Do you agree that being a creative is equal parts exhilarating and exhausting? It feels like as creatives, we are expected to be "ON" and creative all the time! If you're like me, you probably know this just isn't always the case! In a world that never seems to slow down, where our days are filled with endless tasks and digital distractions, finding a moment of stillness can be a rare and precious gift.
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Over the past few months, I've been leaning in to this idea that it's OKAY to not have those creative juices flowing all the time. It's OKAY to slow down. I started researching how to stimulate my creative brain and even wrote about ways to get creativing inspired a few weeks ago(...you can go back and read that here!)
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Today I want to hone in on the practice of Journaling because I've learned about so many different benefits to this practice.
Here are 5 Benefits to Journaling:
1. Stress Reduction: Writing about your thoughts and feelings can help you process and release pent-up emotions, reducing stress and anxiety.
2. Memory Enhancement: Journaling important events and experiences can help you remember them more vividly and preserve memories for the future.
3. Creative Outlet: Keeping a journal can be a creative outlet for self-expression, allowing you to explore ideas, write poetry, or simply play with words.
4. Goal Setting and Achievement: Writing down your goals and tracking your progress in a journal can increase motivation and improve your chances of achieving those goals.
5. Personal Growth: Regularly reflecting on your experiences and insights can facilitate personal growth and self-improvement.
I know that sometimes it's hard looking at a blank page and having nothing to share, so I curated a list of 50 Journal Prompts for you! You can grab those here! Choose one prompt a day or a choose a few! There really is no “right” way to journal, so I recommended exploring and figuring out what works best for you!
I usually start with a gratitude list, a to-do list, and doodle a quote from the book I'm reading. To be honest with you, I'm trying to get better at writing more about my day, so you better believe I'm using these Journal Prompts, too!
I hope these Journal Prompts help you get those ideas out of your head, onto paper, and you can start reaping those benefits I mentioned earlier!
Cheers!
xo, mb
PS: If you are on the hunt for a new journal, you can grab my new Jot & Joy Journal here(...and fun new pens too)!
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