🕊️ Whisper & Wish Monthly Issue #5 September 2025
Quote of the Month
"Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time."
— Mina Murray
A Soft Start — Journaling My Way Back to Myself
August was another whirlwind—mom-ing two kids getting ready for college, building my business while handling all the day-to-day, hosting weekly coaches calls, 1:1 coaching, juggling social life, phone calls, and every administrative detail (still just me over here, folks!). I was exhausted and frustrated—convinced I hadn’t accomplished a thing.
One night, I realized something: I hadn’t taken my own advice. I love journaling, but life had pushed it to the back burner. That, right there, was a red flag.
So I started small. At the end of each workday, I simply wrote down three things I accomplished—just three. And magic started happening.
What began as a short list—like “answered that email, cooked dinner, prepped for coaching”—grew over the week. My list went from three to six, and then included what I’d started and planned to finish the next day. Suddenly, all the invisible work became visible. I saw that progress was happening.
And you know what? The exhaustion did too—it lifted. My stress faded because I knew things were getting done.
Journaling doesn't require deep essays. It can be as simple as recognizing what you've done. That gentle reminder each evening can shift your whole outlook.
Here’s why this habit works—beyond just feeling good:
Writing by hand stimulates more brain regions, boosting memory and learning more than typing ever could
Expressive writing can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression—sometimes up to 9% for anxiety and 6% for PTSD
Journaling helps us process emotions, reduce stress, gain clarity, and better understand recurring patterns in our lives
So here’s your gentle nudge for September: journal just a little. Let your brain see your wins and your heart feel the quiet peace of proof you’re making a difference.
(Scroll down for tools, coaching options, and how you might step into the coaching world yourself.)
This Month’s Practice: The Little List That Changed My Mindset
Your September Invitation:
Each night, grab whatever you journal in—paper, app, or sticky note.
Write down just three things you accomplished today.
Optional: Add one thing you started that you'll finish tomorrow.
Watch what that tiny ritual does to how you feel and how you see your day. Click here for our freebies page and scroll to weekly planner. There is just enough room for you to jot down your wins each day and be able to look back at the week with pride! - Freebies Page
Coaching Spotlight: Turn Reflection into Real Forward Motion
Awareness is powerful. But pairing it with intentional action? That’s where real shifts happen.
In my 60-minute coaching sessions or 30-minute Coffee Talks, we’ll use those journaling insights as your launchpad. We translate small awareness into strategic movement—mindset work, clarity, boundary setting, and more.
Feel like you’re coaching yourself more than living? Let’s make that transition intentional. Book your session today and let’s move forward together. Book now!
Thinking of Coaching? You’re More Naturally Skilled Than You Think.
My friends and family, still get free coaching in the form of phone calls or lunch chats. If you're nodding at this, remember: you’re already doing the work. Maybe it’s time to step into it fully.
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Whisper & Wish Swag Shop — Journals Just Added?
Our shop is live, and I’m thinking: what if we added tiny Whisper & Wish journals—designed for the three-item habit? Teacup-sized, with encouragement inside? Let me know if that idea sparks you! Click here to check out our shop!
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Until Next Time…
You aren’t behind. You’re not failing if you needed a pause to recalibrate. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply notice the quiet progress and recognize it.
Here’s to clarity, peace, and writing just enough to change your perspective.
With love,
Kristin đź’«
@Whisper_to_Roar
