Journaling is known to have many benefits, and I have experienced those benefits since the late 80s. I always trusted the paper and pen. I can express any emotion on paper, then allow my mind to bridge my thoughts to my heart to understand that I am uniquely created. So, I know that journaling can help with personal growth, improved communication skills, and increased self-awareness. 

Developing a journaling practice can help deal with negative thoughts and stress management – determine whether you are dealing with “distress” or “eustress.” You will be surprised by how self-reflection will help you discover “who you are.” 

As we are wrapping up the Year 2020, what lessons you have learned this year make you say, “Uhm.” If you did not journal during 2020, I would advise you to take a moment to write the top 5 to 7 lessons that are having you approaching life a little different as you grow into 2021, before the pandemic.

What’s impressive about living through 2020 we thought we had a little more control over time. Although I knew time was constant before the COVID-19 pandemic, it just solidifies it even more. We are only given 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, and 86,400 seconds daily. I once had a friend asked me did God give me 27 hours in a day. You may be laughing; however, I probably can ask you the same question.

As I reflect over 2020, I recognize that I need to Check My STATUS a little more often on budgeting my time. I only get 86,400 seconds daily – and God does not carry over seconds into the new day.

Therefore, I grow into the new year with a refreshed understanding of the value of my time.

Check My S.T.A.T.U.S. in life daily:

Practicing Self-Love by being mindful of what I think, feel, and want; permitting myself to be me; and live harmoniously by purposely aligning my spiritual, physical, financial, family, business, mental, and social goals to my beliefs.

I will walk Tenaciously every day to know that I cannot give up on myself and what God has purposed for me to accomplish.

I will commit to monitoring my emotions to behave positively to empower myself and others to practice responding with an Attitude of love and not hate or anger.

I am confident that my Talents will help people grow to their greatest potential, personal and professional.

I am grateful for what 2020 has exposed me to, which gives me the wisdom to know that I have access to limitless skies – the possibilities in 2021 are Unlimited.

As I wrap up on my STATUS check, I love the Strength that continues to build inside of me, growing my knowledge and skills to achieve whatever my mind visualizes.

I welcome 2021 with the expectancy of Love & Hope.