75. Is Journaling a Secret Weapon for Wellbeing? with Brenda Jasmin

In this episode, Brenda opens up about her lifelong relationship with journaling, tracing back to her days as an 11-year-old writing in her Judy Blume diary, to today, where this practice has become a lifelong habit. Join Brenda as she shares the benefits of journaling, from gaining clarity and insight to igniting intuition and creativity, all while enhancing overall wellbeing. Drawing from her wealth of experience, Brenda offers practical advice on how to kickstart your own journaling practice, from selecting the perfect tools to navigating common stumbling blocks. She explores the therapeutic and practical aspects of journaling, citing research on expressive writing by Dr. James Pennebaker which highlights its impact on mental and physical health. Brenda introduces listeners to 6 different journalling practices, encouraging experimentation to find what works best for you. The episode emphasizes that journalling should be a positive, personally enriching experience and not a source of stress or obligation. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler, or a curious newcomer, prepared to be inspired and empowered to embark on your own journaling journey. Topics discussed in this episode: My Personal Journey with Journaling The Science and Benefits of Journaling Getting Started: Tips and Tools for Effective Journaling Overcoming Common Journalling Obstacles Exploring Different Journaling Techniques Final Thoughts and Encouragement About Brenda Jasmin: Brenda Jasmin is a resilience trainer, certified life coach, creator of the Happiness Habits Academy, and host of the She Flourishes podcast. Brenda delivers workshops on the science of resilience and wellbeing to corporate and public audiences. Brenda is passionate about helping individuals experience greater well-being and less stress using research-based tools from the field positive psychology. Along with her two coaching certifications, Brenda holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP). Here’s how you can connect with Brenda Jasmin: Instagram: @_brendajasmin Get Brenda’s Guide on “How to Be Happier in Uncertain Times”: https://brendajasmin.kartra.com/page/happier Join the She Flourishes Women’s Well-being Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheflourishescommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendajasminworkshops/ Website: www.brendajasmin.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendajasmin/