#219 Write Your Way to Happiness: Practical Journaling Habits with Madeline McQueen

About this episode

This episode explores how journaling can enhance happiness and personal growth with insights from Madeline McQueen.

Discover how journaling can transform your happiness and self-development in this month’s Happiness Challenge! Join Klaudia and the inspiring Madeline McQueen - executive coach, speaker, and passionate advocate for personal growth - as they explore the science and strategies behind making journaling a joyful, consistent habit. Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with practical tips and uplifting motivation. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 🎟️ Join live: Happiness Habits Action Plan Workshop (structure + accountability) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more…

People in this episode

Host: Klaudia Mitura

Guest: Madeline McQueen

Topics covered

• journaling
• happiness
• self-development
• personal growth
• mental health

Keywords

• journaling
• happiness
• self-development
• personal growth
• mental health
• micro-habits
• habit formation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Happiness Challenge

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