Benefits of Journaling Archives

3 Daily Habits to Stay Grounded, Happy & Hopeful

Have you ever noticed how small things, done regularly, can make a big positive difference in your daily life? I was recently speaking with a friend about the importance of staying grounded, optimistic and inspired inside of myself, regardless of outer circumstances. We all know that many things can impact our mood, our joy, our ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2025-04-21T13:30:50-07:00April 21st, 2025|Benefits of Journaling, Journal Prompts, Poetry & Journaling|

How Journaling Can Be A Place of Refuge for Finding Inner Peace

Journaling is a Place of Refuge I have always considered journaling as a place of refuge. I have never heard anyone else describe journaling in this particular way until participating in Mark Matousek's memoir writing program last week at Hollyhock. He said this exact thing, "Journaling has always been my place of refuge." He ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-08-22T14:25:24-07:00August 22nd, 2023|Benefits of Journaling|

Jay Gendron – IAJW Member Spotlight Interview

Our IAJW members are from all around the world with a wide range of experiences with journaling. Our Member Spotlight Interviews are a way to shine a light on our amazing members and to learn from their stories and journal writing tips. I am happy to introduce to our featured member this month, Jay ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-06-14T12:23:25-07:00June 14th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, IAJW Community & News|

Top 7 Reasons to Take a Journal Writing Course

Written by Lynda Monk I love taking courses, especially journal writing courses! I am always taking a course - it might be self-guided, instructor led, online or in-person. I am a lifelong learner and I buy more courses than clothes. Given my passion for taking courses, I thought I would ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:43-07:00April 24th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, Creative Journaling|

278 Reasons to Keep a Journal by Sarabelle Prince

Why do you or why might you keep a journal? There are many reasons you might keep a journal. Perhaps you are interested in personal growth, gaining new self-awareness, making a life decision, finding greater clarity, or want to improve your health with journaling. It can be so helpful to know "why" you want ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-04-10T19:59:44-07:00April 10th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling|

Sometimes I Write by Ahava Shira

Sometimes I write by Ahava Shira Although I am a consistent writer, writing in my journal several times a week and on my laptop several more, my writing is not always consistent. This doesn't mean that I am not doing the writing right. it just means that I am being true to the way the words ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-03-14T11:29:54-07:00March 13th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, Creative Journaling, Journal Examples, Journal Prompts, Uncategorized|

Grow and Heal Through Journaling

About this Journaling Series by Eric Maisel Inspired by Contributors to The Great Book of Journaling This series of guest blog posts on various topics related to journaling, was created for a series called “Journaling for Men” that appears on the Good Men Project blog. It is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:44-07:00February 21st, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, Gratitude Journal, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

When You Travel— Take Your Journal

About this Journaling Series by Eric Maisel Inspired by Contributors to The Great Book of Journaling This series of guest blog posts on various topics related to journaling, was created for a series called “Journaling for Men” that appears on the Good Men Project blog. It is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:48-07:00January 30th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, Creative Journaling, Journaling for Health & Wellness, Journaling for Men|

6 Keys to Journaling with Children – Excerpt by Nicolle Nattrass

About this Journaling Series by Eric Maisel Inspired by Contributors to The Great Book of Journaling This series of guest blog posts on various topics related to journaling, was created for a series called “Journaling for Men” that appears on the Good Men Project blog. It is designed to help everyone, and especially men who may ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:50-07:00January 20th, 2023|Ask Our Journal Coach, Benefits of Journaling, Creative Journaling, Journaling Books & Reviews, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Leading with Love: Keep a Reflection Journal to Become a Better Leader, Faster by Toni Pristo

Written by Toni M. Pristo, Ph.D. Leading with Love: Keep a Reflection Journal to Become a Better Leader, Faster Short on time? Here are Key Snippets from Toni's several decades of experience as an organizational psychologist in leadership and organization development. Why is journaling important for ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:52:51-07:00January 12th, 2023|Benefits of Journaling, How to Journal|