On this #TheAMwithAmy, we're talking about Morning Pages, a practice many famous entrepreneurs have sworn by and a practice that many have seen positive changes from!
i love how fast she talks! i feel like i can't follow someone's train of thought if they speak slowly because it leaves gaps in my mind and my mind will start wandering
I took a writing course and my professor had us do ~10 minutes of freewriting in class, writing about anything and writing without fear of judgment, as nobody else would read them. I suggest reading Peter Elbow's piece on freewriting too! Also, I definitely agree with the idea that even if you don't think you have "a thousand thoughts whizzing through your head" you can even write about how you feel like you have nothing to write about. I also rarely reread my journals because I don't really scrutinize them after, it's more of an in-the-moment relief/therapy. Occasionally I'll look back at them and see if there's been any growth or just to empathize with the multiple stages of myself.
I watched it yesterday and tried it this morning and omg gurl this shit is so nice because I have racing random ass thoughts when I wake up!! I wrote for like 15 min straight without break like that’s big for a girl w hella anxiety!!!
Do you know what your video on morning habits changed my mind and body.I started to be positive,intentional and got success in getting out of patterns of negative thinking.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.💞Sorry for my English as I am not a native speaker but I believe that you will understand the language of gratitude in which I wrote this reply to you.
Yes I love morning pages!! I don't actually do it everyday because I tend to forget (lol), but even if I had time to myself in the office or at home, it would be amazing to do so just in your own time :)
I was literally thinking of starting this habit tomorrow morning -- it's as if you read my mind! So happy to hear that you've been having a positive experience with this! Can't wait to see what benefits this will bring to my life!
My tutor told me about this during my second year of university. I was going through a really tough patch with anxiety and depression, my creative work was suffering and I didn't know how to break out of it. My tutor explained this method to me and it helped me to process any negativity before my day begins so that I could separate it from my creative work!
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon, beautiful with pastel hearts
I write for school and for work, and sometimes I forget to write for myself. But whenever my head gets messy and I don't know how/why I feel a certain way, I let my stream of conscious write and I feel so much better. Totally understand how good you can feel if you start your day this way.
3 pages is the perfect site for this, also I realized that I kind of already write what is upsetting me but I should definitely make it an everyday habit! 😊👌🏼
only watching this video now because I needed inspiration about what to write in my journal, and surely indeed I got that innovation. I love your videos Amy because of the way you explain what you want to put out in public, your such an amazing speaker!!!! Thankyou.
I just started including a similar practice into my morning routine! I wake up and roll around on my yoga mat and do silent meditation first, then I set a timer for 5 minutes and scribble all my thoughts down in my journal. I’m gonna try journaling first thing when I wake up and see what impact it has on my meditation. Thank you for videos like this Amy, you’re a breath of fresh air
We did this in the language and thinking program at my school for 3 and a half weeks for only five minutes before starting our discussions and I feel that it focused my mind more.
I never was keen on morning pages because I thought they were overly-positive and affirmative (like all the youtubers whom I've seen do it are like spiritual models who are always happy idk) but now that I know the true intention of the exercise maybe I'll give it a try
I'm loving your channel! I've been feeling so unmotivated and lost and like a piece of me is missing and I can't figure out what's wrong with me. Your videos are showing me simple ways to improve little aspects of my life. Thank you so much for your videos. ❤
I used to do this every night before I went to bed, but I never put a limit on how much/little I did write. I found it really helpful with clearing my head. I been overthinking a lot lately, so I’ll definitely have to start journaling again
I've been doing morning pages for over a month now. 🙂 I know I shouldn't reread them, but I've been tempted to for a while. But I haven't yet. I'm also almost 7 weeks into The Artist's Way practice. I absolutely love morning pages. It's my favorite thing to do in the morning. 😊 Wonderful video, Amy! 😊
Wow I first watched this video (and a lot of your videos) when I was ending my undergrad career and feeling so fucking lost in life, now i'm revisiting this video as I'm referring to this technique to mention in a paper for a class in my DOCTORAL PROGRAM (PsyD) !!!!! Even as I was scrolling through all your old videos to get here (which I need to revist as well because I still find value in your words), I cant believe how much has happened between the time you dropped those videos and now. For the both of us!!!! Keep doing you bb, ilysm!
i used to do the morning pages everyday two years back but have been meaning to start again, this video just reminded me to get back on track - thanks GRLLL
i never regretted it, its funny because over a period of time I realized it made me calmer throughout the day and it was easier to hear my intuition, the 'inner voice' got clearer- basically the BOMB.COM haha
I’ve got this dusty moleskine just waiting for this. Gonna try it tomorrow morning because sometimes (most of the time) my thoughts are so overwhelming that I almost just don’t want to start my day. >.< anyway, thanks for always sharing so much mental awareness insight 🧡
My mind is constantly racing, but I never take the time to write my thoughts down. I'll definitely try this. I need to clear my mind! Thanks for sharing! :)
Thank you Amy! At first I was a bit concerned because usually I write my diary in the evening before bed (to clear my mind). But after watching the whole video, it makes so much sense! I will try it from tomorrow morning, but it'll be hard to wake up earlier for that, ahaha.
I will give it a bash on writing the morning paper which I hope will transform the value of my life! Thanks amy for the inspiration! And you still look adorable in the blooper scene at the end of the video😛
Hiiii - I’ve just recently found your channel and i’m so happy because I love how introspective you are and how you express your thoughts on things!!! I really love your AM with Amy series. Keep doing u amy 💛😊
I haven't done morning pages in a few months :/ but I do definitely remember going through those "eureka" moments. I must go back to writing soon. I actually am a person who needs to physically write shit down so I do write everything out in a notebook. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
I'm definitely gonna try this, I used to be an avid journaller but stopped because I had so many books to keep track of. Switched to online but just lost it. Ill try it again.
Omggg I'm so glad you brought attention to this! I actually do this morning pages at night... so night-pages? LOL But I definitely second that this journaling routine has significantly help maintain a healthy mind. It is also a fantastic way for you to vent and rant when you don't have anyone to talk to or you just don't want to bombard people with your thoughts. Another plus is that, most of the times, when I am venting, I end up with a positive outlook/ solution to it. WHO NEEDS TO PAY FOR THERAPY AM I RIGHT LOL
i actually wanna try doing this but i always stop before i even REALLY begin. also really in love with the aesthetic of your new place! can't wait to see more of how you make that space yours :)
I love this video ❤️ thank you so so much for sharing this with us! I have been trying to stay productive and sleep earlier but it is so hard and I have so much thoughts on my mind so thank u for this ❤️
First off, Amy, your eyebrows are amazing. Second, I’ve journaled my thoughts, too, and typically, they consist of negative and toxic thoughts and I’ve always felt somewhat ashamed of it because they were so negative, but your reassurance that it’s completely normal makes me feel better! And third, I can’t handwrite my thoughts either. I, like you, have too many racing thoughts and the only way I can keep up with it is if I type it lol But anyways, thank you so much for sharing this activity(?)/practice(?). 💜
Aww Amy! I'm so excited to try this practice together! ❤ 100% can relate to having numerous thoughts prior to bed and LOTS OF ANXIETY - not a very pleasant thing. There are some moments when the thought is a positive and insightful one but other times, I have many worries. I am thinking of either writing it on a piece of scratch paper so I can literally trash it afterwards without review. Thing is I like to be a perfectionist so if I were to review my thoughts, I would probably be very judgemental of myself/writing. Or I might just do in the notes section of my phone so I can do it every morning. Once school starts up again (holy shoots I am entering college!!), I'll do it during my morning commute. Hawaii has pretty bad traffic especially to town so it'll be a perfect way to pass time also. 😄
I was just sitting in the library writing about how I need to journal more lol; I'm definitely gonna try this -- super scared tho 'cause I like going back days later and evaluating what I write, but I'm ready to give it a try! Super excited for your update vid in the future ✨
Sounds like David Allen GTD but more at a freeflowing emotional level. Unvoiced emotions can prevent you from moving forward with tasks you don't "feel" like done. Getting your thoughts on paper would certainly help with this.
Hey amy this video is perfect. For the last two months i have been so down stressed because of my back injury. Restricting me from doing anything hopefully this will help me. 👍
hi amy!! 💕 i love the concept of doing morning pages. ive just started doing it again and i forgot how much i love it! if you havent heard of 750words.com its an online journal specifically for morning pages that tracks how many words you write and pick out themes in mood & language and records some stats about writing pace. i've really liked using it! love your videos and you!!!
You should check out a youtube channel called Lavendaire, she does videos on things like this! I'm sure you'd find it interesting, she's one of my favorites :) Learned about things like morning pages and stream of consciousness from her!
On this #TheAMwithAmy, we're talking about Morning Pages, a practice many famous entrepreneurs have sworn by and a practice that many have seen positive changes from!
Apart from the topic of this video... THAT BLAZER HOODIE COMBO IS SO CLEAN. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
hahaha thank you!! n_n
i love how fast she talks! i feel like i can't follow someone's train of thought if they speak slowly because it leaves gaps in my mind and my mind will start wandering
"maybe I expect so much of others because I expect so much of myself" *Amy you are a genius.*
I took a writing course and my professor had us do ~10 minutes of freewriting in class, writing about anything and writing without fear of judgment, as nobody else would read them. I suggest reading Peter Elbow's piece on freewriting too! Also, I definitely agree with the idea that even if you don't think you have "a thousand thoughts whizzing through your head" you can even write about how you feel like you have nothing to write about.
I also rarely reread my journals because I don't really scrutinize them after, it's more of an in-the-moment relief/therapy. Occasionally I'll look back at them and see if there's been any growth or just to empathize with the multiple stages of myself.
I usually don't think much of videos with titles like this but I saw it was by you and I said aloud, "I trust her"
hahaha I LOVE this comment.
I do morning pages when I can and afternoon pages if I cant. I recommend it highly to anyone who overthinks
I've been feeling lost, exhausted and insecure... I am gonna try this exercise! thanks!
I watched it yesterday and tried it this morning and omg gurl this shit is so nice because I have racing random ass thoughts when I wake up!! I wrote for like 15 min straight without break like that’s big for a girl w hella anxiety!!!
I’ve been journaling every morning! Maybe I should try this instead 😊
Do you know what your video on morning habits changed my mind and body.I started to be positive,intentional and got success in getting out of patterns of negative thinking.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.💞Sorry for my English as I am not a native speaker but I believe that you will understand the language of gratitude in which I wrote this reply to you.
Yes I love morning pages!! I don't actually do it everyday because I tend to forget (lol), but even if I had time to myself in the office or at home, it would be amazing to do so just in your own time :)
I was literally thinking of starting this habit tomorrow morning -- it's as if you read my mind! So happy to hear that you've been having a positive experience with this! Can't wait to see what benefits this will bring to my life!
excited for you! let's do this together :-)
My tutor told me about this during my second year of university. I was going through a really tough patch with anxiety and depression, my creative work was suffering and I didn't know how to break out of it. My tutor explained this method to me and it helped me to process any negativity before my day begins so that I could separate it from my creative work!
Morning pages really help a lot. I'm so glad I discovered this method a few months ago. I even bought a dedicated journal on amazon, beautiful with pastel hearts
I write for school and for work, and sometimes I forget to write for myself. But whenever my head gets messy and I don't know how/why I feel a certain way, I let my stream of conscious write and I feel so much better. Totally understand how good you can feel if you start your day this way.
I loved how excited you were about sharing how morning pages has been helping you :3
I couldn't concentrate on the video because of your hair :oo
Magda Brych hahahha thank you 😂 that’s rly nice
The bloopers is ME EVERYTIME
I FILM LOL the traffic noise 😭
3 pages is the perfect site for this, also I realized that I kind of already write what is upsetting me but I should definitely make it an everyday habit! 😊👌🏼
only watching this video now because I needed inspiration about what to write in my journal, and surely indeed I got that innovation. I love your videos Amy because of the way you explain what you want to put out in public, your such an amazing speaker!!!! Thankyou.
Writing has changed my life, for past few years I have been writing down my thoughts and feel a lot better afterwards!
I just started including a similar practice into my morning routine! I wake up and roll around on my yoga mat and do silent meditation first, then I set a timer for 5 minutes and scribble all my thoughts down in my journal. I’m gonna try journaling first thing when I wake up and see what impact it has on my meditation. Thank you for videos like this Amy, you’re a breath of fresh air
Amy you look gorgeous here. Love the makeup and the casual/formal blazer look
mchllyin aw thank you!
Totally ! I'm so amazed :)
We did this in the language and thinking program at my school for 3 and a half weeks for only five minutes before starting our discussions and I feel that it focused my mind more.
I never was keen on morning pages because I thought they were overly-positive and affirmative (like all the youtubers whom I've seen do it are like spiritual models who are always happy idk) but now that I know the true intention of the exercise maybe I'll give it a try
this is awesome and i luv the hoodie-blazer combo LOL
KokoroBubbles thanks !:)
Literally my thoughts today have been consumed with just wanting to change my life. Refreshed youtube and here you are!!! Amazing. Thank you.
I'm loving your channel! I've been feeling so unmotivated and lost and like a piece of me is missing and I can't figure out what's wrong with me. Your videos are showing me simple ways to improve little aspects of my life. Thank you so much for your videos. ❤
I used to do this every night before I went to bed, but I never put a limit on how much/little I did write. I found it really helpful with clearing my head. I been overthinking a lot lately, so I’ll definitely have to start journaling again
I've been doing morning pages for over a month now. 🙂
I know I shouldn't reread them, but I've been tempted to for a while. But I haven't yet. I'm also almost 7 weeks into The Artist's Way practice.
I absolutely love morning pages. It's my favorite thing to do in the morning. 😊
Wonderful video, Amy! 😊
There's even bloopers in the end! SO cool
I just feel like we can be best friends in real life, I love all things about self-improvement and development! Love you Amy! ❤️
I’m starting tomorrow!! Super excited!!
I'm feeling so inspired and I really needed motivation to change my current lazy days. Thank you so much!
I am watching this as it is 2:04am and I cannot sleep.....thanks Amy
Wow I first watched this video (and a lot of your videos) when I was ending my undergrad career and feeling so fucking lost in life, now i'm revisiting this video as I'm referring to this technique to mention in a paper for a class in my DOCTORAL PROGRAM (PsyD) !!!!! Even as I was scrolling through all your old videos to get here (which I need to revist as well because I still find value in your words), I cant believe how much has happened between the time you dropped those videos and now. For the both of us!!!! Keep doing you bb, ilysm!
been doing Morning pages for almost a month, Amy! been feeling a lot better ever since you introduced this omg! huhuhu can't thank you enuufff
I’m sooo happy that I found your channel!!!! Def the best thing happened to me today!✨💕
Liked this video before the video began! Literally thought about doing this since I got a new job and it's like you knew!!
i used to do the morning pages everyday two years back but have been meaning to start again, this video just reminded me to get back on track - thanks GRLLL
Lina Chang yesss! How was your experience doing them two years back?!
i never regretted it, its funny because over a period of time I realized it made me calmer throughout the day and it was easier to hear my intuition, the 'inner voice' got clearer- basically the BOMB.COM haha
also it worked great as a dream journal as well, so as a plus you can get more interesting/clearer dreams!!
yep I’m starting to do this bright and early tomorrow morning
I’ve got this dusty moleskine just waiting for this. Gonna try it tomorrow morning because sometimes (most of the time) my thoughts are so overwhelming that I almost just don’t want to start my day. >.< anyway, thanks for always sharing so much mental awareness insight 🧡
Love this! I'm gonna start in the morning
OMG That ending! Thanks for sharing this Amy!
i love them so much and i can't imagine my life without them.
Jenn Im is right! You literally are the self-help guru Queen. LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT AM WITH AMY
This is so helpful Amy! I’ve been looking for a way to incorporate journaling in my life but didn’t know how.
My mind is constantly racing, but I never take the time to write my thoughts down. I'll definitely try this. I need to clear my mind! Thanks for sharing! :)
Leslie I’m excited for you! 💞
Thank you Amy! At first I was a bit concerned because usually I write my diary in the evening before bed (to clear my mind). But after watching the whole video, it makes so much sense! I will try it from tomorrow morning, but it'll be hard to wake up earlier for that, ahaha.
I was literally about to talk and complain to myself about what to use but you left links below! 😂
Thanks for sharing❤️✨
kind of unrelated but i love your handwriting lol
haha wow thank you!
I'm gonna start doing this 😭❤️ #bestvideo of the year
Love the vibes of all your videos
This came in at the perfect time, thank you Amy! xx
I love your energy.
I will give it a bash on writing the morning paper which I hope will transform the value of my life! Thanks amy for the inspiration! And you still look adorable in the blooper scene at the end of the video😛
Hiiii - I’ve just recently found your channel and i’m so happy because I love how introspective you are and how you express your thoughts on things!!! I really love your AM with Amy series.
Keep doing u amy 💛😊
ugh you’re just so inspiring
I haven't done morning pages in a few months :/ but I do definitely remember going through those "eureka" moments. I must go back to writing soon. I actually am a person who needs to physically write shit down so I do write everything out in a notebook. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
I'm definitely gonna try this, I used to be an avid journaller but stopped because I had so many books to keep track of. Switched to online but just lost it. Ill try it again.
ahahah "...because she's insane" ily. Also I'm going to try this because I can relate
I’m very curious now. I will maybe try it! Thank you for the video!
First I heard It from my therapist, and now from you... ITS A SIGN 😂 Well for sure trying this out! I’m going to start tomorrow morning!😊
I used to have a diary dedicated for my negative and ugly thoughts without filter and it was such a remedy. Btw your outfit is da bombb
woah why am i so excited to try this tomorrow morning
This is amazing, love you Amy!
holy shiza I just started journaling too and it helps SOOO MUCH with my racing thoughts
Yes yes yes!! Most def trying this out!
Love this idea and also love the end roll😂 Always keeping it real! 고마워용😘
Omggg I'm so glad you brought attention to this! I actually do this morning pages at night... so night-pages? LOL But I definitely second that this journaling routine has significantly help maintain a healthy mind.
It is also a fantastic way for you to vent and rant when you don't have anyone to talk to or you just don't want to bombard people with your thoughts. Another plus is that, most of the times, when I am venting, I end up with a positive outlook/ solution to it.
WHO NEEDS TO PAY FOR THERAPY AM I RIGHT LOL
Definitely going to try this! My mind feels so cluttered and I’ve been looking for a way to clear my mind! Thanks Amy for sharing 😘😘
ah hope you enjoy it as much as i have!
i actually wanna try doing this but i always stop before i even REALLY begin. also really in love with the aesthetic of your new place! can't wait to see more of how you make that space yours :)
free therapy >
yay!
FEMI-NAOMI 😋
Thank you so much for this video, Amy! I really needed this.
I love this video ❤️ thank you so so much for sharing this with us! I have been trying to stay productive and sleep earlier but it is so hard and I have so much thoughts on my mind so thank u for this ❤️
Love this idea, im gonna start today!
the ending BLEH lololol. i'm gonna try this tomorrow morning wooo!!! i have so many thoughts cluttering my mind :-/
First off, Amy, your eyebrows are amazing. Second, I’ve journaled my thoughts, too, and typically, they consist of negative and toxic thoughts and I’ve always felt somewhat ashamed of it because they were so negative, but your reassurance that it’s completely normal makes me feel better! And third, I can’t handwrite my thoughts either. I, like you, have too many racing thoughts and the only way I can keep up with it is if I type it lol But anyways, thank you so much for sharing this activity(?)/practice(?). 💜
This is amazing. I am going to start it this week :) AMY YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION
yayy going to try and start this new routine next week 💕
you inspire me tremendously 💛
The Day One app or desktop version is another good password coded option for this exercise. 👌🏼
i will start this tmr!!! thanks amyyyy
Aww Amy! I'm so excited to try this practice together! ❤ 100% can relate to having numerous thoughts prior to bed and LOTS OF ANXIETY - not a very pleasant thing. There are some moments when the thought is a positive and insightful one but other times, I have many worries. I am thinking of either writing it on a piece of scratch paper so I can literally trash it afterwards without review. Thing is I like to be a perfectionist so if I were to review my thoughts, I would probably be very judgemental of myself/writing. Or I might just do in the notes section of my phone so I can do it every morning. Once school starts up again (holy shoots I am entering college!!), I'll do it during my morning commute. Hawaii has pretty bad traffic especially to town so it'll be a perfect way to pass time also. 😄
Oooo and the bloopers at the end are hilarious but so relatable!!! 😆
You're glowing 💖
I really want to try doing this
you are my favorite person EVER
jadzia duarte 💞💞💞💞😩
I was just sitting in the library writing about how I need to journal more lol; I'm definitely gonna try this -- super scared tho 'cause I like going back days later and evaluating what I write, but I'm ready to give it a try! Super excited for your update vid in the future ✨
do not evaluate!! lol this is a judgement free zone!!
Sounds like David Allen GTD but more at a freeflowing emotional level. Unvoiced emotions can prevent you from moving forward with tasks you don't "feel" like done. Getting your thoughts on paper would certainly help with this.
Hey amy this video is perfect. For the last two months i have been so down stressed because of my back injury. Restricting me from doing anything hopefully this will help me. 👍
OMG doing it tomorrow (it's 11 pm on Brazil right now)
Ugh, Amy your hair is as beautiful as your mind!!
SO interesting exercise! I am always surprised by your proposals.
hi amy!! 💕 i love the concept of doing morning pages. ive just started doing it again and i forgot how much i love it! if you havent heard of 750words.com its an online journal specifically for morning pages that tracks how many words you write and pick out themes in mood & language and records some stats about writing pace. i've really liked using it! love your videos and you!!!
You should check out a youtube channel called Lavendaire, she does videos on things like this! I'm sure you'd find it interesting, she's one of my favorites :) Learned about things like morning pages and stream of consciousness from her!
laurustoyou I love her channel and we are friends :)!!!
AMY VAGABOND that's awesome, didn't know that! 😊
I love this idea! I will definitely give this a try to help calm my racing thoughts.Thank you so much for sharing!!
hope you enjoy it as much i have!!
You look so pretty here Amy! Also I’ve been trying to do this too!
HI AMY
ah shucks wow thank you so so much!!
Never heard of this. I'm going to try it Tomorrow morning:)
THAT INTRO 👏
so cozy and relaxing
YoyoTele 💞