Home » Coaching Blog » Coaching Tools & Resources » Journaling » Use Affirmative Writing To Get Clients Unstuck And Connected To Their Goals | by Lynda Monk Use Affirmative Writing To Get Clients Unstuck And Connected To Their Goals | by Lynda Monk Last Updated: November 29, 2022 Reading Time: 2 min Lynda Monk ShareTweetShare8Pin1826 Shares Whether you're a coach, counselor, therapist or social worker, affirmative writing is a great exercise to offer your clients who are making changes and attempting to bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be. And it's also a great journaling exercise for your own self-care and visioning. Affirmative writing is where we write to bridge the gap between our current reality and our desired outcome, whether it's events, goals, feelings, situations or something else. We write as if these things are already so—including our feeling state. Tip: Feelings are the magnet when it comes to realizing your dreams and goals. Henriette Anne Klauser, author of the book, Write It Down, Make It Happen – Knowing What You Want – and Getting It! says: "When you show your earnestness and intention by writing it down, something opens up. The word gets out… it creates a kind of Jungian synchronicity, a convergence of meaning events. Write it down to be clear in communication to its possibility, and then activity here will create related movement there." I have seen many of my clients create amazing results from this exercise—including getting unstuck, gaining clarity on their goals and moving forward. But I recommend that before you ask your clients to do this, you try this affirmative writing exercise for yourself! The universe wants to know your intentions so that you can be fully supported to manifest them and affirmative writing will help you achieve that. Affirmative Writing Exercise Imagine yourself six months from now,what would you like to be different? Imagine your future, six months from now, in as much detail as possible and write about it. Imagine it as wholeheartedly as you can. And write about how you feel in the present tense (as if it is already so). What would you like to achieve by then? What do you want to be doing or not doing? How is your health? Who is around you? What is really exciting for you? How could your life be the best it can be? What would you be really jazzed about? Now identify ONE action you could take to move towards that reality. It's probably something you've already thought of doing, but have been putting off: Now is the time! Everything is possible! BELIEVE. FEEL. Write as if it is already so. Manifest. TAKE ACTION. Take more action. Be still. Listen within. All the answers you need are already there. Happy dreaming and visioning! If you liked this article, you may also like: Coaching Tools 101: 10 Great Life Visioning Exercises & Ideas! The Complete Guide to SMART Goals (with .PDF Special Report) An "End of Year" Creative Journaling Process: Look Back & Dream Forward! also by Lynda Monk Contributing Author: Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is leader of The International Association of Journal Writing, an inspiring membership community for journal writers worldwide. She is known for her profound insights into the therapeutic and life-changing power of journaling. Through her dynamic speaking engagements and educational sessions, she inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives. Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including Affirmations for Self-Love – a guided journal; The Great Book of Journaling; Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients; and Writing Alone Together. She co-authored, along with creativity coach Eric Maisel, BE A GREAT COACH! A Guided Journal for Coaching Mastery & Success. They also co-created The Art of Journal Coaching, a comprehensive training program especially for coaches, helpers and others who want to make a difference with journaling. Lynda is Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, with 30+ years’ experience in the areas of burnout prevention, self-care, resilience and writing for personal growth. You can learn more about her work at IAJW.org and lyndamonk.com. Click here to access her FREE gift and Journaling Museletter for ongoing inspiration >> Learn more about Lynda & see all their articles here >> Categories: Coaching Exercises, Coaching Tips, Goal-Setting, Growth Mindset, Guest Author, Homework Ideas, Journaling, Visioning Image of Person in office affirmative writing at desk planning goals next to laptop by Branislav Nenin via Shutterstock Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ