Michael Phelps journals to find the ‘best version’ of himself. When I tried it, the results surprised me
Writing in a journal will help you connect the dots of your journey. It’s a way of keeping track of your thoughts, a tool for seeing and understanding your progress. A journal keeps you centered; it allows you to see fears that recur—and to recognize ones that fall away.
Richard J. Leider • Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities
Journaling is a way to ask tough questions: Where am I standing in my own way? What’s the smallest step I can take toward a big thing today? Why am I so worked up about this? What blessings can I count right now? Why do I care so much about impressing people? What is the harder choice I’m avoiding? Do I rule my fears, or do they rule me?
Ryan Holiday • Stillness Is the Key
When journaling, you are allowing yourself to have a place for self-expression, reflection, and personal insight, allowing you to explore yourself and get to know yourself better.