Journaling Affirmation

Setting goals and intentions for your journal practice.

If you are new to journaling or need new inspiration for your journals, read the following affirmation aloud or re-write it into your journal:

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“My journal helps me to develop self-knowledge and awareness. I become happier and more productive by writing, expressing, and meditating about my life. I gain deeper insights into the reasons for my actions through reflection, exploration, and expression.

I sort out my emotions with colors and words. My feelings are less confused when I express them on paper. I acknowledge my anger or sadness without letting these emotions take over. I treat myself with compassion while I take constructive action.

I reflect on how I arrived at where I am today. I celebrate my accomplishments and growth, and I notice recurring patterns in my relationships and career. I can see the cycles in my life, the lessons I have learned and am still learning.

I identify what I really want out of life. My priorities and values become clear. I have clear goals revise my to-do list so I can focus on the things that really matter to me. I prioritize how I devote my time and energy.

I evaluate my progress and congratulate myself on my victories, large and small. I have faith in my future progress, I identify my challenges, and I reach out to others for support in areas where I am struggling.

I create my own healing process. I come to terms with the past and forgive those who have disappointed me. I let go of regrets, knowing my mistakes are tied to my humanity. As I write about stressful experiences, my anxiety fades away. I find solutions and alternatives. I unload my worries, dump my negative internal dialog. I feel lighter and more energetic.

I celebrate my strengths and acknowledge my blessings. I think about how I can leverage my skills as I focus on the projects that I want to work on and infd my calling. I am confident that I can rise to any challenge and I am grateful for those who support me.

Today, I use my journal to connect with my authentic self. Writing down my thoughts and feelings helps me to relax, learn, and grow.”

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Self-Reflection Questions for your journal:

1. Why is it important to know my own mind?

2. What do I value? Integrity? Honor? Honesty? Trust?

3. What are my weaknesses? What are my strengths?