How writing can help you lose weight.. write yourself to wellness through journaling

Picture this…it’s 1985. Imagine a tween girl lazily laying in a park, on a sunny, bright day. She’s holding a glittery purple pen and a pink-princess journal, scrawling about unicorns and heartbreak high – “dear diary…”.
That is the cliché people visualise when thinking of “journaling”.


But it’s not 1985. It’s 2021.

Journaling is now a form of self-discovery through expressive writing, that aims to understand the complexity of human psychology, and adds clarity to emotions.

In a University of Texas study called “How do I love thee? Let me count the words: the social effects of expressive writing” researchers found that participants who wrote about their deepest thoughts and relationships were more likely to engage in intimate discussions…strengthening their relationships through the simple act of writing.

Further research found in Science magazine, and by Emmons and McCullough also supports positive outcomes from letting go of emotional hang-ups. Using journaling as a method of ‘downloading’ highs and lows from participants' minds, over a ten week period, showed that they were more happy about life.

Journalist, Michael Grothaus even writes that there are studies suggesting journaling can strengthen the immune system, reduce blood pressure, and aid in better sleep (Grothaus, 2015).

Journaling isn’t specific to happiness and health either.

It helps in business and success too. Scientific positive psychology research shows a positive mindset results in:

31% higher productivity,
37% higher sales,
3x more creativity.

Writing accesses the left hemisphere of the brain, which is analytical and rational (Psychology Notes HQ).

This frees up your right brain to create, wonder, and ‘feel’. This sense of harmony allows us to boost brainpower and become more creative thinkers…better understanding the world around us, making a big difference in our well-being (Grothaus, 2015).

However, simply writing a “brain dump” of words on a page may feel great…it might even make you feel happier, but there’s little evidence that it will increase your well-being.

For journaling to have a positive impact on health, there needs to be prompts or guidance.


Including daily notifications that will guide you through choosing the right prompt for the most positive experience. No matter what prompt you choose you will find yourself able to easily express emotions through writing.

Your will discover…

A boost in ‘feel good’ mood,
Enhanced sense of well-being,
Reduce symptoms of worry before an important event (like a work meeting);
Discover improved working memory (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005).

You do not need to be an accomplished writer or a literary genius to get started. Each lesson will help you to break down barriers and make you more mindful of your actions.

That’s not all…

Each daily lesson is attached to a daily check-in, designed to keep you on track and focused. Plus, there is a mid-challenge review, designed to tap into your thoughts and improve program adherence.

By the end of the challenge, you will be equipped with the mental strength, freedom and building-blocks to help make journaling an automatic habit; for more happiness, success and authentic self-growth.

By journaling about the things you really enjoy, focusing on your  responses, and making them a reality, you  will feel better a happier.

This means that you don’t need to turn to food to experience joy anymore. As a result, it can help you lose weight seemingly effortlessly when your main focus is not on eating and food. 

If you’re struggling with your weight and dieting, I want you to know that it’s usually not about the food...It’s often about the fact that you're not taking care of yourself and you're filling those voids with foods that give you pleasure.

To conquer that issue, try tackling the journaling prompts which will help you to figure out what your needs actually are. 

Spoiler alert: it's probably not a bag of chips or a bar of chocolate.

When you write your responses, you should feel happiness or light up a bit at the thought of the things your soul craves.

When you feel that, you'll know that you’ve hit gold. That’s the real you speaking, and it’s time to listen.

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