The Habit That Keeps Me Grounded (And How I’m Finally Sticking to It)

Hi friend,

There’s one habit that keeps showing up on every “high-performance” checklist I read: Journaling.

And it’s not just hype.

📌 Journaling helps you clarify your thoughts.
📌 It reduces stress by processing emotions instead of bottling them up.
📌 It sharpens focus, boosts gratitude, and even improves decision-making.

But the real magic?
It creates a space to slow down and reconnect with what matters, especially in a world that rarely lets us pause.

My Daily Journaling Routine

These days, I’m journaling twice a day;
☀️ Morning: To set my intentions and focus for the day.
🌙 Evening: To reflect, review, and reset.

I use the Day One app, which makes journaling frictionless. It syncs across devices, lets me add photos and voice notes, and even reminds me gently if I forget.
They also host a great podcast on journaling if you ever need a dose of inspiration: Day One Podcast

But how do you stick to a habit like journaling?

A few insights from the best books on habits:

• 🧠 Atomic Habits (James Clear): Make it obvious, make it easy. My phone opens to Day One each morning—zero friction.

• 🌱 Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg): Start small. Just one line is enough to count as a win.

• 🔁 The Power of Habit (Charles Duhigg): Every habit needs a cue, a routine, and a reward. Morning coffee? That’s my cue.

No matter what method you follow, the key is this: Consistency over perfection.

I’ve missed a few days here and there, but the habit keeps pulling me back—because it works.

💬 Your Turn
Are you journaling daily? What habits are you currently working on?

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Thanks for reading!

Selim

www.selimuysal.net