DEVELOPING A JOURNAL PRACTICE IS A SUPERPOWER EVERY MENPATH CAN EMBRACE TO INCREASE MENTAL CLARITY

Kiss brain fog goodbye and start gaining the mental clarity you crave.

Kiss brain fog goodbye and start gaining the mental clarity you crave.

Fuzzy vision doesn’t get you very far

It’s the opposite of mental clarity. It might be a MenPath’s normal mode of operation because of our tendency to become distracted by minute details wherever we happen to be, and this prevents us from achieving the clarity we seek.

Here’s an example:

“You might have experienced a fuzzy state of consciousness in a less than interesting Zoom meeting at work and because you were distracted by vocal tones, body language, and the thought tangents these distractions offer.”

Mental clarity is where MenPaths strive to be most of the time. But it takes some work to achieve it consistently. It’s not only possible but it can be achieved by a 5-10 minute per day journal practice.

I know, I know…I hear you… you’re likely thinking…

  • “I’m not a writer.”

  • ”I hated writing in school, there’s no way I can do it.”

  • ”I’m a terrible speller.”

  • ”F*ck no. I’m a guy, there’s no way I’m going to keep a journal.”

OK, these are very common reactions to the suggestion of keeping a journal, and I get it. I’m asking you to consider doing something about which you’ve formed a preconceived, mostly negative idea.

Let’s Ditch the Negative Self-Talk

Before I get into each of these excuses and talk you back from the edge of the cliff, consider this question because it’s the one question we have to ask ourselves in life continually.

Is our goal important enough to open our mind—just a little—to consider how our preconceived notions might be not altogether correct?

OK, back to the excuses…

Let’s look closer at these

“I’m not a natural writer.”

Are you a natural talker? I’m going to assume that you’re not a selective mute, and if we were sitting at a table having a steaming cafe Americano or a nice cup of Irish Breakfast Tea, you’d be a willing participant in our conversation.

Keeping a journal is like having a conversation with yourself. If you can talk, you can write a few lines in a notebook. That’s all I’m asking you to consider.

”I hated writing in school; there’s no way I can do it.”

What about just thinking about the mechanics of a ‘pen on paper?’ When I was a kid, I wasn’t into writing at all. However, when I was first allowed to use a Biro or ball-point pen (sadly, there were no gel ink pens in those days), my nascent MenPathic nature keyed into the feel of the ink gliding across the paper with minimal pressure. I was hooked on the mechanics of pen on paper.

Start out just doodling or drawing hearts, circles, or anything. Part of the issue at hand is getting used to using a pen for something enjoyable. That’s why doodling or drawing something simple like circles or hearts is a good place to start; it gets us used to using a favorite pen, even if it’s not writing.

”I’m a terrible writer.”

Who cares? You’re not trying to win a Pulitzer Prize. You’re also not going to be showing it to anyone; your journal is more of a tool than something to be read by others. It serves a purpose - to get you in touch with what’s happening in the deepest parts of your consciousness.

I’ll be showing you how to get past this seeemingly unsurmountable roadblock and actually get to a place where you ‘might’ even enjoy this!

”F*ck no. I’m a guy; there’s no way I will keep a journal.”

Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, early US Presidents, British PMs, and even tech titan Bill Gates…have all kept journals for one reason…they knew of its immense power to get past fuzzy vision and tease out the mental clarity they desired.

But you’re no ordinary guy. You’re a MenPath with superpowers beyond imagination. As you progress in the course, you’ll get in touch with these and examine what’s going on so that you can not only embrace your MenPathic superpowers but use them to your advantage.

The MenPathic Journal Practice

Every MenPath can benefit from a regular journal practice. Even if you hate writing or think you can’t write, I promise you that you can and you’ll grow to see it as a trusted friend and place of solace and…dare I say..adventure…?

Journaling helps me process feelings, gets the complaints and negative crap out of my head an on to paper (or onto a screen). It’s also a great practice for recording my gratitude and working out new project ideas.

Journaling can be a very meaningful practice- just like The practices of meditation and mindfulness—it has been exactly that for me.

Rule 1. No Fancy Notebooks

A journal doesn’t have to be a fancy notebook—in fact, the less fancy, the better. Anything you have on hand will do. For decades, I used 99-cent spiral notebooks from Target’s school supply section.

The best thing about a journal practice - is when practiced regularly, it always leads to more mental clarity.

Rule 2. You can even write online or on your laptop

As you likely have heard, I write an online public journal about my life as a MenPath called ‘My MenPathic Journal.’ When I first started it, I didn’t think it would be as meaningful as it became. It’s often the first task I consider each morning.

But a laptop folder is sufficient for storing your journal if you’re inclined more toward typing instead of writing with pen.

Rule 3. There are no rules

Ok, that’s just weird since I just laid out rules 1-3. Yeah, I’m weird like that. Anyway…what I mean is this…

Your journal practice isn’t about following a strict set of guidelines. It can take any form you want to pursue, and here’s the best part.

This course is about the why, and only a little about the how.

The ‘why’ is always the most important guidepost. The ‘how’ is largely left up to the individual to choose. Unless you know why you’re undertaking this activity, the how is just another set of arbitrary rules to live by.

That’s NOT where I come from.

Here’s what you’ll receive…

  • 7 emails over 7 days, each with a distinct focus and a suggested exercise.

    • If you need more than a day to complete one lesson, that’s fine. The other lessons will still arrive daily, and you can spend as much time as you like on each.

  • A 19-page eBook - The MenPathic Journal Method ~ For Guys Who Hate to Write

    • It teaches a three-part journaling method I’ve used for years to achieve clarity around multiple facets of my life.

  • Access to me with any questions that might arise during the course.

    • Got a question? Shoot me a note. I’ll get back to you usually the same day.

Course Cost

  • Originally $107, Now just $67

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