On Thursday, December 13th, 2018, I am facilitating a free webinar on The Transformational Power of Journaling for Coaches and Our Clients. In 2017 the ICF (International Coach Federation) created a brand new Community of Practice (CP) with a focus area of "Life Vision and Enhancement" - for those who do life coaching in their ... Read More >>
A Message from Lynda Monk, Director, IAJW I recently had the privilege of meeting, for the first time in person, Ruth Folit, Founder of the IAJW, as well as Sheila Bender, one of our Journal Council members. I was thinking about how our shared passion for journal writing is the catalyst for us meeting one ... Read More >>
One of the reasons I love the IAJW is that it is a place to make connections and be inspired through our shared love and interest in the transformational power of journal writing. I am meeting incredible people from different parts of the world through our IAJW membership community and I have decided to start ... Read More >>
I journal every single day, as do most of my clients and many of the people close to me. As a business owner, journaling gives me an outlet to release my frustrations, brainstorm solutions and set myself up for success. A friend of mine has been journaling since she was 12 years old. Recently, her ... Read More >>
The IAJW has re-awakened, has been re-branded, and is ready to inspire and nourish journal writers everywhere. Celebrate with us and listen to Ruth Folit (Founder & past Director) and myself, Lynda Monk (new IAJW Director) as we share an informative and inspired conversation together (watch the video below) where... Ruth provides the founding story ... Read More >>
This is very exciting time for the IAJW - International Association for Journal Writing. This journal writing community was founded many years ago by Ruth Folit. You might remember the IAJW, like myself, you might even have been a past member of this inspiring community. The IAJW had to take an unexpected pause a few ... Read More >>
When people ask me, "What do you do?" and I tell them I am the director of an association for journal writers, I get three kinds of responses: Yes, I keep a journal, too, and I love it! I've always wanted to keep a journal, but... Why should I keep a journal? Here are some ... Read More >>
What was it about my English teachers that was so intimidating? Was it that they expected me to write on demand about whatever subject they chose? Was it the way they wielded their red pens like Zorro brandished his sword? Was it that my English teachers demanded an outline of my essay before I even ... Read More >>
Keeping a journal is a quintessentially individual activity. And journaling honors your individuality, so do it the way YOU want. No one should tell you how to journal, but you can consider guidelines and general advice that people who have been journaling and studying journaling suggest. It's your life and your journal, so only choose ... Read More >>
Do you ever feel reluctant to write in your journal? Do you get stuck writing a series of entries going over the same ground and not making headway? All journal writers--novice, intermittent, and dedicated--hit a wall sometimes. The solution: take a journal class. It's a refreshing, uplifting, motivating experience, if done well. Here are 10 ... Read More >>