The Journaling Guy Podcast

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 7), I'm talking about how Journaling can help you cope with Anxiety . We covered how Journaling can help release Stress in Episode 5, so now we're going to look at Anxiety. Anxiety is different to Stress. Anxiety is more internal. It’s not always tied to what’s happening right now but what might happen next. And dealing with that is...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 6), I'm talking about an Easter Restart. The days are getting longer and lighter and there's a subtle sense of things beginning to shift. We're not trying to reinvent your life but to begin something that could quietly change it. Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is: What’s been on my mind lately? What feels slightly off — even if...

Season 3, Episode 5 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about How Journaling Can Reduce Stress - FACT! Journaling isn’t just about ' Reflection ', it's also about Science. Journaling, when it’s done properly, can genuinely reduce stress in your body and your mind, and that's exactly what we discuss on today's episode! Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is: Step 1: Write fr...

Season 3, Episode 4 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Energy Before Effort. Because the problem isn’t the effort you're putting into Journaling, the problem is the Energy! We're often told - Work harder - Push through - Stay disciplined . But, more effort DOES NOT create progress, it creates friction. Journaling Prompt for This Week: 1️⃣ What is currently draining my...

Season 3, Episode 3 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about something incredibly important if journaling is going to change your life: Becoming consistent… without becoming stale. You know the phrase, consistency is key (yes, yawn), but it's so relevant when it comes to seeing the results of Journaling. In this episode, I give you FIVE different methods to try, yes 5... if...

Season 3, Episode 2 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about making tiny adjustments. These adjustments, albeit small, if carried out consistently, they WILL lead to BIG CHANGES . Here's your Journaling Prompt for this episode, and it comes in 3 parts, answer these three questions: Where in my life do I feel slightly off-course? What is the smallest possible shift that woul...

Welcome to SEASON THREE and Welcome to March! On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about not starting again, but Starting Wiser as the seasons change. March does something to us. The light changes. The air softens and there’s a subtle shift in energy. It's OK to notice that, but we mustn't forget about what came before it. Here's your Journaling tip for this episode, and it c...

Season 3, Episode 1 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about how important it is not to write-off February, but to discover what it taught you instead. People have already started to mentally writing this month off. And I wonder… How often do we dismiss entire chapters of our lives simply because they didn’t look dramatic, exciting, or Instagram-worthy? It's time to RECLAIM...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Journaling through those days where your mood is low. It's mid-February. The novelty of the new year has faded. The weather, here in the UK at least, is still cold, very damp, and impossibly miserable. So, what can we do about that? Today's episode will help you clear that Mental Fog! Here's the four-step process that I use and expla...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Discipline & Honesty. By now, you should know that one of the cornerstones of effective Journaling, is BRUTAL HONESTY, with yourself. But, we live in a world nowadays where Discipline is what we're told we need to make progress. Actually, what we really need is to be more HONEST with ourselves. HERE'S THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING EXERC...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about The February Dip. It's real, it happens to most of us and here's what you can do to fix it, through Journaling. HERE'S THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING EXERCISE: “The Reality Check” 1. What feels harder than you expected right now? Not what you think should be hard. What actually is. Be Brutally Honest. 2. What have you kept going with, even i...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Recognising Your Wins. Adults are terrible at recognising their wins; the positives in their lives. It's time to stop that and start realising when we win and allowing ourselves to think we're good enough. HERE'S TODAY’S EXERCISE - THE DAILY WINS LIST In your journal, write down... Three wins from today They MUST be small. Taking the...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about stripping it back to the beginning. If you feel like you don’t know how to journal - If the blank page makes you freeze - If you worry you’re doing it wrong - Congratulations, you are a perfectly normal human being . It's time to remove the rules. There is NO WRONG WAY TO JOURNAL. Here are FOUR STEPS to get you going... again! Step 1...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about starting the New Year in the best way possible; with a low-pressure approach to Journaling = START SMALL! The 3-Part Beginner-Friendly New Year Journaling Method 1. “How am I really?” No grand declarations, just an honest check-in. 2. “What do I need today?” A break? A conversation? Some fresh air? A decent meal? A nap? This keeps jo...

I wanted to give you an episode about starting the New Year with a New Journaling Habit , but life had other plans for me. My Father recently passed away and I didn't want to record an episode today. However, I looked at my Journal entry for the day after his passing and I felt like it would make for an interesting insight and a BRUTALLY HONEST look at how I Journal. Forgive me if this episode has...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about something really important, and that's Noticing the Good. Not the big, flashy, monumental moments… but the small ones that make life feel good, and that make us simply feel human. During the Christmas holidays, we often miss these moments. We’re too busy rushing around, attempting to please others. Here's how to Journal Small-Moment...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Journaling Through the December Overwhelm and Keeping Your Head When Life Gets Busy. December can feel so overwhelming because there is pressure from everywhere. Family, end of year feelings and of course, financial too. To combat this, why not try the “Three-Minute Dump-and-Do” : Minute 1 — Dump: Everything that’s stressing you. No...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about why December is the perfect time to start Journaling. December gets a bit of a bad reputation. It’s either “the most magical time of the year”… or an emotional obstacle course. So, to help convince you that December is actually a great time of the year to start Journaling, here are three prompts for you. Three Things to Journal About...

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast I'm talking about Consistency! Building Consistency is the key to many things in life, and Journaling is no exception. How can we make it something we WANT to do regularly, in other words how do we make it a habit? Here are your Practical Tips for Consistency: Lower the bar Pair it with something you already do End on a positive Also, try this prompt:...

On this episode I'm talking about The Morning Reset! How a quick Journaling habit first thing in the morning, can change everything that comes after it. Today's Main Prompt is: “What do I want to focus on today?” “What do I need to do to achieve that?” “What’s one small thing that would make today a win?” If you want to ease yourself in though, try this first thing tomorrow morning. Before the day...

On this episode I'm talking about how Journaling can help you to overcome life's challenges. The funny thing about challenges are that we often treat them like enemies. They become something we attempt to conquer or simply run away from. But in the pages of a journal, they become our best teachers. Today's Prompt - “What’s really happening here and what story am I telling myself?” Then move onto.....

Today we're talking about Daily Prompts; those short, simple questions that get you writing when the brain fog kicks in. During the episode, I gave you two sets of prompts. For the full context make sure you listen to the episode, but here they are. Here are a few of my favourite go-to prompts: What’s on my mind right now? What do I need today? What am I avoiding? What’s gone well lately? What am...

Today we're here to help men who struggle to Journal... which can be quite a few of us. If you’ve ever stared at a blank piece of paper thinking, " I have no idea what I’m supposed to write here", congratulations, you’re in excellent company! Here are today's prompts... “Today I noticed…” “What I really want to say is…” “If someone else read this, I’d be embarrassed because…” Let me know how you g...

Today we’re talking about Goal Setting but not in that overhyped, “crush it in 90 days” kind of way. We’re going to talk about real goals. The kind that actually mean something to you. So, before you write a single goal, ask yourself this in your journal: “What’s feeling off in my life right now?” And then: “What would ‘better’ look like for me, realistically?” Here’s your journaling prompt for th...

Today we’re talking about gratitude and positivity . Now before you roll your eyes, thinking this is going to be one of those “write down three things you’re grateful for” episodes don’t worry. We’ll keep it real, even if that really is a good thing to do. Today's Prompts... “What are three small things that made today a bit better?” “What part did I play in those moments?” It's all about teaching...