Start Writing.
Clarity can WILL follow.
A proven, low-pressure approach to journaling, designed to quiet the noise and create space for exploring inertia and momentum.
Why Write by Hand?
Because it is remarkable.
It slows your mind just enough to notice what’s really going on — the patterns, feelings, and ideas that usually get lost in the noise.
You don’t need to be good at it. Just start.
A pen, a page, a few quiet minutes — that’s all it takes to start shifting inertia into momentum.
Research shows that handwriting activates more of the brain than typing — connecting movement, memory, and emotion — and is linked to lower stress and greater self-awareness.
How to Begin
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Start small. Set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge yourself to write until time’s up.
Write what comes up. If you get stuck, write, “I’m stuck, how interesting”. If you’re annoyed, write that down!
Keep the pen moving. Momentum builds clarity.
Come back tomorrow. Little by little, day by day, this can become a superpower.
Consider This Prompt:
Today is _____ (date). I’m sitting _____ (where?).
I’ve just picked up a pen and this new paper journal.
My mind feels _____. I’m writing whatever comes up, without judgment., which is _____…
Continue the Practice
Incremental changes over time compound into meaningful change. This is what The Inertium is all about - profound change that begins with you.
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Every choice builds momentum.
Let’s point it toward what matters most.
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