it'd be cute if you wrote what/who that song reminds you of and how it makes you feel
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Oh that's a good idea! I'll do that. I also want to journal more next year. Any tips?
Love this thread idea!
I have always kept a journal, used to have a little diary with a lock and key when I was about 8 or 9, then as a teenager I used to use msn spaces I think it was called as an online diary, then from age 19 to late 20s I had a journal on a parenting forum, then I started a bullet journal/diary hybrid in 2017, which I have done on and off (lasts around 4-6 months at a time every 2 years)
I started a new bullet journal/diary hybrid today, I like to have habit trackers and goals etc, but then I like to get my feelings out in it.
Like others have said, I also struggle to be truly open and honest in it from fear of it being read by others. I'm quite an emotional person and regret alot of the things I feel once the cloud has lifted.
I also believe in affirmations so worry about writing on a bad day because then it affirms it
so my journals become a bit like toxic positivity.
I love the future me email idea, I think I'm going to write myself a letter and hide it in the house somewhere to find when I declutter!
Anyway, this post is going a bit dear diary. Apologies
I have always kept a journal, used to have a little diary with a lock and key when I was about 8 or 9, then as a teenager I used to use msn spaces I think it was called as an online diary, then from age 19 to late 20s I had a journal on a parenting forum, then I started a bullet journal/diary hybrid in 2017, which I have done on and off (lasts around 4-6 months at a time every 2 years)
I started a new bullet journal/diary hybrid today, I like to have habit trackers and goals etc, but then I like to get my feelings out in it.
Like others have said, I also struggle to be truly open and honest in it from fear of it being read by others. I'm quite an emotional person and regret alot of the things I feel once the cloud has lifted.
I also believe in affirmations so worry about writing on a bad day because then it affirms it
so my journals become a bit like toxic positivity.I love the future me email idea, I think I'm going to write myself a letter and hide it in the house somewhere to find when I declutter!
Anyway, this post is going a bit dear diary. Apologies
I've decided to start writing every day. Does anyone else have any experience of this? Any tips?
If anyone is interested this lady is running a free course. I’m hoping it might just kick start my journalling - with a bit of luck. I think it will be shown 17:00 our time and there will be replays.
This is her site so you can read about it and sign up and I’ll also add the YouTube video
www.colettebaronreid.com
This is her site so you can read about it and sign up and I’ll also add the YouTube video
Journaling to Deepen Your Self-Discovery & Connection to the Universe
Discover the power of journaling for personal growth and self-discovery. Learn how to use journaling to connect with your intuition and form a deeper relationship with Spirit.
www.colettebaronreid.com
I like the sentiment but that article is a bit pretentious. "Inner landscape"????If anyone is interested this lady is running a free course. I’m hoping it might just kick start my journalling - with a bit of luck. I think it will be shown 17:00 our time and there will be replays.
This is her site so you can read about it and sign up and I’ll also add the YouTube video
Journaling to Deepen Your Self-Discovery & Connection to the Universe
Discover the power of journaling for personal growth and self-discovery. Learn how to use journaling to connect with your intuition and form a deeper relationship with Spirit.
I love the idea of a bullet journal, but as I was putting one together, I have realised that a virtual option is so much better for me. I wondered whether there are any apps or purchases that are literally like a bullet journal, with the grids, etc. I guess kind of like virtual scrapbooking when that was a thing, but for a journal. I still love the idea of adding designs and making each page my own...
I'm glad I found this thread,
I wanted to journal so bad, but whenever i'd sit down with a brand new journal, I'd find it so hard to write down my thoughts without sounding too emotional/dramatic lol but I see here someone suggested writing prompts on pinterest, so looking tonight to write down some stuff!
ps.: And to whomever might be going through a rough patch, know that this is only temporary, in the end, you'll be ok! every little step counts, even if the rest have move on, take your time, go out and take some air. Reset your mind as many times as you need, It's never too late (EVER) to leave behind feelings and things that no longer pour into your heart
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I wanted to journal so bad, but whenever i'd sit down with a brand new journal, I'd find it so hard to write down my thoughts without sounding too emotional/dramatic lol but I see here someone suggested writing prompts on pinterest, so looking tonight to write down some stuff!
ps.: And to whomever might be going through a rough patch, know that this is only temporary, in the end, you'll be ok! every little step counts, even if the rest have move on, take your time, go out and take some air. Reset your mind as many times as you need, It's never too late (EVER) to leave behind feelings and things that no longer pour into your heart
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Just started bullet journalling. I’m same as the poster above, bit worried to write anything personal in case it’s read by others. So for the moment I just use it as a bit of a daily to do list, small goals each day, habit tracker, and record one nice thing I have done to care for myself each day. It’s a nice hobby to sit a couple of times per day, gather my thoughts. I’m also conscious now of how much I’m giving of myself to others, and forcing myself to one self-care thing per day can be tricky!
I’ve re-started journaling as going through stressful work situation. I use Day One app which can be set up with face recognition. I even 2-3 sentences of coming out with how I feel in the moment seem to be really cathartic. Can’t recommend it enough as someone with a natural tendency to overthink.
I thought I would try and revive this thread 
Has anyone read The Artist's Way and managed to do the 'morning pages' daily?
Has anyone read The Artist's Way and managed to do the 'morning pages' daily?
I haven’t. And I know I can google, but let’s have a conversation. Can you tell us more about it?
It's a book that helps with creativity. Daily (ideally in the mornings) you write out 3 pages (A4 size I think?) it could be anything and everything just get it all out.
Also the author suggests taking yourself out for weekly dates which is something I'm keen to try.
I've possibly not explained it very well and hopefully someone who has read it and done the exercises can!
I've started writing again but I've found I keep writing about the same thing all the time...
I'm getting a bit worried!
Anyone else find this?
I suppose if something makes you feel strong emotions you keep writing about it, but the emotions are not good
I'm getting a bit worried!
Anyone else find this?
I suppose if something makes you feel strong emotions you keep writing about it, but the emotions are not good
The prompts and concept sound interesting. Hopefully someone here can give first hand feedback.It's a book that helps with creativity. Daily (ideally in the mornings) you write out 3 pages (A4 size I think?) it could be anything and everything just get it all out.
Also the author suggests taking yourself out for weekly dates which is something I'm keen to try.
I've possibly not explained it very well and hopefully someone who has read it and done the exercises can!
This has happened to me in the past. You can try writing about your writing and wondering why you’re gravitating back to the topic, and why you’re feeling the emotions you’re feeling. Write about the fact that you’re getting worried and brainstorm reasons why this may be and what you can and can’t do about it. If it’s too painful, you can try stepping away from that and writing about something else entirely. Like follow a week’s or more worth of prompts. So you are still writing and expressing but intentionally away from that issue. If it is all too painful, take a break. Many diarists take breaks when things in life become too much. Most come back because writing is how they cope.
I am sorry you’re experiencing negative emotions. I wouldn’t worry about that, per se, it’s ok to feel those things. I hope you can write your way through it
Thank you!This has happened to me in the past. You can try writing about your writing and wondering why you’re gravitating back to the topic, and why you’re feeling the emotions you’re feeling. Write about the fact that you’re getting worried and brainstorm reasons why this may be and what you can and can’t do about it. If it’s too painful, you can try stepping away from that and writing about something else entirely. Like follow a week’s or more worth of prompts. So you are still writing and expressing but intentionally away from that issue. If it is all too painful, take a break. Many diarists take breaks when things in life become too much. Most come back because writing is how they cope.
I am sorry you’re experiencing negative emotions. I wouldn’t worry about that, per se, it’s ok to feel those things. I hope you can write your way through it
I suppose I use writing just to get everything out of my head. It helps. But it's why I want all the negative thoughts on paper and not swirling round my brain.
I suppose I can just give myself permission to only write a page or two on the topic and then force myself to leave it there and move onto happier things...
So just make it more concise I suppose?
No write or wrong (I’m leaving that typo as is! lol). Give yourself permission to do whatever you feel, there are no rules. And if it doesn’t seem right, try something else.