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Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.</p> <p></p> <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains 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