One of the best things you can do for your growth + manifesting your dreams is journaling. I highly suggest you buy a "Manifestation Book" (a book with empty pages you can write in) that speaks to you.
There are so many inspirational "Manifestation Books" out there to help you get started. I have an Erin Condren Life Plannerâ„¢ which was gifted to me by my parents...get yours HERE. Besides working with a therapist, virtually for the past two years, this journal or "manifestation book" is a wonderful gift that has really made an impact on my mental health + growth.
What I do is take 10 minutes a day to write down everything I want in my daily life (day to day) + my future self. Once you gift your higher self an outlet to speak, it doesn't stop! It starts implanting affirmations of your future successes to write down now + speak into existence.
Make sure you use a pencil as there is something magical about this natural tool when it comes to manifesting + speaking to the universe.
I've added a few more of my favorite journals + life planners here (or) just tap the image below to shop them.
Here are some tips on mindfulness + journaling:
GRATITUDE Section
As you may already know, as you celebrate more, you receive more, therefor I recommend you start your day by listing the things you are grateful for in the Gratitude section. I start by listing 3 things that answer the question, "What am I grateful for today?" which often includes, family, health, a roof over my head, a good sleep at night, etc.
In one of my journal entries I had the following.....
I am grateful for:
1) How far I have come since beginning virtual therapy during the pandemic / quarantine.
2) My entire family + their continued health + wellness.
3) My Dad having a safe surgery getting a pacemaker + him focusing on his nutrition + exercise. I am grateful to all his doctors.
4) My Mom's early treatment by having two safe surgeries for her lumpectomies + radiation. I am grateful to her doctors, therapists + the kind people at the breast center.
I always have to remind myself how far I have come + that I am exactly where I need to be. Just about a year ago, I was really in a dark place + struggling with my OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Anxiety + Depression. I was once that person who lived solely in this space where highs are high + lows are low. There are ups + downs + that is certainly life, but moving through my day with mindfulness + intention is much more calming to live in. I recognize that I am (we all are) a never ending work in progress , so I am really learning to love the process of growth because it is so ever changing. Reflect + remind yourself that you have come a long way! You don't need to be anywhere else except right here, right now.
POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS Section
This section refers to my intentions for the day. Some mornings, I can feel "off" as soon as I wake up. But this, I have found, is because my intentions for the day are not consciously established. This section answers the question, "What positive things do I want to happen today?" Where you can list 3 things such as, spend quality time with my family, one on one time with a loved one, be productive at work, take some self care time for me: a bubble bath or get a massage etc.
Something I do want to say on this topic is that life is not always a To Do List. Stop measuring your days in terms of how productive you are.
Measure your days in how present you are. Are you practicing mindfulness? Are you present in every action? Act + speak with intention.
