Five Minutes in the Evening | Free Book
The evening is a naturally reflective time of the day, when thoughts
can end up going round and round in your head, landing on worst-case
scenarios and interpretations.
Five Minutes in the Eveningis a guided journal designed to help you integrate any emotions
experienced or discoveries made during the day and reflect on how
you are feeling through the practice of journaling. The mere act of
putting your thoughts onto paper can slow them down enough to allow
you to consider them calmly rather than feeling consumed or
overwhelmed by them.
The human brain has a tendency to
lean toward negative thinking, and so a few minutes of evening
journaling is a very helpful tool for developing more positive
mental habits. Focusing on gratitude has been shown to increase a
person's sense of wellbeing and optimism, and describing the
sensations associated with an activity you enjoy, such as how you
feel in nature or while chatting to a good friend, offers similar
benefits to the activity itself - your body will begin to feel the
calm, grounded sensations that you feel in nature, or the sense of
connection that you have while talking with a friend.
Journaling is an excellent practice for clearing the
clutter of your day and your mind. Simply writing down all the to-do
lists that are floating around in your head, making you worried, can
feel like a great relief. Many of the prompts and practices in this
journal are based on the theme of letting go, as so many of us have
a natural tendency to hold on to thoughts and mental or emotional
baggage that are no longer serving us. In today's busy world, it can
also be helpful to dedicate a few minutes at the end of the day to
doing less, to allow your energy to settle in preparation for
restful sleep and to consider what really matters to you.
- Title: Five Minutes in the Evening | Free Book
- Author: Steven
- Created at : 2024-10-20 04:43:54
- Updated at : 2024-10-26 21:24:40
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