The Journaling Guy Podcast

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...

The Journaling Guy podcast is back, and I'm making some changes. Series 2 is all about making Journaling digestible and bringing you bitesize episodes. I'm kicking things off with a Science Episode, but don't worry, it's not overly complicated or I wouldn't be able to digest it either. Today's prompt - “What’s been taking up most of my mental space lately?” Please get in touch with questions and f...

Today we’re diving into self-discovery and self-awareness . Sounds deep, doesn’t it? But really, it’s about figuring out who’s steering your ship — and whether you know where you’re going. Are you on Autopilot? If so, a bit of self-discovery and self-awareness will help you take a good look at yourself. Here are the prompts from today's episode... “Right now, I feel most like myself when…” “I feel...

Today we’re talking about mental health and stress — the stuff most of us pretend we’ve got under control… right up until we don’t. Don’t worry we’re not going to get too heavy. We’re just going to explore how a few scribbles on a page can make a huge difference. Here are today's prompts... “What’s bothering me right now?” “What’s one small thing I can control about this?” Enjoy learning how to be...

Consistency is key, blah blah blah….! Yep, we've heard it all before, but why then are we not paying attention to this advice? When I started to write in a journal, I was inpatient. I often wondered ‘ when will the good stuff happen? ’ Well, you can find out when, by listening to the latest episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, enjoy!

During this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast , we talk cover the following topics, in other words, we look at the Real World Benefits of Journaling: Scientific FACTS about Journaling The Mental Benefits of Journaling The Physical Benefits of Journaling Consistency Emotional Writing Self-Awareness Building Resilience Self-Compassion Gratefulness and all the details in between! I really hope yo...

In this episode, I'll cover these 8 commonly asked questions in less than 15 minutes. Firstly, and probably most importantly... What is Journaling? We'll then answer question number 2... Where do I start? Next up, and this one comes up an awful lot... How is it different to keeping a diary? We get into the nitty gritty of it next, with this question... What should I be writing? If you're at all co...

In this episode we look at how Journaling can help us feel better, Physically. Journaling has so many benefits but what we go through in this episode is how it can physically make you feel better. Yes, actually feel better in our bodies and not just our minds. Please hit ‘Subscribe’ wherever you're listening to this, so you don’t miss the next episode. Follow on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Tw...

In the first ever episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, we answer the main question I get all the time... "What is Journaling?" The key takeaways you'll get from listening to this episode are... Why Honesty is Key How Do I Start? How Often Should I Journal? How Do I End An Entry? Blog Post: What is Journaling? Please hit ‘Subscribe’ wherever you're listening to this, so you don’t miss the next ep...

How can Journaling help you deal with any issues you may have with your own Mental Health, Stress or Anxiety. Three BIG Questions that we cover today. How can Journaling help my mental health? How can Journaling help me relieve stressful situations? How can Journaling help me cope with my anxiety? ON this episode I have over-simplified the answers, but that’s because it’s episode 2 and I didn’t wa...

"So, what should I Journal about?" This episode answers that question and gives you 16 prompts incase that day, you simply can't think of anything. Those Prompts are: What were the challenges today? How do I feel about those challenges? What are some possible solutions? What is the best thing that happened today? What are you grateful for? Your intentions for a better life Write about the things t...