Title:
Rewire Your Brain Through Journaling With Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
Summary:
You might be the type of person who only writes something when they need a list, note, or reminder. But, did you know that writing allows us to engage in mental activities that can improve our understanding of ourselves and others?
Journal writing is a challenge for most people, especially if they are afraid to open up and express themselves. Some often find themselves unsure about how to get the most out of journaling. This need not be the case for you.
Meghan Hurley-Powell is a writer, podcaster, and professor who has developed a deep interest in critical thinking, personal growth, and self-empowerment for women.
In today's show, Meghan and I discuss the benefits of journaling for one's mental health and relationships. Additionally, we chat about how it can help in knowing yourself better to achieve personal and professional growth.
What you will learn in this episode:
Find out how you can incorporate journaling into your routine
Get access to tips on how you can come up with journal writing ideas
Understand what it's like to write without judgment
“What I found through journaling is that there's so much more power and potential inside of you until you actually sit down and allow yourself to explore it.” - Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
Valuable Free Resources:
10 Exercises to Be More Intentional: https://www.meggymarie.com/free
Topics Covered:
07:44 - Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell’s mental health journey
14:06 - Symptoms of anxiety
21:07 - Your body communicates to you when you’re intense
27:11 - What Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell would write in her journal
28:31 - A journal is a safe space for you to be honest and vulnerable
31:19 - Sharing what you've written in your journal
32:47 - Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell’s journaling practice
33:45 - Journal as a way to know one’s self
35:19 - The impact of journaling on one’s mental health
42:59 - A journaling guide that will teach women how to create a sustainable journaling practice
48:09 - How to get journal prompts from Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
52:31 - Working on ourselves to show up how we need to show up for others
Key Takeaways:
“I would use the journal as a place to process, figure things out and grow.” - Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
“Journaling is the proof of where we've been and where we're going.” - Dr. Christine Jehu
“It's a journey to work on ourselves. Our mental health should be our number one priority because we can't get where we want to go if we are an empty vessel.” - Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
Ways to connect with Christine Jehu:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealdrjehu
Ways to connect with Meghan Hurley-Powell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meggymarie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerWithinHer1
Website: https://www.meggymarie.com/
