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For the longest time I've tried to start the journaling habit, but like a “new year gym syndrome” it would never “stick”. My attempts to start exercising were suffering the same problem.
Then about 4 years ago a friend of mine suddenly passed away and it was the “final drop”. I decided that something has to change, but because brute attempts were failing I did some research on habit building skills and you know what - they actually worked and slowly but surely I started to exercise. Science is awesome!
One of the major principles, which helped me there was KISS - keep it simple, keep it short, keep it steady - whatever you want to call it.
So, I thought to myself, how can I apply the same principle to journaling?
Around the same time, because I was getting neck deep with longevity by talking with my friends (some doctors, some anti-aging researchers), I decided to start a youtube channel dedicated to biohacking aging bottom up - not just doing interviews, but also translating it to “explain like I’m five” language and applying to myself.
And so, along these lines, another friend has recommended to me a book called “Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling” (long title) by Matthew Dicks to help me construct more engaging scripts.
In that book I’ve found the perfect recipe for the KISS type of journaling. That is what Matthew calls “homework for life”:
Each day in the evening (or if you feel like any time through the day) in a couple words or sentences you write down something meaningful which has happened to you that day. I’ve extended that with “midnight ideas” - if you have those now and then, it’s a perfect place to ground them.
It takes about 30 seconds to do. The main benefit is not in the writing, but in all the reflection which happens around it. I find it to be a really awesome way to close the day.
he second, unexpected benefit, it turns into manifestation and makes you get engaged in meaningful discussions with people.
That very long book's title was true. I’m not sure about my videos, but It has changed and expanded my life in a very profound and positive way.
Give it a try, it's that easy, cheers!
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