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How to create your own travel journal kit

Creating your own travel journal kit means you can personalise it to the type and length of your trip and you save money by using items you already have and only buy the things you're missing.

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My 2020 Journals

I'm currently on my 2nd 2020 journal. My 1st was a Castelli notebook and my current one is a Wonder Woman Moleskin. I use a standard daily format when I write.

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100 days of lockdown

At the start of lockdown in the UK I decided to share a positive picture of what I was experiencing each day. It has turned into a great record of pandemic life. This is a look back over the first 100 …

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Over 100 journaling prompts for the pandemic

Over a 100 pandemic journal prompts to use a starting point for your writing or memory capture. Each day pick a prompt that appeals to you and don't worry about about starting at the top and working …

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How to create a pandemic journal entry

It is easier than you think to create a pandemic journal. Here are 6 steps to help you find the content and organise your thoughts and information you collect.

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16 ways to reinvigorate your journal writing

Have you been writing your journal for several years? Are you feeling bored with your journal writing? Do you think you could get more from journaling? I feel this way. I’ve written in my …

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My 2019 Journal

My 2019 Journal

I'm starting 2019 with the journal I was using at the end of 2018. It is a notebook from a supermarket and I love the combination of the colours and words on the cover. However, there is nothing …

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My 2nd 2018 journal

My 2nd 2018 journal

It has only taken me a third of the year to start a journal in 2018. As I continued using the undated journal I’d started in August 2017 at the start of the year. My new journal is a change from …

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Whenever I see a male I think "I wonder if he like me" that is a girlie attitue I'm going to change, in future it will be "I wonder what sort of friend they'll make"

Does he like me – journal extract 21st April 1992

I have to be honest I feel a bit embarrassed sharing this extract. But it is part of recognising my past and who I was. Plus I was in my mid teens so I’m sure it is completely natural that I was …

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My 2018 journal is an orange castelli notebook and I write in red Diamine ink

My 2018 journal

This is the journal I’m using at the start of 2018 although it isn’t actually a 2018 journal. I started this journal on 30th August 2017 but as I use undated notebooks I’ve just …

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journals for children

7 different journals for children

If your child is keen to start a journal there are lots of different books available that might interest them.

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I've learnt I'm a moody cow who people find it hard to get on with

I’ve learnt I’m a moody cow – journal extract 30th March 1992

So 1992 did not immediately get better after I decided to start a new regime. Although perhaps recognising I’m a “moody cow” is part of self-acceptance process! Today wasn’t …

Read moreI’ve learnt I’m a moody cow – journal extract 30th March 1992
Tomorrow I'm going to start new regime

Tomorrow I am going to start a new regime – journal extract 28th March 1992

My 1992 journal continues to be full of angst. And it is uncomfortable to read as it brings back memories of how unhappy I was. However, this entry has some hope because I’ve decided to take …

Read moreTomorrow I am going to start a new regime – journal extract 28th March 1992
15+ journal writing posts

15+ Journal Writing Posts

Are you interested in journal writing, but don’t know where to start? I started writing my journal as a child in 1989, and have written it on and off since; that is over 25 years. I know all you …

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Journal extract - diary I am glad I have you

Diary I am glad I have you – journal extract 10th March 1992

25 years ago I was not in a happy place. And as I mentioned in my previous journal extract I am not completely enjoying reading my 1992 diary. However, at least I can take comfort in …

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Quiet By Susan Cain Book Review

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – Susan Cain Review

I’ve always classed myself as an extrovert so I read Quiet by Susan Cain* to learn more about my introverted husband and one of my children who I suspected was introverted. As a bonus, I now …

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I write what I feel – journal extract 27th February 1992

Reading my diaries from 25 years ago has not been pleasant recently, due to a severe lack of self-confidence leading to problems with my friends because I was paranoid they didn’t …

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Introduction to creativity - The Artist's Way

Introduction to creativity – The Artist’s Way

Feeling more creative is something I’ve wanted for many years, so over 15 years ago I bought The Artist’s Way*, a 12 week course that helps you discover or reignite your creative self …

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My 2017 journal

Most people start their journal on 1st January, but not me this year. I started my 2017 journal on 29th January, but not because I missed the 1st January. As I’m currently using undated …

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Extract of a gratitude journal written over three years

Writing a gratitude journal

It is becoming increasingly common to hear it is good to feel more gratitude, because if you focus on feeling grateful for the little things you become more grateful throughout your life which leads …

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books suggestions for journal writers

Book suggestions for Journal Writers

As we approach the end of December, it is time to think about journalling for the new years it time to start a journal or to start a new type of journal. Plus, there is the opportunity …

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didn't get up till 3pm

Didn’t get up till 3pm – journal extract 23rd November 1991

What is a nice lie in for you? For me, 8 o’clock would be lovely, and I know I’m a lucky parent that I get that occasionally at the weekend. What about when you were a child, what was a …

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whether I ought to have my hair permed

Whether I ought to have my hair permed – 14th September 1991

As a child I really wanted curly hair and as I had heavy straight hair, that meant getting my hair permed (it was the 90s). I really wanted a perm and loved looking through hair books to decide what …

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had nothing to do went to bed early

Had nothing to do. Went to bed – Words of wisdom 1991

Do you remember those days when you had nothing to do so the best thing to do was go to bed? I don’t remember the last time I had that feeling, but it was certainly before having children, …

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