5. Record the Thoughts

Do you ever wonder why you think the thoughts you do? Do you have negative thoughts that occur again and again that you just can’t silence? Keeping a journal for an extended period of time lets you learn the truth about yourself and your thoughts: how your motivation triggers change, based on what’s happening. How many opportunities have you lost because your thoughts or perceived outcomes had no merit? It’s important to document your thoughts until you become familiar with them and know how to manage and control them.

Journaling is a powerful process. People have been placing their thoughts, memories, fears, hopes, frustrations, joys, challenges, plans, sorrows, and victories in writing for many years. You can use this ...

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