Recently I was perusing a local art gallery and I came across a stand with elegant diaries, journals and the like. Being a 'stationary fan,' I stopped to take a closer look. Right there among the different shapes, sizes and varieties of these handy items, I came across something I had never seen before - a 'wellness journal.' I had never seen such a thing, but I sure thought it was a great idea!
Although it was covered in plastic, and I was unable to see what was inside the pages of this 'wellness journal,' I had already begun imagining what I might write in mine. Keeping one of these journals could potentially be a great source of inspiration and motivation.
Too often in my practice, I come across patients who have a whole lot of focus on what they are doing wrong and hardly any focus on what they are already doing right. Whilst it is important to identify and work with unhealthy habits, I believe it is equally important to keep perspective on our 'wellness strengths.' Without doing this, it is easy to give up hope, and this only makes positive change harder.
And so, what better a way to keep this perspective than to keep a wellness journal?
It can be anything you want, really. A food diary, a record of exercise, weight, measurements, mood, inspirational thoughts and quotes.. anything that records ways in which you strive for, promote and maintain wellness. No need to stop at just words. Why not add inspiring images, photos, colours, drawings and paintings?
I'd love to hear some of your 'wellness journal' ideas!
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