# Why I Journal Instead Of Talking To AI

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Podcast: [Athlete with Asthma Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011)
Published: 2026-03-20T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/podcasts/athlete-with-asthma-show/episodes/2149179230
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## Resource

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Discover why journaling with pen and paper can be more powerful than talking to AI. In this episode, I share the three reasons I still choose to journal every morning and evening, and how it helps me slow down my thinking, think critically, and release thoughts instead of overanalyzing. From avoiding screen overstimulation to challenging your brain instead of outsourcing thinking, you’ll learn why journaling is essential for personal growth and mental clarity. I also walk you through my morning routine framework and show how using a simple notebook can transform your mindset. If you’ve been relying on AI to process your thoughts, this episode will inspire you to reclaim your thinking, boost focus, and feel lighter every day. Join me and start a journaling habit that actually works. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show 00:44 Why I journal instead of using AI 02:03 Reason one: paper beats screens 05:30 Reason two: think don’t outsource 10:42 Training analogy for personal growth 12:01 Reason three: release, not analyze 14:42 How to share your journaling story 15:21 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewi…

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