Welcome to Day 29 of the Balanced Plate Challenge! You’ve cooked, plated, shared, and experimented your way through nearly a month of balanced eating. Today, it’s time to pause and put pen to paper (or thumbs to phone) — reflection through journaling.
🌟 Why Journaling Matters
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Clarity: Writing helps you see patterns in your eating habits.
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Motivation: Documenting wins keeps you inspired to continue.
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Problem‑solving: Challenges become easier to tackle when you’ve named them.
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Evidence‑based: Studies show journaling supports mindfulness, self‑awareness, and long‑term habit formation.
🥗 Your Day 29 Task
Take 10–15 minutes to write about your Balanced Plate journey:
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Three things you’re proud of 🏆
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One challenge you’ve faced 🤔
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One small improvement you’d like to make next week 🌱
This doesn’t need to be a novel — even a few bullet points in your notes app count.
😂 A Little Humour
If your handwriting looks like hieroglyphics, don’t worry. Future archaeologists will just think you were documenting the rise of broccoli civilization.
✅ Reflection Prompt
At the end of the day, ask yourself:
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Did journaling help me notice progress I hadn’t seen before?
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Did I feel more motivated after writing?
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Could I make journaling a regular habit?