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...

With news of recession spiralling and global inflation rising – a lot of us are feeling anxious. We are searching for ways to recession proof our businesses, our household finances – yet what may be even more valuable to us, may be to recession proof our minds 

To not just survive a recession, but to make progress, to thrive, Darwinian theory tells us what is key is having the ability to to swap our feelings of anxiety and overwhelm for feeling strong, poised, curious and open. Then we can see opportunities as they arise and adapt our approach to make the most of them. As Darwin said,

'It's not the strongest species which survives, nor the most intelligent, but, the one most responsive to change'

How to swap feelings of anxiety and overwhelm for feelings of strength and curiosity - so your mind is a great place to be and you can keep making progress? 

A lot of you may already know the answer - it's about having really affirming and releasing beliefs, behaviours and mind-sets. OK, b...