Thus far you have read several articles about ways in which to improve your productivity. I have yet another productivity tool to add to your arsenal. Some of you may be under the impression that journaling is only for angry, young teenage girls, but that is quite the contrary. Journaling has many of benefits that you can use to improve productivity and improve the overall quality of your life.
The Benefits of Journaling
Therapeutic
Journaling dramatically reduces stress and negative energy. Through journaling you can release pent-up anger and other emotions or thoughts. Negative energy has an adverse effect on your productivity. You may still be thinking about how Jill again drank the last of the coffee and did not brew a fresh pot in the employee lounge, instead of your project.
Grounding & Improves Focus
Writing down your thoughts and feelings allows you to become more grounded and focused on any task that comes your way. You are better able to zero in (focus) on the best route to take to complete a task or project.
Great for Visualization
Did you know you can conquer half of the battle in improving productivity by simply imagining your success? Journaling can help you visualize how you would like things to turn out. It’s like a mental program for the brain. You place the order for success in your unconscious mind by visualizing and the conscious mind makes it happen.
Dumps Brain Clutter
Have you ever had one of those days where you could accomplish nothing because you were thinking about everything? Journaling helps you dump that brain clutter so that your mind will be clear and ready for the work ahead.
Ignites Creativity
Free-flow writing and journaling opens the door for massive creativity. This is proven to work even in people who do not believe themselves to be creative. Through journaling you are expressing and through expression comes inspiration.
Hones Your Problem-Solving Skills
Now that you dumped of all that clutter, your mind is better equipped to solve problems that may have been nagging you before. Journaling allows you focus on the solution rather than the problem itself.
Great Journaling Apps
If pen and paper aren’t your thing, try a journaling app that you can use on the go anytime, anywhere!
- Day One
- My Wonderful Days
- Askt
- Heyday
- Momento
There are dozens and dozens of Journaling apps available on the market. Find one with features that best suit your lifestyle and needs. You will begin to see immediate and drastic results from taking at least ten to fifteen minutes a day to journal. Before you know it, the path to a more productive future will be well within your reach!
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