My Journaling Journey

I think it’s been almost three years since I started journaling, and I never thought I would stick with it for this long - until now. It all started with an initiative at my company, which offered employees the chance to try out a platform called The Journal That Talks Back, under its parent platform, Frame of Mind Coaching. When I first heard about it, my initial reaction was, Yeah, why not? It’s free, and I have nothing to lose.

The experience has been quite unique. When you sign up, you first fill out a brief survey, and based on your responses, they match you with a coach who they believe is best suited for you. That coach then reads your journal entries and provides feedback and insights. Maybe it’s because of this format that I felt more motivated to write.

To this day, I still haven’t managed to journal every single day - but I’ve come to accept that, and I remind myself that it’s okay. I don’t have to write daily if I don’t feel like it. The main goal for me is to use this platform to reflect on what’s happening in my life and gain insights from someone with more experience.

My relationship with my coach, Edward, has been amazing. He’s been my coach since day one, and his feedback always challenges me to think on a deeper level. Through this process, I’ve gained not only a clearer understanding of why I feel certain ways about different situations but, more importantly, a better understanding of myself - what I truly want in life and what my purpose is.

This journaling platform has significantly improved me both professionally and personally. As a leader of the Development team, I often write about my struggles as the Director of Engineering - trying to think critically about projects that will have the biggest impact on the business while also maintaining a strong and positive dynamic with my team. Journaling has helped me become a better leader by allowing me to process my thoughts and challenges more effectively.

On a personal level, I’ve become a more optimistic and positive person. Edward constantly offers different perspectives on life’s circumstances, helping me see things in a new light. While I can’t say my relationships - with my wife, kids, parents, or friends - have drastically improved, I am definitely more aware of others’ feelings, why conflicts arise, and what actions I can take to prevent regret.

I’m incredibly grateful to have continued my journaling journey to this day. I also feel proud of myself because this is one of the few things I’ve been able to consistently commit to - and I know that consistency is always the key to achieving any goal!