Change your story using my How to Journal Method

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I’d like to share with you about a time that I changed a story that could have been very negative into one that was positive for me. 

I remember in 2006, I was so excited to move to a new city with my daughter for a fresh start. I was so full of hope and promise, but the truth is that even though this was the right thing to do at the time and I grew in many ways, it also turned out to be extremely hard. Shortly after I moved, I had to replace the transmission in my car, some of the money I was counting on was not coming in, my love life was in the dumps, and my job was a huge change from what I was used to. It was all overwhelming and just pretty darn difficult. 

I could have felt sorry for myself and given up, but instead I pushed forward - always looking for the positives while journaling A LOT.

Once again, writing saved me.

It was through writing that I decided to do something many people told me I was crazy to attempt…I signed up for a half marathon. And not only did I sign up for a half marathon, but I committed to working with Team in Training. This organization gets runners guaranteed race entry, a rally & dinner, training support, and more. In exchange for this, I was to raise about $4000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. And did I mention the race was in San Francisco? There are a lot of hills in San Francisco!

So I could have felt bad that the move wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, but instead I decided to change the story from one where I felt sad and bummed to one where I would help others while creating an opportunity for my own growth. 

Training was tough and fundraising was laborious, but it was also a lot of fun, and I met several good souls along the way. I journaled through this journey while staying positive & resilient. And let me tell you, when I finished my half marathon, I felt like I could conquer anything…I could get through any obstacle that came my way. Journaling helped me create the mind power and the habits I needed to keep going. 

So what about you? Do you have a story you want to change? Have you thought of using writing to help you through a big change, a transition, or a life event you want to make choices about? Is there one story you want to change in your life, so you can look at it from a new perspective? If so, I can help you. 

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