We all want to better ourselves. Rather it’s learning a new skill or breaking a bad habit. And journaling is an inexpensive way to do it. It’s a powerful tool for personal growth. It empowers us by analyzing and seeking solutions, instead of feeling powerless or overwhelmed by our problems. It helps us look deeper and define our goals so we can make them a reality. Personal growth doesn’t always come easy, but journaling is a great place to start. So here’s how journaling can promote personal growth.

Change doesn’t happen without action. Small steps may seem insignificant when you look at the big picture. But small positive actions are what develop lasting meaningful habits, that’ll make a difference in your life. So here are some healthy daily habits to pick up if you haven’t already that’ll help you live a healthy happy life.

If your mind is always wondering what if or constantly ruminating on the past, then your brain might be overthinking things and causing you extra stress. Overthinking isn’t uncommon. It’s something I face in my own life sometimes. And I’ve fallen victim to those late nights or replaying things in my mind over and over again. When I get stuck in the rut of overthinking. I have to remind myself that I’m overthinking things and move forward by creating solutions instead of analyzing every little thing and feeling stuck. The way we think can either be a powerful asset or a barrier. So here are seven things you can do to stop overthinking.

Our daily habits can either help us grow or hold us back. They define our lifestyles and can alter our mindset for better or worse. For example, habits like staying up late, eating lots of junk, or constant procrastination. It can reduce our quality of work, or make you feel bad about yourself. Our habits can change our mindset. We can go from confident and ready to achieve our goals, to feeling unmotivated. So it’s important to change the habits that aren’t helping us grow, in order to cultivate a healthy mindset. Having habits that support our goals and values is one of the easiest ways to build a healthy mindset. Here are some daily habits that encourage a healthy state of mind, that you can incorporate into your daily routine. 

Well, June was a rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. I went into the month excited because it was my birthday month and I had big plans for the special day. But that all came crashing down because of work. In last month’s recap, I talked about how I was going to work as a temp employee. The plan was that I’d work there for eight days then have a few weeks before returning back. But since I’m a “good” employee, they kept me on longer. So all the plans and goals I’d made for June went out the window.