Books
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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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Book Review: What Happened to You?
In this month's book review, a co-authored work by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist, Dr. Bruce Perry, takes center stage. As a society, we have only begun to scratch the surface of how trauma impacts individuals, families, and communities. This book provides a great introduction to the spectrum of trauma and asks us to shift our questions about difficult people from "what is wrong with you?" to "what happened to you?" It does this with a mix of scientific information told through real-life stories. Read on to learn more about this fascinating introduction to a developing area of mental health.
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Book Review: “13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do”
This month's book review focuses on some of the self-defeating habits and thoughts that women have. In "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do," we learn how to overcome some of these unhealthy practices and find ways to lift up the women around us.
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Book Review: Emily Ley’s “When Less Becomes More”
With her focus on simplifying our homes and lives, Emily Ley has won over many stressed out women. Her book, "When Less Becomes More" explores the many ways we can further simplify our time and set our sights on a less perfect but more fulfilling life. Read on for this month's book review.
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Recovering Our Creativity: Book Review of The Artist’s Way
One of the most recommended books for fostering creativity and finding inspiration is actually a 12-week course. The Artist's Way has been encouraging creative recovery for the past 25 years. Read on to learn about some of the key themes and takeaways from this seminal work on reclaiming our creativity.
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Ideas for Motivation, Productivity, and Focus from “Smarter, Faster, Better”
This month's book review is by an author whose work I've mentioned before. Charles Duhigg's latest book, "Smarter, Faster, Better," has practical ideas for improving motivation, focus, and overall productivity. This article highlights some of the more practical ideas to improve everything from decision-making to goal setting.
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New Write the Word Journals and Creative Ideas for Using Them
The 2021 Write the Word Journals have been released and they're just as good as ever. In this article, I review both the two new Write the Word Journals as well as the new Kids Adventure Journal. Also, learn about different ways to use mixed media to express your faith in this book. From priming the page to using various art media, there are so many ways to get creative in these journals.
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Personal Vision Statements: Finding your Drive and Envisioning Your Future
While many have written and experienced the benefit of having a personal mission statement, vision statements are less well known. Where mission statements help us define ourselves and our purpose, vision statements give us direction for the future. In this article, we use the concepts of Daniel Pink's "Drive," to get at the heart of what motivates us and create a statement that will propel us toward a better future.
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Writing a Personal Mission Statement That Starts with Your Why
Writing a personal mission statement can help provide direction in many areas of life. And, while there's no wrong way to write one, it helps to make sure you know your why.
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Write the Word Journals: Review and Comparison of the Original, New, and Kids’ Versions
This week's post centers around a favorite journal of mine. For people who want to learn scripture and have a space to journal about their faith, the Write the Word Journals are a great way to do just that. Whether you opt for one of their classic editions, a new version, or would like to introduce your kids to this practice, there is a journal for everyone.
