Journaling About Journaling

1. Why you’re doing it

Toxic: To prove yourself

Healthy: To grow yourself

2. How you feel

Toxic: Never enough

Healthy: Proud + peaceful

3. Your pace

Toxic: Rush, rush, rush

Healthy: Steady + balanced

4. Self talk

Toxic: “I’m behind”

Healthy: “I’m on my path”

5. Rest

Toxic: Feels guilty resting

Healthy: Knows rest is power

6. Failure

Toxic: Takes it personal

Healthy: Learns and moves on

7. Comparison

Toxic: Always comparing

Healthy: Focused on self

8. Relationships

Toxic: Uses or neglects people

Healthy: Builds real connections

9. Boundaries

Toxic: Says yes to everything

Healthy: Protects time + energy

10. Success

Toxic: Never satisfied

Healthy: Celebrates wins

11. Identity

Toxic: “I am my success”

Healthy: “I am more than this”

12. Energy

Toxic: Burnt out