The two techniques for journaling for clarity involve essentially writing down every thought that comes to mind.

1. Sit down in one session and write out the thoughts you’re having.
2. Keep a notebook and jot down every new thought that comes to mind. This is considered more chal...

Answering these four questions can help you overcome cognitive distortions and see issues in new ways. Aim for about half a page for each one.

1. What happened objectively?
2. What did I make it mean?
3. How would I comfort a friend I loved if this happened to them?

Your life is like an x, y graph, in the sense that a single point is not enough to establish a clear direction.

Answering these questions should help with finding more of the points on your “graph.”

1. What did I want five years ago? Use bullet points and separate this into cate...

1. Clearly define the decision/problem.
2. What are the options? Aim for about 10, unless the problem is pretty binary.
3. If I had to make this decision in 60 seconds, what would I choose? Start a timer and choose an option.
4. Could I live with this outcome?

This form of journaling is for people trying to really improve themselves and their lives.

• Divide the page into three columns, and label the first “actions,” the second “the worst version of myself,” and the third “the best version of myself.”
• At the end of the day, write down ...

Here are the five most important questions you should be answering as you reflect on your day:

1. What excited me?
2. What drained me of energy?
3. What did I learn?
4. What are 10 things I’m grateful for?
5. How do I keep moving forward?

Aim for about 5-10...

Fill a page with bullet points that list all of your obligations and everything you want to do.

Audit your list by asking these questions:

1. What is non-negotiable?
2. What is exciting?
3. What on my list, if done, would make everything else easier?
4. What of these,...