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Avoiding Toxic Planning
Planning can be such a positive activity. It promises to help us get organized and even have some fun doing it. But, as with anything, taken to the extreme, planning can lead to overwhelm and dissatisfaction. Read on to learn about toxic planning and ways to keep your planning habits positive and healthy.
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Journaling Prompts About Family
Did you know that every May 15th is International Family Day? I learned about this international day of observance and it inspired me to explore the many ways family plays a role in my life. Processing our family experiences through journaling can help explore our histories and find ways to connect with those we care about. Read on for some prompts that can help you recall family members and inspire you to create new ones.
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Tips for Transitioning into a New Planner & 18- Month Happy Planner Review
It's mid-year planner launch season, which means 16, 17, and 18-month planners are on the shelves! It also means preparing to move out from last year's planner into the next. This doesn't have to be a tedious chore. In this article, you'll find tips on ways to easily transition into a new planner as well as a review of the new 18-month Heartland Happy Planner.
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Journaling the Season: 20 Spring Journaling Prompts
In many parts of the world, spring is known as a season of new beginnings. Blooms emerge on flowers and trees, and the temperature becomes warmer. Of course, it can also bring with it rainy weather and sneezy noses. Processing this season of new life through journaling can be a way to help focus on the good aspects of this time of year while helping manage the feelings surrounding some of its drawbacks. Read on for some prompts that can help identify the positive aspects of the season and encouragement to try some new activities during these warmer days.
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My Top 10 Favorite Craft Supplies
March is National Crafting Month, and I could not let the month go by without recognizing it. I have tons of craft supplies but, the top 10 featured here are ones that I find essential to my creative projects. This article, therefore, is an ode to craft supplies- my favorite ones, at least. Read on for descriptions and links to these items, which help me unwind, relax, and create.
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Inspiration for Journaling: Reviewing “The Anthropocene Reviewed”
While book reviews are not unusual subjects for articles on this blog, a review about a non-fiction book of essays on the human experience, is admittedly somewhat unusual. Read on to learn more about why John Green's "The Anthropocene Reviewed" is the perfect book to inspire anyone looking for unique journaling inspiration.
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Journaling the Season: 20 Winter Journaling Prompts
For some, winter is a favorite time of year. For others, it can be a long and gloomy season. Sometimes, digging into the memories and feelings surrounding the season can help us find the good in it and enjoy what we are experiencing in the here and now. Read on for some prompts that can help bring out the best of this season and encouragement to find new ways to enjoy it.
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11 Ideas for Setting Meaningful Intentions for Your Journals
Are there notebooks, sketchbooks or journals you have lying around that you'd like to put to use but are not sure what to do with? Perhaps you have so many ideas for a journal, it's overwhelming to think about how it might best serve you? Setting an intention for your journal is an excellent way to decide on the purpose your journal will serve and focus on ways to use the book that are most meaningful to you. In this article, you'll find 11 ideas for setting intentions for your journals that will hopefully inspire you to work in them all year long.
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My 2022 Journal Lineup
Another lineup for 2022- this time of the many journals I plan to use this year. Journaling has taken off lately as more than just a way to document the passage of time. They can be used to brainstorm, reflect on life, and express our creativity. If you are curious about how to use multiple journals or just want to see several examples of journals used in different ways, this post should be helpful.
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My 2022 Planner Lineup
2022 is here and so is my latest line-up of planners for the new year. There are many of us planners out there who use more than one planner at a time. If you are curious about how to use multiple planners or just want to see which ones work well together, this article should provide some insight.
