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When things feel out of control – and let’s face it, there’s a lot that’s out of our control right now – the best place to start is with YOU. You’ve heard it on every flight you’ve ever taken – you have to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others, and that advice couldn’t be more true for women leaders during this time.
Research shows that sustained stress depletes our immune system, hindering our ability not only to fight illness, but also to maintain normal bodily functions like digestion, hormone regulation, and skin repair. Not ideal in the midst of a health crisis!
But what if we told you there was a simple practice that could help you supercharge your mental, emotional and physical health? (Spoiler alert: there is!)
Research shows that journaling can strengthen the immune system and help relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Not only this, but journaling can help us find clarity, gain new insights, and put things into perspective.
This unprecedented pause in the bustle of daily life has given rise to a unique opportunity to turn inwards, self-reflect and make a purposeful choice about the kind of life you want to live and what kind of leader you want to be through this pandemic and beyond.
Below we’ve shared some of our favorite journaling prompts for women leaders to get you started.
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed, turn off all notifications, and place your phone and computer out of sight where you won’t be tempted. Then grab a journal or a pen and piece of paper and get writing!
Choose a prompt that’s most interesting to you, let go of any expectations and allow yourself to write whatever comes to mind without any judgment or filtering.
Before you begin, take a moment to ground yourself with five deep breaths. Are you ready? Here we go…
As a leader, focusing on keeping yourself strong, healthy, and grounded will have a powerful effect on everyone around you. We hope that these journaling prompts will help you gain insight and emerge from this time of crisis stronger than ever before!