Journaling
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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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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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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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Using Your Word of the Year All Year Long
When it comes to goal-setting, having a word of the year is an important way to stay focused and motivated in achieving goals. But, choosing a word of the year is only part of the equation. Making sure to keep that word at the forefront of your goal-setting journey means finding ways to use it. Read on for ideas and journaling prompts to help you use your word of the year beyond the initial, beginning of the year goal-setting prep work.
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8 Reasons Why You Need a Planner on Vacation: Recommendations and Ideas for Planning on the Road
The summer may be over, but we can still dream about vacation season. One thing I learned to do for my trips this year was to bring a small vacation planner rather than lugging around my main weekly planner. In this article, I give some reasons why having a vacation planner is a necessity for a trip. I also provide some tips on planners that fit the bill for travel, including a review of how I used my JM Planning Essentials Weekly Planner for my travels this year.
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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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Personal Declarations: Journaling Prompts to Help Write Your Own
Around this time of year in the USA, we celebrate a holiday that centers around a founding document- the Declaration of Independence. Those who wrote and signed this document felt the need to demand freedom, which is something we may all feel the need to do, depending on our circumstances. If there are areas of your life that could use some greater independence, why not take apply this concept and write your own declaration? Included in this post are journaling prompts that will help to get that process started. Even if you decide not to write out a full personal declaration, these journaling prompts can help work through some of…
