Journal of Intentionality

Description

As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, it is Dr. Andrea Hempel’s goal to increase awareness around self-care to help individuals cope better by becoming more accountable for self-care routines. Self-care is important because it can increase longevity, happiness, and resilience. The JOURNAL OF INTENTIONALITY focuses on tracking evidence-based self-care themes and coping techniques, such as: exercise, good sleep, gratitude, nutrition, hydration, meditation / deep breathing, mood tracking, religion/spirituality, socialization, and time outdoors. Topics for reflection and journaling are also included: positive self-statements, self-reflection, and intention setting (which originates from cognitive behavioral therapy techniques). The best way to increase self-care is to be intentional, prioritize self-care, and hold oneself accountable. The JOURNAL OF INTENTIONALITY can aid in holding yourself accountable through self-monitoring and journaling. Research has found that self-monitoring and journaling can be successful in helping with self-improvement. Data can be collected daily with the charts provided in this book to track correlations and trends specific to your self-care and coping. These self-care practices will become easier and more natural when practiced consistently. This book is a great guide toward better days ahead!