I Journaled Everyday for 10 years. Here’s What I Learned.

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You’ve probably heard ‘great minds think alike” - that’s true. So many great minds throughout history kept journals. I believe it's the number one tool you can do to change your life.
Journaling is to self-improvement what diet is to exercise. You apply all the self-improvement lessons inside your journal so this 'education' doesn't turn into only 'entertainment.'
So in this video, I'm going to give you 5 surprising benefits I’ve gotten from 10 years of keeping a journal. Hope you dig it!

[@clarkkegley]

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[@jasonortiz2375]

Outside is great! Phoenix is home to me so it makes the video, more familiar when watching if that makes sense. Love what you say man.

[@lilliza83]

Yes film more here love it!

[@Swatioza7985]

Sir, I want a suggestion... I m living in India M married and have two kids .. I was a teacher but currently staying home cauz younger daughter is too young I have issues with my in-law( mother). I want to bye a new house but my husband is not ready for it as I m living separate from my in law but I m taking care of them though she used abusing language for me and my parents.. she curse my unborn child (both) like (I can't say ) what should I do I want to have a beautiful house but my husband is putting a condition we will buy a new only If I m agree to live with her again like before.. for me it's like killing my self respect.. cauz I already tolerate alot. I m already broken mentally and emotionally.. cauz here I got love care but never got respect... pls guide me should I keep my self respect aside and kneel down... or just stay and live like this

[@user-bw8xo5nt9e]

what puts people off, or abandoning a journal, is the time is takes out of your day. It doesn't matter if you have nothing to say, a just a spark of an idea can fill a whole page.

[@rishabhsingh1406]

I trued applying for the program many times but it always shows that we are completely booked.

[@axelsylvian]

I've started journalling digitally by opening my camera and talking into it and it's really helpful to me to clear my thoughts and also helping me improve on my talking abilities overal. Then I upload my journey for KZbin content, which might not be incredible but who knows, it might be the start of something great. 🤷‍♂

[@gxmfu]

@@stevenp8222 if he looks at the content and says "i want to post this on youtube" how will he get blackmailed from it

[@TNT_1398]

I have the same idea! It will also improve our creative side

[@TNT_1398]

@@stevenp8222 i think you're being too pessimistic and forgetting the fact that online media is tailored. What you see online is not reality. People have control what they want you to see

[@punkrocktony2065]

I’ve never heard that that’s really cool. Good idea

[@zupergurkan]

​@@stevenp8222but he's already uploaded it to the internet? Free to access for all. It's like if someone posted a swimsuit picture on their instagram and someone DMd them saying they would repost it. What kind of blackmail is that? It's already out there?

[@LuuLpz]

I'm a linguist and I can confirm that writing things by hand activates more areas from the brain than the keyboard writing. In fact, when you're learning a languague one of the recomendations is journaling in that language, writing it by hand

[@user-bw8xo5nt9e]

I started my first dairy in 1972, but I didn't formalise my journal habit until 1979. The work is massive, and even more so when I sat down to transcribe the entire collection. It's very therapeutic looking back, but it's painful, and not recommended for the faint of heart. Journalling, is such a part of my pysche now, it's like breathing.

[@JenJenANDChrissy]

I prefer typing my journal instead of handwriting in it. I find typing gets me to my stream of consciousness faster and I can really tap into what's really bothering me. I've had countless epiphanies while typing because I wrote the sentences quickly without fear of self judgement. The words formed from my keyboard almost as if someone else were typing them. I read these words as I type which is almost like I'm reading the words of a coach. Another reason why I prefer typing over writing is that I know 100% that no one will get a hold of my journal and read it if it's password protected. I had a very impactful even happen when I was in junior high and my older sister who bullied the hell out of me, found my diary and read it aloud to the whole family. My father (also a big bully) and she would laugh and quote from my journal to poke fun at me. I will never let that level of intrusion happen again, so I have my journal password protected online. That website is my sacred, safe place to be vulnerable and I love it.

[@aprilmae137]

Yes! Physically writing with your hands makes SUCH a difference when it comes to journaling.

[@redemissarium]

its indeed, we kinda touch our subconscious when we write on paper with our own hand. I dont have such feeling typing in computer

[@lucas6684]

I think it maybe based on your typing skill, my opinion is it the same if you type as fast as you thi k

[@EmilReignited]

I've been on self improvement for quite a while now, but journaling was one of these things that I always knew about, but never got into. (I guess many can relate) So this video really changed my mind and convinced me to start 🤝

[@fane6154]

On the same boat here. I tried journaling a few times but always eventually stopped. I finally started changing my habits though and improving myself again.

[@kathiannlittle3098]

I have always said the the energy in hand writing is like pouring out the experience you are writing about. Purge the bad and increase the love vibration. ❤️

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

As an avid journaler, I agree with all your points. Journalling is just a simple yet dynamic exercise to associate with our own respective routines.

[@finemathematics8686]

I agree. Journaling is a wide spectrum of benefits, from lowering anxiety to navigating one's life to new waters.

[@janetsuiter1889]

Everything you are saying is so real for me. I learned not to write stuff out, but I draw out stuff I want to remember or think about in a deeper realm.

[@NicolaWinters]

I’ve just started regularly journaling this year and it’s been so good to actually slow down and process my thoughts. Thanks for a great video!

[@mindsetofthefew]

I find that journaling helps me get rid of negative thoughts and feelings in me, it helps me record what I learned from the day, what to do and not to do and so on. However, I should be more consistent in my journaling as I sometimes miss a night. Thanks for sharing this Clark. You're awesome. 🙏

[@erikabright]

I started journalling 2020 after a heartbreak from a long-term relationship. This helped me to grow and improve in so many areas in my life that needed change. Great video.

[@lunaa_2664]

I don't think I have ever agreed more with a video before! As someone who has journaled since 2011, I know all this to be true. Well said!

[@sheholdsrainbows6884]

You are an absolute great human being! This is by far my favorite video that you have created! I truly took every word to the soul. Please make more videos like this. I could pick your brain all afternoon. Grateful for your content. this video also finally gave me the desire to journal again. I use to everyday for a very long time and then due to trauma (odd to say because journaling is suppose to help with trauma lol) of having my journal being exposed and used to hurt me. However, this is totally my sign to start again! Bless you!

[@MBird-ld6uv]

I did journaling every day for a year as my resolution for that year. It was amazing. It gave me a boost of self validation and self-love that I didn't expect. I have fallen out of doing it since that year, but you are very convincing and encouraging, giving me more reasons to go back and do some journaling again! Also, I love seeing so many filled journals all stacked together. Very cool 😎

[@jessplansandwrites]

Excellent video! Your thoughts about therapy are spot-on (I once did a support training at university where we learned exactly that-to help people figure out their own solutions). What I also enjoy about journalling is the haptics-nice paper and a pen that writes well. And yes, I would love more videos outdoors!

[@OrchidGardenArt]

I love your comment about handwriting having an energy about it. You are so right. Also your relating journaling to being an active form of meditation - again you are so correct in that assessment.

[@MindfullyMindy]

Journaling changed my life from the inside out. Better, I listened to Clark and others on how to focus my efforts with a goal, a question. You can change for the better and into the best. My journaling helped me be more outgoing, healthier physically and mentally, and to trace back the source of negative habits or thoughts so I could address them with compassion. I even took it further, according to my therapist’s advice, and use it to allow my younger selves to talk out their feelings. Then I show myself care, attention, compassion, and grace. This is a powerful tool.

[@inkandivy1794]

I really needed this Clark but, not for the reasons you may think. I have a brain tumour and have found everything incredibly difficult to do, I just had my first day out of bed in 7 weeks today! I've been wanting to write in a journal for so long but I feel like for the longest time I've been incapable of completing any task..even having a shower can take me all day to work up to because of pain/dizziness etc. The reminder that journaling is time I can take for myself and I don't need to accomplish it with speed has just taken so much pressure off. Most days I can barely see so even if I write a page here and there when I'm able I will feel good about it.. its the assembling of my thoughts that counts not the time it takes to get them on paper ❤ Thank you for another wonderful video, meant more to me then I can express x

[@ItsMeIshir]

I hope, journaling gives you a way of putting down your thoughts and keeps your spirits high....

[@Missmamaloula]

People have legitimately healed brain tumors with Dr Joe Dispenza's work.

[@jasonmcdaniel8212]

Journalling is placing value on yourself, investing. Valuing your thoughts, impressions, emotional state, vs just letting life go by unobserved. I regularly search my Evernote journal for past lessons or insights. Perhaps w OCR, one can catalog a digital archive of hand journaled notes and have the best of two worlds.

[@fisherman23]

Love the outdoor session! Perfect video for the midway point of the year.

[@TAHA666]

completely agree with the 'handwritings have a different energy than seeing typewriting' ! Writing by hand automatically feels which thought I want to prioritize, which words actually matters, sometimes I can see that I want some better words here- things like these brings more clarity towards authentic goal and separates goals that are influenced by others.

[@UriValdez]

Ive always write on journals and always have been criticized by many, but its an incredible way to know yourself and have conversations with yourself not to mention improves self love.

[@pr5113]

I have started to journal since June, 2023. I have started feeling better after journal and this video will help me to flourish more.

[@hcervantes06]

Bro! Love the video. Your points really resonate with me. I have been journaling for 3 years, and this video is a great help and inspiration to keep going. Yes, keep making videos outside!!

[@kendravanwesemael6863]

Thank you for saying that negative selftalk was developped through years. You can´t change it in 6-12 months. That hits something in me *grabbing my journal*

[@laurenbeveridge6313]

Great video! Love watching videos about journalling. Ive journalled every day since 2020 and I love it. Love the filming outside!

[@TriUnityCircle]

I have a number of different Google docs separated in different categories as well as a hand journal. The Google docs are less impactful but are faster, easier to organize by category and are convenient for noting thoughts and plans (I don't intend to forget) on the fly while the hand journal is where I can really drive certain points home, wrestle with unsupportive thoughts and catalog significant life events. I appreciate these insights and tips and will certainly add them to the repertoire. You're the man Clark!

[@noelstrandholt4633]

These are my all time favorite videos you do. These and book reviews. I’m here for it.

[@tejaabd]

Much needed video for this phase of my life thank a lot man ❤😊

[@Beyoselfeveryday]

I loved and needed this video!! Thank you ❤

[@peacefulwarrior4867]

Thank you for sharing! Great content! Yes, please keep posting outside as its really important for peoples wellbeing to be in nature and you are an amazing role model.

[@projetosdabru]

Exactly same experience here, journaling since I learned how to write and just never stoped it (I'm in my 30s). I spent like 5 years not reading all my past entries, just adding new ones and then I sat down and litterally spent some days reading everything when I was going thought a tought phase, and the thing that I found in a middle of a depression is something that I have completelly forgotten: love for myself. It changed everything and still does, I have a LOT o fear but I see myself so much more abble now to live the life I want, not the life I got. Fantastic self-improvement, sometimes we overproject stuff and gets messy. Journaling is, in my opinion, a pure source of magic.

[@abionaoladipupo4649]

Hey,I really love your comments, that's amazing

[@amidamian]

I love the video, great job Clark!

[@barbz99]

Great video. Really enjoying your content. Love the humour and keepin’ it real asides about your life.

[@francoperez167]

I say "this is one of the best videos of clark" in each video that I see 😂 The quality of content that this man is throwing at us is amazing. Thanks

[@TransitVZW]

Clark , You are my Superman! Thanks for all !

[@born2bleedclothing201]

The part about handwriting being slower & MEANT to be slower because of our racing thoughts REALLY resonated! 🤘Steve

[@jmozart198]

Thank you for this video, Lately I've been struggling to journal. In reality I have not been allocating the time to do it and giving myself the compassion needed to continue. Long story short my journal scares me, and my thoughts are rapid and constantly beating at the door of my mind. All the benefits you listed are exactly what I needed to hear.

[@erikuu96]

In some of my failed attempts to journal, I did realize the patterns that keep repeating, I remember finding notes from almost 8 or 9 years ago and I was surprised that they could've been written last week, sticking with it will help you move forward, or else you'll forget and do the same sh*t all over again.

[@MsLadyFuchsia]

I've been keeping diaries and journals since I was in 3rd or 4th grade (still have my very first one). 30 years on, I've got at least 20+ diaries. And I can attest to what you say about recurring life lessons and still seeing the same patterns from years ago! I'm not sure what it is, but I think those areas in my life are ones that need more attention or where I need to figure out how to deal with things differently b/c I'm blocked by something or react in the same way to get to that place and just haven't improved upon. But totally agreed, it's a slow learning process that won't necessarily go away in one shot.

[@R-47i]

🎉 Friend I'm an English beginner. Yet, glad to hear that

[@yourawakeningconsciousness1004]

I love journaling myself. Sometimes I use pictures to put in there too. I love looking back on old journals and see how much I have grown. Everything you said is so true. Thanks for the video.

[@ZarpeParadise]

Great session. Love the outdoors!

[@abstract-thoughts]

Amazing video as usual. I've been into personal growth for years and I already knew the benefit of #5 before you said it- this world is way too fast paced. We need to slooww down and not be so in a rush. And yes to outside videos!

[@MsJANCAT]

I love Journaling. I've learned so much from myself. It's strange I used to journal when I was in high school, but I was very inconsistent. I haven't been using it for long, but I've been Journaling almost everyday.

[@user-ek3wh9xp5d]

The videos outside side is definitely it my man keep up the good work. I have stacks of journals this video was a helpful aid towards my writing craft!!!

[@angelauk4]

Oh and yes, more videos outside. We are so envious of that incredible landscape. X

[@shawnburge4978]

So your the one I got that from. Thanks bro. I did 2021 and this year picked it back up. So far everyday tracking. 👍

[@sevgiyilmaz9175]

Stop looking, start listening for the answers…😮 love that!

[@donnaminter4753]

This has helped me so much! Journal your journey !

[@backseateats9513]

What goes in a journal entry

[@JohannaHunt]

Journaling is life! You’re a great example

[@estefyramirez6508]

My psychologist had recommended me to do journaling and I couldn’t find a way to do it and this is the best video I’ve seen!! Thank youu 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jenniferlindsey5480]

Thank you so much for addressing the repetitive, slow growth aspect. Very encouraging.

[@tonylopez3154]

Good insights man, thanks for sharing your thoughts about journaling

[@cindyborcherding8927]

CCCCCLARK! I love all of your videos but this one might be my favorite. Why you ask?? Because of what you say about handwriting! 200% I believe in the "magic" of writing. ❤ Man, I love it so much. I wish people realized the importance of WRITING ... it imprints on our hearts. Your handwriting is like your fingerprint, unique and special. And as you said, whenever I see my sister's handwriting in a card it makes me feel a connection that you do NOT get from an email or typed note. THANK YOU CLARK!

[@mumsyxc]

So is your handwriting the ONLY thing that is unique about you? Are you just a cookie cutter if you don't write by hand? When Maya Angelou died, the Schomburg Center in Harlem set up an exhibit case of letters that had passed between her and other Black luminaries (e.g. Malcolm X). Every single one of them was typewritten. If a person has no unique voice except in his or her handwriting, why bother?

[@amiryoutube.]

Another reminder of the benefits of journaling, really gonna try apply this to my life.

[@shannondebeer2350]

This is an excellent video. Thank you Clark

[@viktorarsovski1]

Oohh mann are those reoccurring lessons amazing and funny and sad at the same time, I too realized that every year some problems I have faced last year, occur today and it reminds me that i had journalled about it a year or two ago and I have already passed through that limiting belief or problem and makes me feel grateful and gives me confidence that everything comes at a pass with time and everything will be okay one day

[@BeautyAndHealth101]

And yes!!! Clark, I think you sould continue to record videos outside. I love the outdoors, and I think it also helps to keep viewers attention even more.

[@pedrohenriquecavalcantegom1305]

Great video, this is one of the habits that I urgently need to get back.

[@TinasWomenSelfLove]

I❤started to journal down my feelings into my journal ❤feels so good , I felt my inner self is expanding ❤❤❤❤❤

[@craftyhodges]

Excellent video! Love the outdoor setting. I’ve following you for a very long time and have become a dedicated journaler because of your class and videos. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@JamesRobert-qc9te]

Hello there beautiful. It’s nice having you here, you a fan also . Would like to get to know you more that’s if you do not mind…

[@ThriveTools_Eden]

Thanks for raising the frequency of the planet with all this cool content I like filming vids to journal. I like seeing how my face and vibe changes overtime. Anyone reading this has tried filming themselves consistently over a period of a few years?

[@DawnMontefusco]

James Pennebaker (the grandfather of expressing writing) proved that science not woo proves that handwriting connects to a part of your brain that is near your pain section (emotional and physical pain) James discovered that handwriting jour along reduced pain (emotional and physical) and lessened people’s use of meds for 6 months. Great video!

[@JamesRobert-qc9te]

Hello there beautiful. It’s nice having you here, you a fan also . Would like to get to know you more that’s if you do not mind…

[@fane6154]

I recently started working out and eating better. I came out from years worth of depression and I'm still healing but I regret nothing about taking those first steps to self improvement. I wouldn’t be here if it weren't for my past self which is why I want to start journaling. I know that my journey is still ongoing, so I would love to leave down passages regarding my day, thoughts, and feelings. So I can move on and look ahead with nothing and no doubt to hold me down.

[@Sarah-cq7uu]

I loved it. Merci Monsieur Clark 😊 And yes, more videos outside plz ;-)

[@gabrielengle8710]

Your videos are very refreshing to watch.

[@BeautyAndHealth101]

I have been journaling for a little over 5 years and everything he's saying, I can say with experience, is so true. Especially the part where he mentions you are able to see your past self in a non judgmental way. I have for years encouraged all of my friends to journal, and now most of us do 😊

[@Onelethalangel69]

Since i was 9 now 54. Lost 8yrs worth one time in Maryland due to flooding from a hurricane 😢

[@cartinofmilk]

love the video !!

[@gma904]

Love this! I just discovered it myself. Outdoors, yes!

[@lastwaltz]

it’s like you read my mind😭 i was just thinking of starting journaling today

[@annieg5100]

Yes please more outside. I have been journaling for awhile now and I have realized that I start out writing about maybe something that upset me and I’m writing and writing and before I realize it I’m writing about something that happened maybe in my childhood or teenage years and by the time I’m done I stop and wonder how the heck did I trigger a memory from then and I end up feeling like I must have had it penned up and journaling is a way I unlock and move on from it. I have also discovered that when I’m writing about a problem I’m facing at that moment and like you said as your writing you find out that you knew all along well that happens to me or just the opposite while I’m writing I figure out a solution right then and there. Thank you so much for your videos they really do help me.

[@JamesRobert-qc9te]

Hello there beautiful. It’s nice having you here, you a fan also . Would like to get to know you more that’s if you do not mind…

[@conniesaayman5038]

Been trying aomw journaling, everything you say had been my thoughts as well. Juat need to get it off the groud again. Journal helps me to groud myself, the reason why ....the slower is good😊

[@phanithsary8526]

I love to watch and listen more about ur techniques for journaling ..sending love from here ❤❤❤❤

[@David-ho1em]

Just the inspiration I need. I saw an interview with Paul Theroux who supposedly wrote all of his novels, journals and travel diaries by hand. That's 50+ works, many of which are over 500 pages (typed-out). Inspiring. I find writing by hand to be so tedious, but I'm sure the more you do it the more natural it starts to feel. Also, I don't think there's anything terribly wrong with typing. It just allows you to be a little more reckless.

[@danielaesguapa6055]

Your skin is looking really good Clark! Keep doing what you've been doing ;p

[@marioitalobg]

Thank's a lot for this content!

[@vinitagrin4916]

Thank you Clark! 😘

[@akay6241]

I started my journalling today and also read it back out to an audio reading as well.

[@Leogurl14]

YES! Please do more videos outside! 😃

[@AdrianasWonderland]

journaling is something i have been doing since being a little kid, i always journaled and planned my dayd ALWAYS! sometimes i even get scared a little when i see my plans from 2009 when i WAS NINE YEARS OLD! i don't know what made a little kid journal, but i know that it will take me to my sucess, i am sure of it. thank you for this video

[@eliasrisberg2893]

Yes, more videos outside!

[@lnoir493]

I love how real this guy is

[@MrKrupabhaskar]

love the background, over these green mats!!

[@emikoflores7394]

This is Amazing and encouraging!

[@marianoalvarez6467]

Outside looks awesome! More videos out there sounds good

[@alexlundgren4592]

You just blew my mind

[@dlfactorgamingexperience]

Thanks a million!!!😍😍😍

[@thedafarmer1305]

Outside makes a very attractive setting that complements your journaling message.

[@saidabouhdar3483]

This video is the best. Thank a lot

[@adlablackwell2875]

Love the video being filmed outdoors - much better than vibe than the darker studio type filming.

[@kimberlyray3687]

Yes, more videos outside. I love doing videos outside so much better

[@Onelethalangel69]

Please and Thank you so very much for your time and videos ❤

[@ia2819]

Awsome information Clark 👌 👍

[@the_healedgoddessproject]

Really great video !!!

[@yreldafernandez7188]

Hi Clark I'm new too you're channel I love journaling as well ❤️🥰

[@bestboy897]

your vids are gold

[@dquizell]

Love this and so true