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Expressive Writing: A Tool for Transformation, with Dr. James Pennebaker, Ph.D.

  We recently sat down to interview Dr. James Pennebaker, a leading thinker on the impact expressive writing has on our physical and emotional well-being. His message is inspiring, and we are pleased to share it with you. Dr. Pennebaker is a Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of Psychology at the University […]

6 Things I Love About Journalers

  BOTTOM LINE: Journalers are bad-asses. They aren’t afraid to do significant work on themselves. (This list was inspired by Debbie Happy Cohen, Founder of Joy Based Living LLC. Thanks Debbie!) Speaking of bad-asses…Four of our Journaling.com members have written books! Please join me incelebrating and congratulating: Merle Saferstein took her 359 journals, compiled over […]

The 3 Levels of Journaling

  Have you ever noticed that there are three levels of journaling? Level 1: Getting StartedLevel 2: Journaling to Fix a ProblemLevel 3: Journaling to Raise Life to its Highest Level Enter the steam from wherever you are. The Power of Journaling Podcast has great episodes for all three levels For Level 1 (new to […]

4 Prompts to Infuse Your Life

  4 Journaling Prompts to Infuse Your Life With Meaning & Purpose Here are four of the best journaling prompts out there to help you infuse your life with meaning and purpose. Q: What 5 things are you most proud of from your past? What 5 things would you be most proud of inyour future? […]

Journaling: Relief for Anxiety and Depression, with Maud Purcell

  When it comes to journaling, the research is conclusive and inspiring; expressive writing is a practical tool that improves emotional well-being. It was a pleasure to sit down with psychotherapist Maud Purcell to discuss the ways she uses journaling techniques to help clients navigate depression and anxiety. Maud Purcell is a Founder and Executive […]

Permission to Be Human

  Permission To Be Human I learned about these excellent journaling questions from Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson.You may want to save this for when you need it, or forward it on to a friend in need. Even readingthrough the questions will be helpful because you will see the thought process behind thequestions. (Notice the curiosity […]

What’s in Your Cup?

The #1 Benefit of Inner Work I recently discovered this anonymous posting and it’s brilliant… “You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? “Because someone bumped into me!†Wrong answer. You spilled […]

Transforming the 5 Big Areas of Your Life

Have you ever heard of Self-Perception Theory? Love Finances Health & Fitness Spirituality Creativity The way to change your life is to change your identity.The way to change your identity is through your actions. You are watching you. The picture you have in your head of who you are, influences who you become. When you […]

Unconditional Love

I had a MAJOR Breakthrough in my Morning Pages As you know, Morning Pages tell the truth. My son was recently diagnosed with cancer. He is expected to make a full recovery, but I found myselfoverwhelmed with feelings of fear and hate towards the cancer. As I did my Morning Pages, the darkfeelings I had […]

Product Testers Wanted

  Become a Journaling.com Product Tester Journaling.com is looking for meditators and journalers who would like to volunteer to test and comment upon a series of video courses we are creating called: Advanced Life Design for Meditators:Living by Design, Not Default My name is Rebecca Kochenderfer. Two years ago I had a near death experience […]

Living by Design, Not Default

As humans, we have the amazing ability to soul-search, to choose and to create. And yet we have the tendency to accept things as they are — to blindly accept the “defaults†in our life. Why do we do this? This article explores “the psychology of default “ and how we can break out of […]

Follow Your Joy Sparks

Joy Sparks turn your ride through life into a road trip of passion and enthusiasm. Follow your joy sparks. They are everywhere, like guiding stars in the sky, lighting your way to a happy life. r.k. I wish I were more like Winnie the Pooh.  Whether he’s visiting with a friend or going on an […]

The Peaceful Water You’ve Been Seeking

“Noticing and releasing our feelings as they come up, softens the talking in our mind, giving us space and allowing us to better understand our self, others, and the world around us.†r.k. & m.m.g. Have you ever noticed that there is a voice in your head that talks pretty much ALL of the time? […]

What We Know for Sure About Bugs, Butterflies and Joy

“Noticing and releasing our feelings as they come up keeps the ‘windshield of our mind’ clear. This lets in more light and allows us to experience life, less through the lens of our personal ‘stuff’,and more through the lens of openness and wholeness.†R.K. & M.M.G. When we are born it’s as if we are […]

What a Difference Simple Joys Make

When we turn our attention to what we love, what we appreciate, and what we find beautiful, the conversation moves from what’s not working to what is working. And that is a wonderful place to be. – R.K. & M.M.G Simple Joys Joy is incredibly powerful. Even simply noticing the beauty of a flower or a gentle […]

7 Things We Know For Sure About Homeschooling

  Please share with the parents in your life! We need each other. This article and podcast is a beautiful collaboration between Journaling.com and ProjectHappiness.com. A gift from the founders of Homeschool.com and Laurel Springs School (LaurelSprings.com), this positive and encouraging article and 1-hour podcast was created to help parents homeschool their children during Covid-19. […]

Nature Journaling: Infuse Your Writing with Words from the Wild

Any opportunity to examine life through a new lens is a gift. The time we spend outdoors provides a different vantage point. The smells and sounds that flood the senses as we walk in nature shifts thinking and puts us into a more mindful state of being.   What is Nature Journaling? Nature journaling is […]

Unleashing the Power of Expressive Writing

It’s an enormous honor to welcome Dr. James Pennebaker back to our podcast. Affectionately known as the “father of expressive writing,” Dr. Pennebaker is a pioneer in the field of research that examines the profound benefits of expressive writing.   Dr. Pennbaker is a Regents Centennial Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of Psychology at […]

Journaling with Kids

If you journal, you probably already know the reasons a consistent writing practice is helpful. Expressive writing helps us tune into powerful emotions, regulate daily habits, and organize our thoughts. Journaling fuels creativity, productivity, and mindfulness. But even the most avid of journalers might be surprised to discover the ways journaling can help the children […]

An Exercise to Practice While Sheltering in Place, with Merle R. Saferstein

In 1974, I participated in an Ira Progoff workshop in which we were given a values clarification exercise asking us to list twenty things that bring us happiness. Upon completion of the list, we were given a number of questions related to what we had written. Based on that exercise, I have created the following […]

Journal to Connect with Your Guardian Angels

We say it on the podcast all the time: there isn’t a wrong way to journal. In fact, the beauty of this tool is its flexibility. There is a journaling method out there for everyone. Our goal at Journaling.com is to help you find the methods that resonate best for you. My conversation with today’s […]

Find the Joy in Today

Let’s be honest. Joy is easier to find some days than others. When the sun is shining, our families are well, work is fulfilling, and we have free time for play, joy feels abundant. We don’t have to look for it or give it a name. It just is.   Inevitably, rainy days come, the […]

Journal to Manifest Your Goals, with Sara Caputo

Journaling is well-recognized as an effective mindfulness tool, but did you know it can also help us to set and achieve major goals? Sara Caputo joined us on the podcast to show us how.   Sara is the founder of Sara Caputo Consulting–a coaching, consulting and training business based in Santa Barbara, California, and she […]

Journaling to the Rescue, with Lucia Capacchione, PhD

From the moment our interview with today’s guest began, it was clear this would be the first conversation of many. Lucia Capacchione, PhD, ATR, REAT is an extraordinary thinker, art therapist and pioneer in the fields of expressive arts therapy and journal therapy. Her knowledge of these topics is wide and deep. Lucia is the bestselling […]

Journaling to Create Calm, with Marni Amsellem,Ph.D.

As we learn to navigate life during a pandemic, anxiety is on the rise. For this reason, we are especially grateful that Dr. Marni Amsellem joined us to provide tips to help us stay centered. Founder of Write, Reflect, Grow, an online community focused on journaling, Dr. Amsellem is also the author of Self Reflections: […]

The Story You Need to Tell, with Sandra Marinella

Through her pioneering work at the Mayo clinic and her own experience facing cancer, Sandra Marinella is a witness to the ways writing transforms lives. Sandra is the author of the book The Story You Need to Tell; Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss. It’s a great privilege to welcome her to Journaling.com. […]

Walking and Writing Among the Trees, with Jackee Holder

Over time, social media shapes the ways we think about issues and impacts how we perceive who we are. Today’s guest, author Jackee Holder, shows how journaling, walking, and time spent in nature help counter this imbalance by revealing and reflecting genuine thoughts and beliefs. These practices, Jackee observes, help us evolve into the most […]

Enlightenment and Adventure on the Camino de Santiago

Just like journaling, mindful travel stirs the heart and lets subconscious thoughts rise to the surface. Navigating an unfamiliar environment strengthens resolve, inspires creativity, and provides fresh perspective on a range of issues. For these reasons, it didn’t surprise us to learn that many of Journaling.com’s members are also avid travelers! We were delighted to […]

Experience the Magic of Vision Boards, with Dr. Lori Ann Roth

Vision boarding is a perfect companion activity to traditional forms of journaling. We had to the pleasure to speak with Dr. Lori Ann Roth who shares how vision boarding can help you grow comfortable with new ideas, enhance awareness of potential opportunities, and crystallize a dynamic new action plan. She also shares ideas to help […]

How to Get Started Travel Journaling, with Lauren Hooper

We talked with Lauren Hooper, podcast host and seasoned traveler, to discover how journaling and travel make a perfect pairing. We are certain Lauren’s insights will inspire you to take along a journal on your next big adventure. Lauren is a crafter, adventurer and storyteller who has lived overseas with her husband and pup for […]

Six Ways to Use Journaling to Access Heart Intelligence, with Sheva Carr

For over twenty-five years, researchers at the HeartMath Institute have studied stress and emotions’ impact on interactions between the heart and brain. To learn more about their findings, we spoke with Sheva Carr, the architect and director of HeartMath’s HeartMastery Program. Sheva helps others access heart intelligence and peace of mind in order to receive […]

How Journaling Can Help You Get in Shape, with Michale Hartte

We are beyond excited to tell you about our interview with wellness coach Michale Hartte, because we know her ideas can help. Whether you struggle with achieving wellness goals or you’re just looking for extra inspiration to maximize your health regimen, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Discover the ways journaling can help you […]

“Find Your Fire” this February

Starting February 5th, top journaling experts from around the world are gifting Journaling.com members with free products and services to help them experience the power of journaling.  To join in the fun, become a member of Journaling.com. Membership is free. Once you’ve joined us, login and click on “Gift Shop†to receive your special gifts. Among other surprises, you’ll find mini courses in […]

Journaling.com’s Top 10 Favorite Tools for Creativity (2020)

Connect with Your Creative Self Journaling clears the mind for bold, colorful thinking. Your journal can help you actualize your most creative self. Gather your paintbrushes, easel, writing paper, and boldest intentions as you explore Journaling.com’s Top Ten Tools for Creativity. Infuse your days with inspiration, and don’t be afraid to color outside of the […]

Journaling.com’s Top 10 Favorite Tools for Mindfulness (2020)

Journaling helps us slow down and reflect on our lives with intention. If you aspire to glean the most meaning from your days, look over our Top 10 Tools for Mindfulness. We trust there’s something for everyone in this resource list. Dig deep and see what you discover! Our Top 10 Favorite Tools for Mindfulness […]

Journaling.com’s Top 10 Favorite Tools for Emotional Well-being (2020)

The science is in and it’s conclusive. Journaling has a positive impact on emotional well-being. Used to navigate depression, anxiety, and major life transitions, journaling helps develop personal insight and empowers us to act with mindfulness and intention. Pour a cup of tea. Let us take the guesswork out of finding the best resources to […]

Journaling.com’s Top 10 Favorite Tools for Physical Health (2020)

Achieve Your Health & Wellness Goals From stress reduction and improved immune function to better sleep and blood pressure regulation, journaling’s impact on health is well-proven. We’ve noticed a growing number of guided journals and other tools designed to help achieve health and wellness goals, and we’ve listed our favorites here. So grab an apple […]

Discover Legacy Journaling, with Merle Saferstein

Our guest today, legacy journaler Merle Saferstein, discusses writing techniques to help you extract your journals’ deepest insights and share them with the younger people in your life. We think you’ll find the process she describes inspires an experience as meaningful for the writer as it is for the recipient. Merle was the director of […]

Capture Your Family Stories in 15 Minutes or Less, with Brenda Hudson

Tis the season for family gatherings and small talk around tables. What will these conversations look like in your home? Do you wish the talk ran deeper? Have you ever wished for a way to preserve memories of Uncle Bob’s one-liners or the aroma of your grandmother’s pies? How well do you know your family’s […]

5 Journaling Prompts to Help End Your Year with Clarity & Purpose

With the passing of another year, now is the perfect time to journal about where you’ve just been. Contemplative reflection brings clarity — the perfect launch pad to spring you toward 2020. Put Your Year into Perspective 1) What ACTIONS did I take this year that I am most proud of? For many of us, […]

Breathing in Full Sentences: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Practice, with Christina Baldwin

For decades, author Christina Baldwin’s work on journaling and spirituality has touched the expressive writing community. We’ve been hearing about her important contributions to the field for a long time, and it brings us deep joy to welcome Christina to Journaling.com. We trust you’ll find her words especially relevant as you navigate the exceptional times […]

Walk the Five Paths of Journaling

Journaling lets us travel across wide-ranging landscapes and through wild terrain. We think of this adventure as a guided tour down five paths leading toward improved: emotional well-being creativity productivity physical health mindfulness The Path Toward Emotional Well-Being Therapeutic journaling, also referred to as expressive writing, is proven to help navigate depression and anxiety and […]

Three Tips to Get You Started Journaling Today

We aren’t fans of telling people what they should or shouldn’t do. In fact, I’ll bet this article’s title is the only directive you’ll see on our site. We believe it doesn’t matter how you journal, when you journal, or even what tools you use. It’s okay if you type, air write, hand write, or dictate. Your journaling practice […]

Embrace ALL Your Feelings to Create a Life You Love, with Randy Taran

We sat down with Randy Taran, founder and CEO of Project Happiness, to discuss her newest book Emotional Advantage: Embracing All Your Feelings to Create a Life You Love. For years, Randy has been one of the leading experts on happiness and positive psychology. Her current research is an expansion of her groundbreaking work. Randy’s […]

Heal Yourself Using Journaling Power, with Mari L. McCarthy

Scientists confirm that journaling impacts our physical health in tangible, even quantifiable ways. Our conversation with author Mari L. McCarthy demonstrates the powerful benefits of expressive writing. Mari is the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of CreateWriteNow.com. She is the multi award-winning author of Journaling Power: How To Create the Happy, Healthy Life You Want To Live and Heal […]

Fun Ways to Combine Art and Journaling, with Caylee Grey

My conversation with artist and journaler Caylee Grey is a reminder that the best way to journal is to use whichever tools work best for you. Some of us are most at ease with words. Others feel best with a paintbrush in hand. Some of us enjoy using both. There are no rules. Your journal […]

Journaling.com’s Top 10 Productivity Journals and Tools

Organize Your Day Around Actions That Matter Put yourself in the driver’s seat with Journaling.com’s Top Ten Productivity Journals. Instead of living life in reactive-mode, robotically responding to texts and to-do lists, live your life in proactive mode. Organize your day around actions that matter. Journaling.com wants to make this easy for you. We’ve dug deep, done […]

Tackle Writer’s Block With This Down & Dirty Tip

Learn how “down and dirty†journaling can help you break free from writer’s rut. We’ve all been there. Stuck in front of a blank page or screen that stares back at us with a baleful stink- eye. You thought words were your friends, but in this time of need, they have deserted their posts, leaving […]

Journal to Increase Your Productivity and Creativity, with Shelby Abrahamsen

We recently enjoyed a conversation with Shelby Abrahamsen, founder of the life style blog, Little Coffee Fox. Shelby is a young entrepreneur with a talent for art and for inspiring others. We talked recently about the ways journaling has helped her find her way in the world, create a meaningful career, and increase productivity. It’s […]

Ideas and Insights from the Creator of the Bullet Journal, with Ryder Carroll

Ryder Carroll’s bestselling book The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future has transformed the journaling landscape. Ryder’s innovative approach to productivity and mindfulness, through a method he calls Bullet Journaling, has contributed significantly to the rising number of people journaling today. He’s been featured by the New York Times, […]

Five Ways Journaling Boosts Happiness & Well-Being, with Nancy Scherlong

Happiness and a sense of well-being; it’s what we all want. In our podcast interview with therapist Nancy Scherlong, we discuss the variety of ways journaling helps to cultivate these feelings. Nancy affirms the transformative power of journal writing and provides uplifting new ideas to contemplate. Nancy is a licensed clinical social worker in the […]

Three Ways Journal Planners Cultivate Happiness, with Mo Seetubtim

Mo Seetubtim, founder & CEO of The Happiness Planner, conceived a novel idea. What if planners and journals were blended into one fabulous tool? Today, Mo designs beautiful products that can help you explore your inner world, master your mind, and find happiness from within. At Journaling.com, we were so impressed by Mo’s creations that we […]

Journaling Tips for People Who Don’t Like to Write, with Maud Purcell

Not everyone enjoys writing. And that’s okay. Maybe you have carpal tunnel syndrome, learning differences, or a young infant in your arms. Any number of circumstances can make it difficult to engage with the physical act of writing. At Journaling.com, we are such believers in the benefits of journaling that we want to be sure […]

Six Ways to Keep Journal Writing Fresh, with Lynda Monk

Whether you are new to journal writing or it’s been a part of your life forever, keeping the process fresh is important. Journaling expert Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is full of ideas to help you engage with your journaling practice in colorful ways. It’s a joy to welcome her to Journaling.com. Lynda is the […]

Write Your Way Through Challenging Life Transitions, with Leia Francisco

In life, change is inevitable. While some changes are chosen, others are thrust upon us without warning. Our special guest today, Leia Francisco, teaches us how to navigate new directions with grace, wisdom, and even joy. I find her visionary work personally helpful, and I’m honored to have her here at Journaling.com. Leia Francisco is […]

Journal Therapy: An Innovative Tool for Self-Discovery, with Kathleen Adams

Psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Journal Therapy, Kathleen Adams, joined us at Journaling.com to talk about journaling techniques we can use to facilitate self-discovery. Kathleen is as knowledgeable as she is passionate about the benefits of therapeutic journaling. Our conversation was a delight, and we are so pleased to have the chance to […]

Journaling: Your Brain on Ink, with Deborah Ross

Deborah Ross is co-author of Your Brain on Ink, A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder which is a study of the place where neuroscience crosses paths with expressive writing. Deborah’s knowledge is wide and deep, and it’s with great excitement that we welcome her to Journaling.com. Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Journal Therapist, […]

Discover Journaling’s Positive Effects on the Brain, with Dr. Dan Siegel

As journalers, we know that a well-tended writing practice inspires clarity and feelings of well-being. As it turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why this is so.  Journaling.com spoke recently with Dr. Dan Siegel, a renowned thinker in the field of mindfulness, about how autobiographical writing helps people integrate their right and left […]

Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act, with Carolyn Koehnline

Author and certified journal therapist Carolyn Koehnline wrote Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act to help people approach the act of decluttering with mindful intention. Carolyn’s collection of essays, paintings, and poems provide comfort in the midst of decluttering. She’s written a marvelous book, and it was a pleasure to talk with her on our […]

Weave Mindfulness into Your Journaling Practice, with Beth Jacobs

With great joy, we recently sat down to talk with writer and clinical psychologist, Beth Jacobs. Beth is an eloquent spokesperson for the benefits of weaving mindfulness into one’s journaling practice. A writer and clinical psychologist, Beth is the author of Paper Sky: What Happened After Anne Frank’s Diary, The Original Buddhist Psychology, A Buddhist […]

Five Fabulous Tips for Art Journaling, with Amy Maricle

Even if you are more at ease with pen and paper than paintbrushes and canvas, our conversation with artist Amy Maricle will inspire you to wander from your comfort zone to discover the power of art journaling. Amy is an artist, art therapist, and founder of Mindful Art Studio (http://mindfulartstudio.com).  Her writing and art have been […]
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