What you will need Colored pencil Markers Watercolor paint or watercolor paints or pencils Paintbrush  You need an open mind to try this. You don’t need to believe you are not creative. You do not have to be artistic or poetical.  Paint or draw a picture or a doodle of your mood right now. What… Continue reading

What type of junk journal do you want to make? Gather up your supplies. Junk mail, cardboard from food boxes, old scraps, and craft supplies. Yard sales, thrift stores, and recycling centers are good places to find this. You will also need old notebooks and magazines  Junk journal kits are available on Amazon and Temu.… Continue reading

Okay, you hate to write. The thought of journaling sends you into a tailspin. You hate it. You don’t write well. It’s so hard, and you do not know what to write about. You are not a writer. If you agree with several of these statements, you are not alone. Myth 1. You have to… Continue reading

I decided to adopt 8 keys to self-care to use for both myself and to teach other women.  Support people and groups Eat balance diet Laughter: there’s something called laughter yoga. I will share later, but it involves laughing on purpose. Free time or me time.  Creativity: we all can connect to it. We are… Continue reading

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There are many types and techniques of journals. For many people, it is easier to start a gratitude journal than other types. The first thing to do is find a journal, notebook, or an already-made gratitude journal. Step time to journal, like in the morning or before bedtime. Keeping a journaling practice is a good… Continue reading

Stress management begins with recognizing that you are stressed out. You need to know what stresses you out so that you can deal with them in healthy ways. Once you identify your stressors, you can learn how to cope with the stress in your life. Many people accept stress as a standard way of living… Continue reading

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Do not let stress get you down! Try getting rid of anxiety and blues naturally by journaling for 30 days straight. Just write. Do it for 30 days to make it a habit and see if journaling will help you live a life worth loving. I find journaling fun. Try it. It helps to relieve… Continue reading

A Diary: a written record of what you did, using a page or a few lines to record what occurred each day. Journal Writing: recording your thoughts, feelings, experiences, goals, disappointments, fears, dreams, etc., at some specific time in your life. Freewriting: Start writing as fast and as much as possible without stopping. This is a great way… Continue reading