Journal writing helps us to understand our thought processes and behaviour patterns. Grab your journal and set aside some quiet time to write in response to the following prompts.

Write a letter to your inner critic. Write down some of the mean things s/he's been saying and then explain to him/her the things you're doing right.

Do a negativity purge. Grab a piece of paper and write about all the negative things that have been swirling around in your mind recently. Don't over think or edit, just write quickly!
Once you have it all down on paper give yourself permission to let the thoughts go and leave them on the paper. You can keep the page in your journal, or dispose of it any way you wish. If some of the situations need to be taken care of in the future, commit to approaching them with a fresh pair of eyes and fresh mindset.

Keep a daily gratitude journal.
Taking time at the end of the day to reflect on the people and things we are grateful for can help lift us out of negative thinking. Whether you're thankful for the 5 minutes you got to enjoy a cup of tea that morning, or for a friend sending a text, or for your dog who shows you unconditional love, focusing on what we do have rather than what we don't helps to switch from a negative to a positive mindset.

CHALLENGE: For the next 2 weeks (or longer), keep a daily gratitude journal. Write down 3 things every evening that you're thankful for that day.
Feel free to share one of today's with us in the comments below!