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My Favourite Journaling Techniques

Over the years I’ve tried to journal my thoughts and events in my life, and whilst it may be helpful, it can be hard to make it stick. Certainly I’ve not found it easy to routinely journal or even write a diary. But it’s something I think about and I’d like to share. Here are the techniques I’ve found most helpful and easy.

Featured image of post Wanting vs Liking

Wanting vs Liking

What we may think we want, we may not actually like when we have it. Or we actually like something, but don't want it initially.

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Looking after our well-being in the modern age

These days, there’s all this talk of mindfulness mediation, gratitude journals, going to the gym, home workouts, community spirit, healthy eating and other well-being and health activities being recommended. Such activities are often talked about as simple habits to keep as happy or resilient in the face of the modern society. In the past, we didn’t have to do this stuff explicitly to cope as it is being touted by well-being literature.

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Planning to Avoid Disappointment

Practical ways I’ve learnt from experience to avoid disappointment in your use of time. Try to have a plan for your time even if you actually have no formal plan that you’ve booked or arranged. Read on for all the details!

Unspoken Unity: The Unsaid Frustrations and Secret Habits That Bind Us

I like to talk openly to people and find out what feelings and traits we share - bond over a shared dislike of certain aspects of life. It helps to know that we aren’t alone in feeling frustrated or sad or bored in various situations. Sometimes I discover these things at parties, hikes, late night phone calls, group chats once you get to know them. Think of this post as a little Am I Normal post, but condensed and with some kind thoughts.