The Three P's

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I'm finally doing what I've long felt called to do:

1) Turning my pain into purpose through words.

2) Doing something I love and sharing it with the world.

This journey of rebirth and self-discovery has led me to become a Journal Coach—a role that feels completely aligned with who I am and why I’m here.

My purpose has always been to help others, and I truly believe God wants us to see a way out of the fog we sometimes find ourselves lost in.

There were times when I couldn’t see myself. I’ve walked through some very dark days. My mental health suffered, and I questioned a lot. But even in those hard moments, I held on to a deep knowing that I was meant to rise, and to help others rise too.

And that’s what I’m here to do.

Something I recently learned in my training class deeply resonated with me, and I want to share it with you: Optimism is a skill that can be developed, especially through journaling.

Here are three powerful ideas to consider:

1. Journaling helps us become more aware of our limiting beliefs and revisit them with compassion and clarity.

2. Writing down negative or recurring thoughts allows us to step back and view them with a fresh perspective.

3. By practicing reflection, we can gently challenge what no longer serves us and invite in new ways of seeing.

A Practical Exercise: The Three P’s

Whenever you're struggling or feel stuck in a negative loop, take a moment to journal using the “Three P’s”:

Personalization – Am I blaming myself entirely for this? ("It’s my fault if…")

Permanence – Do I believe this will last forever? ("It will always be like this…")

Pervasiveness – Am I letting this situation affect everything? ("Nothing is going well in my life…")

Once you’ve identified these patterns, explore them by asking yourself:

– What evidence supports or contradicts this belief?

– Are there external factors contributing to this situation?

– What inner strengths can I lean on right now?

– What can I learn from this experience?

– How might I choose to see this differently?

By working through these questions, you’ll start to shift your mindset. You’ll gain distance from the overwhelm, notice your resilience, and create space for new insights.

The goal isn’t to avoid hardship, but rather, it’s to move through it with awareness, grace, and hope.

I'd love to hear from you. What stood out to you most from this exercise?

Let me know in the comments.

To your rebirth,

Bree xo