Journaling for Health & Wellness Archives

Journal writing can improve your emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health. Learn more about writing for wellness, resilience and personal growth. Journaling can be used for self-care, healing grief, reducing stress, coping with cancer, healing trauma, finding comfort during Covid and more!

Combining Guided Meditation & Journaling for Increased Mindfulness

Meditation Musings by Peter Allan I’ve been meditating a lot about meditation. I think it’s fair to share that for the last number of years my meditation practice is tied to the 1st cup of morning coffee (see photo). My ritual begins by lifting the lid of the large Bialetti ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-07-12T13:29:26-07:00July 12th, 2022|Creative Journaling, Journal Examples, Journal Prompts, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Not Waiting by Martha Bonnie

This is a great example of creative journal writing! Not Waiting by Martha Bonnie Martha Bonnie is an IAJW Member and she recently wrote and read this powerful piece called Not Waiting. I was deeply touched by her writing, this video and her reaching out to share it with me. I asked her permission ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-06-02T14:15:56-07:00June 1st, 2022|Journal Examples, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

How Journaling Helps You Practice Mindfulness

How Your Journal Is Already Teaching You Mindfulness By Beth Jacobs, PhD Here is some good news: if you are engaged in any kind of journaling practice, even if you’ve just tried to journal one time, you are developing mindfulness skills. Journaling is an automatic tool of mindfulness. Like with any tool, from a pencil ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2022-05-27T08:54:51-07:00May 11th, 2022|How to Journal, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

How Journaling Helped Me Be More Calm, Mindful And Resilient

How Journaling Helped Me Be More Calm, Mindful And Resilient An Interview by Heidi Sander with Paula Vene Smith "Write about the person you were and the person you are now. What would your past self think about what you’ve become, and how do you now understand your past self?" Paula Vene Smith *Originally appeared in an ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2023-09-07T11:53:22-07:00March 22nd, 2022|Benefits of Journaling, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Pandemic Journaling for Resilience

The Pandemic Journaling Project You may have heard of "The Pandemic Journaling Project", it has been circulating in the media, including within social media communities. This is a fascinating project! You can read more about it in this recent article in the New York Times . The article reads... ‘Right Now Feels So Long and Without ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T10:49:46-07:00April 4th, 2021|Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Creative Journaling for Self Care

By Nicolle Nattrass There are many reasons we can choose to journal. Perhaps we are trying to gain clarity, solve a problem, or nourish our creative self-expression. Many people journal to improve their health and well-being. This where journaling for self care, replenishment, healing and renewal can be extremely beneficial. In this article ... Read More >>

Duncan Elsey2022-11-16T11:04:40-08:00December 12th, 2020|Creative Journaling, Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Journaling to Befriend Anxiety Techniques

By Emma-Louise Elsey Are you looking for ways you can journal to help reduce anxiety? Below I share the 3 journaling techniques that have most helped me with anxiety - for you to try. I don't use the second one very often any more - where I let loose with my feelings - but it ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-02T15:28:05-07:00November 24th, 2020|Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Writing to Map Your Spiritual Journey

People who know me hear me talk of Turkey a lot and observe me searching out Turkish shops, cafes and the like. It sounds as if I travelled to Turkey earlier this year. I have talked about going back to Turkey, specifically Istanbul, but I was actually first there in the spring of 1998. That’s ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-02T15:11:50-07:00August 27th, 2020|Journaling for Health & Wellness|

Journaling to Cope with COVID-19 – A Video Interview with Lynda Monk

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by a friend of mine, Jane Johnston, a successful realtor, and we talked about journaling as a tool for dealing with some of the stressors inherent at this time. You can watch the video below. Feel welcome to offer any comment or questions you might have! Write and be ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T10:56:18-07:00April 8th, 2020|Journaling for Health & Wellness|

How Journaling Has Kept Me Sane by Jess Chua

Like most people, my life has had its ups and downs over the years. One thing that stayed constant amidst all the change and uncertainty was the reliability of journaling. It was always something to return to without any fear of being judged or criticized. This single activity has served as my therapy, guidance, and ... Read More >>

Lynda Monk2021-09-03T12:03:37-07:00September 21st, 2019|Journaling for Health & Wellness|

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