Welcome to Season Two of the Turn Your Brain Off Podcast!
In this episode, Andrew Nauenburg and Sammy Jones talk with Jennifer Troester as she discusses the importance of journaling for self-reflection, gaining self-understanding, and achieving personal growth. She shares her own experiences with journaling and how it has guided her decision-making process, helped her align with her values, and built self-compassion. Furthermore, Jenny addresses the concept of toxic positivity and emphasizes the role of journaling in processing emotions and finding positivity in life.
Be sure to check out Jenny’s Podcast “Journal with Jenny!”
KEY POINTS
Jenny has been journaling since her teenage years and finds it an intuitive tool for self-reflection and understanding.
Journaling helps align Jenny with her values and prioritize what is important to her while aiding in problem-solving and cultivating curiosity and compassion.
Jenny emphasizes the importance of expressing and processing negative emotions in journaling and balancing them with gratitude and positive affirmations.
Journaling provides a therapeutic outlet for processing emotions in the present and related to past experiences.
Journaling helps bring clarity and intentionality into one's life.
Being intentional with time and setting priorities enhances productivity.
Mindset is crucial in filtering negative thoughts and shaping beliefs.
QUOTES
14:35 - 14:46
• "It just felt like I was piled on too. So it's, no wonder all my joints are messed up. It's almost like metaphorically I was just like weighed down, you know?"
15:26 - 15:35
• "I think it helped me process and just really, like I said, see the good in the whole situation and accept it."
15:52 - 15:58
• "I feel like this could help so many people. And everyone talks about meditation..."
21:16 - 21:23
• "If you start writing down those feelings, you're hearing what you're saying to yourself."
24:10 - 24:18
• "Writing and journaling helps me problem solve and get curious instead of reacting or just being upset."
26:04 - 26:15
• "It creates so much awareness around what's going on inside of us that we often don't take time to even think about even though we're with ourselves all day long."
29:02 - 29:09
• "What action steps are you gonna take so that you're in the weight room more or you're running every day or whatever you have to do?"
Mentions:
Dr. James Pennebaker's Research
Todd Herman's Alter Ego Effect
About Jenny:
Instagram: @jennifertroesterwrites
Facebook Page: @jennifertroesterwrites
TikTok: @jennifertroesterwrites
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