Journaling and personal goals

Journaling about your goals helps you clarify what you want and encourages you to consider the why and how not just the what. 

It serves as a tool for identifying what you should prioritize on a daily basis, and what you should let go of. And it also gives you a record of the progress you’ve made toward your goals to keep you motivated.

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