5-Day Journaling Exercise: The Marathon I Didn’t See Coming

Theme: From Bystander to driver, personal growth, intention, invisible turning points, transformation through others, and long-term emotional and physical wellness. 

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Day 1 – The Moment Before the Moment

• Think about a moment in your life that seemed ordinary at the time, but changed everything in hindsight.

• What was happening? 

• Who was involved? 

• What shifted? 

• How does it live in you now?

Day 2 – The Power of Influence

• Who in your life has unintentionally (or intentionally) influenced you to take action, shift your thinking, or move forward?

• What was their intent? 

• What did you do with it?

Day 3: Learning from the Pack

• Who is your “crew”?

• Who supports you during your metaphorical (or literal) endurance events?

• Where could you show up more for them—or ask for help?

Day 4 – Apathy & Awakening

• Where in your life are you coasting or stuck?

• What would “putting your soul back in your body” look like for you?

Day 5 – Intent vs. Expectation

• What is one goal or change you want to make?

• Write about it from the lens of intent, not expectation.

• How will you honor the long game?