Epi 353: Put Your Pen to The Page—Unlocking Emotional clarity through Journaling
Is your life owning you or do you own it?
Big question, right?
After years of studying our experiences, emotions, and behaviors, there’s one thing that I know with absolute certainty and clarity, our personal history, our stories, have incredible, therapeutic healing power.
The problem is most of us do not use this power to our advantage. There is a tool that each of us has access to that is self-directed and requires nothing more than your thoughts, a pen, and a piece of paper.
What is it?
It’s journaling.
This week we are diving into a deeper form of journaling called subconscious journaling. When done correctly it soothes the soul, unlocks the subconscious, and opens the door to a genuine, non-judgment conversation with the self. You DO have the power to change your life by using your own words and life experiences.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 The power of journaling and how we are not using our experiences to our advantages
04:35 A vulnerability moment: How journaling served me in my own healing journey
07:07 How journaling serves your personal history and healing journey
08:53 Listening to the urges around you. Sometimes others can see what you cannot
10:48 Picking up your pen is one of the bravest things you can do
13:57 How to dive into your subconscious mind
15:18 Looking at the subconscious impact once you dive in
17:52 How the ego acts as the voice (the spokesperson) of the subconscious
20:42 Rule to adhere to while journaling through the subconscious
22:03 How devices disrupt journaling
23:28 Return to a beginner mindset and how to get started
24:04 Step #1 Set an intention. What is your why?
24:54 Therapeutic journaling is not only for healing, but also for growth, too
25:48 Step #2 Set a scheduled routine. The importance of creating an appointment with the self
29:15 Step #3 Find your space
31:26 Start where you are right now and give yourself permission to meet who you truly are
32:44 Give yourself permission to drop into your feelings
35:17 Move into conscious thought to review what came up in your writing
37:04 Be willing to receive the wisdom of your story and words
38:11 Release a time limit on telling your story and how to do a Brain Dump. (For step-by-step instructions, visit the link or www.danielleavann.com/the-art-of-a-brain-dump)
39:08 How to create prompts that are self-directed instead of the generic prompts on the internet
40:23 Journaling techniques to try. #1 Springboard Technique
41:40 Technique #2: Inner Conversation with self
42:58 Technique #3: Stepping Stones
44:14 Technique #4: The Brain Map/Mind Map
46:27 Signs you are not in the subconscious
48:51 Other Benefits of Journaling
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