Journaling Is a Tool You Can Use to Help You and Your Business.
I’ve been an off and on journaler for years. In the seasons when I am writing on a regular basis, I have found it to be an important part of my growth as a person and as a business owner.
So, how can journaling help your business?
Why Should You Consider Journaling?
Journaling isn’t just writing “Dear Diary” stuff. It’s a way to:
- Find your strengths
- Make better choices
- Lower stress
Plus, writing by hand (instead of typing) can spark new ideas!
Three Ways to Journal for Business
- Brain Dump: This is my favorite. When your head feels too full, write everything down. It clears your mind so you can think better.
- Vision Journal: Dream big! Write about your perfect business day. What would you love to hear from a happy client?
- Clarity Journal: This helps you figure out how to make your dreams real. What small step can you take this week?
My Journey with Journaling
Journaling was a tool I used to help me start my business clarity journey. That journey helped me see what I really was, a coach. For years, I said no I am not a coach LOL. Journaling, asking questions, and taking the time to carefully and intentionally answer them, I realized I was already coaching without knowing it!
Tips for Getting Started
- There’s no wrong way to journal. Just start writing!
- Do a braindump, clear the decks regularly to clear your head and make room to think about your business.
- Read what you wrote. You might surprise yourself with how smart you are!
Remember:
Journaling isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding yourself and your business better.
Resources:
- Read the Transcript: Click Here
- The Benefits of Keeping a Commonplace Journal for Your Business: https://SelahStudios.co/20
- The Benefits of Journaling By Hand: https://selahstudios.co/benefits-of-journaling-by-hand/
- Business Clarity Audit: https://selahstudios.co/audit/
Let’s Connect:
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- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/selahstudiosco
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Marta Goertzen is a Gentle Business Coach and founder of Selah Studios, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. She helps Christian women entrepreneurs over 50 rediscover who they’ve become, realign their business to match, and fall in love with their work again, gently, at their pace, without starting over. As an avid photographer and lover of the outdoors, she daily explores the trails and beaches of the South Central Oregon Coast with her dog Mochi in tow. Take the free Business Alignment Audit as your gentle first step, a way to pause, get honest, and see clearly where you and your business are right now: https://SelahStudios.co/alignmentaudit