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We are approaching the end of the first month of 2026. Usually, this is the time when the "New Year energy" begins to evaporate. The gym crowds thin out, the planners get left on nightstands, and the old, familiar voice of the inner critic starts to whisper: "See? You couldn't keep it up."

There are days when the alarm goes off, but the bed feels like lead. There are mornings when the "grief fog" is so thick you can’t remember what you had planned for breakfast, let alone what you wanted to achieve for the year.

Automatic thoughts are those split-second, negative scripts that run in the background of your mind. They are the quiet whispers that tell you you’ve already failed because you weren't "perfect" this morning. They are the brain’s attempt to keep you in the "safety" of your old patterns by convincing you that change is impossible.

For too long, we've been taught to separate our minds from our bodies, as if emotions were abstract concepts disconnected from our physical selves.

By incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques into your journaling ritual, you can enhance your writing experience and gain deeper insights into your thoughts and feelings.

A tight shoulder, a low-energy afternoon, or a grumbling stomach are all messages waiting to be decoded. By bringing your awareness to these physical sensations, you can uncover patterns and gain a deeper understanding of your own needs.

Men's mental health is important. The "manning up," motto hasn't worked. It's time we get real about mental health, to include men.