Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted, it is an intimate date with yourself. – Paul TP Wong

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! This is a wonderful time of the year to re-evaluate your goals, attitude, and mindset. What better way to do this than a concept called self-reflection through journaling? Believe it or not, self-reflection through journaling can allow you to:

• Make positive changes in your life.
• Gain clarity inside and out.
• Offer up a glimpse into your soul in its purest form.
• Provide a safe outlet for your personal thoughts and feelings.
• Give a creative space of self-expression without criticism.

As you can see, journaling is a safe place to practice self-reflection, your time to just write how you feel, and no one will ever know.

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WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-REFLECTION THROUGH JOURNALING

Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see. – Unknown Author

During this journey we call life, it is important to realize that you have the power to cultivate positive energy within your body in any given moment. Yes, even when you are exhausted, burned out and feel like you have got nothing left to give, your body can guide you to a peaceful place of greater vitality, inner strength, and well-being.

Here’s some questions to help you with the self-reflection through journaling process:

Cultivate stillness within you and reflect on these questions:

• What habits did I achieve today, this week or this month?
• What could I better improve on in my life?
• Where were you this time last year and what you have learned since then?

Practice prayer & meditation and reflect on these questions:

• What is on your mind right now in this very moment?
• What is your prayer for the day?
• Are you paying attention to your breathing while you are practicing meditation?

Write in your journal and reflect on these questions:

• What is the easiest way to get my thoughts and feelings out on paper?
• What is an experience that changed my outlook on life?
• Do I re-read my journal entries to find patterns in my habits or thoughts?

Analyze a past event and reflect on these questions:

• Why do you feel the way you do about the event?
• What is one thing outside my control that I need to stop worrying about?
• Why do you feel guilty about the event or the outcome?

From my experience, it is important to have your guard down when making the decision to practice self-reflection through journaling. Remember, there is no wrong or right way to do this process, you just need to write! No overthinking or edits on paper, just write your honest thoughts and feelings down. Never be afraid to sit in your truth and re-arrange broken patterns. Stay patient and trust your journey.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes, and failures. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Ready, set, write!

MIND

• What thought patterns do I have and how do they impact my life?
• What takes your mind away from positive and/or peaceful thoughts?
• What is one thing I can do this week to improve my meditation time?

BODY

• How can I honor my body on today?
• What are some ways I can take better care of myself this week?
• Does your self-care need improvement? How would you improve it?

SPIRIT

• What is an area in my life where I need to trust God more?
• What do I need to be free from and surrender to God?
• How much are you trusting God with your life right now?

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Let’s talk. Journaling can help you overcome any problem or obstacle that you face in life. Have you already tried journaling to overcome challenges? How do you approach self-reflection through journaling? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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