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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…

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…

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.

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…

For the past few months, I’ve been putting my phone face down next to me when I work. This allows me to concentrate on the project at hand without constant interruptions. When I’m ready for a break, I’ll pick up my phone and check the messages. The Internet–especially social media–are fantastic…

Today is a special day to honor your Dad. There’s no better way to do that than to listen to him and hear what he has to say. My dad doesn’t like to talk about himself and tends to remain quiet on telling stories about his childhood, so hearing those memories…

School’s out for summer. That makes it the perfect time to travel with the entire family without worry that your kids are missing an important lesson in chemistry class. Plus, you know that exploring new cities is also a sneaky way to educate your kids and keep their brains from…

The simple act of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) can have a huge impact on your happiness. This is because writing helps you organize and clarify your thoughts and feelings. Over time, they will help you improve your habitual patterns of thinking. Here are four journal exercises…

At the end of the month of May, many of us have a three day weekend in order to celebrate Memorial Day. While barbecues, boat trips, and family getaways are often a part of the celebration, these aren’t the reasons why the holiday exists. Memorial Day is a United States holiday…

Death is a depressing subject that we tend to not think about. But every once in a while it creeps into our thoughts, usually when a loved one is dying or recently passed. I had a friend from college pass away recently and the touching eulogy got me thinking –…