How to Use Journaling as a Mindfulness Technique
When I journal, I focus on the present moment. I reflect on my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This isn’t an active pursuit of finding these thoughts and feelings; it is rather a listening exercise.
Discover a path to enhanced awareness and inner peace without mediation
Being more mindful is one of my long-term goals. To help me be more mindful, I have made several attempts at establishing a meditation practice. I’ve used apps successfully for a few months a couple of times, but they never ‘clicked’ with me.
I’ve also been journaling in one way or another for my whole life. At some point during my journaling session, I realised that I’m more mindful and calm when meditating.
While I journal or doodle in my journals, I feel present and in a state of flow.
I’m wondering if and how my journaling practice is related to mindfulness.
The Essence of Mindfulness in Journaling
When I journal, I focus on the present moment. I reflect on my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This isn’t an active pursuit of finding these thoughts and feelings; it is rather a listening exercise.
I listen, I observe, and then I document without judgement.
This is similar to meditation…