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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 10 MIN

New Year, Real You: A Gentle, No-Pressure Approach to Starting a Journaling Habit in January

from The Journaling Guy Podcast

On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about starting the New Year in the best way possible; with a low-pressure approach to Journaling = START SMALL!The 3-Part Beginner-Friendly New Year Journaling Method1. “How am I really?”No grand declarations, just an honest check-in.2. “What do I need today?”A break? A conversation? Some fresh air? A decent meal? A nap? This keeps journaling grounded in your real life.3. “What’s one small thing I can do to feel good about today?”One. Small. Thing. This sets the tone of self-respect for the year ahead.Today's Journaling Prompt is:Write for 6 minutes “If this year was about being kinder to myself, what would that look like?”Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might need a bit of space to think.Always remember... "keep writing and keep showing up for yourself", Matt.

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