5 Sample questions for journalers choosing a writing strategy to help create a desired change in life.

Journaling can help you make that change in your life.

You can tap into one or more of these five strategies.

Knowledge of self

Mindset

Positive Affirmations

Processing

Thoughts and Reflection

But where do you start?

The magic of journaling is it doesn’t matter. Journal what you feel. Ask yourself these questions:

Do you need a change, but you're not sure what? Try free journaling what comes into your mind for at least 20 minutes. Daily free journaling will reveal more than you can imagine.

Do you feel limited by previous experiences and what others say? Write about past successes, lessons learned, and how to apply them to your situation. A growth mindset acknowledges your abilities to problem solve.

Do you need reminders to reach a goal? Write daily affirmations about yourself, what you can do, and what you want. Build yourself up.

Do you need clarity about the information or your emotions? Process the information and emotions by writing. Your answer may be in front of you. Writing for clarity helps you see it.

Do you need to gain a new perspective to help you change? Write your thoughts and reflect each day on what went well and what you could do differently.

The magic of journaling strategies comes from how they all weave together, helping you understand the change you need and how to work toward it.

It doesn’t matter which strategy you start with. What matters is that you start.