For me journaling has been a very powerful way to organize my thoughts and to get more clarity in my life. Imagine a big pile of clothes in your head... this is your thoughts. Have you ever had the same scenario or thought happen in your head multiple times in a day? Imagine if this was your friend you were talking to an not yourself... When would it be enough and when would you tell them to shut up? We can entertain ourself with the same thought over and over again and our brain is interested again and again. For me journaling has organized this pile of clothes (thoughts) into drawers. If a thought pops up in my head, then I will know just which drawer it comes from, I will know the reason, the solution and why not to worry about it. When all the clothes has been organized, it's much easier to have clarity and dig deeper in who you really are. But how do I journal? I personally don't care for writing about the things I have done throughout the day. I'm much more interested in knowing how I feel and why, what made a certain situation uncomfortable, why I felt unmotivated or extra motivated in a situation etc. Sitting with a piece of paper in front of me and just vomiting out what I have felt and thought throughout the day. From there I can find solutions on how to handle it the next time I have the same experience. This is where I really can put my philosophy and values to practice. In journaling I can reflect on what's working and what's not. Optimizing and adjusting is an essential part to becoming better. Do you ever journal? If so, how has it helped you?

Hi, my name is Hamrah Basheer. I am 21 years old, and I am from Abuja, Northern Nigeria. I am currently pursuing the art of writing and content creation , and a goal I want to hit within the next 6 months is to be a little more present in life. I’m a daydreamer a lot of the time but I want to be out of my head just a little bit more within the next six months and be present. 3 words or values that describe who I am would be love, quiet and peace. My initial reason for joining this community was to perfectly align my imaginations to my reality, to better my communication skills and to grow more out of my comfort zone. And now I’m looking forward to connecting with people, spreading good will and falling in love with the journey. Nice to meet you all, looking forward to share the journey with you! Best, Hamrah🫶🏽

Hello everyone I'm Jen iam from Philippines I survive alot privately this year. For that, god I'm grateful.

Does being empathetic weakens our judgement? Can it be justified to have subjective notions of 'right' and 'wrong', or are they, by definition, objective in nature? I am trying to make sense of how these concepts impact our well-being and either promote or hinder our ability to become our best selves. What do you think about these issues? Have you ever experienced such a dilemma?

Aren't we all tired with all the extensive steps we're supposed to follow in order to be productive? Because yes, I certainly am. Infact, it made me more miserable. Well, not long ago I came across this concept of "be intentional, not productive" and after trying to etch this idea into my routine, I must say that though it is just a shift in perception it still made a drastic difference for me. I think for all of us the pressure to be productive can overshadow what truly matters. We fill out days with tasks, to-do lists, and endless activities, but how often do we pause to consider whether these actions align with our visions and goals? The difference between intentionality and productivity- •Productivity focuses on output- how much we can accomplish in a given time. While yes I agree this is practical, but it can lead us to prioritize quantity over quality. •Meanwhile, intentionality emphasizes on purpose. It's about making concious choices that lead us towards our long-term vision. Why Intentionality Matters? • Clarity of Purpose: Being intentional helps you clarify what truly matters to you. When you focus on your goals, your actions become more meaningful and thus, you actually have a propelling system to keep going. • Lesser Burnouts: Burnouts are the WORST. The pain of falling back into the cycle of procrastination after actually following a solid routine is what burnout does and mentally, the impact is worse. So whether it be me, a student, or a working adult, I believe that stress and burnouts are an inevitable obstacle and are often what lead to a drained mental health. And therefore, when you engage in activities that resonate with your purpose, you find greater satisfaction. How to Cultivate Intentionality? Though I've started practicing this a few weeks ago, I came up with some ways I think might help. •Reflection: Okay...clichéd but very helpful. We humans are spontaneous and so to have the ability to grip yourself and hold back and reflect on whether what you're doing is actually something which aligns with your long term goals or not is something which, if cultivated somehow, changes the game.