![]() ![]() These are my favorite ways to harness the power of a list: And then, once you start creating that list and your faucet’s turned on, you can start bringing some of those ideas together. Sometimes starting with a list is a way to work with sentence fragments and little pieces of thoughts. If there’s particular area that you’re looking to workshop in your own life-but you’re having trouble writing about it or even getting in touch with it-start with a list.Ī list can also combat writer’s block if you’re overwhelmed by the enormity of the project. I often hear, “Oh, I don’t journal, but I make to-do lists.” Why not elevate the humble to-do list? It is an organizing principle, sure, but a list can also be a really wonderful, accessible way of digging into a subject that might otherwise be unwieldy. Now more than ever, our sponges are so full we need a place to reconnect with how we feel about things, feel out what’s true to us, and help us determine what comes next. Our inner voice is such a strong ally, and a simple analog practice of writing for a few minutes a day can help you tap into that. ![]() It doesn’t take much time if you don’t want it to, and can be an effective a way to organize chaos, relieve stress, or round out a half-formed idea. ![]() ![]() But the beauty of it is that there’s no obligation to put together a narrative or write even a single complete sentence. The way Rubin makes a list is a bit of an art. Drop the long-form journaling (for now), and make a list. Laura Rubin, the founder of AllSwell-a company that hosts writing workshops and makes beautiful paper journals-might have the answer. But if you’re not in the habit, daily journaling can feel more like a chore than a relief or a pleasure. There are a million reasons to keep a journal: to organize your thoughts, to help you remember your days, to mellow your mind when things are busy, to feel even marginally better during times of personal strife. How to Harness the Stress-Busting Power of Lists ![]()
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