Journaling

Morning Pages: Eight Months Later - How It’s Going
I first heard about morning pages from Jenny Penton - founder and CEO of Planner Perfect - a company of which not only am I an ambassador with, but I also use and love the products. You can check out my YouTube video with my latest travellers notebook here. I did some research, and began a twelve week project based off of Julia Cameron’s The Artist Way, a book which goes into great deal about being a blocked artist and how to overcome the block. By the end of that... Read more...
Morning Pages
Changing up my journaling routine, or a routine in general is sometimes a difficult habit to pick up on. I was actually just reading back two blogs ago from my journaling section, and I wished I could be writing more. Well, I think I manifested it! I’ve heard about morning pages from lots of different sources over the last few years and I ignored the message - simply because I thought I never had enough time to add yet another thing to my plate. The past few weeks, I started... Read more...
Five Year Journals
Have you ever heard of a five year journal? Well, let’s dive in! So whether you are a regular journaler or not, a five year journal is an easy way to get into a regular routine of journaling. It’s not as hard as you might think! WHAT IS A FIVE YEAR JOURNAL? It is a notebook that is big enough to keep for five years, and depends on your journaling frequency. If you journal three pages every day, it’s not going to work. These types of journals are ideal for... Read more...
I Wish I Could Write More: Changing My Routine
My journaling routine has changed a lot through the years. I started journaling when I was nine. I would write every day, but there were times when I would skip a few weeks every now and then. Since starting my online business, it seems like every minute of every day counts. I’m leaning more towards writing for money rather than writing for the pleasure of writing. (And I still continue to write and journal for pleasure far more than the average person). My current writing routine consists of: Writing blogs... Read more...
Journaling As a Form of Solitude
In my last article, I was discussing solitude and how it compares to meditation. Today, I want to talk about journaling as a form of solitude, in the same respect that Cal Newport defines solitude - time to think alone. There are many benefits to journaling, and I’ve discussed them before. Solitude is something I’ve only recently started thinking about. I knew in the act of journaling that I was doing it in the quiet, and I was thinking the thoughts as I wrote them, but I never thought about... Read more...
Changing Up My Journaling Style
Hello, welcome back to the blog! We will talk about how my journaling style has changed recently, and a few different things you can do to vent emotions and get the creative juices flowing! I still journal in a regular notebook every day (my current one is one of my Peter Pauper Press Artisan Journals) So as I was saying, I still continue to journal in a regular lined notebook every day. If it’s in the morning, I usually confirm my goals for the day and write my daily intentions.... Read more...
Things I Write In My Journal
Hello! Welcome back to the blog! This week, we’re talking about things I write in my own journal. Awhile back, I wrote a blog (click here) about things you can write in your journals. This is different because, since that blog may have included some of the things I write about, it does not encompass everything. As well, I change what I write all the time, depending on what is going on in my life. First, I must say that I’m a little bit of a journal snob. There are... Read more...
My Shadow Work Journey: How It’s Going So Far
Hi friends, and welcome back. I have to say that I have written some deeply personal blogs lately, and in a way, it is very freeing. For me, it feels like when you finally tell someone a secret that you have been hiding for a long time, or coming clean after telling a lie. For me, talking about my personal life has a very eye opening effect, and it actually makes it easier to keep talking about it. I don’t feel shame in it because I know that every human... Read more...
Shadow Work: Healing Through Journaling
Hello! Welcome! Today, we are talking about a type of journaling called Shadow Work. You may be unfamiliar with this term; it is relatively a new term for myself as well. So a little background first: if you have been a long time reader of mine, you know that I am a huge advocate of journaling. I believe it’s good for the soul, the mind, and your overall well-being. Journaling helps you plan for the future and write out feelings and thoughts that you would normally never tell another individual.... Read more...
Know Yourself Through Journaling
Hi friends! Welcome back to this weeks blog. Today, we are going to discuss how you can find yourself, or get to know YOU better, through journaling. If you have been keeping up with my blogs, you will know that I am an avid journal writer. This is not to be confused with bullet journaling. I understand that a lot of people use a bullet journal for daily journaling, but this is not what I am talking about. I am talking about journaling about your feelings, thoughts, emotions, day-to-day responsibilities... Read more...
Fill Your Notebooks! Things You can Write in Your Journals
Hey friends! Today we’re going to have some journal talk. There is something about writing with pen on paper that just feels so good. It’s not the same as typing on a computer. I think many of you will agree that writing things down in a notebook is very therapeutic. I have always kept a journal - something to record daily events, thoughts and emotions I have throughout the day. This would also be likened to a diary. As time went along, I have developed many different methods of recording... Read more...
Why I Keep a Journal
Why I Keep a Journal
Hey everyone! So I wanted to talk a little bit about exactly why I keep a journal. I first started writing in a journal when I was nine. That was... Read more...