February 2022

Mindfulness is a buzzword these days often compared to meditation. To me, “meditation” isn’t quite accurate. Mindfulness is simply being aware of what’s happening in the present moment. That, and a willingness to accept what is without judgment. I was enjoying a “mindfulness moment” when I found out that my 29-year-old daughter had died. Practicing […]

I have a stack of journals. I like to compartmentalize my life. I have journals for writing, morning pages, gratitude, shadow work, and even art journals. I start a new journal every time I take a new class. But one that I don’t have is what is called a commonplace journal or notebook. A commonplace

I’m sure you have some habits in your life. The usual hygiene stuff — shower, brush teeth, etc. Checking your phone — how many times? And maybe a Netflix and chill session at the end of the day. Here’s a question — how are those serving you? Developing good habits and bundling them into routines can save you time, put your

So many people see the benefits of journaling but are afraid to begin. A lot of women have had bad experiences in the past with privacy and their journals. Some are intimidated by the blank page. And others try for a few days then give up. But here’s the thing about journaling: there are no rules.

I am pissed as hell. I have been angry for days and I’m not sure why. It’s completely unlike me to be this way. I’ve thought about it, talked about it, even tried meditating. But when I started journaling, things began to make sense. My journal helped me see what I couldn’t see for myself. When

Morning pages consist of three pages of longhand stream of consciousness writing. Julia Cameron proposed the idea in her book, The Artist’s Way. The idea is to get everything in your head down on paper before you do anything else. No censoring, considering, or editing. The purpose is to clear your head before you begin

A few years ago, I was dissatisfied with my life, searching for more purpose. I tried therapy. I tried talking to my friends and doing research. I even tried praying. But it was my journals that finally gave me the answers I needed. Journaling changed my life in so many ways. It helped me through the

A to-do list is simply a list of tasks to complete. How could you possibly get that wrong? Check how many of the following you’re doing. Is it a task or a project? Do you know the difference? A task is one simple thing: take out the trash. A project has more steps. If you have

Do you take time at the end of a week or month to review and reflect? Did you get the things done that you wanted to complete? Did they help advance your goals? What did you concentrate on or put off, and why? Taking time to review and reflect ensures that you are spending your

The average person makes 35,000 decisions per day. Too many to even think about. And they start when the alarm goes off: get up now, or hit snooze? You’ve probably made fifty decisions before you even get out of the door. And if you’re a person who does hair, make-up, and a “look” before you