"Your beliefs help to shape the lens through which you see yourself, the world, and how you perceive things. What do you believe? "

Self-discovery is an inner journey that connects you with the truth of who you are. 

Armed with this truth, you have the insights and understandings needed to create a life that’s aligned with your values, your purpose, and the things that make you happy. 

So cultivate the courage to look within, reflect on your experiences, and peel back the layers. 

Get curious about the mystery that is you.

In the words of Aristotle, “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

Let's explore how journaling can support this journey...

In this week's episode, we explore: 

• Why there's wisdom in knowing who we are. 
• Discovering yourself through your backstory. 
• Identifying your unconscious navigation system by uncovering your values. 
• How your beliefs drive the way you show up in the world. 
• Exploring what matters most to you. 

"When you know yourself, you can make your next steps with intention, purpose, and meaning." 

• The power of passion. 
• Defining your strengths so you can leverage them. 
• Putting language around your essence. 
• Knowing yourself through the power of silence.
• Reclaiming ALL of who we are. 
• And more...

This week's journaling prompt.
Who are you?

"Journaling is a space of silence where you can amplify and activate the inner voice -- empowering you to  distinguish between the authentic you and the YOU that's shaped by external forces."

Also, check out the BestSelf Co. range of journaling tools:

1. Creating Your Live List [$5 investment].
2. Transform Fear to Focus [$5 investment].
3. 52 List Journaling Prompts [a free tool].
4. Self Journal, Core Values Journal, & Scribe. 

Don't forget to find us on social.

I'm @GeorginaElMorshdy, and we're @bestselfCo. And if this show has been valuable for you, please review us or rate us. It helps other like-minded people find this resource.

Now get to writing!

"Having tools to lean on and support yourself when things get tough can be reassuring and empowering  because you feel as though you’re doing something proactive."

Life is an up-and-down spiral. As a result, we get to experience the full spectrum of human emotions, which is both beautiful and challenging.

But as we walk through life, we get to discover more about who we are because of the way we dance through the highs and hold ourselves through the lows. 

The lows can be challenging and complex because they can evoke feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, chaos, stress, anxiety, and even burnout. 

So how can we stay grounded and clarify our thoughts during these times? 

Let's find some answers in this episode... 

In this week's episode, we explore: 

• The power of supporting ourselves through pressure. 
• The fear of losing the ground beneath our feet. 
• What does it mean to stay grounded?
• Why overwhelming emotions stifle our decision-making skills. 
•  Using stream-of-consciousness journaling to articulate the turmoil within. 

"When we blurt out our thoughts in our journal, we empower ourselves to  unpack them and process them."

• Using our journal to tackle worst-case scenarios and put worries to bed. 
• Tackling disassociation through journaling. 
• Finding our center through our five senses. 
• The power of specificity in your journal. 
• Exploring the art of noticing. 
• And more... 

When you feel pressure, I want to suggest there’s always a solution. There’s always a way forward. There’s always a next step you can take. 

Yes, the path ahead may be painful, challenging, or difficult… 

But along the way, you may gain some magic and beauty you didn’t expect. 

And with your journal by your side, at least you can rely on one thing. 

YOU. 

Your voice. Your counsel. Your guidance. Your knowing. 

YOUR TRUTH. 

This week's journaling prompts: 

1. Exactly why do I feel pressured? 
2. What CAN I control? 
3. What’s available to me right now?
4. What NOW? What NEXT? What LATER? 
5. I can handle this because… 

Also, check out the BestSelf Co. range of journaling tools:
1. Creating Your Live List [$5 investment].
2. Transform Fear to Focus [$5 investment].
3. 52 List Journaling Prompts [a free tool].
4. Journaling options... Self Journal & Scribe.

Find us on social. I'm @GeorginaElMorshdy, and we're @bestselfCo.

"Being grounded in the NOW is incredibly soothing for the mind, body, heart, and soul." 

Don't forget to find us on social.

I'm @GeorginaElMorshdy, and we're @bestselfCo. And if this show has been valuable for you, please review us or rate us. It helps other like-minded people find this resource.

Now get to writing!

How easy is it for you to make good decisions?

Decision-making is an important life skill because the quality of your life is directly correlated

"When a decision is more complex - such as a choice that will have a significant impact on your life's trajectory, it can feel more empowering to take that decision with a systematic approach. "

Tune into this episode to hear us explore: 

• Why decision-making skills matter. 
• The features of a good decision. 
• How journaling creates the mental clarity needed to make good decisions. 
• Techniques for easing the worry train. 
• Understanding the power of questions. 
• A 12-step sequence for making great choices. 
• And more...

"When we know we're good at making good decisions --- when those key crossroad moments in our lives show up,  we know we'll be able to navigate them and choose."

The sequence of questions for making good decisions. 

1. What decision do you need to make - and how much time do you have? 
2. What's the background to this decision? 
3. What are the opportunities (and what evidence do you have)? 
4. What are the risks (and what evidence do you have)? 
5. What does your head say? 
6. What does your heart say? 
7. What’s most aligned with your core values? 
8. How would you advise a best friend making this same decision?
9. Who can help you make this decision? 
10. What are the alternatives to this decision? 
11. The 10/10/10 Method. 
12. What’s your decision… and why? 

In a world of instant gratification, where we want things NOW.  Where information is at our fingertips. Where we’re heavily influenced by the media and information that surrounds us. 

It’s not always easy to give ourselves the space to really think things through. 

But sometimes, time is exactly what we need. 

When making big decisions, we need the space to feel into all the angles and possibilities. We need the space to gain SELF-AWARENESS plus the time to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Innovation, creativity, and lateral thinking are also useful skills for choosing well!

Imagine how differently you’d feel if you KNOW you’ve made the right choice for you because you’ve thought through the decision thoroughly…

Remember, your journal is here to hold you anytime you need to go deep. 

I hope the questions & sequence shared in this episode prove useful to you. 

Get to writing! 

"Journaling helps clear bandwidth and shift your perspective. As you create space, you can clear mental chaos and clutter, empowering yourself to make good decisions."

Also, check out the BestSelf Co. range of journaling tools:
1. Creating Your Live List [$5 investment].
2. Transform Fear to Focus [$5 investment].
3. 52 List Journaling Prompts [a free tool].
4. Journaling options... Self Journal & Scribe.

Find us on social. I'm @GeorginaElMors

Don't forget to find us on social.

I'm @GeorginaElMorshdy, and we're @bestselfCo. And if this show has been valuable for you, please review us or rate us. It helps other like-minded people find this resource.

Now get to writing!