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Experts say thoughts come into our minds close to 80,000 times a day.<\/p>\n

Coupled with everything else we are constantly thinking about, talk about
\nbrain overload!<\/p>\n

Whether you’re an entrepreneur building a business where your thoughts are
\ninventions, or you’re brainstorming a project you want to make a masterpiece,
\nor perhaps you’re planning a vacation that you want to capture every
\ndetail….wherever you are, your thoughts are creations.<\/p>\n

Thus, every thought has meaning.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

But, in reality, how often do we really stop to \u201cthink\u201d about what we are \u201cthinking?\u201d Not just by becoming in-tune with our thoughts but really practice moving these thoughts into creation.<\/p>\n

Making one simple change by starting to journal your thoughts will change your world dramatically!<\/p>\n

Here are three reasons why you should journal your thoughts:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Thoughts are put into action.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s something about writing things down that really “puts it out
\nthere!”\u00a0 Maybe it’s our subconscious that says, “Wow, let’s go get after
\nit” or that “it” now becomes a focal point and before you know it, starts
\nto manifest.\u00a0 Thoughts often are indicators of passions, dreams, wishes,
\nand even a glimpse at what life is like when you are living your true
\npassions.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Sign of reflection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thoughts can reveal some unknown and mysterious things in our lives.\u00a0 When
\nyou start to journal your thoughts, you begin to realize AH-HA moments and
\nthings you’re facing start to become a bit more clear.\u00a0 These are critical
\nfor healing from something in particular, could be relationship weights we
\ncarry from one to another, healing from a health issue that’s
\nre-occurring, or things that we just can’t seem to pinpoint. Or, it may
\neven be a connection to something bigger.<\/p>\n

Ever hear of Expressive Writing?\u00a0 You say how you feel, how you really
\nfeel (!), or how someone has made you feel, with deep and true
\nexpressions. Write it all out.\u00a0 Then tear it up!\u00a0 Ahh, instant relief.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Thoughts turn into dreams, goals, and accomplishments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you start to journal your thoughts, writing them down at the very
\nmoment they enter your noggin, allows you to act. This puts you one step
\ncloser to reaching your dream.<\/p>\n

Let me ask, what is your craziest, wildest, out of this world thought,
\ndream, or goal?\u00a0 Dig deep.\u00a0 What are you thinking at this very moment?<\/p>\n

I’ve personally put this into practice where in writing down my thoughts,
\nI’ve been amazed at all of the “silly thoughts” that became memories,
\nwishes that have come true, and all of the goals I sought that I actually
\nmet.\u00a0 If I did not write them down when they first came to mind, there
\nwouldn’t have been that<\/em> something to work toward, or that<\/em> something needing to
\nmanifest.<\/p>\n

Go ahead, grab a notebook, brew a cup of tea, and start writing!\u00a0 You’ll
\nlook back in a year with disbelief that they actually came to fruition!<\/p>\n

———<\/p>\n

Kelli Michele is a Wellness Educator and helps individuals learn to “Be Love, Be Well, and Be Free.” Kelli primarily works with individuals who have digestive sensitivities. She has earned her Master of Arts in Human Services with Specialization in Health and Wellness, Bachelor of Science in Health Promotions, and is also certified as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist. www.kellimichele.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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