Journaling
Posts that look at all the facets of journaling. These posts look at the different types of journaling, the different types of journals, and the best way to make journaling work for you.
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Bouncing Back from Setbacks- Steps to Regain Lost Energy
It’s Day 9 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. So far, so good! If you have any comments about any of my posts, let me know in the comments! Preserving your energy for your busy schedule is important. The goal is to generate and maintain enough energy to get through the day without feeling exhausted when your head hits the pillow. Goals are great. But what happens when your energy is zapped, and a series of setbacks have you wondering if you’ll ever regain your energy? Life is made up of seasons. Seasons when you feel like you have it all together. Seasons when life keeps handing you lemons and no…
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Saying No Creates More Energy
It’s Day 8 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Today we look at saying no. Fun, right? Let’s be honest, it’s hard to say no There are so many people and situations begging for your yes that setting limits surely lets someone down or leaves someone hanging. It’s really hard to say no sometimes, which ultimately causes overwhelm and being worn out. Saying yes to someone else might mean saying no to yourself. Before you know it, you are tired all the time and unable to generate enough energy for all the obligations you committed to. What if I told you that saying no creates more energy? Saying no has a…
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3 Myths that Rob your Energy
It’s Day 4 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. A myth is a story that has long-held beliefs to be true but isn’t always based on fact. Myths can be legends, practices, and behaviors that people hold to whether they are true, accurate, or helpful. We are all influenced by myths handed down from our culture, our community, and our families. Much of what we do we simply do because it’s always been done. Some myths serve us. They keep us from walking in the deep woods for fear of encountering Big Foot or swimming in deep waters where the Loch Ness monster resides. Fear can be a very good thing…
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Family, Gratitude, Healthy Living, Journaling, Mindfulness, Relationships, self-care, Ultimate Blog Challenge
Are the People in your Life Draining your Energy?
It’s Day 3 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Today we look at Energy Draining People. We all know a few of those, right? Our life is centered around relationships. From our family to our community, to the world at large, we can’t avoid being in relationships. Even introverts and shy personality types are in relationships and must engage with people every day. Who we spend time with directly affects our energy. It’s important to consider if the people in your life are draining yours. People carry their energy with them People give off a vibe. There’s a saying that young children and dogs can tell if someone is worth knowing.…
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3 Reasons Your Energy May Be Wiped- That Most People Don’t Think Of
It’s Day 2 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There are some very obvious reasons people have low energy. Running out of steam and feeling blah is usually an indicator of an illness, injury, or being overextended. It makes sense when you are sick, hurt, or doing too much that your energy levels will fall. In these cases, rest, recovery, and taking some things off your plate can help you revive your energy. There are also some less obvious reasons people have low energy. Believe it or not, low energy can happen when you are otherwise healthy, injury-free, and aren’t overwhelmed. Here’s how- Reason #1: You aren’t living your best life…
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3 Things You Are Doing Wrong with Your Brain Dump
A brain dump is nothing more than getting all your thoughts, feelings, worries, and fearsonto paper. You typically write more than when you are working on a regular journalentry, as you are really trying to get absolutely everything in your conscious out in theopen so you can work through all these thoughts more effectively. But, if you have been trying brain dumps and they still aren’t serving you, you might bemaking some of these common mistakes. 1. You Are Not Giving Yourself Enough Time The first thing you might be doing wrong when writing your brain dump is not givingyourself adequate time. This is not as short as a regular…
