 

(Amy Godfrey owns Exodus Integrated Wellness, a fitness and wellness business designed to improve the lives of clients through education and prevention in an integrated, holistic environment.)