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 a creative person, your workspace is a place of inspiration and creation. It's where your ideas come to life and where you bring your visions to fruition. So, why not make it a place that inspires you to be at your most creative?
Here are four simple ways to make your creative space more inspiring…
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 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 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 MoreAre you struggling to find time for yourself amid the busyness of daily life?
PUT YOURSELF ON YOUR TO-DO LIST AND SCHEDULE IN SELF CARE TIME - GUILT FREE WITH A CUSTOMISED PLAN
We are nearing the end of 2020 but this long and strange year doesn’t need to be a complete write off just yet. Why not use the last few weeks of the year to set yourself up for a stress free 2021 (no matter what this crazy world has in store for us!)
Read MoreINDULGE IN 15 MINUTES OF CREATIVE SELF CARE
CELEBRATE YOURSELF ON THE PAGE WITH THIS MINDFUL CREATIVE JOURNALING TUTORIAL
This is all about celebrating yourself and creating a simple reminder for times when you might experience a little self doubt (because we all do and that’s ok!) Art making and journaling is my go-to for self care and healing in times of stress, anxiety or self doubt.
Read MoreARE YOU LETTING THESE COMMON MISTAKES HOLD YOU BACK FROM STARTING A HEALING CREATIVE SELF CARE HABIT?
HERE ARE THE 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN STARTING TO BUILD A CREATIVE SELF CARE HABIT AND HOW YOU CAN AVOID THEM
Read MoreREGULAR THERAPEUTIC JOURNALING HELPS US FIND MEANING IN OUR EXPERIENCES NO MATTER HOW STRESSFUL OR DIFFICULT THESE EXPERIENCES ARE
GAINING IMPORTANT INSIGHTS ABOUT YOURSELF THROUGH CREATIVE JOURNALING CAN SUPPORT ONGOING RECOVERY. HERE ARE 5 DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN FIND HEALING IN YOUR JOURNAL
Read MoreARE WE FAILING AT SELF CARE?
TODAY THE LIFE WE ARE EXPERIENCING IS SO FAST-PACED AND WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SPEED THINGS UP, BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND GET RESULTS NOW. SHOCKINGLY WE ARE EVEN APPLYING THIS FAST-TRACK MINDSET TO HABITS AND PRACTICES TO SUPPORT OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
Read MoreEVER WONDERED WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU ENGAGE IN WRITING AND ART MAKING?
While writing your brain is engaging the left side of the brain, the rational and analytical mind. While the left side of the brain is busy the right brain, the creative mind, opens up, allowing intuition to play a part and remove mental blocks.
Here are 3 ways in which creative journaling can support your mental health and how you can get started today.
Read MoreTODAY THE LIFE WE ARE EXPERIENCING IS SO FAST-PACED AND WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SPEED THINGS UP, BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND GET RESULTS NOW.
SHOCKINGLY WE ARE EVEN APPLYING THIS FAST-TRACK MINDSET TO HABITS AND PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
WHAT IF THERE WAS A DIFFERENT WAY?
Now more than ever we are living in an era of emotional intelligence, we are becoming more aware of an innate need to slow down and turn inwards and we are actively seeking out more meaningful ways to do so - but what does this look like?
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