• The Shop
  • Nav Social Icons

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • work with Me
  • Get Your Free Human Design Chart
  • My Substack
  • My Shop- Courses, Presets
  • Discount Codes
  • Amazon
  • Oils
  • Blog Categories
    • Happiness
    • Home
    • Motherhood
    • Recipes
    • Wellness
  • CONTACT
  • About
  • Mobile Menu Widgets

    Connect

    Search

Christina J Warren

Christina J Warren

Aesthetic to Abundant™ | Identity Before Outcome

  • Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Health
    • Wellness
    • Recipes
  • Design
  • Happiness
  • About
  • CONTACT
  • Substack
  • work with me

Don’t Miss Out on These 5 Benefits of Journaling

September 2, 2024 · In: Happy Habits

I might only know two Taylor Swift songs BUT I do know that this extremely successful lady journals and I don’t want you to miss out on these 5 powerful benefits of journaling.

I mean, who doesn’t want to do something that makes you happier, lighter and gets solutions to your challenges?

It wasn’t until recently that I realized how absolutely transformational the act of journaling can be when I sat down to ask myself some hard questions like, “Who do I need to forgive in order to move past blocks in my success?”

It’s totally different than typing and it has opened up so much creativity and problem solving and even healing for me. You don’t want to miss out on these 5 benefits and I’ll tell you why.

Stay tuned until the end where I have a little something for your journey.

1. Boost Your Emotional Well-Being:

Take a moment and just imagine yourself sitting in your comfortable chair with your pen and journal in hand. You have a little something delicious to sip on and are ready to embark on some me-time. You know I’m listening to Diana Krall, diffusing and near a plant too.

Doesn’t that FEEL amazing even just thinking about journaling?

Well, journaling is a powerful way to reduce stress, process emotions, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and happiness.

2. Enhance Creativity and Problem-Solving

Alright my stationary queens! Get out the gel pens and Lisa Frank binder!

Compare the act of typing and the act of physical handwriting.

Handwriting connects the mind and body in a unique way, helping to align your thoughts with physical actions.

A different part of your brain lights up and you become more deeply engaged and vested in what you are thinking/writing about.

Journaling encourages creative thinking and can lead to a stronger sense of intention and purpose in what you write. It can also help you brainstorm solutions to challenges.

3. Strengthen Self-Discipline

We are the sum of our habits! Journaling is a healthy self discipline and daily practice that is grounding and recharging.

This can positively influence other areas of your life, from productivity to self care.

4. Track Personal Growth:

It kind of freaks me out how I can stumble upon old notes in my phone, an old journal entry or blog post and get reminded of a past event that I would have otherwise forgotten about.

By documenting your experiences and reflections, you can easily track your progress, celebrate wins, and identify areas for improvement.

5. Unlock Clarity and Focus

I need alone time to organize my thoughts like a plant needs sunshine, my friend.

Journaling helps you organize your thoughts, giving you a clearer perspective on your goals and the steps needed to achieve them.

In Summary

Now that you see the benefits to journaling, don’t miss out on them! I’ve made it super simple for you to get started with my free printable 7 day Aesthetic to Abundant Journal Prompts.

By: Christina Warren · In: Happy Habits

you’ll also love

Fa-la-la-la-less Stress: 3 Merry Motherhood Mindset Shifts for a Holly, Jolly Season
BEST DIY PLAYDOUGH RECIPE

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Next Post >

I didn’t do it for the Gram

Primary Sidebar

hi there!

I'm Christina. I'm here to help you transform your identity to match the outcome you want. I share simple habits for big change. Grab something to sip on and stay awhile! I'm really glad you're here. XO Christina

Read More

Search

Archives

Aesthetic to Abundant Weekly

A soft, powerful path from hustle to harmony—delivered weekly. Energy alignment, homemaking and happy habits.

Follow Along

@christinajwarren

Comment MEALS and I’ll send you my free “What I ea Comment MEALS and I’ll send you my free “What I eat in a day” to lose 25 pounds.

I had to simplify weight loss because I have so many other things I want to pour my energy into!

You see me doing a million things but I’m actually impatient and lazy. I’m a Taurus who loves to lounge and eat donuts.

I found a way to eat donuts, lose weight and do it with the least effort.

The food is easy. The prep is easy. I don’t even think about it anymore.

I started my journey in the summer and it was the best life upgrade of the year.

Follow @christinajwarren to make life easier and more enjoyable simply with your attitude.
Life has its twists and turns. Everything can chan Life has its twists and turns. Everything can change in a moment. 

All possibilities are equally available at all times. 

You have the free will to reach out and touch whichever one you choose 

There have been times when I thought gosh how did I get into this situation? 

I had to remind myself that I could get myself out of it.

I had to remind myself that I had the power to create the life that I wanted.

I hope there’s something that you want that you’ve decided to experience for yourself. 

Not someday or if this or if that.

Cheering you on, my friend!
Prepare to open your perspective and enjoy your fu Prepare to open your perspective and enjoy your full life even more:

1. Tying my worthiness to outcomes- at the end of each day I focus on how the day felt, over what got done.

There are days when I am a super DOER and I also have heartburn. 

I want less days like that and more days that feel peaceful regardless of the list.

2. Earning rest-If I feel like eating donuts and sleeping on the sofa all Saturday morning, that’s awesome. Don’t need permission and don’t need to apologize-just enjoy.

3. Saying “I should”- That’s a 100% red flag for something I SHOULDN’T do. 

That’s a signal that it’s something that someone else says I should be doing-not my inner authority.

4. Needing things to be hard- I say things like “Show me how easy this gets to be,” (and I believe it). The proof presents itself.

5. Needing it to be perfect before sharing-not that I’m sharing the hot mess, just that it can be 80% and ready for the world. 

Some things take off right away and others need tweaking. Get it out there to find out where you are at sooner.

Which rule are you breaking today?

Comment UPGRADE for a hit of daily wisdom straight to your DMs. 

Join me @christinajwarren for more life upgrades.
It’s so frustrating to feel like you can’t improve It’s so frustrating to feel like you can’t improve your life. You feel like you need more- money, creativity, luck.

That’s actually not true though.

When I fall into this trap, I do this…

Here’s the trick.

When you ask yourself “why is this so hard” your brain goes to work finding every reason it is.

BUT when you ask “why is this so easy for me?” “Why is it all falling into place?”

Your brain has to find proof of that instead.

Different question. A completely different experience.

Keep asking that question all day! Stop asking “Is it working?” Just do it!

Try it on your house. Your body. Anything you’ve been stuck on and tell me what happens!

Do you use mindset tricks like this?

Follow @christinajwarren if you enjoy finding ways to be empowered in your life, no matter what is going on around you.
How many times was I going to send this listing to How many times was I going to send this listing to my friend and my husband, asking if it’s worth a 45 minute drive to go pick this up?

If I waited any longer, it was going to be gone.

But what if that was a sign that it wasn’t for me?

where was my sign from the universe?

I just knew this was going to give our family room the cozy vibe I wanted. 

Everything else in the room was new so it needed something to feel warmer, unexpected, collected and personal.

I kept holding the phone up to the couch trying to picture it.

It belonged here.

She was asking $100 and I asked if $80 would be ok. It was deal and we were off on a long trip, deep into the city.

Was this going straight to Goodwill?

She put the cutest note on top and her roommate helped up load it into our truck.

I dumped a bunch of water on it and gave it a good scrub plus some scraping off of candle wax. No problem!

Truly, what’s meant for you will never pass you by. 

When you search and shop with that vibe, all the right stuff will arrive in your feed and you’ll get the perfect piece.

No kidding, within a day of DECIDING my coffee table was going to be on Marketplace, it showed up.

If you’re into the power of your vibes creating your whole world, follow @christinajwarren where we cultivate inner peace to create a beautiful life from the inside out.

Footer

  • Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Health
    • Wellness
    • Recipes
  • Design
  • Happiness
  • Amazon Storefront
  • Shop our home
  • The Shop

Aesthetic to Abundant

A gentle weekly digest for high-achieving women who get what they want. Homemaking and small habits for big happiness. Plus a weekly romance series.

Copyright © 2026 · Christina J Warren · Theme by 17th Avenue

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.