The Journaling Guy Podcast

This is episode three of our New Journaling Foundations Series of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 4, Episode 3). Today, I talk about one of the best Journaling Techniques there is, for beginners... but, one that I still use to this day!THE BRAIN DUMP - This is he first technique that I used on my Journaling Journey and it's still one that I use all the time. Taking those ruminating thoughts out of your mind and write them down in your Journal. THIS WEEK’S MISSION IS:It couldn’t be simplerSet a timer for five minutesOpen your journalStart writingWhatever comes into your headJob DoneHowever, if you'd like more detail around this method, and to understand how and why it works, pop over to The Journaling Guy's Substack. There's you'll find some more audio. Plus, Included in those extras are:Bonus audio that never made it into today's podcast 🎧A reading from my first Brain Dump 💙The full assignment written downBonus reflectionsThis is all over on the Substack channel which you can find HERE.The full link is here - https://substack.com/@thejournalingguy------------------Do get in touch with any questions you have and of course your feedback is really important too. Email me - hello@thejournalingguy.comRemember, there are loads more extras over on Substack for you, so you can really get into Journaling and begin to realise what a difference it can make to your life.Please share this episode with someone who might need a bit of space to think. Plus, if you get a moment, please leave me a review, they matter so much for getting the podcast heard and seen.As Always... "keep writing, keep noticing, and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

Welcome to a BRAND NEW SEASON and the first episode of our New Journaling Foundations Series of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 4, Episode 1).Today, I'm answering probably the most asked question about Journaling... EVER!Why Should I Journal?In this first episode of the New Journaling Foundations Series, I explain all about the Surprising Benefits of Writing Things Down into a Journal. Even though this is episode 1, I still have some prompts for you. Remember, you only need to answer one of the following questions. I'm just trying to get you started, not solve everything before we've even got going.Why am I interested in journaling?What would I like more of in my life?What do I hope journaling might help me understand?If I could better understand one area of my life better, what would it be?How would it feel to know myself a little better?Have a listen to the episode to hear these explained in full! Plus, and this is BRAND NEW for this season, I have extras for you over on Substack. Included in these extras are:Bonus audio from today’s episode 🎧Deeper reflections on my own journey into Journaling 💙Additional resources and links to courses to help you get started 🖌️And the full Journaling prompts from this episode, plus extra info to guide you 📔This is all over on the Substack channel which you can find HERE. The full link is here - https://substack.com/@thejournalingguy ------------------Do get in touch with any questions you have and of course your feedback is really important too. Email me - hello@thejournalingguy.comRemember, there are loads more extras over on Substack for you, so you can really get into Journaling and begin to realise what a difference it can make to your life.Please share this episode with someone who might need a bit of space to think. Plus, if you get a moment, please leave me a review, they matter so much for getting the podcast heard and seen.As Always... "keep writing, keep noticing, and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Discipline & Honesty.By now, you should know that one of the cornerstones of effective Journaling, is BRUTAL HONESTY, with yourself. But, we live in a world nowadays where Discipline is what we're told we need to make progress. Actually, what we really need is to be more HONEST with ourselves. HERE'S THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING EXERCISE: “The Capacity Check”Grab your journal and answer these THREE questions.1. What am I currently expecting of myself? List it out. Work. Family. Health. Social. All those Commitments.2. What does my energy realistically allow right now? Not ideally... Realistically.3. Where could I soften, simplify, or slow down without giving up? This isn’t about lowering standards, it’s about making them sustainable.Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Recognising Your Wins.Adults are terrible at recognising their wins; the positives in their lives. It's time to stop that and start realising when we win and allowing ourselves to think we're good enough.HERE'S TODAY’S EXERCISE - THE DAILY WINS LISTIn your journal, write down...Three wins from todayThey MUST be small. Taking the stairs, counts. Not shouting at your kids when they spilt cereal, counts (in fact, that one’s a HUGE win). Making the bed, counts.Why each win matteredDid it show Discipline? Did it show Kindness? Did it show Restraint? Did it show Growth?What it says about who you’re becoming.This one is so important. Most of us aren’t looking to become a world leader, we just want to become better. By starting your daily wins list, you’ll see it mapping out in front of your very own eyes.Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about starting the New Year in the best way possible; with a low-pressure approach to Journaling = START SMALL!The 3-Part Beginner-Friendly New Year Journaling Method1. “How am I really?”No grand declarations, just an honest check-in.2. “What do I need today?”A break? A conversation? Some fresh air? A decent meal? A nap? This keeps journaling grounded in your real life.3. “What’s one small thing I can do to feel good about today?”One. Small. Thing. This sets the tone of self-respect for the year ahead.Today's Journaling Prompt is:Write for 6 minutes “If this year was about being kinder to myself, what would that look like?”Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - hello@thejournalingguy.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.