the ultimate guide to keeping a journal

Journaling is (in my opinion) the number one thing you can do to shift into the higher version of yourself. It's become our little new year's tradition every year on the channel.

Many people don't know where to start when it comes to how to journal for self-growth. So in this video, I'm going to show you the ultimate guide to keeping a journal. This works great for scripting, manifesting, the law of attraction, self-development, how to journal for self-growth, manifestations, goal setting, the list goes on!

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Hey there, I’m Clark Kegley, a pro drummer turned self-improvement advocate. Here on YouTube, I provide guidance to help you transform into your 2.0 version.

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[bill_jennings]

I turn 60 next year and I'm considering starting this activity, and hopefully I'll be able to record some things learned over the past decades to pass on to my children and grandchildren. Thanks for providing this helpful guide (and all of your other content as well). Cheers!

[Nuggett]

On my 3rd journaling year 😊 landed my dream job, dream career, got a raise, used my passport-finally, started rock climbing and over all broke free from my mental holds and got off the hamster wheel. It's also great for working through depression and stress. I look forward to watching your new journal videos each year. It's like touching base with someone who believes in you, even though we're strangers, lol
Thanks Clark 😊 and I hope the year has been great for you and your loved ones 🎄☃️
Tschüss ☕️
Oh yeah, And I started learning german 😊
Auf wiedersehen

[kathleen]

I have severe ADHD and I started keeping a travelers type notebook. I have one for my business ideas, a seed book (this is just my random ideas about life, interests, 3 am thoughts), and a to do book that includes my shopping lists and addresses and important numbers. It's not pretty, it's not dated, but it has helped me tremendously in taking the leap into Journaling and it has helped me get my thoughts down in a central location...no more sticky notes everywhere. I take it in my purse wherever I go. It's not organized inside but it suits me and helps me stay on track. Also being able to look back over it is so helpful to me. Great tips in this video!!

[billybanter]

I used to journal. Just yesterday I found my journal from 2005 and it was really enlightening. There is so much I have forgotten. I had no idea I had such rich relations with women and friends. It was an insight into everything. I am going to start this again.

[BsixhelIxh]

great content, thank you
Front Cover 3:41
Back Cover 9:25
Inside Section 14:48
F.A.Q 19:20

[capscoaching]

Great video 👍🏼
Some additional tips from comments I've read.
1. There is no too late or too old. Your life starts, and is, now. Journaling will help you realize that start!
2. It's not about being good or bad at it. Be you! There is no test, it's for you only. Progress not perfection.
3. An amazing benefit to journaling: Getting thoughts and feelings out of your head and on paper. It allows you to see how they are separate. This will change your life.
4. Journaling allows you to free up space in your thoughts so you can be objective (seeing them from the outside), and, make room for more productive thoughts.
5. Write out what you're grateful for in your journal entries. Showing appreciation makes you happier and will actually build your confidence. Gratitude often shows you what you've achieved.
Happy Journaling!
@capscoaching

[MartinKPettersson]

I lived as a Buddhist monk for 6 years and sporadically wrote a journal about the experiences and insight I had about my practice. Now that I've started my own channel wanting to share this to a wider audience I wish I had had this video to refer to earlier. I can go back to some degree but it's spread out everywhere and no real order to it. Truly some game changing advice here Clark, will be sure to implement some of it from now on.

Thank you for making this.

[CJMilli]

Love your journaling tips Clark! This is the first year I’ve journaled every day (because of you) I’m going back through my journal and making a list of all the lessons I’ve learned, the things I’ve manifested, things that worked well, things that didn’t, and what to keep working on in 2023.. it’s such a gift to be able to do deep reflection.

[MadelineHatch]

I’ve been journaling since 2005! Im 28 and I’m now rewriting it all into a concise readable book 📚 = 📕

[continuumediting]

I think you're the only person I've ever heard that has actively advised AGAINST making Journaling an obligation, a daily task, and now I'm really excited to try and journal again

[bill_jennings]

At about 8:58 you mentioned something about dormant strengths within. That's been sticking with me, and I've gone back a few times and scrubbed over that part again and again. I've decided to make that my journaling moto for 2023: Discovering My Dormant Strengths.

[neverbetter]

I've always been a goal-setter and really feel it has contributed to the many successes I've had in my life.
Many years ago, I encountered this quote and it motivated me to start setting goals instead of just leaving things to chance: "If you aim at nothing, you're bound to hit it." That pretty much summed it up for me!
Thanks for your inspirational videos, Clark, and have a great 2023! 🎆

[KillerMoth_Stumpy]

2:50 one of the reasons I never started is that I thought I waited too long and it wouldn't be as valuable, but that little bit where you mentioned that you were in your twenties when you started and that's what pushed me, I'm starting today. (Good thing my brother got me a fancy leather journal for Christmas)

[Onepointmessage]

I have been following your journaling plan since 2016 and was a client of your 6-figure youtube course. Since then, I have been killing it in my investments and content creation. Thanks for all you do.

[sirblanka]

Did you say three legs? Awesome. Special place in my heart for owners who have "disabled" dogs. I myself have a blind Boston Terrier.... no one would know he was blind. Dogs are amazing.

[omgitsrandii]

You inspired me to start journaling !! I never imagined I’d be so consistent but i actually love talking to to myself so I thought I might as well document it lol

[Shelllmarieee]

Getting ready to make a new journal for 2023! I love the journal with no lines / blank ! It’s amazing to see the process from 2022. Love the fit 🧛‍♀️

[zenobiadecrespin]

I am so grateful to the universe for sending me your way! Love and respect Clark

[achildofanarchy]

Thanks for this, Clark. I got into these videos from you around this time last year when I was looking for a way to journal that would work for me. I started off quite well, in fact the way I was going, I thought I was going to fill it before halfway through the year. Then I lost my motivation/inspiration as I found I didn't get the formatting right for me. I tend to be a massive perfectionist, which didn't help. This video has got me feeling freshly inspired. I know I need to spend some time reflecting and making sure I can set it up to be more effective than last year, while being wary of my perfectionism. I think what I need is a section where I can do some journalling everyday for my wellbeing and improvement as a man. The other sections can be whenever inspiration comes, but I know I need to build this up as as a habit as well.

If anyone else took their time to read this and has any insights based on their experience, I would be grateful to receive a response.

May 2023 be a wonderful year full of learning and happiness for us all.

Peace and love.

[BR-uznj]

I started keeping a consistent journal in 2013 as a writing exercise. While not consistent daily, I am on my 10th year of keeping a journal. When I saw your video, it made me curious as to what you did with your journal. Your philosophy and structure intrigued me enough to consider approaching 2023 differently based on your approach. Thanks for posting the video and sharing the information.