Journaling 101 Program
Journaling 101 is for people who do not particularly like journaling. It is made easy!
This is not your elementary school teacher; this is journaling for you, your way. The best news is that there are several styles of journaling to learn and you do not have to pass your work in to anyone.
What does Journaling 101 Cover?
- The Art of Journaling
- How To Start Journaling
- The Styles
- Benefits and More
What Will I Learn By Journaling?
Each week you will learn a new journaling technique, and then have the opportunity to practice it between sessions, building your new habit. In case you need more reasons to try it, the Science-Backed Benefits of Journaling is extensive and compelling.
Improved Work Performance
[*] According to a study conducted by Harvard Business School, participants who journaled at the end of the day had a 25% increase in performance when compared with a control group who did not journal. As the researchers conclude, “Our results reveal reflection to be a powerful mechanism behind learning, confirming the words of American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer John Dewey: ‘We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.’”
Journaling Contributes to Well-Being
[*] Another Study by Cambridge University found journaling helps improve well-being after traumatic and stressful events. Participants asked to write about such events for 15–20 minutes resulted in improvements in both physical and psychological health.
Improved Communication Skills
A Stanford University study found the critical relationship between writing and speaking. Writing reflects clear thinking, and in turn, clear communication. [*] A study by The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that writing “focused on positive outcomes in negative situations” decreases emotional distress.
Improve Your Sleep and Boost Your Cognition
[*] Improved Sleep: The Journal of Experimental Psychology found that journaling before bed decreases cognitive stimulus, rumination, and worry, allowing you to fall asleep faster.
[*] Boosted Cognition: Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that reflective writing reduces intrusive and avoidant thoughts about negative events and improves working memory. These improvements in turn free up our cognitive resources for other mental activities, including our ability to cope more effectively with stress.
Are you ready?
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