🌴 21. Building a journaling habit feat. Michael Bungay Stanier

If you're like me, you probably love the idea of journaling but struggle to keep it consistent.

Some days I’m on fire, scribbling away, and others... well, my notebook collects dust.

So when I heard my friend Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) (https://mbs.works/) was releasing a new journaling tool, I knew I had to pick his brain about it.

Michael is the brilliant mind behind The Coaching Habit, and now, he’s created The Do Something That Matters Journal. (https://www.mbs.works/do-something-that-matters-journal/)

I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early copy, and wow—it’s stunning. There’s something magical about holding a beautiful, thoughtfully designed journal. It actually makes you want to write.

In today’s episode, Michael shares his candid experiences with journaling (spoiler alert: he’s struggled too!) and breaks down some practical ways to create a journaling habit that works for you.

Here’s what we cover:

• Journaling Styles: The spectrum from free-flowing morning pages to ultra-structured planners—and finding your sweet spot in the middle.
• Purposeful Journaling: Balancing self-reflection with action-oriented prompts to avoid the navel-gazing trap.
• The Power of Cycles: How incorporating six-week cycles creates fresh starts, keeps things engaging, and prevents burnout.
• Michael’s 4 Core Questions: Daily prompts to bring clarity and intention to your day.

Links and Resources:

• Grab The Do Something That Matters Journal (https://www.mbs.works/do-something-that-matters-journal/) wherever you buy your journals.
• Check out more of Michael's work. (https://www.mbs.works/)

Let’s Connect!

What’s your journaling story? Are you hot and cold like me? Or do you have a routine that’s stuck?

Drop me a note on social media or comment directly on Spotify.

Thanks for tuning in—speak to you tomorrow! 🌴

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