Journaling produces valuable results in many areas of life. This ritual is a physical way to process inner thoughts and emotions. Journaling allows the inner world to have an outlet or a voice. In this post, I am going to specifically focus on the reasons why as an artist, I journal my affirmations. Today, I am going to share three of my top reasons why I journal my affirmations.
I am able to silence the inner critic
No matter how much we have grown and learnt, there will always be traces or unexpected appearances from the inner critic. The inner critic may be louder in times of depression, stress, or life transitions but it is always there. The regular habit of journaling allows us the tools to dismantle the inner critic just by writing out our fears and worries and thus enabling the initiation of change.
So much of what we allow into our thought process can be dealt with through choice; grabbing hold of what is in our control and re-routing it.
A great place to start recognizing your inner critic is with the FREE step by step guide called, “How to Make Over Your Inner Critic: Recognize Fear & Step Into Confidence”
Often I need a starting point with applying the practice of journaling to affirmations. Below is a list of questions that will help you challenge and silence the inner critic.
As a creative, do you struggle with confidence?
Even though I share a lot of freebies and tutorials, I held back for years sharing my creations because I feared failure. As creatives, you and I can be held back due to negative thinking. It might look like comparing your ability to others or not having the confidence to pursue your creative talent or putting your creations out into the world.
Is that you? Have you ever found it difficult to cope with imposter syndrome, your inner critic, fear of failure, perfectionistic tendencies, and being hesitant to share your work? If your answer is yes, I have a Free resource for you. It’s just a click away!
I am able to visualize my progress
When I write my affirmation down as a journal entry, I not only see it but can process its meaning and depth. I write what it means in that day, in that moment and reasons why I am where I am. As a curious mind, I seek to know the reasons for where my belief in my affirmation comes from.
One affirmation that I have been repeating to myself recently is, “You can do hard things”. When I face difficulty, fear or challenges, I go to this affirmation. I say it out loud repeatedly in a day. I will write it out and then make a list of all the “hard things” that I have accomplished. The evidence is clear when I write out why I can do hard things. There they are in black and white. This post, Journal Prompts for Perfectionistic Tendencies will help you create a road map for how to journal.
I am able to grow my belief in my affirmation
The more I practice writing out an affirmation, the more I can cling to my growing belief in its value.
One of the helpful tools for witnessing the change in your belief in your affirmation is an affirmation rating guide. Rating your belief on a scale from 0 to 5, zero being “never” and 5 being “all the time” on a daily basis helps you to see progress as you practice journaling your affirmations. Here is a copy of the Daily Goal tracker that is helpful to increase your belief in your affirmation.
Take this opportunity to learn how to recognize your inner critic with this FREE step by step guide called, “How to Make Over Your Inner Critic: Recognize Fear & Step Into Confidence”
I hope you have gained some helpful tips to start or continue journaling your affirmations. If you have liked what you have read, share the love with a comment or a pin. Thank you!
Blessings,
Darlene
Leave a Reply