Want to Capture the Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
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Want to Capture the Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
Journaling for Emotional Regulation
- Use journaling to process urges and impulses, rather than suppressing or acting on them.
- This practice offers a safe space for introspection and helps refine your thoughts before expressing them.
The Daily Stoic • Want to Capture the Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
Impulse Control Through Journaling
- Write down upsetting events and analyze your reactions.
- Consider what happened, who caused it, and how your response affected the situation.
The Daily Stoic • Want to Capture the Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
Personal Journaling Anecdote
- Ryan Holiday shares an experience of being wronged by a journalist.
- Through journaling, he avoided a negative confrontation and moved on.
The Daily Stoic • Want to Capture the Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
Impulse Control Through Journaling
- If something is upsetting, Ryan Holiday suggests writing it down and examining what happened and who caused it.
- Then, reflect on your reaction, including your words and feelings, and consider whether it improved the situation.
- Remember Marcus Aurelius's teaching: you have power over your mind, not external events,