"Stop trying to look for the answers and start trying to listen to them."

"Some of the greatest Minds throughout history... they were using a journal. Marcus Aurelius, his famous book 'Meditations', was actually his journal."

Divide the journal into six main sections that will cover different areas of your life or interests.[The "6-in-1 Method" encourages journaling in when inspired, not out of obligation, and emphasizes functionality over aesthetics.]<ol><li>Personal Growth</li><li>Goals</li><li>Daily Reflections</li><li>Gratitude</li><li>Learning</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Creativity</li></ol>Allocate approximately 15-20 pages (front and back) for each section, adjusting based on your anticipated needs. This allocation ensures a balanced approach to journaling across various life aspects.

Dividing the Journal into Sections

Write your name and the current year on the spine of the journal for easy identification and archival purposes.

Spine Labeling

Write the number of remaining days until you turn 90 on the first page or inside front cover of your journal. This countdown acts as a daily reminder to live intentionally and utilize each day to fulfill your life's missions.

Mortality Reminder

Reserve an initial page in your journal to record your strengths and personality traits, using insights from self-assessment tests or surveys like Myers-Briggs, which can drive your journaling focus and understand your strengths.

Strengths and Personality Insights

Choose a blank sketchbook or journal. The absence of lines encourages freedom of expression and creativity.

Journal Selection

Periodically review your journal entries to assess progress towards your goals, reflect on personal growth, and adjust your focus as needed. This can be done monthly, quarterly, or at a cadence that suits you.

Review and Reflect

The back cover of the journal serves as a map, outlining life goals in the realms of work, rest, and play, to ensure a balanced and fulfilling life journey.

Back Cover Goals

In the digital age, a physical journal is vital for learning from successful individuals and fostering personal reflection amidst information overload. Journaling helps you grow as a person: write down your adventures so you can learn from them and become the superhero version of yourself.

The Power of Journaling

"You have to do this out of inspiration, not out of obligation... Only journal when you feel inspired."

"Real growth happens when you're tired of your own excuses."

Personalize the inside of the front cover with inspirational quotes, images, or anything that motivates you. This is the first thing you'll see each time you open your journal, so make it impactful.

Front Cover

"Moreover, I think this is a really cool way your future self can look back and kind of communicate with your past self."

Commit to a regular journaling routine, whether daily or several times a week, focusing on the sections that resonate most with you at any given time. Use this as a tool for reflection, planning, and tracking progress.

Daily Journaling Practice

At the end of the year, review your journal in its entirety to celebrate achievements and learn from challenges. Then, start a new journal for the upcoming year, carrying forward any unfinished goals or continuing reflections.

Annual Renewal

A journal is as a comprehensive tool for personal growth, documenting life experiences, tracking personal progress, and facilitating goal-setting by acting as a repository for your valuable ideas, dreams, and goals.

Why Keep a Journal

Transform into your best self and make this year better by utilizing a structured journaling method, known as the "6-in-1 Journaling Method," to foster personal growth, self-awareness, and goal achievement. This method emphasizes the importance of reflective writing, goal setting, and self-assessment to enhance one's life across various dimensions, including personal, professional, and health aspects.

Who's ready for the ULTIMATE GUIDE to journaling? This is our annual video where I share everything that's working, what has changed, and tips on how to keep a journal that can change your life! If you dig it, drop a thumbs up! Oh - this is where we help you design the Manifesto bit in the back cover: Work directly with me & my team to create the 2.0 you in under 10 weeks. APPLY HERE: https://www.clarkkegley.com/free-case-study?sl=yt-UGTKAJ24

Follow Me On IG/ Tik Tok: @clarkkegley

Strengths and Personality Insights

Similar ideas to Strengths and Personality Insights

Building Mental Resilience By Using Indifference

How to study 📚🦋💻📑

Get organized

Pay attention in class