Reading this post, encourages me to stop thinking about journaling and to start journaling. When I saw this I was reminded of the donation you made to our cause and thought I would let you know that we published Valerio journals of the world record breaking journey. If you don’t know what morning pages are, they’re three longhand stream of consciousness pages written first thing in the morning — where you just keep moving the pen for three pages no matter what. So tomorrow is the first day I brain dump my thoughts of the morning on paper… Now… Need to find the right pen to write with , Thank you for sharing and opening your personal life. I saw you speak at the This Week in Startups LIVE event in SF back in September. be — cool. Sorry I misspelled your last name in my comment. They really play a much bigger role than anticipated. There is no criticism or standard in which the quality of them are measured. I’ve written about almost everything from people in my life to new discoveries it is raw as well. Do you only do one page or are you only showing one page? Again, thank you for sharing. And yet, when we arrive at this vaunted point, the masses of people (often rightly) incessantly knocking on the door, one after another, causes far more stress than when you were a mere peon (sp)! Great perspective, This post was fun and more like it would be great, but a word of feedback – 7:30 in the a.m. seems a little early to be worrying about your spelling. Most of you have probably experienced going about your way with unresolved conflicts in your mind. I’m really glad I got to read even this. Because it’s easy to imagine our heroes as unflappable juggernauts, who conquer insecurity with a majestic mental karate chop every morning. Enjoy the process , That’s just not true for lots of people is better to write them clear and correctly on an iPad, it has more meaning and you are not contributing to more garbage by wasting paper. Yes I like these types of posts. I’ve done morning pages for 10 years now (I’m only 28) and I’ve noticed weird patterns — where sometimes it makes bad days worse. Like their real-er selves. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Also, as someone who spends most of his waking hours staring at a computer, it is good to have any excuse to write physically, rather than type. Close. Best post ever…. We just released the book of my friend Valerios journal (includes his blog post, Facebook messages, sms and personal journals) of the world record breaking journey. I definitely would love to see more posts like this. But, i feel more comfortable to write at night, before i go to bed. Morning Pages are now a crucial part of my morning routine. My top tip is to use a Livescribe Smartpen. More posts like this. This is the kind of posts I like: Your spontanious reactions…and “solutions” to day to day life and preoccupations. [I was unsure of spelling]. I always noticed several things when I kept my daily journal up to date. If you need to destroy them to ensure that, go ahead: it's more important than keeping them for reference. My currently nightly routine involves one journal page asking two questions: These two simple questions prevent me from rambling on about the ordinariness of most of my days and target the deliberate practice of self-improvement and gratitude. Think on that so I can share your stuff with my friends & kids…. That was a resolution to me in this year. The practice goes something like this: Every day, after you wake u p and before you do anything else, write three pages, longhand. From one of your most die hard fans, your authenticity is appreciated. Jan 28, 2015 - History is littered with examples of successful (and unsuccessful) people who kept daily journals. In other words, the process matters more than the product. posts like this are perfect. I would look at my notifications first to try and procrastinate. I dont know if im just a part of a big trend or.. but im also do the artists way ..ive learne a good. When we sleep, there are subconscious breakthroughs and connections that we experience that still float around immediately as we wake up. I didn’t know where to start or how to start but seeing this shows me that what I have to do is to just start. Thanks for sharing!! Keep them coming. The Tim Ferriss Show is one of the most popular podcasts in the world with more than 500 million downloads. Thought provoking read as usual Tim! Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog. He is … what is he exactly? I really love the idea of a morning routine like this. Sooo Meta. Morning pages are, as author Julia Cameron puts it, “spiritual windshield wipers.” It’s the most cost-effective therapy I’ve ever found. Or never again? Get Your Own Five Minute Journal today - http://www.fiveminutejournal.com. Thank you healingprim, as your comment helped me resolve my dilemma of weather I should begin keeping an online journal or write it down on paper. I really enjoy your posts in all their dimension. As usual, your writings and podcasts are a great inspiration. writing) you’ll ever encounter. They simply need to get them out of your head, where they’ll otherwise bounce around all day like a bullet ricocheting inside your skull.”. That is what I do most days. It’s always helpful to see behind the curtain at the stressed out little man (who you callin’ little!?) Am 68 years old, but feel, act, and think like a 24-year-old. Anyway, thanks for you great work. Had given up on my writing ambition. Therefore, if you feel strongly about keeping your obligations, a sense of honor about this, it might be helpful for you. I think it’s great to share ideas I write a lot down. Recommended By. Te esperamos! The point of morning pages is to help you get on with your day after all. Paper won! They must be longhand because writing allows you to have time to process your thoughts better. Appreciate point #2. I have to laugh to myself at times when i think “if anyone ever reads this muck, they’ll get the impression I was extremely unhappy or frustrated all the time.” And the contrary is more the rule, probably because I do journal all the gunk out of my head. Although I find many of your posts in the latter category incredibly informative, this post and the one mentioned above have a humanness quality about them which helps people identify with you better and is inspiring in a different way. Great read. As he says, the pages aren’t necessarily intended to be productive or to uncover some great breakthrough. You worded perfectly what I’ve long been using as a method of “thinking on paper”, which allows much more space than working memory. Good job. Koppelman recounted that he discovered the Morning Pages routine from a little book called The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. It ranges from Marcus Aurelius to Ben Franklin, and from Mark Twain to George Lucas. Start writing and don’t stop until you get to the end of page three. read 45 books in 2014 and plan for 30 in 2015 to give more space for production and business building). Saludos desde Buenos Aires. More, please! Highly recommended. I’ve had mine for years, and it’s literally world changing. Thanks for sharing, Tim! Tim – Your humility and transparency are inspiring. It’s a Sunday, so I feel I can take it slow, which is probably the reason it feels great. It’s not always easy to live a transparent life, but I’m sure you’ll find that people appreciate you doing so because it helps to remind us that you have challenges too. Just keep going no matter how illiterate you are. Thanks for sharing.. This is an excellent insight. I like this type of post. love this post. My biggest concern is that I couldn’t write something as “flowing” as this, it reads like prose to me whereas whatever I write tends to be more like a poorly translated instruction manual. A few years back I start block off my Sundays for longer entries or to read past entries. It’s a way to document the happiness that you encounter in life as well. But, for instance: assuming no need for serious fat loss at the moment, can the protein wait until the 2nd hour? I love the personal aspect these types of posts have! Do you add black pepper for absorption? Thanks for sharing you’re human too. One of the main supplemental rules that Tim Ferriss included in The 4 Hour Body was to get 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking. That’s how we’re gonna I found myself purchasing this same journal all too many years ago, never read the artist’s way, in fact I picked out the journal based on it’s cover- I had a mount of some problems and new a I needed to do a mountain of journalling to help me sort it out. I have been inconsistent in my morning journal, and there is no comparison between what follows. Tim makes a point of pointing out that, in practice, if he has hit three out of the five tasks above, then he considers himself to have “won” the morning. It’s been a year since I first discovered morning pages. It wasn’t until bestselling author Tim Ferriss recommended journaling in his morning routine that I started to reconsider my stance. With random incoherent thoughts popping up and distracting you throughout the day. Top post. This is another daily practice I’m juggling and haven’t quite found a groove between meditation, morning pages and object writing. For someone who’s “won” through a lifetime of offense, of attacking, playing the defensive game conflicts with the core of who they are. A while back, I bared my soul in a post about “productivity” tips for neurotic and crazy people (like me). Very helpful. 雷兵老 Bing says: July 9, 2015 at 5:10 pm. I want more like this. 80 percent of people between the ages of 18–44 check their smartphones within 15 minutes of waking up. Doing Morning Pages the Tim Ferriss Way Is Now Easy. Could bitching and moaning on paper for five minutes each morning change your life? Completely agree. Aren’t we smart? (I also keep a separate sheet of paper nearby for “to-dos” as they come to mind; I jot them down and go back to writing). I’m 21, and in my final year at university, with the fear of graduating and entering the ‘real world’ constantly looming over me, and I’ve been in a negative slump, bogged down by my own thoughts. There is a lot to be said for writing in Evernote, but there is also a lot to be said for writing with pen and paper. You taking a page out of Altuchers book? It’s a way to cope with stress in life. Morning Pages means sitting down first thing every morning and writing 750 words, which, at 250 words per page, is 3 pages of handwriting. BUT, when I do go back and re-read the journal posts I have made, you can definitely tell I was shedding some weight that allowed me more energy for the day. I’ve been scribbling and doodling – even if it looks like chicken scratch much of the time. Do you think this particular journal inspires or would you get the same effect with a blank journal? If you enjoyed this story, follow me for more. Could bitching and moaning on paper for five minutes each morning change your life? I literally forget it exists very quickly… I need to find a way to do it long enough to create a habit. I’ve been keeping a daily journal for over a year but I run it as an evening activity (occasionally have to catch up the next day). P.S. So it’s great to have these additional details and actionable advice! The pages aren’t intended for anyone but me. I keep a morning journal myself, and sometimes I ask myself: “Is this what I should be writing about? Your point here (“More book consumption didn’t interest me, as I often use it to procrastinate.”) rang home! It seems as though that journaling is a type of meditation and the way of relaxation. My Ultimate Morning Routine — for Those Who Don’t Have One, How to Avoid Burnout from Working on Simultaneous Projects. 2. and yes please, more of these posts, love the insight. Posted by 2 years ago. I loved your earlier post – “Productivity Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me) – as well. I saw you speak at the This Week in Startups LIVE event in SF back in September. Sometimes you sit down, look at the paper, and think - what is something new I can write today, think of today, say to myself, etc. Thank you. The practise has been transformational, I am now well established on a book project and wholly committed to finishing it. Your explanation is clear and for the first time I actually want to do it. I like that you posted this. I usually journal at the end of the day though… unless I had an awesome dream before getting up!! Before I discovered Morning Pages, I had already established a journalling habit. Keep it up. Ferriss wrote on his blog, “Morning pages don’t need to solve your problems. This is what I most want from you these days. We need more real stuff like this. Container for ideas. Meditation, morning pages, 30 g of protein. Thank you! I suppose it depends on what’s the current goals. I’ve always thought it seems like a stupid waste of time. Thank you Tim, I’m going to start writing as part of my AM ritual!! Tim Thanks! Thanks Tim. " "Nearly every morning, I sit down with a hot cocktail of turmeric, ginger, pu-erh tea, and green tea. Cue Get Shorty! I would enjoy reading more posts like this on here in addition to the super hero type stuff. Part of the reason for that is you are free to be completely honest and uninhibited in getting those thoughts out. .ches (Obviusly still in proces) i wrestell with guitar..i mean..sine i found a one fits all teach-inspire. To quote her further, from page viii: “Once we get those muddy, maddening, confusing thoughts [nebulous worries, jitters, and preoccupations] on the page, we face our day with clearer eyes.”. So, voila, I bought the journal. I did a blog on my workflow a few weeks back that may be of interest to other readers who are looking to maximise the productivity of their morning writing. As you said, a journal is for no-one else’s eyes. Lastly, the reason it works for me is because it’s so easy (wake up, throw on a hoody and write), no high level thinking required. It seems to be important to journal because it’s one of the best ways one can cope with stress, or aluminate the happiness in one’s life. Yeah, this is something I’d love to know too. The sole purpose is to trap your problems onto paper so you can move on with your day. I find this my biggest road block to any writing I guess. I was overwhelmed by the hundreds of heartfelt comments, letters, and more that I received. A feeling that you’re constantly choosing from someone else’s buffet instead of cooking your own food? In short, thanks for the posts. I love this honest commentary on how mess life can look like, feels like and yet you do have results. Here’s one question I’ve learned centers everything, especially for entrepreneurs: “What do I want my day to look like?”. In the morning pages you sign an agreement beforehand, a contract to do them. There are huge benefits to writing, even if no one — yourself included — ever reads what you write. What I needed was a daily and meditative practice of production, like the tea ceremony. What do I do first!? Keith, it’s better than nothing but leaves it short as a large benefit of writing with the hand comes with its physical aspect. Our guest today is Tim Ferriss. I don’t journal to “be productive.” I don’t do it to find great ideas, or to put down prose I can later publish. (Apologies if this comes in twice – I had an error with the first attempt to post a comment), Tim your candor, caring, specificity and quotability are a rare combination that spurs trust and interest and caring for you. They give us all hope that we, with all our flaws, can also be as productive and amazing as you. Anya. (Geez Leweez!). I am doing the 5 Minute Journal now and it seems better adapted to my needs. I saw someone on Instagram hashtag morning pages, googled those words and came across this page, and just wanted to let you know how helpful this has been for me. But what I found for me is that the act of writing on paper provides additional revelations… my handwriting alone is sometimes a window into the nature of my emotional truth that I may be trying to suppress. Rarely more than one or two. Cheers. , Yay for you – and Paper! A Livescribe pen will let you import your journaling into your computer, and you can also use it to take recordings of lectures. Is it because of the 100x more inbound, which decreases a feeling of self-directed free will? Tim Ferriss. It was amongst those pages, that I would thrash through my thoughts each day. Archived. Thanks! I always feel better about myself after writing regardless. Even if you consider yourself a terrible writer, writing can be viewed as a tool that you can and should use. I also noticed that when keeping up with it my handwriting (which is quite good) always got better as well I believe due to the calming and intimate nature of the subject (deeper concentration). Highly recommended." Your books and posts are shots of adrenaline to the spirit. Please! They no longer need to be proven. Be sure to hit the heart so others can see it too and feel free to respond with your thoughts. Morning Pages have become an essential part of how I start my day. Kids who grow up with typing as natural may feel different. It clears me out and gives me awareness of what’s going on behind the surface. Tim Ferriss. In a blog post from earlier this year, Ferriss said, "Morning pages don't need to solve your problems. It’s a bilingual book which I know you would like. It is always eye opening to see how much of a normal guy you are and not someone so successful you don’t have normal people thoughts. I myself, have been contemplating implementing journaling in my daily life. That’s why I have set a role to read less in 2015 (i.e. This is Ted from the quad squad. Tim is an author of 5 #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers, investor (FB, Uber, Twitter, 50+ more), and host of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast (400M+ downloads) I’ve known the value of journaling and wanted to start it for many years but my perfectionist inclinations have held me back for not having something ‘worth’ journaling. I really enjoyed that. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. How to Create a Better Morning Routine . Next, I crack open this large-format paperback (pic from my Instagram): To be honest, I never read the original Artist’s Way, which was recommended to me by many mega-bestselling authors. yes I was only reading about doing this today in another book, so if it works for you then my question is how long do you spend doing this …. I’ve been journaling on and off for years and your right sometimes just bitching and moaning on paper can change your life because you get it out of your head and onto paper which helps let it go so you can move on to better ideas. I’ve been journaling like this for the past 2 years almost every single day. Yes please!! Love your stuff Tim, especially your last blog on journal writing. Hope your well mate. I just purchased “The Artist’s Way” with hopes that it will help settle my overly ambitions mind. Will be trying this. It’s as if I’ve trapped the bullshit into the page and it has left my mind. Hit me up. “Morning pages don’t need to solve your problems. Most people you see on magazine covers have plenty of mornings when they’d rather hide under the covers all day long. I would be curious to hear a comparison between the two and why you moved from one to the other. As long as you can keep that mindset while journaling, we want to see it! They send you an email reminder each morning and allow you to save your ramblings to Evernote. You are making clear things that were not acute to yet so please continue to do so. I really appreciate the clarity of this perspective on journaling as well as the topic you wrote about. I love seeing other folks morning routines. Like you I didn’t read Julia’s book but I did follow her advice of cranking out 700 – 1000 words every morning. Thank you for reminding me that this one weird thing I do on a daily basis really keeps me on track for doing great things. What was my original intention for the book? It may be the most important aspect of trapping thought on paper (i.e. My top tip is to use a Livescribe Smartpen. I have been delaying my journal ambitions because yes, I feel like my writing is so pathetic. Bought her book, The Right to Write, and starting reading it as I rode in the Boston Subway. Yes, keep writing posts like this, and as you always do. Productivity vs. Since Morning Pages are personal to the individual, you may use them for another reason. It was interesting that your posted this now cause I just started writing my morning journal and a bit of inspiration is always welcome. Of those ten, seven have had books, movies, TV shows, and made out successful. Thank you. I highly recommend you to listen to a short audiobook by Jim Rohn called “How to Use a Journal” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-qYHYMdniM. Also when looked at your instagram when reading your email saw Federico Aubele and I listened to his music and fell in love with, completely unexpected side effect. 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