GUIDELINES FOR GRATITUDE AND JOURNALING

PODCAST #207

In this episode of Confidence on the Go, we’re diving into:

• Practical ways to prioritize journaling and gratitude in your life
• The reason why writing, even if you’re not a writer, can be the best tool of personal development in your life
• Questions for you to start the process and your brain a-thinking!

Also – I have a new free video series, a #QuickConfidenceBoost I put together to celebrate this awesome community milestone together!   Grab the videos now and start your #QuickConfidenceBoost! Grab your #QuickConfidenceBoost at www.trishblackwell.com/quickconfidenceboost

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QUOTES ON JOURNALING AND WRITING DOWN:

Keep a notebook. Travel with it, eat with it, sleep with it. Slap into it every stray thought that flutters up into your brain. Cheap paper is less perishable than gray matter. And lead pencil markings endure longer than memory. -Jack London

A journal is an ideal environment in which to “become.” It is a perfect place for you to think, feel, discover, expand, remember, and dream.  -Brad Wilcox

Write what should not be forgotten. -Isabelle Allende

The act of writing is the act of discovering what you believe. -David Hare

WHY WRITE:

It gives us deep spiritual insight into the meaning and purpose of our lives.

It is a voyage to our interior.

It is a tangible expression of the breathings of our heart.

THE JOURNALING PROCESS:

There’s no right or wrong way to journal – but there are many options:

Typing

Blogging

Word document

Journal

List writing

Extensive storytelling

Gratitude

Prayer writing

Mantras

Other ideas >>>

Do it before you get out of bed in the morning

Put it next to your coffee maker

Use an app

Write on a calendar

Create a journal jar

QUESTIONS TO GET YOU STARTED:

Create a #SmallWins section and track small wins

Create a “swipe page” of brilliant ideas

Create a list of your “life list” and break down goals

Create lists > places you’ve enjoyed visiting, things you’ve done you never thought you could do, the people you most admire and what you’ve learned from them, your favorite books, your favorite movies, your favorite songs, your top five short term goals, your top five long term goals, the top five things that bring you happiness, what you need to do every day to make life “work best”, your favorite foods

What are you biggest dreams?

What legacy do you want to leave the world?

What’s the best thing that happened today?

What is one thing you are actively learning right now?

What are you greatest strengths?

What is one way you are practicing abundance right now?

What would you say to your teenage self?

What’s the best thing you’ve learned about life since last year?

What are you learning about God right now?

What words do you want to live by?

What are the top twenty-five things that make you smile?

What are the best three moments of your life?

What did it feel like when you met your partner for the first time?

What are the most loving things said to you?

What words encourage you the most?

What do you wish others knew about you?

What do you want to be more bold about doing in life?

What do you love about life?

What is the best lesson you learned from your most recent mistake?

What do you need to say ‘no’ to?

What makes you feel most energized?

What 10 words best describe you?

What do you want your family members to know about themselves?

What does a beautiful life look like to you?

What is an ideal Tuesday in your dream life?

What countries do you want to visit and why?

What do you want to tell your future you?

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

#QUICKCONFIDENCEBOOST

The essence of this 7-day Quick Confidence Boost is to reset your thinking and the power of your own self-actualization by giving you the tools and steps you need, in just three minutes per day to choose confidence.  Confidence is a choice, and with the Quick Confidence Boost, you’ll learn that there are seven layers to that choice and to making it more automated for yourself so that you start living life without self-doubt, any nagging insecurities and with full surety in having the freedom to be yourself.

Over a period of seven days, you will receive one email per day from me.  Each email will have a quick, three minute video with three summary points and two questions-of-the-day for you to use in your own reflections, meditations, journaling or prayer.   Make it a priority to watch the videos – even when it doesn’t feel like it, you always have three minutes in your day, and part of prioritizing your own personal growth is a subconscious message you are sending to yourself that you do have more choice and control in life that you previously thought.  You run your day, you run your thoughts, you run your confidence – you can do this!

I’m excited to get started with you – and, if for any reason, you have issues receiving any of the videos, don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know immediately by emailing me directly at trish@trishblackwell.com.  I am here to serve you as your confidence coach because I know that, equipped with confidence, and a confidence boost of this nature, you can do anything in life and that you will be unstoppable as you courageous pursue contributing to this world in a way that matters!

Choose your mindset

Choose to be courageous

Choose positive body language

Choose kindness and love

Choose growth

Choose possibilities

Choose contribution

Choose community – join us.

COLLEGE OF CONFIDENCE

We are waiting for you: www.trishblackwell.com/college

It can be tough, choosing to make an investment in yourself, which is why I am reaching out to share something I think you will want to hear. I get a lot of questions about The College of Confidence, but the main question I get is: Will it work for me?

The quick answer? Yes.

A more extensive answer?  If any of the following desires are desires of your heart, then yes, The College of Confidence is for you. The College of Confidence is an on-demand, high-level coaching membership that will expose you to monthly training and support worth over $1,000/month for a mere fraction of that cost, just $47, or about $1.50 per day.

It’ll work for you if …

You want your business to be more successful.

You want to feel better about your body and the skin you’re in.

You want to write a book.

You want to have better relationships in life.

You want to speak more confidently.

You want to stop self-sabotage and limited thinking.

You want to create more financial freedom.

You want to believe in yourself.

You want to make a difference in this world.

You want to overcome procrastination.

You want to get off the hamster wheel of perfectionism.

You want to break toxic relationships in your life.

You want to create the lifestyle of your dreams.

You want to stop feeling so overcome by busyness and stress.

You want to be the best version of you.

In my opinion, you can’t afford not to participate in The College of Confidence. We are wired to need coaches and a community that believes in us and invests in us and there is no better solution that provides both at the cost of just $1.50 per day than The College of Confidence.  And, if you’re still wondering if it’s for you and if it’s worth it – ask yourself if your happiness and your ability to confidently and courageously follow your dreams is worth $1.50 / day to you.  I think so! 

Get yourself surrounded with support and strategy – run towards the life of your dreams and let me have the honor of cheering you on and celebrating you along the way! Register today, without delay, at www.trishblackwell.com/college 

I can’t wait to see you on the inside!

xoxoxo

Trish

PS > The number two question I get the most about The College of Confidence is: Will I have enough time to get the most out of it?  And to that, I say, yes! The beautiful thing about The College of Confidence is that it is high-level coaching “on-demand,” meaning that you can tune in and take part at whatever time best suits you.  There are live coaching and interaction opportunities, but if that doesn’t work with your schedule, or if you have a busy week, not to worry, you can catch the replay when the time is right for you.  This coaching is structured for every schedule and every need, so join today and let’s build greatness together, register now at www.trishblackwell.com/college 

LISTENER OF THE EPISODE:

Trish- I made a career change this year at the age of 43. I have struggled with self confidence & self doubt for 20 plus years. My new boss is always talking about podcasts. So after downloading a lot & getting more discouraged because I was not getting anything from these I found your Squashing Self Doubt episode 194 today; I was in tears & saying amen throughout your podcast today. I too am a perfectionist & a strong Christian. All this to say thank you! I can’t wait to listen to more of your podcasts. I am tired of fighting this battle & have decided this is the year to try & overcome.

Katherine Shettles Colbert