Journaling to Clarity, Creativity, and Well-Being
I started to write in a journal regularly in July of 2017 after I left my corporate job and headed out for a year of travel. I had a bunch of emotional unpacking to do and nothing I tried seemed
How To Journal For Self-Improvement
In my elementary school there was a block of time, first thing in the morning devoted to writing in a journal and then silent reading. At the time, I thought the task was easy and stupid. I suspected that the
9 Incredible Ways Writing By Hand Benefits Our Bodies And Brains
I have long believed in the power of writing by hand. For me it is 'mental flossing', just like taking care of my dental health. I write the words out of my mind and onto the page, first thing in
A year of the morning pages
July 2, 2017 I wrote my first 3 morning pages. Sitting on our back deck in the sun, diligently following the instructions of Julia Cameron. She prescribes 3 pages, no more, no less. Writing must be done in long hand.
“quit belly-achin’ about what isn’t working”
Isn't it funny how we do this? I also think of 'belly aching' as rumination. Either way, in a modern life these kind of thoughts don't produce any value. Not like a cow, where ruminating makes the bits of food