Writing Down Your Thoughts Will Make You a Better Thinker

So many things happen around us each day that it's nearly impossible for us to remember them all. Although, our thought process is quite complicated, still it can be fascinating enough. All we need to do is maintain a journal, and daily write down all the things that happened throughout the day. Once we make this our habit, we will find that our thought process has improved, and can remember all the details, which otherwise we would not have recalled under normal circumstances.

However, make sure to write down your thoughts in a casual manner, and do not analyze them too much. This way you will be able to write down your exact thoughts and will have the freedom to know how you feel about certain topics.

For instance, if you are writing about a special event which you want to remember for times to come, then make sure to pick up all the minor details of that event and write down whatever you remember about it. This will allow you to once again cherish all those moments with clear pictures in mind.

To improve your thought process, make it a habit of writing down something each day. Most of the individuals prefer to write at a day's end, which helps them to relax and settle down in the evening. On the other hand, there are those who love to write in the morning, which helps them get inspiration for that day. However, if you do not like the idea of writing down about the events, which take place on a daily basis, then you can make it a habit of writing about your dreams and later interpret them.

We all have certain goals in our life and we all want to accomplish them. By writing down such goals we get a step closer to achieving them. We become more focused towards our goals, as we have in writing that what we need to achieve and what we must work towards. However, keep in mind to place such information in a place that is in clear sight, so that you can go through it each day.

Set a fixed time to write it down each day. It really doesn't matter whether you write it for 20 minutes or 2 hours, but what really matters is to follow this routine on daily basis. You can write about other subjects too, and there's no need to worry about the grammar or sentence structure. Your focus should be towards making your mind work freely and write whatever is in your mind.

In fact, there is a therapy that helps people write down their thoughts. It allows them to clear their mind of other irrelevant thoughts and write down the info that is relevant to the subject matter. Besides, many individuals found such therapy quite helpful in relaxing them and reducing their stress. However, keep in mind that it's not necessary to completely rely upon such therapy. The whole process should be natural and you have to casually write whatever you remember. The more you make this a habit the better will it be for you to read them again and enjoy them.

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Goal Busters

At this time, you have evaluated your wheel of life and decided where you need to focus extra attention.  You have set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and have a deadline.  So why do so many people give up after only a few weeks into a new resolution?

Unsupportive Friends - Be careful with whom you share your dreams, visions and goals.  Not everybody will see what you see.  Some people may rain on your parade.  It is helpful to find your cheerleaders who will encourage you to keep going, applaud the little successes.

The hardest challenge is if your closest friends aren't your cheerleaders.  ‘It is hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.'  You may need to find a new group of friends that can support your endeavor.  This may be very simple – if you find a local interest group that has the interests that align with your goals.

Writing Your Goals Down – Studies have shown the success for achieving goals goes up dramatically if you write them down.     I find visualization fuels the passion and keeps you pressing towards your goals.  Find pictures of your dream/goals and place them on a wall, dream board or notebook.    I have a notebook with sections for each of my spokes of the wheel of life.

Speak Only Positive Words - If you say "This will never happen."  Or "I will never get this done."  You are right.  If you proclaim, "My dream will happen."  Or "I can do this."  You are right.

There is death and life in the power of the tongue.  Be careful of what you speak about yourself or your dreams and goals.  Those off hand remarks like "I am so stupid" or "I am such a klutz" are destructive.  They aren't as innocent as they may seem. 

When Jim Carey was an unknown "wanna" be actor, he had a dream book.  He knew he wanted to be a world famous actor.  Not only did he have a dream book, he went regularly to the hills overlooking Hollywood and proclaimed his dream.  And the rest is history.

Review Your Goals – Keeping focused on your goals helps you take action, do things that move you toward your dreams.    Professing your successful completion of your goals daily helps you stay focused, helps you visualize and keep the passion burning.

Periodically you need to review your progress.  I look at that quarterly.  What steps do I want to have done in the next 3 months?  Those are measurable, keep them realistic and achievable.  Based on how I did for the quarter, I set the goals for the next quarter.

I don't beat myself up, if I fall short.  Life happens, issues come up, distractions occur.  But where would I be if I didn't have a compass to keep me focused on what I have determined to be important.

We will always be a cheerleader for you – especially for your financial goals.

Stay tuned for Financial Goal Setting!  Dreams, visions, goals, achieving, dream board, wheel of life

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