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A Short Essay on Daily Journal Writing…

Journal writing is a powerful tool that can have numerous benefits for individuals who choose to engage in it daily. One of the main advantages of daily journal writing is the opportunity to improve one’s mental health. By taking the time to write down thoughts and emotions, individuals can gain clarity on their feelings and work through any challenges they may be facing. This can lead to reduced stress, anxiety, and even improved mood and overall well-being.

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Another benefit of daily journal writing is the opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. Writing in a journal allows individuals to track their progress, set goals, and identify patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. This self-awareness can lead to increased self-confidence and motivation, as individuals are able to see their strengths and areas for improvement clearly laid out on paper.

In addition to the mental and emotional benefits of journal writing, it can also improve writing skills and creativity. Daily writing practice helps individuals become more comfortable expressing themselves on paper, which can be beneficial in academic, professional, and personal settings. Journal writing also provides a creative outlet for individuals to explore their imaginations and delve into their inner thoughts and desires.

Furthermore, journal writing can serve as a form of record-keeping, allowing individuals to document important events and memories in their lives. Looking back on past journal entries can evoke feelings of nostalgia and reflection, providing a valuable opportunity for personal growth and perspective. Journal writing can also serve as a creative outlet for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and private space.

Overall, the benefits of daily journal writing are numerous and far-reaching. From improved mental health and self-awareness to enhanced writing skills and creativity, the act of writing in a journal can have a profound impact on the lives of individuals. By taking the time to engage in daily journal writing, individuals can cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences, leading to personal growth and fulfillment.

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Well, are you up for the challenge? Are you ready to begin your daily journal writing journey?

It is not that difficult and takes almost no effort at all. All you need is a pen (or pencil) and a sheet of paper. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.

Remember, every day is an adventure!
– David

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The First Sunday

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Welcome to the first Sunday of 2025. A day of rest? A day of reflection? A day of preparation? YES, YES, and YES.

This first Sunday should be the one that sets the standard for the remaining 50 Sundays. Yep, there are only 51 total for the year.

Setting Standards?

Standards are what keep you grounded. They help in getting you focused on what needs to be done and what you want to do. By addressing what needs to be done, you have a sense of accomplishment that you will want to repeat. Setting the standard now and adhering to it now, creates an expectation of wanting to repeatedly accomplish what you start and ultimately you will want to accomplish more. Then, over time, you get to incorporate what you want to do (Think Hobby Becoming A Passion).

Take the rest of today to work on the standards and get them set before the sun goes down. Do not delay. You will Thank yourself.

Thank you for your time,
David Guerra

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2024: CHAINS…ROPES…OH MY!

As we venture in our journey of life, there are somethings that happen that are meant to set us free, while others are there to anchor us to the world we live in.

Like a ship that is docked, it has ropes that keep it tied to the pier. That way it does not drift away in the night. When the ship is ready to set sail the lines are cast off and soon, it is on a path to places over the horizon on a course set by the ship’s captain.

The anchor is attached to a chain and when the ship is ready to temporarily stop, it drops anchor. When it is time to move on, hoist the anchor, and soon back on course to places over the horizon.
Do you see a pattern there? If not, that’s ok. I am going to explain it anyway.

Ships are built to head to the high seas. Ships are built to withstand rough seas. Ships are built to not only move from point A to point B but are also built to stay afloat, to stay above water.
As a Self-Leader you are also built to keep moving. You are NOT built to stay docked at any port for too long. You are also not built to stay anchored anywhere for too long. What does that mean?
It means that you are built to continue to grow, to develop, to become better than you are now.

While all this might sound like something I have said over and over before, it is because I have said it over and over. I believe in what I say. I stand by what I say. I have this passion for people to step up and be the leaders they know they can be and are. I stick to my passion because the message I share is that important.

Over the decades I have been on this planet, I have witnessed good and bad. Good things, Bad Things. Good People and Bad People. Though it would be easy to say that I have seen just about all there is to see when it comes to Good and Bad. I promise you I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. Of what I have witnessed, rest assured it still surprises me to the levels of Good and Bad people can and do go to.

That’s ok, I know that as a human being I am capable of going to those extremes. I opt out of that. No one is, no matter how much they try to kid themselves, no one is perfect. I am not perfect.
Sure, people can claim they live a pious life but are they really? A pious person would never verbally proclaim their piety for a truly pious person lets their actions and behaviors do all the talking for them.

On the other hand, there are individuals that revel in their unabashed devious behavior. The boasting and bragging of their deceit are certainly not something to be proud of or to be used as a tool to make others fear them. The pious and the deceitful have one thing in common.

They have their chains and ropes tying them down. Tying them down to live the braggadocios life they have chosen to use as a facade to mask their inability to cast off their lines and hoist their anchor to live a life they can freely choose to live. While some may argue that the pious or the deceitful are living the life they choose but at what cost? This argument can quickly become a circular argument thus, I offer this advice or words of warning:

As we venture in our journey of life, while there is no set time to cast off the ropes and hoist your anchor. You will know when the time comes. Only you will know when the time comes to set yourself free, especially when there are others trying to anchor you down or keep you tied to the dock in the name of keeping you safe. The world is not a safe harbor. The world we live in has rough seas as well as smooth swells all of which you are more than capable of handling.
Get to work!

Thank you,
David Guerra, MA, MBA

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