While I have always loved ringing in the New Year and looking forward to a fresh perspective, I have also struggled with real downer mind games, self doubt and negative self talk during this powerful time of year. 

This will be my last post before Christmas Day 2020. How better than to end this Holiday Rally with Gratitude?

I find it amazing to think that such a simple practice as writing down three things you are grateful for everyday can change your life!

Another Saturday, another style of journaling!

We’ve talked a little bit about using Morning Pages and List Journaling to brain dump, but today’s type of journaling is a more organized and specific way to brain dump.

You can use this method for to-do lists, but also studying for tests, learning a new skill or organizing tasks.

I know it’s cold outside, you’re busy finishing up Christmas shopping, wrapping gifts or planning meals, but just trust me! You need to get outside and catch a breath of fresh air.

What makes you laugh - like serious gut-ache, cheeks hurting, tears streaming laugh? I love the rush of relaxation I feel after a good laugh, but sadly, I don’t feel like I’ve laughed that hard in a while.

They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

Scientists have done research to discover that laughter, humor and even just smiling have a number of benefits that support your physical and mental health, including:

-        Reduction of stress and anxiety

-        Improving optimism

It’s the weekend! I hope you’re taking some time to meditate, love on yourself, and JOURNAL!

Last weekend we talked about List Journaling, so this weekend I wanted to introduce you to Morning Pages.

I first learned about Morning Pages from a class I took during my Health Coach Certification from Julia Cameron. It is a method of journaling that uses stream of conscious writing. The idea is to wake up and before you do anything else write at least three pages of whatever comes up.

When is the last time you checked in with your friends?

It’s been hard to keep track of my friendships since marriage, kids, life, and now the Pandemic makes it even harder  – even the ones who live next door and in the same town.

When is the last time you checked in with your friends?

It’s been hard to keep track of my friendships since marriage, kids, life, and now the Pandemic makes it even harder  – even the ones who live next door and in the same town.

For me, a big part of journaling is to brain dump.

I’m like a computer with way too many windows open on my browser. What happens to your computer when you have too many windows open? It starts to run slower, process slower, glitch out, and make you angry, right?!

I feel that journaling has the effect of closing some of my open windows in order to create optimization.