Welcome back to Manifest Action! After a year-long hiatus, I'm thrilled to reconnect with all of you as we explore the transformative power of action and manifestation. In this episode, I open up about my journey through analysis paralysis and how my recent completion of a master's in positive psychology and coaching psychology has reignited my passion for education and well-being. I'll share insights on how I've been applying what I've learned to my own life before bringing it to you, ensuring that the strategies I discuss are grounded in personal experience. Join me every Sunday for new episodes as I expand our focus beyond action and productivity to include broader themes that empower both educators and students alike.

This week, we're also diving into a powerful self-journaling practice designed to help you envision your best possible future self. Learn how dedicating just 10 to 15 minutes a day over a few days can align you with your life goals and dreams. If journaling feels daunting, I offer practical tips to make it enjoyable and sustainable, such as starting small, using bullet points, and engaging with nature. Whether you're a journaling enthusiast or a complete beginner, this practice can be transformative at any time of the year. So settle in, listen up, and let's manifest some action together!

[Manifest Action, Positive Psychology, Coaching Psychology, Education, Well-being, Productivity, Journaling, Future Self, Goals, Aspirations, Emotions, Manifestation, Actionable Reality, New Episodes, Self-Journaling Intervention, Envisioning, Short-term, Long-term, Commitment, Bullet Points, Nature, Senses, Prompts]

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Best Possible Self Literature:

King, L. A. (2001). The Health Benefits of Writing about Life Goals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(7), 798-807. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167201277003

Sheldon, K. M., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2006). How to increase and sustain positive emotion: The effects of expressing gratitude and visualizing best possible selves. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 1(2), 73–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760500510676

Carrillo A, Rubio-Aparicio M, Molinari G, Enrique Á, Sánchez-Meca J, Baños RM (2019) Effects of the Best Possible Self intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0222386. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222386