The Hard Truth About Why Most People Quit Journaling
Good advice. Embracing the mess was what finally got me over the hump and turned it into habit that’s stuck. I may still encounter one or another of these problems down the line, but all can be overcome.
Inconsistent journaling for me. It becomes optional. I need a ritual and to try pairing it with a trigger.
#2 is my issue, no question. I try not to feel guilty about it when I do eventually journal, and just get on with it.
It did work better for me when I was doing a 100 words a day challenge. So, why haven’t I simply taken on that challenge again? 🤷♂️
Good advice. Embracing the mess was what finally got me over the hump and turned it into habit that’s stuck. I may still encounter one or another of these problems down the line, but all can be overcome.
Inconsistent journaling for me. It becomes optional. I need a ritual and to try pairing it with a trigger.
#2 is my issue, no question. I try not to feel guilty about it when I do eventually journal, and just get on with it.
It did work better for me when I was doing a 100 words a day challenge. So, why haven’t I simply taken on that challenge again? 🤷♂️