037 - Deep Dive into Routines: Leveraging Evening and Morning Rituals for Success

De-Escalation Conversations

In this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Kerry Mensior delves into the powerful impact of evening and morning routines, with a focus on the practice of journaling.
Kerry emphasizes the importance of reflection and introspection through journaling, detailing the "WLAG's" approach to capturing Wins, Losses, Aha's, and Goals.
He explores the significance of journaling in personal growth and trauma healing, providing insights into the neuroscience behind its effectiveness.
With practical tips and techniques, Kerry guides listeners through establishing their own journaling routine and integrating it with mindfulness and meditation practices.
Furthermore, he shares his personal morning routine, highlighting the pivotal role of consistency and exercise in his healing journey.
Tune in for valuable insights on using routines and journaling as transformative tools for personal growth and healing.
The Power of Gratitude:
"Your brain does not allow you to be in gratitude and in survival state at the same time, what will happen is if you go into gratitude, your brain will go, oh, I'm safe, and you'll shift into executive state."

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The Power of Journaling:
"When we write, especially by hand, we engage multiple areas of our brain, including those are involved in thinking language and working memory."

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Goal-setting and Journaling:
"A journal can be your road map and a companion in this journey."

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The Importance of Introspection:
"At the end of each day or sometimes maybe even a week, you can write about what you learned, what you struggled with, and how you can improve."

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The Power of Journaling for Trauma Healing:
"It definitely increases your positivity, and it opens your mind up to more opportunities for success."

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