On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 9), I'm talking about Decision Making . We can often spend way too much time thinking about decisions. However, if you use Journaling to help with this process, those decisions can become remarkably easy! Your Journaling Prompts for This Week are: What is the ONE decision I’m trying to make right now? What are my options? What am I afraid of with each option? What feels right, not logical, right? What would I advise a friend to do?...
Apr 27, 2026•10 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 8), I'm talking about Overthinking ! We've all been guilty of it, letting thoughts loop around and around our minds. Yo go over it. Turn it around and around and looked at it from every angle - but still, nothing is clear! Journaling has a lovely way of bringing clarity to our thoughts! Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is this: “Breaking the Loop” What exactly am I thinking about right now? What decision or outcome am I trying ...
Apr 20, 2026•10 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 7), I'm talking about how Journaling can help you cope with Anxiety . We covered how Journaling can help release Stress in Episode 5, so now we're going to look at Anxiety. Anxiety is different to Stress. Anxiety is more internal. It’s not always tied to what’s happening right now but what might happen next. And dealing with that is VERY different to how we deal with Stress. Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is: What am I worrie...
Apr 13, 2026•14 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast (Season 3, Episode 6), I'm talking about an Easter Restart. The days are getting longer and lighter and there's a subtle sense of things beginning to shift. We're not trying to reinvent your life but to begin something that could quietly change it. Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is: What’s been on my mind lately? What feels slightly off — even if I can’t fully explain it? What do I need a little more of right now? What would a small step forwar...
Apr 06, 2026•11 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Season 3, Episode 5 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about How Journaling Can Reduce Stress - FACT! Journaling isn’t just about ' Reflection ', it's also about Science. Journaling, when it’s done properly, can genuinely reduce stress in your body and your mind, and that's exactly what we discuss on today's episode! Your Journaling Prompt for This Week is: Step 1: Write freely for 10–15 minutes, then... Step 2: Focus on one thing that’s been sitting with you - Go deeper!...
Mar 30, 2026•12 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Season 3, Episode 4 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Energy Before Effort. Because the problem isn’t the effort you're putting into Journaling, the problem is the Energy! We're often told - Work harder - Push through - Stay disciplined . But, more effort DOES NOT create progress, it creates friction. Journaling Prompt for This Week: 1️⃣ What is currently draining my energy? 2️⃣ What is quietly restoring my energy? 3️⃣ When during the day do I feel most like myself...
Mar 23, 2026•11 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Season 3, Episode 3 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about something incredibly important if journaling is going to change your life: Becoming consistent… without becoming stale. You know the phrase, consistency is key (yes, yawn), but it's so relevant when it comes to seeing the results of Journaling. In this episode, I give you FIVE different methods to try, yes 5... if you think your Journaling is becoming a bit stale. These five methods will unlock something new for...
Mar 16, 2026•14 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Season 3, Episode 2 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about making tiny adjustments. These adjustments, albeit small, if carried out consistently, they WILL lead to BIG CHANGES . Here's your Journaling Prompt for this episode, and it comes in 3 parts, answer these three questions: Where in my life do I feel slightly off-course? What is the smallest possible shift that would move me 1% closer? What would change if I repeated that shift daily for 30 days? Once you've answe...
Mar 09, 2026•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to SEASON THREE and Welcome to March! On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about not starting again, but Starting Wiser as the seasons change. March does something to us. The light changes. The air softens and there’s a subtle shift in energy. It's OK to notice that, but we mustn't forget about what came before it. Here's your Journaling tip for this episode, and it comes in THREE parts. Complete these three sentences in sequence... “Because of the last couple of mo...
Mar 02, 2026•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 3, Episode 1 On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about how important it is not to write-off February, but to discover what it taught you instead. People have already started to mentally writing this month off. And I wonder… How often do we dismiss entire chapters of our lives simply because they didn’t look dramatic, exciting, or Instagram-worthy? It's time to RECLAIM FEBRUARY. Here's your Journaling tip for this episode, and it comes in FOUR parts. 1️⃣ What did thi...
Feb 23, 2026•10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Journaling through those days where your mood is low. It's mid-February. The novelty of the new year has faded. The weather, here in the UK at least, is still cold, very damp, and impossibly miserable. So, what can we do about that? Today's episode will help you clear that Mental Fog! Here's the four-step process that I use and explain fully, in this episode. 1️⃣ - The Brain Dump Write freely for 5–10 minutes. 2️⃣ - What’s Actually...
Feb 16, 2026•11 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Discipline & Honesty. By now, you should know that one of the cornerstones of effective Journaling, is BRUTAL HONESTY, with yourself. But, we live in a world nowadays where Discipline is what we're told we need to make progress. Actually, what we really need is to be more HONEST with ourselves. HERE'S THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING EXERCISE: “The Capacity Check” Grab your journal and answer these THREE questions. 1. What am I currently...
Feb 09, 2026•8 min•Season 2Ep. 19
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about The February Dip. It's real, it happens to most of us and here's what you can do to fix it, through Journaling. HERE'S THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING EXERCISE: “The Reality Check” 1. What feels harder than you expected right now? Not what you think should be hard. What actually is. Be Brutally Honest. 2. What have you kept going with, even imperfectly? This is important. Not what you’ve mastered. Not what you’ve smashed. What have you stay...
Feb 02, 2026•8 min•Season 2Ep. 18
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Recognising Your Wins. Adults are terrible at recognising their wins; the positives in their lives. It's time to stop that and start realising when we win and allowing ourselves to think we're good enough. HERE'S TODAY’S EXERCISE - THE DAILY WINS LIST In your journal, write down... Three wins from today They MUST be small. Taking the stairs, counts. Not shouting at your kids when they spilt cereal, counts (in fact, that one’s a HUG...
Jan 26, 2026•12 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about stripping it back to the beginning. If you feel like you don’t know how to journal - If the blank page makes you freeze - If you worry you’re doing it wrong - Congratulations, you are a perfectly normal human being . It's time to remove the rules. There is NO WRONG WAY TO JOURNAL. Here are FOUR STEPS to get you going... again! Step 1: Get Rid of the Rules Step 2: Pick a Time That Suits You Step 3: Use Prompts to Get You Started Ste...
Jan 19, 2026•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about starting the New Year in the best way possible; with a low-pressure approach to Journaling = START SMALL! The 3-Part Beginner-Friendly New Year Journaling Method 1. “How am I really?” No grand declarations, just an honest check-in. 2. “What do I need today?” A break? A conversation? Some fresh air? A decent meal? A nap? This keeps journaling grounded in your real life. 3. “What’s one small thing I can do to feel good about today?” ...
Jan 12, 2026•11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
I wanted to give you an episode about starting the New Year with a New Journaling Habit , but life had other plans for me. My Father recently passed away and I didn't want to record an episode today. However, I looked at my Journal entry for the day after his passing and I felt like it would make for an interesting insight and a BRUTALLY HONEST look at how I Journal. Forgive me if this episode has come at a bad time for you, but it was about all I could produce this week. Please share this episo...
Jan 05, 2026•12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about something really important, and that's Noticing the Good. Not the big, flashy, monumental moments… but the small ones that make life feel good, and that make us simply feel human. During the Christmas holidays, we often miss these moments. We’re too busy rushing around, attempting to please others. Here's how to Journal Small-Moment Gratitude - Forget long lists of “I’m grateful for my car, my house, my dog…” Try these instead: 1. ...
Dec 29, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about Journaling Through the December Overwhelm and Keeping Your Head When Life Gets Busy. December can feel so overwhelming because there is pressure from everywhere. Family, end of year feelings and of course, financial too. To combat this, why not try the “Three-Minute Dump-and-Do” : Minute 1 — Dump: Everything that’s stressing you. No censoring. Let it spill. Minute 2 — Circle: Circle the 1–2 things that genuinely need your attention...
Dec 22, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast, I'm talking about why December is the perfect time to start Journaling. December gets a bit of a bad reputation. It’s either “the most magical time of the year”… or an emotional obstacle course. So, to help convince you that December is actually a great time of the year to start Journaling, here are three prompts for you. Three Things to Journal About This Month 1. “What actually mattered this year?” - Not the goals you set in a burst of January opt...
Dec 15, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this episode of The Journaling Guy Podcast I'm talking about Consistency! Building Consistency is the key to many things in life, and Journaling is no exception. How can we make it something we WANT to do regularly, in other words how do we make it a habit? Here are your Practical Tips for Consistency: Lower the bar Pair it with something you already do End on a positive Also, try this prompt: “When do I feel most ready to reflect, and how can I protect that time?” Please get in touch with an...
Dec 08, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this episode I'm talking about The Morning Reset! How a quick Journaling habit first thing in the morning, can change everything that comes after it. Today's Main Prompt is: “What do I want to focus on today?” “What do I need to do to achieve that?” “What’s one small thing that would make today a win?” If you want to ease yourself in though, try this first thing tomorrow morning. Before the day hijacks you, open your journal and maybe write "Today, I choose to…” and then complete that sentenc...
Dec 01, 2025•5 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode I'm talking about how Journaling can help you to overcome life's challenges. The funny thing about challenges are that we often treat them like enemies. They become something we attempt to conquer or simply run away from. But in the pages of a journal, they become our best teachers. Today's Prompt - “What’s really happening here and what story am I telling myself?” Then move onto... What’s one small action I can take today to move this forward? Let me know how you get on with the...
Nov 17, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today we're talking about Daily Prompts; those short, simple questions that get you writing when the brain fog kicks in. During the episode, I gave you two sets of prompts. For the full context make sure you listen to the episode, but here they are. Here are a few of my favourite go-to prompts: What’s on my mind right now? What do I need today? What am I avoiding? What’s gone well lately? What am I learning about myself? You don’t have to use them all. Just pick one that fits the day. PLUS... Mo...
Nov 10, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Today we're here to help men who struggle to Journal... which can be quite a few of us. If you’ve ever stared at a blank piece of paper thinking, " I have no idea what I’m supposed to write here", congratulations, you’re in excellent company! Here are today's prompts... “Today I noticed…” “What I really want to say is…” “If someone else read this, I’d be embarrassed because…” Let me know how you get on with these. Please get in touch with any questions and of course, your feedback too. Email - h...
Nov 03, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today we’re talking about Goal Setting but not in that overhyped, “crush it in 90 days” kind of way. We’re going to talk about real goals. The kind that actually mean something to you. So, before you write a single goal, ask yourself this in your journal: “What’s feeling off in my life right now?” And then: “What would ‘better’ look like for me, realistically?” Here’s your journaling prompt for this week... “If I could make one small change this month that would improve my day-to-day life, what ...
Oct 27, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Today we’re talking about gratitude and positivity . Now before you roll your eyes, thinking this is going to be one of those “write down three things you’re grateful for” episodes don’t worry. We’ll keep it real, even if that really is a good thing to do. Today's Prompts... “What are three small things that made today a bit better?” “What part did I play in those moments?” It's all about teaching your brain to link good things to your own actions. Please get in touch with questions and feedback...
Oct 20, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Journaling Guy podcast is back, and I'm making some changes. Series 2 is all about making Journaling digestible and bringing you bitesize episodes. I'm kicking things off with a Science Episode, but don't worry, it's not overly complicated or I wouldn't be able to digest it either. Today's prompt - “What’s been taking up most of my mental space lately?” Please get in touch with questions and feedback - hello@thejournalingguy.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who might ne...
Oct 13, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today we’re talking about mental health and stress — the stuff most of us pretend we’ve got under control… right up until we don’t. Don’t worry we’re not going to get too heavy. We’re just going to explore how a few scribbles on a page can make a huge difference. Here are today's prompts... “What’s bothering me right now?” “What’s one small thing I can control about this?” Enjoy learning how to become calmer. Please get in touch with questions and feedback - hello@thejournalingguy.com If you enj...
Oct 13, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Today we’re diving into self-discovery and self-awareness . Sounds deep, doesn’t it? But really, it’s about figuring out who’s steering your ship — and whether you know where you’re going. Are you on Autopilot? If so, a bit of self-discovery and self-awareness will help you take a good look at yourself. Here are the prompts from today's episode... “Right now, I feel most like myself when…” “I feel least like myself when…” Please get in touch with questions and feedback - hello@thejournalingguy.c...
Oct 13, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
