Treat yourself ... to journaling

Despite the fact that countless studies prove that journaling is an extremely powerful way to boost our mental wellbeing, reduce depression and anxiety, make us more content, productive and all-around happier with our lives - most of us miss out, seeing journaling as a chore, definitely not a treat

The irony is, in today's competitive, fast paced environment having a great journaling practice, according to Harvard Business Review is a super accessible, low cost, efficient way to boost not only our immune system, but also our ability to perform and thrive 

The question for us though, is if it's so helpful, why on earth do so many of us see journaling as a chore? Why in truth, do so many of us find even the thought of 'journaling' so overwhelming we never bother giving it a go?

At Progressfull™ we have a point of view that can help you understand why - our observations are gleaned from working with over 14,000 people globally in the last two decades

Journaling should be a treat not a chore. When journaling works well it builds a great relationship with your mind, helps you to celebrate how you are and cultivate your inner supporter

The truth is, self-reflection is fabulous and something we strongly encourage at Progressfull™. Yet if it is without the support and guardrails of the insights and guidance found with a great therapist or executive coach, then it does little to help people get unstuck and little to ensure progress. People are often left feeling burdened, vulnerable, even exposed, and frequently bemused by the whole thing. This is why journaling can feel like a chore to many of us

Our approach at Progressfull™ is based on offering the support, the guidance, the 'how-to's' from Jo's experience of working as an executive coach globally for over 20 years. We weave the tips, the insights, the guidance, into the self-reflection exercises in our online Upskills (our name for a course) and that is why they become purposeful. Journaling is a big part of each Upskill. This purposeful self-reflection is the Progressfull™ mind-set process and practice called The ARTT of progress™

The ARTT of progress™ focusses on sequential small steps - every step is a step forward - every piece of learning is useful, relevant and powerful for us because it changes our beliefs, behaviours and mind-sets i.e., our definition of learning, self-reflection and education. This can then have a profound impact on our progress. Our mind becomes more pliable, more positive, and the pattern of progress has been created, we have reset the dial. We will have a new perception, a new perspective - that progress is possible in short bite-sized learning or reflection. Applying the ARTT of progress™ hard-wires this pattern into our mind and it is one of the things we are famous for amongst our followers and clients. It's practical, it's easy, and it can have a profoundly positive impact because it has all the benefits of a journaling practice with coaching prompts, yet as it only requires 10 minutes it is much more sustainable. It is how to make our minds a great place to be and how Progressfull™ can pretty much guarantee journaling will work. That is how we make journaling a treat, a revolution and ensures that people feel progress is happening

What's great about our approach to purposeful self-reflection is that it combines the benefits of both journaling and coaching

Because of our unique approach to purposeful self-reflection, many people have asked us if we could create Progressfull™ Journals so they can start the practice of purposeful self-reflection  

So, we have designed several Journals as taster treats to help people start the practice and gain the benefits of purposeful self-reflection. Each Journal is designed based on the insights highlighted above. Each Journal supports you in the self-reflection process, by coming alongside you 'as if' you had your own coach prompting your self-reflection. Each Journal has a bespoke design with unique and different approaches to connect and encourage purposeful self-reflection. Useful to know, this purposeful self-reflection only takes 10 minutes, so we literally Take 10 for the ARTT of progress™

You can take 10 minutes each morning, each evening, or each week, to ‘sort yourself out’ and ‘set yourself up’ so you feel energised, motivated and on track – no matter what life throws at you. Making progress in small bursts of time, 10 minutes daily or weekly, over 12 weeks, 6 months, or any time period of your choosing

The My Progressfull Pictures Journal is designed to be an introductory step to the world of journaling and self-reflection. It is a weekly Journal spanning a 6-month timeframe. We provide a weekly quote and picture topic for reflection, then encourage you to complete some purposeful self-reflection with prompts and support (cost £15)

The My Progressfull Principles Journal is designed to enable you to understand our transforming Progressfull™ Principles and practice using them in your daily life. There is a calming symmetry in the purposeful spontaneity embedded in the Journal’s ebb and flow … the joy of jumping in anywhere, reflecting on any Releasing or Restricting practice and your beliefs, behaviours and mind-sets, combined with the sure and safe guidance that prompts your purposeful self-reflection (cost £25)

The My Progressfull Lifestyle Journal is designed to give you a taster of the Progressfull™ lifestyle! It is a 12-week Lifestyle Journal packed with sparky deep insights, inspiring ideas, and practical tips that prompt both reflection and action. Each week covers new insights, ideas and practical tips packaged in bite-sized chunks you can immediately use in your daily life (cost £25)

Each Journal will help you start to experience the real benefits and rewards of journaling. Each will help you to take steps forwards, in purposeful self-reflection – so you can start making your mind a great place to be

Why don't you treat yourself, join the revolution and start journaling the Progressfull™ way!

Discover more about our Journals as well as our full offer here