Creating Clarity with Journalling
When you have a full inbox, clients who need attention, and a website waiting to be updated, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. You launched your business to help others, yet sometimes your own wellbeing and free time get pushed to the side.
One of the simplest yet most powerful tools I’ve found to create clarity is journalling. In fact, pairing journalling with meditation can be a game-changer for both productivity and peace of mind.
Why Journalling Works
Some of the world’s most successful leaders turn to journalling as a daily practice. Steven Bartlett often shares how journalling helps him process his thoughts and keep focused on what matters most. Oprah Winfrey has long spoken about the power of gratitude journalling to shift perspective. Even Richard Branson has credited writing things down as one of his keys to clarity and creativity.
If journalling supports people at the top of their game, it can absolutely help entrepreneurs and wellness leaders like you to create space, stay organised, and manage stress.
My Own Experience with Journalling
When I worked as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a large corporate company, I often felt stress daily. After training as a yoga teacher in 2019, I was introduced to meditation and journalling, and the difference was remarkable.
Starting my mornings with a yoga class or short meditation cleared my mind before I even opened my laptop. Over time, I noticed I was less anxious, more productive, and even the things that used to irritate me (like a difficult colleague) no longer had the same effect.
In the evenings, I got into the habit of writing about my day and listing the priorities for tomorrow. Putting it down on paper released it from my mind, which helped me sleep much better. Later, I began writing gratitude lists and reflecting on what had gone well. That simple shift meant I started looking for the positives each day, and more seemed to appear.
Journalling Creates Clarity
The power of journalling lies in its ability to:
Slow the mind so racing thoughts feel less overwhelming.
Create mental space for clearer decision-making.
Release stress by putting worries on paper.
Bring focus to goals, priorities, and next steps.
Encourage gratitude and a more positive outlook.
For entrepreneurs and wellness leaders, this clarity is invaluable. It allows you to see what truly matters, stop spinning your wheels and use your time more intentionally.
These aren’t just personal observations - research consistently shows journalling can improve mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and boost resilience. As PositivePsychology.com explains, the benefits range from emotional release to greater focus and productivity (read the full article).
From Mental Clarity to Business Clarity
Just as journalling clears mental clutter, having a Virtual Assistant clears business clutter. When your inbox is overflowing or admin tasks are eating into your energy, you can’t show up fully for your clients or your creativity.
That’s where I come in. As a VA with over 12 years’ experience at C-suite level - and a deep understanding of the wellness industry - I help entrepreneurs create the same sense of clarity and ease in their business that journalling brings to the mind.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve never tried journalling, start small: write down three things you’re grateful for, or a quick brain dump of tomorrow’s to-dos. You may be surprised at how much lighter and clearer you feel.
And if you’re ready to extend that clarity into your business operations, let’s chat. Together, we can create the space you need to focus on what you do best.