Initial skeptic turned fan
Hi Mark,
I hadn't done any specific reading on affirmations/intentions. I do have some familiarity with meditation [not a daily practice for me but some training] so I wasn't opposed to the idea of setting a clear intention. Affirmations are probably where I'm the most skeptical.
That said, I first used the journal to send me regular reminders to review the higher levels. I customized the messages with questions I wanted to consider.
For example Areas of Focus:
What am I responsible for maintaining?
Review mind map
What area brings me the most joy?
What have I been neglecting?
Which areas attract me and which repel me?
Update mind map
Anything to add?
Anything to remove?
Anything to clarify?
So I have the 20k level set to email me every 2 months, 30k Goals every 3 months, 40k Vision every 4 months, and 50k every 6 months.
I also set up one with my theme for the year that appears every 63 days and a few specific longer-term project ones that show up every 3 months. When I get these ones, I don't necessarily DO anything in particular other than just check in with myself and see if anything comes up that I want to capture.
It's amazing to me to notice how much progress I've made on things without much conscious thought just seeing a few gentle reminders throughout the year.
I'm curious what you're considering using the journal for. Care to share?