Facing Trauma and Changing My Life with an 'Emotion Journal'

What if you were the one creating your own mental and physical health issues? How would you feel?

The physical ailments that had plagued me for years were caused by trauma hidden deep within my heart and negative thoughts about myself.

I encountered a course that changed my life.

That course was not just about learning knowledge; it was a life-changing four months that allowed me to face myself and awaken the 'subconscious' sleeping deep within my heart.

Facing Trauma

The course gave me the opportunity to face the trauma I experienced in childhood and the self-denying thoughts I had carried for years.

At first, I was resistant to digging up memories I had sealed away deep in my heart. However, with the warm support of the instructor, I was able to open the doors of my heart little by little.

For example, by re-examining memories I had consciously avoided—such as words my parents said to me in childhood or painful experiences at school—I reached the root of the trauma hidden deep in my heart.

No matter how much business knowledge you acquire, the foundation is what matters.

Without that core, even if you succeed temporarily, it will not last.

First, know yourself.

Encountering the Emotion Journal

Applying what I learned in the course, I began keeping a special diary that I call an 'Emotion Journal'.

In this journal, when I first started, I would write down things that were unpleasant or made me frustrated.

Eventually, I would only write down the 'good things'.

At first, writing down things I disliked or recalling unpleasant memories made me feel heavy and gloomy.

'Is it okay to write about such small things?'
'Won't the teacher laugh at me?'
'What I'm thinking about is so trivial...'

Such anxieties crossed my mind.

However, keeping the instructor's words in my heart—'Every joy, no matter how small, and every anger is an important experience in your life. You must not pretend they didn't happen.'—I continued my days of facing myself.

The miracle brought about by an emotion journal

Since I started keeping a journal, surprising changes have occurred.

• Negative thoughts decreased, and positive thoughts increased

• Positive feelings toward myself began to sprout

• Feelings of gratitude toward those around me became stronger

• I became able to set boundaries with others, and I stopped having unpleasant experiences

Solo trip to Thailand - A challenge to overcome panic disorder

I was finally able to realize a 'solo trip to Thailand,' which I could not have imagined before.

For someone like me with panic disorder, traveling abroad was truly a 'miracle'.

The 'good things' I wrote down in my magic journal gave me courage and became a power to dispel my anxiety.

The people I met in Thailand, the beautiful scenery, the delicious food, and my own personal growth.

I feel that everything is a miracle realized by the magic journal.

Conclusion

My encounter with this course and the magic journal changed my life significantly.

By facing my trauma and accepting myself, I was able to awaken the 'joyful emotions from negative emotions' that had been sleeping deep within my heart.

Through this journal, why don't you also face yourself and awaken your 96% subconscious?

How to start an emotion journal

• Prepare a notebook you like.

• Start by writing down your 'unpleasant emotions'.

• Try writing down even the smallest frustrations

• It is important to continue every day.

The magic notebook has the power to change your life.

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