Any type of journal that you keep can be beneficial. It doesn’t matter if it’s just to document your life or to work through problems – you can use a journal to do it all. From tracking your projects to documenting vacation to overcoming anxiety, a journal will work for you if you pick theContinue reading “How to Make Your Journaling More Effective”
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How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues
This is an unusual post, and yet I think it is useful. When I reflect on my own journals they help me put events into perspective, and sometimes looking back on a traumatic event can actually turn out to be quite amusing. When I look back at the diary I kept when I was workingContinue reading “How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues”
Lent begins…
You’ve been through a lot. As much as we’d like to, we can’t put life on pause. Life keeps moving and we must face our days filled with obligations and responsibilities, even when our inner world is a mess. Don’t shame yourself for wanting to take more time to rest. Asking for help is not a signContinue reading “Lent begins…”
Times
There are Times When I would like to travel again To Lala To Sara To Aisha; To revisit The fun We had? Or was it just lust? To Irada Unfortunately named By my siblings, In that weird handstand. An Tasha; Natalya; Natalie; Talya; All for one. Whoever we were, Dance with me. Dance me withoutContinue reading “Times”
After a couple of bad months, this was a nice message…
You’re not where you used to be, and that can be a good thing. You have come so far in your journey. You’ve outgrown so many unhealthy patterns and now you’re looking at life from a different perspective. Embrace this transformation. You did your best to handle everything that happened around you. You’ve survived a lot.Continue reading “After a couple of bad months, this was a nice message…”
How to Get Started Writing a Journal
Getting started journaling isn’t something that you need to think about too hard. Yes, there are numerous types and styles of journals and ways to do this that may or may not be more effective depending on your goals, but you can simply get some paper (or your computer) and get started today. * DustContinue reading “How to Get Started Writing a Journal”
How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues
Some ideas to consider when journaling. Keeping any type of journal will help with improving any mental health issues. However, if you really want to tackle a specific problem you’re having, it will help to determine the right type of journal to keep. Keeping a particular kind of journal may work best for your issue.Continue reading “How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues”
Staying relaxed
Looking for the good in all aspects of life. I have spent a lot of time over the last year destressing. I had a bad case of Covid-19 just over a year ago. There is a week of my life for which I have very little memory. My temperature was spiking at 41C (about 106Continue reading “Staying relaxed”
Do you need to make some changes in your life?
Signs to look for… You feel lost or stuck in life Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut, and you have lost your purpose? This is a sure sign that a change is needed. Everyone has a purpose, but it is not always easy to identify it. Also, your purpose can changeContinue reading “Do you need to make some changes in your life?”
The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed
I recently went out for the evening in Liverpool, to celebrate an old friends birthday. Before I left home I cooked some Chicken legs, using a homemade marinade. I put them into the oven as I rushed around, tidying my apartment and preparing for the evening. I took the chicken out of the oven andContinue reading “The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed”
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