Can journalling help your sober journey? This episode Anna is taking a look at this transformative practice. Whether you're looking to reduce or quit drinking, or simply seeking a way to boost your mental and emotional well-being, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to get you started. We'll explore simple prompts, debunk perfectionist myths, and discuss the myriad benefits supported by research from reducing anxiety to improving overall health. With insights from historical figures and modern-day journalling advocates, like Claire Pooley, we'll show you how dedicating just a few minutes each day to journalling can become a happy habit.
Here are the highlights:
05:48 Journalling reduces anxiety, improves mood, processes trauma.
07:05 Gratitude journalling offers extensive mental and physical benefits.
11:40 Write about your feelings to heal and gain clarity.
14:28 Journal daily for self-reflection and personal growth.
21:31 Journalling with prompts: evolution and exploration.
23:13 Journalling offers fresh perspectives and self-advice.
28:06 Keep a journal close to capture thoughts, emotions.
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About the host Anna:
Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do.
Connect with Anna:
Website: thebeliefscoach.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonaghey
Instagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethink
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