How to Change Your Life with Daily Reflection Journaling

- Daily reflection journaling can be done in just a few minutes each day, with a recommended time being before bed, as it can help make it a daily ritual and aid in winding down before sleep [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=0s). - Writing by hand is preferred over using a device, as it is relaxing and calming, and can help avoid disrupting sleep patterns [(00:00:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=22s). - The journaling process starts with writing whether the day was good, okay, or bad, and explaining why, which can help highlight the important things in life and gain perspective [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=39s). - After writing about the day, three things to be grateful for are listed, with an emphasis on finding new things each day and appreciating the little things [(00:01:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=85s). - The next step is to write down the day's takeaway, which is one important learning point or something that stands out from the day, and this should be done without overthinking [(00:01:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=109s). - Daily reflection journaling can lead to gaining insights, awareness, direction, and learning what's important, what to want more of, and what to want less of [(00:02:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=128s). - This practice can also help reprogram oneself and rewrite the stories of one's life, including negative self-perceptions and self-doubt [(00:02:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=144s). - By writing the story of the person one wants to be and working out how to get there, individuals can make positive changes in their lives [(00:02:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=179s). - The practice of daily reflection journaling takes some practice, but it doesn't need to take long, and the more it's done, the easier it gets [(00:03:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk&t=193s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElSTGYYlDRk)