THE BEGIN NOW JOURNAL ON THE POD
In Malika’s conversation with Valerie Bertinelli on Getting Naked: The Podcast, one of Valerie’s favorite takeaways was also one of the simplest: the journal.
Their conversation explored the power of creating space to reflect, get intentional, and pay attention to what comes up when we connect our daily choices to our values, priorities, and goals.
Because sometimes the clarity we’re looking for is already there. We just need to make space to find it.
If you haven’t seen the episode yet, consider this your invitation.
Key takeaways
Awareness comes first. Spotting a pattern like people-pleasing doesn’t change your behavior right away, but it’s where change starts.
Conflict can be kindness. Honest feedback, delivered with compassion, can be a gift that helps someone grow. It’s never a pass to be unkind.
Masks can serve you, but they’re not a permanent solution. You can choose how to show up for the moment while still being fully yourself. Ask what your goal is, and often it’s connection.
Self-doubt is workable. Instead of labeling it imposter syndrome, ask what skills, tools or experience you need, and notice when the inner voice isn’t serving you.
Confidence rises and falls, but self-awareness stays. Confidence grows through reps outside your comfort zone, and curiosity is a better thing to chase than certainty.
Let your wise self lead. Picture all the versions of yourself on a stage. You can love the insecure ones while moving them to the chorus so your wise self stands front and center.
The Begin Now Journal is flexible. There are no dates, no daily pressure and no need to fill in every prompt. It helps you get clear on what you want, picture your life ten years from now, and appreciate what you have today.
This is just a glimpse of the conversation. Watch the full video for more, including how to quiet your inner critic and why imposter syndrome may be something else entirely.
With gratitude,
Malika Begin
Founder, Begin Development
P.S. We look forward to hearing what audacious goals you have following your own 30-day journaling challenge.
