Make Journaling a Team Sport 🖋️👯♀️
If you’ve ever journaled to untangle your thoughts, you already know its magic:
✨ It clears your head
✨ Reveals patterns
✨ Helps you spot truths you weren’t ready to say out loud
But here’s one surprisingly helpful tweak:
Write in the third person.
A Little Distance = A Lot More Clarity 🔍
Instead of starting with:
“I don’t know why I feel so stuck.”
Try:
“She’s been feeling stuck lately, and it seems to be tied to how drained she feels after work.”
When you write from the outside looking in, something shifts:
You create just enough space to see the situation more clearly — without being swallowed by it.
It’s like talking about a close friend… who just happens to be you 😌
“We’re Going to the Gym Tomorrow” 💪
Another trick? Use “we” when making plans.
Tomorrow, we’re going to start the day with a workout.
Then we’ll do some writing in the afternoon, and wind down with a walk.
Weirdly — it works.
It feels less like dragging yourself out of bed,
and more like you’re teaming up with a part of you that actually wants to show up 🎮🕹️
It becomes a collaborative game between your intentions and your energy.
Why It Works 🧠
Third-person reflection helps you detach from emotional overwhelm
“We” phrasing turns your plans into partnership, not punishment
Both reframe your day as something you’re navigating — not just surviving
Whether you’re processing something heavy or just planning your Tuesday,
try shifting the voice of your journal.
You might be surprised how much easier life feels when it’s not just you vs. you.