Every word By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)
Jan 27, 2026
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How to Journal with Intention
- Set a Positive Focus: Before you start writing, take a moment to center yourself. What do you want to achieve with this entry? Clarity? Gratitude? A vision for your future?
- Reframe the Narrative: If you’re reflecting on a challenge, focus on the lessons learned or the strength gained. Instead of, "I failed," try, "I learned something valuable."
- Write in the Present Tense: Your subconscious mind responds best to present-tense statements. Instead of, "I will be happy," write, "I am happy now."
- Use Affirmative Language: Avoid negative phrases like "I don’t want" or "I can’t." Instead, write about what you do want: "I am attracting abundance and opportunities."
- Review Your Entries: Periodically revisit your journal to see how far you’ve come. Let your words inspire and motivate you, not hold you back.
Your journal isn’t just a place to vent—it’s a tool for creation. When used intentionally, it becomes a sacred space where you script the life you want to live, rewrite the past to serve you, and plant seeds for a future filled with possibility.
Remember, "Dear Diary" doesn’t have to be an invitation to dread. It can be a love letter to the life you’re creating—one word, one page, one day at a time.