I've been a journal writer almost since I could hold a pen, but it wasn't until recently that I realised that the same tool I use (and recommend to my clients) to manage stress was just as useful in increasing the effectiveness of my workouts. It may seem odd that something as apparently sedentary as writing can help make a workout more effective. When you consider, however, that without careful planning and constant tweaking, most fitness routines will fail to achieve their desired results, it becomes a little less surprising.

I use my journal both to motivate myself, and to actively plan out my routines