Why Journaling Is My Favourite Business Tool (and the One I Nearly Didn’t Share)
I recently created the Journal Spinner, a super new freebie that brings together powerful journaling prompts and a little bit of tech-magic.
Excitedly, I asked around and found that other people love the idea too. Duly having created the landing page, my internal doubt engine kicked in for a moment:
“I’ve made this great thing…but do my people actually care about journaling?”
It’s a fair question. Journaling may feel indulgent to some, and I used to feel that way too! But then I tried it! My mood improved. My focus returned. My confidence grew. And yes, I made more money.
What Is Business Journaling, and How Is It Different from Regular Journaling?
The structure is the same one you probably know already. Journaling is an open practice. The goal is to get your thoughts out on paper and express what’s on your mind. There’s no wrong way to do this, and messy pages are very welcome!
In business journaling, your focus shifts toward clarity in decision-making, marketing ideas, and long-term vision.
Try prompts like:
“What feedback did I get from my clients today,?”
“What felt good in my business this week?”
“Where am I overcomplicating things?”
5 Strategic Reasons to Start Journaling for Your Business
Creating a reflective practice in your business is a powerful tool, and you can achieve a LOT in just a few minutes.
For a speedy start, download yourself a copy of the FREE Journal Spinner here
Here are my top 5 reasons why you need to try journaling today:
Ideas from Inside YOU
As the leader of your very own business, your ideas, thoughts, and decisions are the most valuable asset you will ever have. ChatGPT is original, but it's not as good as you. Other entrepreneurs have strategies that work...but not for you.
Sounds a bit woo-woo, but journaling is your shortcut for tuning in to the wisdom and experience that live inside of you. So start with a good prompt, and tune in to YOUR best judgement.
Self-Coaching in 10 Minutes
When you take 10 minutes to reflect on something that's causing feelings in your business, you gain 10 minutes to re-take your own power and remember why you are awesome. Use your notebook as a support tool to make better decisions…and to vent a frustration when needed.
Play with Language to Create Your Brand
You're an online entrepreneur, and that means you NEED language at your disposal. Find your unique words and style, fuse them with good copywriting, and skip off into the sunshine.
Need to learn some copywriting? I recommend Laura Robinson. (affiliate link)
Allow Space to Dream and Be Vulnerable
Paper and notes apps do not care when you just want to play with possibility. Write out that half-baked dream about your big retreat, play with taglines for new projects...and allow yourself to let it all go if need be.
Access the Magic Font of Content
I find that 80% of my journaling questions give me at least 3 new angles and new stories for social posts and emails.
Step 1: Reflect on what your people care about, why they will learn and buy from you, and how your business will help them.
Step 2: Read over your notes and look for new angles and ideas that you want to share in your marketing.
That’s all you need to do to generate 15+ ideas for reels, newsletters, blogs and more in just 10 minutes.
If you ever draw a blank, grab just ONE question from the Journal Spinner and you'll find water in that creative well faster than Timmy can even get in there.
How Can Entrepreneurs Get Started With Journaling?
First of all, you do NOT need a morning routine, a special notebook, or 10 minutes of mindfulness before you start. Journaling is meant to fit into your life.
A few simple ways to start, if you’ve never written for yourself before:
Clear out everything in your mind by writing a huge to-do list
Use prompts and questions that help you focus on something to write about
Set a timer and see what you can come up with in 10 minutes
You may find it helpful to go through this process every day for a week, and make a note of how your mind feels afterwards.
Try the Journal Spinner for Clever Prompts in Seconds
I am excited for you to try the Journal Spinner if you want next level self-knowledge and content.
It gives you:
✨ 200+ thoughtful, strategic journal prompts
🧠 Curated by experts in marketing, mindset, psychology, business and self-care
🎯 A smart way to know which prompt to use next (no scrolling fatigue)
Want to Try Business Journaling Right Now?
Make sure you download the Journal Spinner, then set yourself a timer for 10 minutes and pick one of the randomized questions.
You can write in a digital notes app, a pen-and-paper notebook, or you could even record audio notes for yourself.
Your journal is waiting!
