Each morning I endeavor to take 5-10 minutes to write a morning journal. Here’s the structure I follow:
- Notable events and feelings (1/2 page, free form):
- What do I fear most today?
- How can I mitigate the outcome I fear?
- 3 main life goals at the moment:
- 3 things I’m grateful for:
That’s it. I only give myself one page in a small moleskin journal so that I have to be succinct and focused. I’ve found that because it’s a relatively small undertaking, I’m more likely to do it every morning (though I still miss days). Yet, despite being a small effort, the results on my mental state at the start of the day have been tremendous. I’m much more focused, content and purposeful.
Give it a try but don’t just copy what I do, try different formats and see what works best for you.