Journaling is more than just putting pen to paper—it’s a tool for transformation. Your Ways of Being Journal is designed to help you track, reflect, and reshape your Ways of Being, guiding you toward a more intentional and fulfilling life. The best part? You can select and print the pages that best suit your journey, making it a truly personalized experience.
How to Make the Most of Your Journal
1. Daily Check-Ins: Track Your Ways of Being
Each day presents an opportunity to observe how you’re showing up in the world. Are your thoughts and actions leaning toward the positive, or are they clouded by negativity? Maybe it’s a mix of both. By tracking your Ways of Being throughout the day, you bring awareness to patterns that may need a shift.
2. Reflect and Review: Shift the Narrative
Before you close out the day, take a few moments to reflect on your experiences. What brought you joy? Where did you struggle? When you recognize a negative pattern, use your journal to identify a positive Way of Being to replace it in the future. This practice fosters growth and helps you step into a more empowered version of yourself.
3. Set Intentions: Align with Your Best Self
Your journal isn’t just a record of the past—it’s a tool for shaping the future. Set daily or weekly intentions that align with how you want to feel and act. Write affirmations that counter any negative Ways of Being and reinforce positive ones. This simple act strengthens your mindset and encourages lasting change.
4. Sensory Support: Enhance Your Experience
Journaling can be even more powerful when combined with sensory support. Essential oils are a wonderful way to create a soothing atmosphere that promotes emotional clarity.* Try diffusing oils as you write, or apply them to your pulse points to ground yourself in the present moment. Whether it’s the calming scent of Lavender or the uplifting aroma of Wild Orange, these natural tools can deepen your mindfulness practice.
Scholarly Support for Your Practice
Research supports the powerful impact of both journaling and essential oils in emotional well-being:
- A study by Smyth et al. (2018) found that positive affect journaling (PAJ) serves as an effective self-regulation tool, improving mental distress and overall well-being.
- Setzer (2020) reviewed the mechanisms by which essential oils influence mood and emotional balance, highlighting their role in promoting relaxation and stress relief.
Your Journey, Your Way
Your Ways of Being Journal is meant to serve you, not the other way around. Select and print the pages that resonate most with you, allowing for a flexible and intuitive experience. Whether you’re using it for self-reflection, intention-setting, or tracking your progress, this journal is here to support you every step of the way.
Take a deep breath, pick up your pen, and begin the journey to a more intentional, balanced life.
References:
Smyth, J. M., Hockemeyer, J. R., & Tulloch, H. (2018). Online positive affect journaling in the improvement of mental distress and well-being: A preliminary randomized controlled trial. JMIR Mental Health, 5(4), e11290. https://doi.org/10.2196/11290
Setzer, W. N. (2020). Therapeutic effect and mechanisms of essential oils in mood regulation and emotional disturbances. Medicines, 7(10), 64. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicines7100064
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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