There’s a reason good reporters become award-winning
journalists. Reporters may report the basic facts, who, what, why, when, where
and how - the “ 5 Ws and an H” learned in journalism school. But an award-winning
journalist crafts a story that also engages imaginations, clarifies the issues,
and still presents the truth.
Likewise, effective people like you learn to be journalists
of your life by journaling. It engages your own imagination and clarifies the
issues of your story. It helps you to be aware and pay attention to the details
of your past, current and future life outcomes. What happened? What could you
have done differently? What do you want to happen in the future? Great journalism
and journaling are important tools for shaping outcomes for the whole world.
Journaling answers the mega-question “why” …
- “why things happen”
- “why you are the way you are”
- “why others are the way they are”
- “why political, social and cultural institutions are the way they are”
- “why you can, and will be, the change you want to see in your life”
Afraid that you won’t find something to say?
Pretend – “fake it ‘til you make it” so to speak. You’re not
working on a best-selling literary project. You’re writing for an audience of
one – yourself. The rewards are not for your
literary style. But friends, family, bosses and co-workers will notice a
difference in your attitudes and problem-solving abilities. Be the award-winning journalist in your life.
NOTE TO SELF: Journaling is an exploration of language. It
evokes a strong connection between happiness and mindfulness. It helps you
focus, and actively engage with your thoughts. It assists achieving goals by
flagging relevant opportunities along the way and identifies tools to achieve
your goals – a psychological blueprint.
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