Journaling

The Power of Documenting Your Progress

On hill quote by Race Coach: “Documenting what you achieved today marks the first step in a lifelong journey of learning and improvement. Without recording these moments, today’s session was entertainment”.

• Best practice involves having a journal at hand, either paper or digital, during your ski training sessions. Whenever you experience a significant or minor breakthrough, note down the actions that caused this progress in your journal.

• Place your journal next to your ski boots at the end of the day. This serves as a reminder to review your insights before starting a new day of skiing. Begin each day with a focus on reinforcing your improvements, starting from your very first turn on the slopes.

Journal used by Racers

The Moleskin Cashier Journal is the perfect size and design to carry with you while on the slopes. Its flexible, low cost and fits well in your ski jacket. Here’s a link to this journal which can be purchased through most office supplies retailers. (Note: The price includes 3 journals so you can share 2 with your racing friends.)

How documenting Your Progress will Accelerate Your Learning

Writing down information as you learn helps reinforce memory by actively engaging the brain in translating thoughts into words, thereby strengthening neural pathways and enhancing recall.

1. Deeper Understanding: Journaling promotes reflective thinking and helps organize thoughts, which connects new information to existing knowledge, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

2. Active Learning and Critical Thinking: Engaging actively through journaling not only keeps the brain focused and improves retention but also stimulates critical thinking by encouraging analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information. This process aids in developing insights and enhances cognitive growth.