I've been journaling literally all my life since I was old enough to use a pencil and Big Chief tablet (my mother even saved some of those early efforts). It's the single most helpful concrete practice I've found for being honest with myself, and where I can reflect fully and not worry about condemnation or criticism from others. As you said, it's extremely helpful to see the patterns of unproductivity and self-defeating behaviors. And that seeing is the first step toward making changes for the better.
That's a serious dedication to journaling! Have you ever thought about writing about journaling? I would bet money you have more insight than most anybody else about it.
I've led workshops and course segments on journaling, and that is fun--it's the interaction that enlivens the practice. I think there are enough good books on journaling already out there that I don't need to add to that number. But you're kind to say it.
I've been journaling literally all my life since I was old enough to use a pencil and Big Chief tablet (my mother even saved some of those early efforts). It's the single most helpful concrete practice I've found for being honest with myself, and where I can reflect fully and not worry about condemnation or criticism from others. As you said, it's extremely helpful to see the patterns of unproductivity and self-defeating behaviors. And that seeing is the first step toward making changes for the better.
That's a serious dedication to journaling! Have you ever thought about writing about journaling? I would bet money you have more insight than most anybody else about it.
I've led workshops and course segments on journaling, and that is fun--it's the interaction that enlivens the practice. I think there are enough good books on journaling already out there that I don't need to add to that number. But you're kind to say it.
That sounds very cool! You'll have to let me know if you offer another workshop!