Discover the top 5 reasons why art journaling may not be providing therapeutic benefits for you just yet. Learn about common mistakes to avoid and how to approach this creative practice in a more intentional way to experience the mental and emotional benefits that art journaling can offer.
Read MoreJournaling is a powerful tool for self-care and mental well-being, discover which one will work for you and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.
8 Types of Journaling for Self-Care: A Comprehensive Guide
Read MoreAs our lives get busier and more stressful, it's important to take time for ourselves and practice self-care. But what is self-care, and how can we incorporate it into our daily lives?
That's where the ‘Art of Self-Care’ Journaling course comes in. Learn how to practice self-care through creativity with art journal therapy! Discover the healing power of art journaling for beginners and explore new art journaling ideas to nurture your heart and mind.
Read MoreAre you feeling stuck in your art journaling practice? Do you find yourself creating the same thing over and over again, unable to break out of your comfort zone?
It's time to break the rules, crush creative block, and revolutionize your art journaling practice. In this article, we will explore some tips and tricks to help you do just that.
Read MoreAre you ready to start art journaling but struggling to make it a consistent habit?
Art journaling and art journal therapy are wonderful ways to express yourself creatively and reflect on your life. But starting a new habit can be challenging, especially if you're not sure where to begin. Here are some tips and tricks to give you some art journaling ideas and keep the habit going.
Read MoreYOU WANT TO KNOW HOW IT’S DONE, WHAT I USE AND WHERE I GET THINGS FROM
HERE ARE THE (PROBABLY UNEXPECTED) ANSWERS TO 3 QUESTIONS I GET ASKED ALL TIME
Read MoreIf you want to start creative journaling but don’t know where to start or feel overwhelmed by what supplies you might need then read on!
Creative journaling is not about using lots of expensive art supplies, here is a list of the basic supplies you need to get started.
Read MoreA BUMPER LIST OF 20 ART JOURNALING IDEAS THAT ARE EASY TO DO, CATHARTIC AND CAN BE USED AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Plus a downloadable list to print and stick up in your creative space for quick reference, so you’ll never be stuck for art journaling ideas again.
Read MoreWant to start a new hobby this year? Try creative journaling
We’re all creative until we put restrictions on ourselves - don’t let these common misconceptions stop you from giving creative journaling a go.
Read MoreGIVE YOUR JOURNAL SOME LOVE, SOME PERSONALITY AND SOME PURPOSE BEFORE YOU EVEN BEGIN TO CREATE IN IT
THIS IS HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR JOURNAL ON A DEEPER LEVEL FOR GREATER SELF-CONNECTION AND SELF-CARE
When your journal feels special to you, when it feels like an extension of you, that is when you can start getting the real wellness benefits back from your journaling time. When you create an inspiring and safe space for you to tap into your creativity and to lay yourself bare, your ideas and art and words will flow from you and onto those pages with ease.
Read MoreCOLLECTING QUOTES IN YOUR JOURNAL CAN BE A SOURCE OF COMFORT.
WHEN YOU’RE STRUGGLING TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOU’RE FEELING, BORROW THE WORDS OF OTHERS TO HELP YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF.
Read MoreThe way in which you create in your art journal could have a bigger impact on your well-being than what you create in your art journal
A ritual is a set series of actions that you perform regularly, meaningful acts you carry out with intent. A ritual should embody what matters to you most by putting your values into practice. Rituals often signify transition points in a persons life and this is the connection I am fascinated with most when it comes to journaling rituals. Here is how you can bring ritual to your journaling practice.
Read MoreTHIS IS HOW ART JOURNALING CAN BE USED AS A CREATIVE COPING STRATEGY
COPING STRATEGIES OR SELF-SOOTHING SKILLS ARE SIMPLE THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO, WITHOUT THE HELP OF ANYONE ELSE, THAT BRINGS YOU INTO THE PRESENT MOMENT WITH A SENSE OF CALM TO BOTH YOUR MIND AND BODY.
Grounding yourself in the present moment (mindfulness) is a powerful self-soothing technique, bringing your mind home to your body, allows you to very quickly reduce anxiety and overwhelm. One of the ways I like to do this with creativity is to journal from the 5 senses.
Read MoreYOU MAY HAVE HEARD THAT JOURNALING CAN BE LIFE-CHANGING - BUT HOW?
THESE ARE MY TOP TEN (PRACTICAL AND ACTIONABLE) TIPS THAT YOU CAN IMPLEMENT RIGHT AWAY TO START A LIFE-CHANGING CREATIVE JOURNALING PRACTICE TODAY
Creative journaling is about the process of creating - not at all about the end result. The healing, the transformations, the personal growth and self-development all come from ‘how’ you use your art journal, not so much about ‘what’ you create in there.
Read MoreWhy I love tearing paper and cutting out tiny letters from books!
I remember back in art school working on a still life drawing for a couple of hours, and then our tutor made us tear it up. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t understand why? We did then reconstruct the bits of paper into another art piece which I loved and since then I have had a little obsession with ripping and cutting up drawings, old paper, book pages and anything else that can be ripped.
Read MoreCREATIVE JOURNALING CAN BE A POWERFUL TOOL FOR SELF CARE - BUT DON’T MAKE THESE MISTAKES
STOP DOING THESE 3 THINGS TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF AND MAKE CREATIVE JOURNALING ENJOYABLE AND HEALING - PLUS 3 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO START JOURNALING FOR SELF CARE
Read MoreWant to know what an art journal is, why you need one, or how to start one?
I’m answering the 10 most common questions I receive about creative journaling so you can start tapping into your own creativity today.
Creative journal, art journal, visual diary, sketchbook, bullet journal . . . combining writing with creative visuals is becoming a popular form of diary keeping, planning and self-expression
Read MoreDOES THE FEAR & PRESSURE OF A BLANK WHITE PAGE STOP YOU FROM CREATING IN YOUR JOURNAL? HERE IS MY 1 SIMPLE HACK TO BEAT THAT.
I do, every single time, because that blank page is overwhelmingly intimidating. There are of course a few ways you can go about not having any blank pages in your journal before you start using it and in this post, I am going to share 3 of my favourite ways (one of them involves coffee!)
Read MoreEVER FEEL LIKE YOU’RE NOT COMPLETELY PRESENT AND AS THOUGH YOUR MIND IS ALL OVER THE PLACE?
JOURNALING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR, BUT HOW EXACTLY DO YOU USE A CREATIVE JOURNALING PRACTICE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH?
Read MoreIf a lack of inspiration, the blank page or creative block is holding you back, try using prompts.
Confession: I used to hate prompts. I avoided them, scoffed at them, and probably internally judged others for using them at some point… #PromptSnob but that was before I learned to use them effectively.
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