Hey, it’s Rafic. I’m back.
Welcome to this week’s edition of Peak Performance Insider.
If it’s your first time here—thanks for signing up! Expect real, actionable strategies to help you get more done, think clearer, and take control of your time.
If you’ve been here before—I appreciate you. I took a step back for the last month to refine this newsletter and make sure every issue delivers on its promise:
✅ No wasted space—just clear, practical strategies you can use right away
✅ More action, less theory—so you don’t just read, you implement
✅ A format that makes sense—so you can scan, learn, and apply fast
Let’s get into it.
In today’s Peak Performance Insider:
📌 The surprising link between journaling & high performance
📌 How CEOs, leaders, and top performers use it to think clearer & act faster
📌 A simple system to start journaling—even if you’ve failed before or never done it
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- The Leadership Skill Most People Overlook—But It Changes Everything
📈 Productivity & Habits
- Multitasking Is Killing Your Focus—Here’s How to Fix It
💪Health & Wellness
- Lost Your Edge? Here’s How to Get It Back
- The Science of Mind Over Matter
✍️ Deep Dive: The Truth About Journaling & How to Actually Use It
I Started Journaling in 2014—Here’s Why It Works
A mentor introduced me to journaling a decade ago. I wasn’t sure if it would work for me.
But after years of trying different styles—long-form writing, bullet journals, gratitude journals, structured prompts—I figured out what actually works.
And here’s the reality: Most people buy journals and never use them.
You know what I’m talking about…
You walk into a bookstore, see one of those aesthetic 5-minute journals, and think, this is it—I’m about to get my life together.
You buy it, open it, write your name on the first page… and then? It sits on a shelf collecting dust.
Or maybe you’ve tried a gratitude journal, but after a week, you run out of things to say:
"I’m grateful for my family, my health, and coffee."
This isn’t that kind of journaling.
And it’s not a “Dear Diary” situation either—unless that’s what works for you.
The point is that journaling isn’t about the format—it’s about function.
When used properly and consistently, it can help you reclaim 2+ hours a day by:
✅ Eliminating decision fatigue (stop overthinking, start executing)
✅ Reducing mental clutter (get thoughts out of your head and onto paper)
✅ Helping you move with intention (so no minute is wasted)
Here’s exactly how to make journaling work for you.
1. Get It Out of Your Head & Onto Paper
Most people lose time because they’re stuck in indecision.
They have too many thoughts, too many options, and too much uncertainty.
✅ First step: Write it down.
🔥 Try This:
Next time you feel overwhelmed, grab a piece of paper and write:
→ What’s on my mind right now?
→ What’s actually important?
→ What’s the next step I can take?
Instant relief. The moment you externalize your thoughts, your brain stops looping.
2. Eliminate Decision Fatigue & Free Up Mental Space
Every choice—big or small—drains mental energy.
Without a system, your brain gets stuck in loops:
"What should I work on first?"
"Did I forget something important?"
"Am I making the right move?"
✅ Journaling helps you make decisions faster—so you stop wasting time second-guessing yourself.
🔥 Try This:
At the start of your day, write down your top 3 priorities.
That’s it. Stick to them. Ignore the rest.
This one habit alone can easily save you an hour or more every day.
3. Use Journaling to Create "No White Space" in Your Schedule
Time wasted in uncertainty is time lost.
Journaling helps you move with intention so you can account for every minute.
That doesn’t mean grinding non-stop—it means being fully present in whatever you’re doing.
✅ Want to take a break? Plan it.
✅ Want free time? Block it out.
✅ Things go off track? No problem—adjust.
🔥 Try This:
At the end of each day, write down where your time actually went.
→ What went well?
→ Where did I waste time?
→ How can I adjust tomorrow?
This awareness alone will help you find hidden hours in your day.
⚡️ Work With Me
Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from people:
"I know what I need to do, but I just don’t have the time."
"I start the day with a plan, but by noon, everything’s gone off track."
"I feel like I’m always behind, no matter how hard I work."
If any of that sounds familiar, I get it. It’s exhausting. The constant pressure, the unfinished to-do lists, the feeling that no matter how much you accomplish, there’s always more.
I’ve been there. And I’ve spent years figuring out how to break out of it.
🚀 1:1 Peak Performance Coaching
This isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about removing the noise, focusing on what truly matters, and executing with clarity.
🔹 No more waking up overwhelmed.
🔹 No more scrambling through the day, reacting instead of executing.
🔹 No more feeling like your time is slipping away.
I don’t work with everyone, and I’m only taking on 5 people right now. If you feel like this is something you need, let’s talk. No pressure, no sales pitch—just a real conversation about what’s keeping you stuck and how to fix it.
📅 Want to take back control of your time and performance? Book a 1:1 strategy session here.
🎯 That's a Wrap
Journaling isn’t about being productive every second of the day.
✅ It’s about being intentional.
✅ It’s about creating clarity.
✅ It’s about making decisions faster so you don’t waste time second-guessing.
🔥 Start today:
Write down your top 3 priorities for the day.
Stick to them.
Ignore the noise.
🚀 See you next Monday! Make it count.
— Rafic Osseiran
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