5 Ways to Release Painful Emotions and Reclaim Your Life
One of my friends recently posted publicly about her battle with depression. It’s not an easy thing to talk about, especially to the entire world. The automatic response to is to hide your feelings because no one wants to hear about the bad stuff going on. They want to look…
21 Self-Improvement Prompts for September
Believe it or not, September is National Self-Improvement Month. Perhaps it’s because school starts again or maybe it’s because a new season begins on the 22nd. Regardless, this month is a time to set goals, attend a conference, or do anything that makes you a better person. Not sure how…
7 Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Do you write in a journal regularly? Maybe you used to keep a journal but aren’t in the habit of writing anymore, or maybe you’ve meant to start journaling for a while, but can’t find the time. Whatever the reason, if you aren’t keeping a journal, you’re missing out on…
Creating a Homemaking Journal
This week’s guest post is written by Dionna Sanchez. I am so excited about this idea of creating a Homemaking Journal to pass down. I couldn’t wait to share it with you! Homemaking Journals were actually passed down through generations in the “olden days.” It is a journal where you…
How Journaling Improves Your Health & Well-being
People have kept journals for centuries. Some journals, such as those of Samuel Pepys and Oscar Wilde, have achieved fame and notoriety. But for every published journal which gains public interest, thousands of private journals are written solely for the writer’s benefit. One of the key benefits of journaling is…
30 Back to School Journal Writing Prompts
When I was growing up, I was often so anxious on the first day of school that I ended up sick and missing it. No joke – I actually made myself sick with nervousness. In hindsight, writing my thoughts in a journal would have probably helped tremendously. Then my parents…
Make Sure You Write This In Your Journal
I’m late on my weekly post and with good reason. My husband and I finally closed on our first home together last Friday! We then packed up what was our temporarily living space and moved into our new place. Our first floor is now covered in boxes but while the floors…
5 Stress Busters You Can Do in 5 Minutes
Modern life is stressful, and there is not a lot you can do about that. The demands of work and family can really take their toll, and it is all too easy to feel overwhelmed. Even so, you do not have to succumb to the stresses of everyday life. Learning…
How to Kickstart Your Journaling with Special Guest Diana Raab, PhD
This week, we’re honored to have author Diana Raab, PhD, joining us. The following post is an excerpt from her upcoming book, “Writing for Bliss: A Seven Step Program for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life.” Click here to pre-order it through Amazon.
Top 7 JRNL Posts of 2017
Every few months, it’s nice to look back at the blog posts we’ve done and find out which ones were your favorites. Then we can use that information to create more of the posts you like! It’s also nice for JRNL blog newbies to get a good snapshot of what…