One of the templates I use on a regular basis 💕

P.S. Feel free to join my private blog 💌 It’s a safe, close-knit space for those who are interested in self-reflection journaling and developing sharp critical thinking. As someone with a PhD in Philological Sciences, now I look at journaling not just as a self-help tool, but as a textual practice to renew our mind and level up our lives through sharper and more precise thinking. In this private space, I want to share some linguistic tools that help you achieve that.

Naming & Choosing the Right Word

Poor vocabulary means poor life experiences because we can’t recognize what we don’t have a word for. That’s why we’ll learn new words to help us describe all the intricacies and nuances of what we go through, enabling us to find more effective solutions to our problems and live our lives more fully.

Personal Vocabulary Analysis

We’ll dive deep into the specific words we use in our own journal entries. Many of our cognitive mistakes, as well as negative beliefs, happen simply because we misunderstand or misuse the true meanings of certain words. By breaking down our personal vocabulary, we’ll uncover hidden meanings and correct self-deception.

Deconstruction & Hidden Metaphors

We’ll learn to direct questions to our negative beliefs that’ll help uncover the hidden reasons why they remain so strong, and find the most compelling arguments for our minds.

Close Reading & Personal Interpretation

In addition to our personal journal notes, we’ll read a novel by Dostoevsky, a renowned Russian ‘master psychologist of the human soul’, slowing down to analyze his text line by line. Instead of just reading, we’ll learn to notice the hidden cues and nuances in his writing and begin making sense of these excerpts in relation to ourselves. This might be challenging but super exciting!

So, what is our week going to look like on the blog? At the beginning of the week, you get:

• 1–2 language exercises based on your chosen journal entries, complete with examples

• 1–2 language exercises based on a literary excerpt I provide

At the end of the month, we write a monthly summary to help you spot hidden patterns in your thinking and behavior, and uncover insights that usually get lost in daily life.

At the moment, the blog offers two subscription tiers:

• Self-Guided Access 📝

Includes access to all exercises, the community chat, and support (no direct feedback).

• Personalized Mentorship 💌

Includes everything in the first tier, plus personalized feedback on your completed exercises.