7. Journaling for Intuition: How Writing Helps You Hear Yourself

Journaling isn’t just a self-care ritual—it’s a strategy for clarity and building your intuition.In this episode, I share how journaling has become one of my go-to tools for accessing intuition and making aligned decisions (both big and small). Whether you're leading a team or leading your own next chapter, building a consistent journaling practice can shift the way you relate to your inner voice.I walk through three kinds of journaling I return to again and again:* One Line a Day: A simple, low-lift practice that builds presence and perspective over time* Morning Pages: Inspired by The Artist’s Way—a brain-dump-style ritual that clears the noise* Special Occasion Journals: Journals for specific moments, seasons, or transitions (like new jobs, experiences, or big decisions)This isn’t about productivity. It’s not a bullet journal or a planner.It’s about learning to hear yourself more clearly—and building a habit of listening.00:00 – Welcome + context for this conversation01:23 – Why journaling works as an intuitive tool04:01 – The different styles of journaling I use05:54 – One Line a Day: small habit, big impact11:40 – What Morning Pages are + how they work18:33 – Tips for getting started with Morning Pages20:35 – What shifts when you stick with it25:55 – My honest Morning Pages routine29:42 – Journaling for specific life chapters31:23 – Why this practice sharpens your intuition33:33 – Final thoughts + encouragement to beginResources Mentioned:* Q&A a Day Journal – A 5-year journal with one question per day. Minimal effort, maximum insight over time.* The Artist’s Way – The Morning Pages concept comes from this book by Julia Cameron. Game-changer if you want to reconnect with your creativity or clarity.* 741 Hz Spotify Playlist – This is the soundtrack I use when I want to drop into a deeper intuitive state. Great background for journaling.* Pens I like – While my Morning Pages notebook is a boring ol’ composition notebook, I do believe the pen matters. These are a couple I enjoy writing with:* Uni Jetstream 0.7* Pilot Precise V5 RT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leahgoldman.substack.com