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5 Great Reasons for going for a walk
I did the 10k steps a day in May Challenge for charity. It was a fabulous opportunity to get out and about, get a little fitter and raise some money for charity. Walking is such a great form of...
Why there’s no such thing as a perfect journal
When you think of a journal, do you think of a beautiful leather bound notebook full of immaculate entries covering different aspects of your life, with writing that is so perfect it's almost...
Make your journal an accountability partner
As you've probably gathered by now, I'm a big advocate for journaling, and one brilliant use that I've found for mine is to support my goal setting efforts, by helping me review my goals on a weekly...
Journaling on a tight budget
I don't know about you, but when I start a new hobby, I tend to spend loads of money on books, courses and training around that topic. Whether it's meditation, crystal healing or bio energy,...
Pen and paper or digital journal?
The best advice I can give to anyone starting out journaling is to find what works for you, and stick to it. There are no rules. Choose the time, place and medium that suits you. Personally, I love...
A day of gratitude
I'm a big fan of gratitude. It's something I do each day, and something I encourage my child to do. The other day, we flew to the UK to attend an event in London. The plan was to fly in, do the hop...
4 simple tweaks to use when journaling seems overwhelming
Let's face it. Starting any new habit is daunting. It can take anywhere from 14 days to 9 months for a habit to form, but the idea of journaling for 9 months straight can overwhelm the best of us....
Using your journal to work things through
Yesterday we looked at the difference between a diary and a journal, and one of the subtle differences between the two was the depth of the writing. A journal has more depth, allowing you to...
Building the journaling habit
In the last couple of posts we've looked at different aspects of journaling, but one thing that can get in the way is the illusion that you have to write loads of stuff. If you want to build the...
What could you write in your journal?
Yesterday I posted 2 ways that you can start using your journal: to plan your day or to reflect on it. But once you start writing you'll find that actually, you have many more options. Today's post...
Are You Setting the Right Goals for Yourself?
As a Life Coach, I'm all about setting goals, and taking action to bring them to fruition. But when it comes to setting goals, there are a few things that you need to consider before you get...
Increase your productivity with journaling
Being a home schooling mum means I'm fairly busy most days, so it might seem a little crazy to advocate adding a habit on top that may take up some more time in the day, but what i hope to show you...
What’s the difference between a diary and a journal?
This month, I've been writing about journaling, however, some people aren't really sure what the difference between a diary and a journal is. So let's clear that up today. Whilst a journal...
5 Ways to get creative with your journaling
Journaling shouldn't be tedious or dreary. It should be fun, and one way of injecting some fun itno your journaling is by using your creativity. In this post, I'll explore 5 ways that you can get...
2 Simple ways to start your journal
I don't know about you, but when I first started journaling, I was a little bit overwhelmed with my first journal. There was a lot of space and I really didn't know what to say. It was like talking...
